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Commanders | Jarvis Brownlee meeting with Washington Tue Apr 16, 10:42 PM
University of Louisville DB Jarvis Brownlee is reportedly visiting with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, April 16. Brownlee also recently wrapped up a visit with the Indianapolis Colts.
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49ers | Sione Vaki staying busy Tue Apr 16, 10:34 PM
University of Utah S/RB Sione Vaki is reportedly visiting with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, April 16. Vaki also wrapped up a visit with the Detroit Lions on Monday.
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Bills | Buffalo getting to know Cooper DeJean Tue Apr 16, 10:26 PM
University of Iowa CB Cooper DeJean is reportedly visiting with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, April 16.
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Patriots | Christian Mahogany visiting Tue Apr 16, 08:45 PM
Boston College OG Christian Mahogany is having an official visit with the New England Patriots Tuesday, April 16.
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Rams | LAR interested in Mark Perry Tue Apr 16, 08:38 PM
Texas Christian S Mark Perry has been receiving significant interest from the Los Angeles Rams leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft and is expected to have a virtual meeting with the Rams in the near future, according to a source.
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Cowboys | Royce Freeman joins Cowboys Tue Apr 16, 08:08 PM
Free-agent RB Royce Freeman (Rams) signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, April 16, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Freeman, 28, had 319 yards and two touchdowns on 77 carries last season for the Rams. He has played for four teams in the past four seasons, with stints in Denver, Carolina, Houston and Los Angeles since the Broncos made him a third-round pick in 2018. Dallas still is expected to select a running back in next week's draft after losing Tony Pollard. Freeman is the most experienced back on the team's roster, with Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis and Snoop Conner the other halfbacks on the depth chart. |
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Chargers | Nate Wiggins meets with LAC Tue Apr 16, 08:01 PM
Clemson CB Nate Wiggins appears to have had an official visit with the Los Angeles Chargers before the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Broncos | Denver meets with Jalyx Hunt Tue Apr 16, 07:44 PM
Houston Christian LB Jalyx Hunt had an official visit with the Denver Broncos leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
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NFL | More teams interested in Jarrian Jones Tue Apr 16, 07:21 PM
Florida State CB Jarrian Jones had an official visit with the Philadelphia Eagles Tuesday, April 16, and has had virtual meetings with the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, according to a source.
Link to story NFL | Emani Bailey receiving interest Tue Apr 16, 07:11 PM
Texas Christian RB Emani Bailey talked with the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Troy Fautanu talks with two teams Tue Apr 16, 07:03 PM
Washington OT Troy Fautanu recently had virtual meetings with the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Lions | Contract talks start with Jared Goff Tue Apr 16, 06:32 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff said he has started contract extension talks with the Lions but would not say how advanced the talks are at this time.
| Footballguys view: The Lions invested a third-round pick last year in quarterback Hendon Hooker. It's not clear if they view Hooker as a replacement for Goff or if the youngster is more of a fallback plan should they fail to get a new deal done with the veteran. However it plays out, as Profootblltalk.com suggests, the Lions have found a quarterback who has taken them to the brink of the Super Bowl. He's still only 29. They surely want to keep him. Fantasy managers, who can land Goff at high-end QB2 prices, will have a viable play with a strong supporting cast in a high-powered offense -- one capable of delivering QB1 numbers on any given Sunday. |
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Dolphins | No deal close with Odell Beckham Tue Apr 16, 06:07 PM
Free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. (Ravens) has exchanged contract offers with the Miami Dolphins, but Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said the two sides are not close to an agreement at this point.
| Footballguys view: Last year, Beckham made $16 million with the Ravens. While his presence might have helped the Ravens nail down a long-term deal with quarterback Lamar Jackson, Beckham's performance (35 catches, 565 yards, three touchdowns) didn't justify the investment. At this point, it seems likely Beckham will benefit from waiting until after the draft to see if teams that hope to upgrade their receiver room don't get the kind of players they want. |
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Giants | Jaden Hicks met with Giants Tue Apr 16, 06:07 PM
Washington State S Jaden Hicks had an official visit with the New York Giants leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to story 49ers | Brock Purdy open to running more Tue Apr 16, 05:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy said he would be open for the team to add more designed runs for him as well as some zone read plays in the playbook.
