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Steelers | Jonnu Smith coming to Steelers (Mon Jun 30, 10:44 AM) [jump to this story] Ravens | Derrick Henry more successful after halftime (Sun Jun 29, 02:36 PM) [jump to this story] Bengals | Joe Burrow better in second half of 2024 (Sun Jun 29, 02:36 PM) [jump to this story] |
Texans | Joe Mixon consistent in 2024 Mon Jun 30, 08:55 PM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon rushed for 503 yards and five touchdowns during the first half of the 2024 season and rushed for 513 yards and six touchdowns during the second half of the season.
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Panthers | Chuba Hubbard terrific on first down in 2024 Mon Jun 30, 08:31 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard rushed for 803 yards and seven touchdowns on first down during the 2024 season.
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Saints | No TDs for Alvin Kamara in back half of 2024 Mon Jun 30, 08:19 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara rushed for 505 yards and six touchdowns in the first eight games of the 2024 season but posted 445 yards and zero rushing touchdowns during the second half of the season. He did catch 28 passes for 236 yards and one touchdown during the second half.
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Commanders | Limited progress between WAS, Terry McLaurin Mon Jun 30, 07:12 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin has not made much progress in contract extension talks with the Commanders at this point, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Jaguars | Travis Lawrence working out with WRs Mon Jun 30, 06:18 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence recently participated in workouts with WRs Brian Thomas Jr., WR/CB Travis Hunter and Dyami Brown.
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Colts | No extension close for Alec Pierce Mon Jun 30, 05:12 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce is entering the final year of his current contract and is not have any contract extension talks with the team at this point, according to sources.
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Steelers | Gabe Davis an option for Pittsburgh? Mon Jun 30, 02:44 PM
Free-agent WR Gabe Davis (Jaguars) reportedly enjoyed his visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers this spring and is still an option to sign with the team at some point, although 'he could take his time' doing so, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
| Footballguys view: While not as big a name as Jonnu Smith or Jalen Ramsey, who were acquired in a trade with Miami earlier in the day, Davis, still just 26, has 2,969 career receiving yards, 183 receptions averaging 16.2 yards each, and 29 touchdowns. The Jaguars released Davis last month. He also visited with San Francisco and the New York Giants. |
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Eagles | Andrew Mukuba catching DeVonta Smith's eye Mon Jun 30, 02:42 PM
Philadelphia Eagles S Andrew Mukuba was the rookie who impressed WR DeVonta Smith the most during offseason workouts.
Link to story Steelers | Jonnu Smith lands one-year extension Mon Jun 30, 02:33 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension worth $12 million following his trade from the Miami Dolphins on June 30.
| Footballguys view: It's no surprise to see the Steelers extend Smith. Last year, he set new career highs with 88 receptions and 884 yards while tying a career-high with eight touchdowns. Now, Smith is set to be another strong target for newly signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers. |
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Dolphins | Miami about to discuss trade for Michael Mayer? Mon Jun 30, 02:23 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer is a player that the Miami Dolphins have had their eye on for a while, according to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today noted, Mayer has long been rumored to be a trade possibility for the Raiders. A recent former high second-round pick who is sitting behind arguably the best tight end in football in Brock Bowers, Mayer makes sense here. Other possibilities being discussed at Footballguys headquarters? Baltimore's Mark Andrews, Chicago's Cole Kmet, Cleveland's David Njoku, and Atlanta's Kyle Pitts are among the higher-profile candidates. Rams TE Tyler Higbee, Buffalo's Dawson Knox, and New Englan's Austin Hooper also fit the mold. We'll continue to monitor and report back as developments warrant. |
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Steelers | Teams lining up for potential T.J. Watt trade? Mon Jun 30, 01:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt skipped the team's most recent minicamp and remains unhappy with his current contractual situation. Although Pittsburgh has not shown any interest in trading him, ESPN's Adam Schefter - via multiple sources - believes that the June 30 trade that involved CB Jalen Ramsey, TE Jonnu Smith and S Minkah Fitzpatrick could lead to more outside team interest for Watt.
