Fantasy Football News & Views
BAL BUF CIN CLE DEN HOU IND JAX KC LAC MIA NE NYJ OAK PIT TEN
ARI ATL CAR CHI DAL DET GB LAR MIN NO NYG PHI SEA SF TB WAS
QB RB WR TE PK | All Non-IDP | DT DE DL ILB OLB LB CB S DB | Footballguys View | All the news | FBG News Blogger Archive
Top Stories:
Raiders | Derek Carr tired of rumors (Thu Jan 23, 01:49 PM) [jump to this story] Saints | Drew Brees' decision on hold (Thu Jan 23, 01:34 PM) [jump to this story] Bengals | A.J. Green not keen on tag (Thu Jan 23, 01:22 PM) [jump to this story] Cowboys | Amari Cooper seeks to stay in Dallas (Thu Jan 23, 01:10 PM) [jump to this story] Bengals | A.J. Green may return in 2020 (Wed Jan 22, 05:13 PM) [jump to this story] Dolphins | Ryan Fitzpatrick expected back (Wed Jan 22, 04:34 PM) [jump to this story] Ravens | Lamar Jackson will look to improve (Wed Jan 22, 04:15 PM) [jump to this story] |
Titans | Kenneth Durden back in Tennessee Thu Jan 23, 06:32 PM
Free-agent DB Kenneth Durden (Titans) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Tennessee Titans Thursday, Jan. 23.
Link to story
49ers | Thursday practice report for San Francisco Thu Jan 23, 06:20 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Dante Pettis (illness) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 23. LB Kwon Alexander (pectoral), DL Dee Ford (quad, hamstring) and S Jaquiski Tartt (ribs) were limited. LB Dre Greenlaw (ankle) practiced in full.
Link to storyDee Ford player page
Kwon Alexander player page
Jaquiski Tartt player page
Dante Pettis player page
49ers | Tevin Coleman doesn't practice with team Thu Jan 23, 06:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Tevin Coleman (shoulder) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 23.
Link to storyTevin Coleman player page
Chiefs | Thursday practice report for KC Thu Jan 23, 06:12 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones (calf) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Jan. 23. CB Morris Claiborne (shoulder) and C Austin Reiter (wrist) practiced in full. DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (hand) was removed from the injury report. S Jordan Lucas (illness) didn't practice.
Link to storyMorris Claiborne player page
Tanoh Kpassagnon player page
Chiefs | Demarcus Robinson back to full practice Thu Jan 23, 06:08 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Demarcus Robinson (illness) returned to a full practice Thursday, Jan. 23.
| Footballguys view: Robinson will be good to go for the Super Bowl. He will get some time as a reserve receiver for the Chiefs once again. |
Demarcus Robinson player page
Chiefs | Mecole Hardman puts in another full practice Thu Jan 23, 06:05 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman (back) practiced in full once again Thursday, Jan. 23.
| Footballguys view: Hardman's speed is going to be a big asset for the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. We'll see him out there going deep against the 49ers in a little over a week. |
Mecole Hardman player page
Chiefs | Travis Kelce sits out practice Thu Jan 23, 06:03 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (knee) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 23.
| Footballguys view: Let's get to practice next week and see where Kelce is at. The Chiefs are wisely being cautious with the superstar tight end as the team prepares for the Super Bowl. |
Travis Kelce player page
Falcons | Younghoe Koo expected back Thu Jan 23, 05:33 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Younghoe Koo is expected to be tendered as an exclusive rights free agent, according to Jason Butt of The Athletic Thursday, Jan. 23. The team also intends on bringing in some competition for the position.
Link to story
Raiders | Raiders sign two to futures deals Thu Jan 23, 05:29 PM
Free-agent DB Ken Crawley (Dolphins) and DE Kendal Vickers (Titans) signed Reserve/Future deals with the Oakland Raiders Thursday, Jan. 23.