| Footballguys view: Purdy set a franchise record with 4,280 passing yards last season. He rushed for only 144 yards with two touchdowns on 39 carries. But Purdy, who ran for only 13 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries as a rookie, rushed for 48 yards on five carries in the comeback victory over the Lions in the NFC Championship Game. It was the second most of his career behind 57 yards on six carries against the Bengals during the 2023 regular season. Even though Purdy seems plenty capable, Kyle Shanahan will always be more interested in the passing numbers. So, fantasy managers hoping Purdy gains significant value as a runner are probably going to be disappointed in that aspect. |
Jets | NYJ meeting with JC Latham Tue Apr 16, 05:51 PM
Alabama OT JC Latham is having an official visit with the New York Jets Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17.
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Seahawks | Jon Ryan signs one-day contract Tue Apr 16, 05:47 PM
Free-agent P Jon Ryan (Bills) signed a one-day contract with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, April 16, in order to retire as a member of the organization.
Link to story NFL | Trevin Wallace met with two teams Tue Apr 16, 05:44 PM
Kentucky LB Trevin Wallace had official visits with the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers before the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Seahawks | George Holani meeting with SEA Tue Apr 16, 05:15 PM
Boise State RB George Holani is having an official visit with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, April 16, according to a source.
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Falcons | Atlanta meets with Spencer Rattler Tue Apr 16, 05:13 PM
South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler recently had an official visit with the Atlanta Falcons, according to a source.
Link to story Commanders | Jalyx Hunt visiting Tue Apr 16, 05:10 PM
Houston Christian DE Jalyx Hunt is scheduled to have an official visit with the Washington Commanders Tuesday, April 16, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Link to story 49ers | Trent Taylor back for another stint with San Francisco Tue Apr 16, 05:08 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Trent Taylor (Bears) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers - the team that he spent the first four seasons of his career with from 2017 to 2020 - on Tuesday, April 16. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Taylor, 29, was a part of head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch's first draft class as a fifth-round pick in 2017. He appeared in 41 games for San Francisco from 2017-2020, recording 79 catches for 731 yards with three touchdowns in his first stint with the club. Taylor has been effective as a punt returner, most recently serving in that role for Chicago last season. He averaged 8.2 yards per return on 23 attempts in 17 games. In 78 career games with the 49ers, Bengals, and Bears, Taylor has averaged 9.4 yards per punt return. He's also returned eight kicks, averaging 13.3 yards per attempt. His fantasy value will continue to be limited until/unless he gains a front-line role. |
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Browns | Two will retire as member of team Tue Apr 16, 05:06 PM
Free-agent WR Rashard Higgins (Panthers) and LB Christian Kirksey (Bills) will sign one-day contracts with the Cleveland Browns in order to retire as members of the organization.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh meet with two prospects Tue Apr 16, 05:03 PM
Duke OL Graham Barton and North Carolina State LB Payton Wilson are having official visits with the Pittsburgh Steelers Tuesday, April 16.
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Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence finally feeling right Tue Apr 16, 04:32 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) told reporters on Tuesday, April 16, that he did not feel fully healthy until March. Lawrence battled several injuries during the 2023 season.
| Footballguys view: Through three seasons, Lawrence has missed just one of a potential 51 starts. His lone missed game came last year, when he dealt with multiple ailments throughout a trying 9-8 season in which the Jags failed to defend their AFC South crown, fell short of the playoffs, and collapsed to the tune of losing five of their last six games. Lawrence was a disappointment from a fantasy perspective. He threw for 4,016 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions in 2023, setting himself up for a possible rebound season. Lawrence finished as QB6 in 2022; it's not a stretch to believe he'll improve on last year's QB12 finish. |
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Colts | Indy officially hire two assistants Tue Apr 16, 04:17 PM
Indianapolis Colts assistant special teams coach Joe Hastings was named as the team's new senior assistant special teams coach on Tuesday, April 16. The Colts also officially hired former Middle Tennessee State quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Brent Stockstill as a defensive assistant.
Link to story 49ers | Trent Taylor eyeing return to San Francisco Tue Apr 16, 04:02 PM
Free-agent WR Trent Taylor (Bears) is reportedly in discussions to return to the San Francisco 49ers - the team that he spent the first four seasons of his career with from 2017 to 2020.
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Browns | No timetable yet for Nyheim Hines Tue Apr 16, 03:59 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Nyheim Hines (knee) is still rehabbing his torn anterior cruciate ligament, and head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Tuesday, April 16, that he is 'not sure' when Hines will be ready to practice.
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Browns | Nick Chubb continuing to grind in his rehab Tue Apr 16, 03:49 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee) is 'attacking his rehab every day,' according to head coach Kevin Stefanski, who was unwilling to commit to a timetable for a return for his star running back.
| Footballguys view: "I don't know that we'll go past today and this week -- at least that's the way I'm looking at it," Stefanski said in his press conference. "I can promise you, he's working very hard. Early in the morning, he's here, he's attacking his rehab. That's the best way I can put it. When he's ready, he'll be ready." When asked if Chubb has progressed to running, Stefanski declined to say. Chubb, 28, agreed to a revised contract with Cleveland last week. In 77 career games, Chubb has recorded 6,511 yards rushing with 48 touchdowns -- averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Fantasy managers shouldn't get carried away here, but Chubb is generally still available in the double-digit rounds in best ball drafts. There comes a point where the risk is worth the potential late-season reward. |
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Browns | Deshaun Watson happy with recovery Tue Apr 16, 03:37 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) told reporters he is 'throwing full speed' and intends to participate at some level during organized team activities, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Browns are implementing a revamped offensive scheme with new coordinator Ken Dorsey, but head coach Kevin Stefnski noted that's not going to affect how they approach Watson's rehab. We'll continue to watch for more, but all of us -- the Browns and fantasy managers -- need Watson to be on point. In six games last season, he completed 61 percent of his passes for 1,115 yards with seven touchdowns and four interceptions. He also rushed for 142 yards with a TD. |
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Chiefs | KC continues to endorse Kadarius Toney Tue Apr 16, 02:39 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney has been among a group of players working out in Texas with Patrick Mahomes recently and is still someone the team is hoping to see fulfill his potential, according to comments made by head coach Andy Reid on Monday, April 15.'Kadarius is arguably one of the most talented guys we have on the team. It's just a matter of being healthy and being able to stay on the field and you always hear about the reliability, accountability, all those things that go into it. And so I'm expecting him to come back ripping and ready to go. It's great that he's down there working with Pat and putting the work in. So that's a position. Listen, we like Kadarius. It's just a matter of having him on the field,' Reid said.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy managers have been down this road enough to keep expectations in check. Dial back expectations, but Toney is currently WR122 on Underdog. He's a free square avaialable in the last round of drafts for those so inclined. |
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Chiefs | Louis Rees-Zammit to begin at RB Tue Apr 16, 02:23 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB/WR Louis Rees-Zammit - a former rugby player from Wales - will begin his NFL career as a running back, according to head coach Andy Reid on Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story NFL | Jer'Zhan Newton shows off in front of several teams Tue Apr 16, 02:13 PM
University of Illinois DT Jer'Zhan Newton reportedly worked out in front of several teams and enjoyed an 'impressive' pro day on Tuesday, April 16, according to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. Among the teams in attendance were the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Commanders.
Link to story Dolphins | Miami likely to pick up two key fifth-year options Tue Apr 16, 01:46 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle and DE Jaelan Phillips are expected to have their fifth-year options exercised by the team before the deadline next month, according to general manager Chris Grier.
| Footballguys view: The contracts will be fully guaranteed, with Waddle set to make $15.6 million and Phillips'sPhillips' salary set at $13.3 million. Waddle had 72 catches for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns last season, and he's posted 251 catches for 3,385 yards and 18 touchdowns in his career. His former Alabama teammate and fellow 2021 first-rounder Devonta Smith agreed on Monday to a three-year, $75 million extension that will kick in after his fifth-year option plays out, so, as Profootballtalk.com suggests, Smith's deal could factor into Waddle's own bid for a long-term deal. For fantasy managers, having him locked into his role in Miami's high-powered offense is a win. |
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Jets | NY Jets hosting Mohamed Kamara Tue Apr 16, 01:20 PM
Colorado State LB Mohamed Kamara is visiting with the New York Jets on Tuesday, April 16.