Link to storyKen Crawley player page
49ers | Tevin Coleman running Thu Jan 23, 05:21 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Tevin Coleman (shoulder) was seen running on a side field ahead of the team's practice Thursday, Jan. 23.
| Footballguys view: Coleman's shoulder injury will have to be monitored next week. The 49ers would use him in the Super Bowl as a big part of their RBBC if Coleman is ready to play. |
Tevin Coleman player page
Texans | Gareon Conley undergoes procedure Thu Jan 23, 05:10 PM
Houston Texans CB Gareon Conley (ankle) recently underwent a procedure to have a screw removed from his right ankle but is expected to be recovered in full for the beginning of the team's offseason workout program, according to a league source Thursday, Jan. 23.
Link to storyGareon Conley player page
Broncos | Bradley Chubb expected for offseason work Thu Jan 23, 05:02 PM
Denver Broncos LB Bradley Chubb (knee) is making really good progress in his recovery, according to general manager John Elway Thursday, Jan. 23, and should be ready for organized team activities In May or the offseason program in April.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos defense could look much more ferocious in 2020 with the return of Chubb. While Von Miller had a disappointing 2019, his stats could improve next season with Chubb getting a lot of attention on the opposite side of the formation. |
Bradley Chubb player page
Chiefs | Chris Jones plans to play every snap in Super Bowl Thu Jan 23, 04:56 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DL Chris Jones (calf) said Thursday, Jan. 23, he '1,000 percent' believes he'll be able to play every snap of Super Bowl LIV Sunday, Feb. 2.
| Footballguys view: Jones is a playmaker and one of the best in the league at his position. Having him out there will complicate what the 49ers want to do on offense. |
Raiders | Nevin Lawson inks extension Thu Jan 23, 04:53 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Nevin Lawson signed a one-year contract extension Thursday, Jan. 23. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Link to storyNevin Lawson player page
49ers | Raheem Mostert excelled after contact Thu Jan 23, 02:39 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Raheem Mostert gained 158 of his 220 rushing yards after contact in the NFC Championship Game win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 19.
| Footballguys view: Mostert had a monster game against the Packers. He could do more in the Super Bowl too depending on the health status of Tevin Coleman (shoulder). It was the most yards after contact by a running back in the postseason since 2006. |
Raheem Mostert player page
Raiders | Derek Carr tired of rumors Thu Jan 23, 01:49 PM
Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr is tiring of the quarterback rumors surrounding the team -- the latest resulting from a photo taken of New England Patriots QB Tom Brady, a pending free agent, and Raiders owner Mark Davis talking at Jan. 18 UFC fight in Las Vegas. 'C'mon man, when's it going to end?' Carr asked.
| Footballguys view: Everyone is wondering where Brady is going to play in 2020. It would actually make a lot of sense if the Raiders made a run at Brady when he hits the open market. Carr is going to have to get used to the rumor mill, and it already seems like his time as the Raiders starter could be done in the near future. Only time will tell. |
Derek Carr player page
Saints | Drew Brees' decision on hold Thu Jan 23, 01:34 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees isn't rushing his decision on whether he'll return for another season. I wanted to give it at least a few weeks, months, postseason, just to take a deep breath and decompress a little bit and get some time with the family and then just reassess,' Brees said Wednesday, Jan. 22, during an interview at the Pro Bowl.
| Footballguys view: Brees may not quite be what he used to be but by no means is he done from a physical or abilities standpoint. He'll have to make a decision before the start of free agency in early March. This quarterback market is about to get crazy in the NFL. |
Drew Brees player page
Bengals | A.J. Green not keen on tag Thu Jan 23, 01:22 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green, a pending free agent, could receive the franchise tag from the Bengals this offseason. 'The franchise tag is not the best thing,' Green said in a TV interview. 'But like I said, I'm not turning down 18 million dollars. It just happens. When you run a business, you have to make difficult decisions. But I feel like when you put that on me, then that's what you're showing me, you only want me for one year. And I always play with a chip on my shoulder.'
| Footballguys view: The Bengals could use the tag on Green just to buy more time to get a new long-term contract done. If tagged, the two sides would have until mid-July to work something out. We'll see if a contract can be agreed upon before the tag would need to be placed on the veteran receiver. |
A.J. Green player page
Cowboys | Amari Cooper seeks to stay in Dallas Thu Jan 23, 01:10 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Amari Cooper said Thursday, Jan. 23, he hasn't had recent talks with his agent about his expiring contract, but said he wants to remain in Dallas a long time.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys have money to hand out to guys like Cooper, CB Byron Jones and QB Dak Prescott and the franchise tag could be in place for someone set to hit free agency. Cooper was a bright spot on the Cowboys offense and is in line for a big deal if/when the Cowboys can find a way. |
Amari Cooper player page
Giants | Eli Manning not on retired list Thu Jan 23, 12:27 PM
New York Giants QB Eli Manning is retiring, but he won't be eligible to be placed on the reserve/retired list due to his expiring contract this offseason.
| Footballguys view: That means Manning will be eligible to sign and play for the Giants or any other team in 2020, free of restriction and/or having to go through waivers. Keep this in mind if some team needs QB help down the 2020 stretch. |
Eli Manning player page
Vikings | Gary Kubiak to be OC for Vikes Thu Jan 23, 11:36 AM
Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach/offensive adviser Gary Kubiak was promoted to offensive coordinator Thursday, Jan. 23.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings needed to do something since Kevin Stefanski took off to be the head coach of the Browns. This move isn't going to change much on the Vikings offense. They'll still use RB Dalvin Cook and the rushing attack to set up play-action passing with QB Kirk Cousins. |
Giants | G-Men hiring Marc Colombo Thu Jan 23, 01:57 AM
The New York Giants are set to hire former Dallas Cowboys offensive line coach Marc Colombo for the same role, according to The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Link to story
Packers | Jimmy Graham unlikely to be back in 2020 Thu Jan 23, 01:20 AM
Green Bay Packers TE Jimmy Graham is expected to be released during the offseason, in the opinion of The Green Bay Press-Gazette's Pete Dougherty, who called the prospective move a 'given.'
| Footballguys view: Not a terribly surprising take here. Graham has one year remaining on his deal. Releasing him would free up $8 million in cap room. |
Jimmy Graham player page
Packers | Adrian Amos likely to avoid surgery Thu Jan 23, 12:59 AM
Green Bay Packers S Adrian Amos (pectoral) is unlikely to require surgery on his injured pec, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Amos suffered the injury during the NFC Championship Game.
Link to storyAdrian Amos player page
Packers | Rashan Gary doesn't need surgery Thu Jan 23, 12:55 AM
Green Bay Packers DL Rashan Gary (shoulder) will not undergo surgery during the offseason, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Gary entered the NFL with a shoulder injury and it was believed he might require surgery following his rookie year.
Link to story Raiders | Jordan Love meets with Raiders Thu Jan 23, 12:33 AM
The Oakland Raiders met with Utah State QB Jordan Love at this week's Senior Bowl, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal's Vincent Bonsignore.
| Footballguys view: Love is likely to be a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft. The Raiders have the No.12 overall pick and there's a chance that Love won't be on the board by the time they select. |
NFL | Denzel Mims highly impressive in Mobile Wed Jan 22, 11:55 PM
Baylor WR Denzel Mims was 'uncoverable all day long' and arguably the best player on the North team during Senior Bowl practice Wednesday, Jan. 22, according to Pro Football Network's AJ Schulte.
| Footballguys view: Mims is working his way up draft boards with his performance in Mobile. He's fast and was a decorated track athlete in college. Mims has great hands and body control as a receiver. We could see him work his way into the late first round of the 2020 NFL draft. |
NFL | Kyle Dugger making an impression Wed Jan 22, 11:52 PM
Lenoir Rhyne S Kyle Dugger was 'all over the field in coverage' and 'looked like he belonged with the big guys' during Senior Bowl practice on Wednesday, Jan. 22, according to Pro Football Network's AJ Schulte.