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Texans | Tank Dell still on track for normal offseason Tue Apr 16, 01:01 PM
Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (leg) looks 'great' and should be able to participate fully in training camp this summer, according to QB C.J. Stroud, who organized a throwing session with Dell and a few other teammates in Los Angeles recently. There even appears to be a strong possibility he will be ready for the start of offseason activities on May 20.
| Footballguys view: In 11 games, Dell caught 47 passes for 709 yards and seven touchdowns. He set the franchise rookie record for touchdown catches and yards in a single game with a 145-yard performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3. He later broke his record with a 149-yard outing against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11. Over his final four full games, Dell totaled 25 receptions for 369 yards and five touchdowns. He was on pace to catch Andre Johnson's rookie record receiving yardage (976) entering December. Based on that pace, Dell was on track to finish with over 1,200 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, which would have been second-most among rookies behind Los Angeles Rams' Puka Nacua. With Stefon Diggs on board, and with both Nico Collins and Diggs going off before him in ongoing best balls, Dell appears to be the value pick here. The question will be whether he can pull in the desired target share with the extra mouth to feed, but the same can be said for Diggs and Collins. |
Bengals | Cincinnati giving Bayron Matos a look Tue Apr 16, 12:50 PM
Dominican Republic basketball player Bayron Matos, who participated in the NFL's International Player Pathway program this year and is viewed as an offensive line prospect, is visiting with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story 49ers | Trevin Wallace set to meet with San Francisco Tue Apr 16, 12:45 PM
University of Kentucky LB Trevin Wallace is scheduled to visit with the San Francisco 49ers for two days beginning on Tuesday, April 16.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay getting to know Tykee Smith Tue Apr 16, 12:31 PM
University of Georgia S Tykee Smith is visiting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story Broncos | Jordan Miller meeting with Denver Tue Apr 16, 12:26 PM
Southern Methodist University DT Jordan A. Miller is visiting with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story Chargers | LA Chargers bring in a pair of Michigan defenders Tue Apr 16, 12:21 PM
University of Michigan LB Junior Colson and DT Kris Jenkins are visiting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, April 16.
Link to story Lions | Taylor Decker went under the knife after the season Tue Apr 16, 12:15 PM
Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (foot, ankle) underwent foot and ankle surgery shortly after the end of the season, according to Tim Twentyman of the team's website. Per Twentyman, Decker began to rehab and work out on February 15.
Link to story Commanders | Washington hosting four rookie QBs Tue Apr 16, 12:11 PM
Louisiana State University QB Jayden Daniels, North Carolina QB Drake Maye, University of Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy and University of Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. are scheduled for '30' visits at the same time with the Washington Commanders over the next two days beginning on Tuesday, April 16, according to a source.
Link to story NFL | Latavius Murray looking to continue playing Tue Apr 16, 11:49 AM
Free-agent RB Latavius Murray (Bills) went to Colombia and underwent a stem-cell treatment in hopes of playing in 2024.
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Broncos | Courtland Sutton doesn't report Tue Apr 16, 09:26 AM
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton didn't report to voluntary workouts Monday, April 15, as he seeks a new contract. His deal only guarantees $2 million.
| Footballguys view: A Pelissero noted, Sutton is going on his 10th starting QB in seven seasons. He had 10 TDs in 2023 while ranking 56th in targets last year. Sutton is currently available as WR50 on Underdog. If this news depresses his price further, don't be afraid to add him in double-digit rounds. |
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Dolphins | MIA could target OL Tue Apr 16, 09:23 AM
Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton or Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson could be options for the Miami Dolphins at No. 21 overall, in the opinion of beat writer Cameron Wolfe.
Link to story Giants | Pheldarius Payne to visit Mon Apr 15, 09:56 PM
Virginia Tech DE Pheldarius Payne is scheduled to have an official visit with the New York Giants Tuesday, April 16, according to a source.
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Cardinals | Kyzir White making progress Mon Apr 15, 09:37 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Kyzir White (biceps) said he is making progress in his recovery from his biceps injury.
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NFL | Three visits for Andru Phillips Mon Apr 15, 09:01 PM
Kentucky CB Andru Phillips was scheduled to have an official visit with the Chicago Bears Monday, April 15, according to a source. He also scheduled to meet with the Houston Texans Tuesday, April 16, and the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, April 17.
Link to story NFL | Donovan Jennings receiving interest Mon Apr 15, 08:53 PM
South Florida OT Donovan Jennings had an official visit with the Minnesota Vikings last week and is scheduled to meet with the New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers this week, according to a source.
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