Link to story NFL | Stephen Sullivan impressing at Senior Bowl Wed Jan 22, 11:45 PM
Louisiana State TE Stephen Sullivan 'flashed' during his first practice at the Senior Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 21, and 'put it all together' on Wednesday, Jan. 22, showing 'next-level potential' with his ability to catch and block, according to Pro Football Network's Tony Pauline.
Link to story NFL | Eno Benjamin showing out in Mobile Wed Jan 22, 11:44 PM
Arizona State RB Eno Benjamin has shown himself to be 'the class of the running backs' at the Senior Bowl, according to Pro Football Network's Tony Pauline.
Link to story Cowboys | Dallas wants Robert Quinn back Wed Jan 22, 11:11 PM
Impending free-agent DE Robert Quinn (Cowboys) would prefer to remain with the Dallas Cowboys, and sources have told Pro Football Network's Tony Pauline that team owner/general manager Jerry Jones has been 'aggressive' in letting Quinn know he wants him to return.
Link to storyRobert Quinn player page
Falcons | Austin Hooper likely to have several suitors Wed Jan 22, 11:04 PM
Updating a previous report, impending free-agent Austin Hooper (Falcons) is expected to receive overtures from the Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins if he is allowed to reach the open market, according to sources via Pro Football Network's Tony Pauline.
Link to storyAustin Hooper player page
Falcons | No progress on Austin Hooper deal Wed Jan 22, 10:58 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper is not close to a contract extension with the team, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff Tuesday, Jan. 21. 'The reality right now is that we are trudging along,' Dimitroff said. 'Once we get back from the Super Bowl, after the Super Bowl week we'll continue to look and see how we are moving forward. But at this point there are no updates on Austin.'
Link to storyAustin Hooper player page
NFL | Arrest warrant issued for Antonio Brown Wed Jan 22, 09:57 PM
Free-agent WR Antonio Brown (Patriots) had an arrest warrant on a felony charge of burglary and battery issued against him Wednesday, Jan. 22, by Hollywood, Fla. police. A moving truck driver claimed he was assaulted by Brown and his trainer. Brown also was charged with one count of burglary of an occupied conveyance and one count of criminal mischief.
Link to storyAntonio Brown player page
Browns | Odell Beckham Jr. to meet with Kevin Stefanski Wed Jan 22, 09:46 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. will sit down with new head coach Kevin Stefanski Thursday, Jan. 23, to discuss Stefanski's plan for personal conduct. 'I'm looking forward to sitting down with Odell face to face,' Stefanski said. 'I haven't had the chance to do that yet and I get the chance to do that (Thursday). And at that point, that's when I can start laying out my expectations for Odell and all of our players.' Beckham was caught on video at the College Football Playoff Championship Game earlier this month appearing to hand out cash to LSU Tigers players, as well as appearing to slap a security officer on the butt in the locker room. Charges had been filed against Beckham for the latter incident, but they were later dropped.
Link to storyOdell Beckham Jr player page
49ers | Willie Henry signs futures contract Wed Jan 22, 09:40 PM
Free-agent DT Willie Henry (Ravens) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Link to storyWillie Henry player page
NFL | Ke'Shawn Vaughn to miss Senior Bowl Wed Jan 22, 08:33 PM
Vanderbilt RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn (undisclosed) will not play in the Senior Bowl because of an undisclosed injury. He will still meet with teams during the week.
Link to story
Bears | Chicago interested in Adam Trautman Wed Jan 22, 08:29 PM
Dayton TE Adam Trautman said the Chicago Bears have shown early interest in him during the Senior Bowl practices.
Link to story Vikings | Dalvin Cook will be ready for workouts Wed Jan 22, 07:30 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook (shoulder) indicated that he will be ready for the start of offseason workouts.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings will continue using Cook as their battering ram on offense and centerpiece of what they do on that side of the ball. Cook is entering the final year of his contract and is a candidate for an extension this offseason. |
Dalvin Cook player page
49ers | Wednesday practice report for SF Wed Jan 22, 06:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers LB Kwon Alexander (pectoral), DE Dee Ford (hamstring, quadriceps) and S Jaquiski Tartt (ribs) were limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 22. LB Dre Greenlaw (ankle) fully participated in practice. The 49ers did not hold a practice Wednesday, so the injury report is an estimation.
Link to storyDee Ford player page
Kwon Alexander player page
Jaquiski Tartt player page
49ers | Tevin Coleman does not practice Wed Jan 22, 06:51 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Tevin Coleman (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 22. The 49ers did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Link to storyTevin Coleman player page
Saints | GM wants Drew Brees to return Wed Jan 22, 06:42 PM
New Orleans Saints impending free-agent QB Drew Brees is a player that the Saints want to keep as long as he wants to keep playing, according to general manager Mickey Loomis.
| Footballguys view: This is going to be up to Brees. If he wants to keep playing, the Saints want to keep him around. Brees takes one year at a time and will spend this part of the offseason deciding what he wants to do. |
Drew Brees player page
Chiefs | Wednesday practice report for Chiefs Wed Jan 22, 06:09 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris D. Jones (calf) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 22. WR Mecole Hardman (back), CB Morris Claiborne (shoulder), DE Tanoh Kpassagnon (hand) and C Austin Reiter (wrist) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyMorris Claiborne player page
Tanoh Kpassagnon player page
Mecole Hardman player page
Chiefs | Travis Kelce listed as limited Wed Jan 22, 06:05 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 22.
| Footballguys view: No worries here. Kelce is not going to miss the Super Bowl. He will have plenty of rest between now and the game in early February. |
Travis Kelce player page
Bengals | A.J. Green may return in 2020 Wed Jan 22, 05:13 PM
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent WR A.J. Green is a player the Bengals plan to have on their roster next season, according to director of player personnel Duke Tobin.
| Footballguys view: Green has previously stated that he wants to be in Cincinnati if the two sides can reach an agreement. The Bengals want to keep him around, so it seems reasonable to assume something will happen to do just that. The team could always use the franchise tag on Green if a new deal is not reached by the time free agency opens up. |
A.J. Green player page
Bengals | Cincinnati undecided about Andy Dalton Wed Jan 22, 04:47 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton's future with the Bengals is uncertain at this time, according to director of player personnel Duke Tobin.
| Footballguys view: We just don't see Dalton remaining with the Bengals in 2020. The team would save $17.7 million in salary cap space if they trade or release Dalton. Expect the Bengals to select a quarterback with the No.1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. |
Andy Dalton player page
Dolphins | Ryan Fitzpatrick expected back Wed Jan 22, 04:34 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick is expected to be on the roster next season, according to general manager Chris Grier.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. Fitzpatrick is on the books for $8 million in 2020 and he could serve as a bridge quarterback for the first-round QB (Tua Tagovailoa?) the Dolphins are likely to select this year. |
Ryan Fitzpatrick player page
Ravens | Lamar Jackson will look to improve Wed Jan 22, 04:15 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson said he will work on improving all aspects of his game this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Jackson made huge strides from year one to year two in 2019. We're excited to see what kind of leaps he can make in year three this upcoming season. The Ravens will be Super Bowl contenders with Jackson in 2020. |
Lamar Jackson player page
Ravens | Mark Ingram feeling good Wed Jan 22, 03:52 PM
Baltimore Ravens RB Mark Ingram (calf) said his injured calf is feeling really good.
| Footballguys view: Ingram is signed through the 2021 season. He should once again be the lead running back for the Ravens this upcoming season. Ingram will be good to go for the start of the offseason program in the spring. |
Mark Ingram II player page
Patriots | Matthew Slater hopes to re-sign Wed Jan 22, 03:37 PM
New England Patriots impending free-agent WR Matthew Slater wants to continue his playing career and hopes to re-sign with the Patriots this offseason.
Link to storyMatt Slater player page