| Footballguys view: There has been no indication from the Steelers that they are looking to trade Watt, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they remain focused on signing him to a contract extension. Profootballtalk.com notes that a report this month indicated they expect to finalize a deal before the start of the season. Watt signed his last extension days before the start of Week 1, and the Steelers have a long-standing policy of not negotiating during the season. |
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Steelers | Jonnu Smith likely to utilized at multiple positions Mon Jun 30, 01:10 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith is expected to log snaps at tight end, slot receiver and as a fullback following his trade from the Miami Dolphins on Monday, June 30, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers' interest in Smith is rooted in offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's longstanding relationship with the tight end. Arthur Smith was Jonnu Smith's tight ends coach and offensive coordinator in Tennessee, and Arthur Smith later traded for his former player during his stint as the Falcons' head coach. Should we be excited by this? Footballguy Jason Wood notes that Jonnu Smith was TE22 in 2023 with the Falcons playing under Arthur Smith, and before last year, was only relevant once in his Patriots career (2020) because of a massive outlier 8 TD season on 65 targets. |
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Steelers | Jalen Ramsey trade update Mon Jun 30, 01:01 PM
Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey, TE Jonnu Smith and a 2027 seventh-round pick were traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for S Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick on S Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
| Footballguys view: Ramsey, who has 24 interceptions in his career, joins a loaded cornerback group with the Steelers, who signed Darius Slay Jr. in free agency earlier this offseason and also have incumbent starter Joey Porter Jr. Ramsey was credited with 11 pass breakups last season but recorded only two interceptions -- his lowest total since 2020. |
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Dolphins | Julian Hill with an opening Mon Jun 30, 11:15 AM
Miami Dolphins TE Julian Hill receives an opening to start after the team traded TE Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, June 30.
| Footballguys view: Trading away Jonnu Smith, who skipped Miami's offseason practices in pursuit of a new contract, leaves the Dolphins without a primary pass-catching tight end. Remaining in their tight ends room are blocking tight ends Julian Hill and Pharaoh Brown, as well as former undrafted free agents Tanner Conner, Hayden Rucci, and Jalin Conyers. We'll see if the Dolphins don't go shopping at the position in coming days. |
Dolphins | Miami lands Minkah Fitzpatrick Mon Jun 30, 11:13 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick were acquired by the Miami Dolphins Monday, June 30, in exchange for TE Jonnu Smith, CB Jalen Ramsey and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
| Footballguys view: Fitzpatrick, 28, was productive after being acquired by the Steelers in 2019, nabbing five interceptions in 14 games with his new team. He had multiple interceptions in each of the following three seasons, including a career-high six in 2022. However, he hit a slump in 2023 and failed to record a single pick as he battled injuries throughout that season. Still, Fitzpatrick has 20 interceptions in his career, and acquiring him is a significant step for a Dolphins team looking to replace its entire starting secondary from a season ago. |
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Steelers | Jonnu Smith coming to Steelers Mon Jun 30, 10:44 AM
Updating an earlier report, Miami Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey, TE Jonnu Smith and 2027 seventh-round pick were acquired by the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for S Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
| Footballguys view: Smith, 29, led all Dolphins players in receptions (88) in his first year with the team and finished behind only Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, and George Kittle leaguewide in receiving yards by a tight end (with 884). Smith will be paired with current Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth. We'll watch for more here, but as Footballguy Jason Wood suggests, it's hard to envision a scenario where you're comfortable starting either this year unless one of them gets hurt, freeing up the other for a featured role. |
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Steelers | Jalen Ramsey joining Steelers Mon Jun 30, 10:42 AM
Miami Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey was acquired by the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, June 30, for an undisclosed package. As a part of the trade, Ramsey will get a $1.5 million raise this season, which brings his 2025 compensation up to $26.6 million.
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Patriots | Antonio Gibson in line for RB3 role Mon Jun 30, 10:05 AM
New England Patriots RB Antonio Gibson appears to be in line for the No. 3 role in the backfield, in the opinion of ESPN's Mike Reiss.
| Footballguys view: Gibson ran the ball 120 times for the Patriots last season, but he only wound up with 538 yards and a touchdown. As MSN.com noted, although he made three starts, Gibson never seemed to be on the verge of overtaking Stevenson, and now, with the addition of rookie TreyVeon Henderson, is another rung down the ladder. |
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49ers | Niners confident in backup QB Mon Jun 30, 10:04 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones has 'a lot of traits' the team looks for in a starting quarterback, according to offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak. 'I think Mac's capable of being a starter in this league,' Kubiak said.
| Footballguys view: As an unrestricted free agent in March, Jones wanted a chance to play for a coach who has a track record of squeezing the most from his quarterbacks. Kyle Shanahan was the obvious choice. There are no guarantees for Jones, but before signing with the Niners, he noted the ascent of Sam Darnold, another former high draft pick who struggled elsewhere, went to San Francisco, subsequently enjoyed success with the Vikings, and signed a sizable free-agent deal with the Seahawks. |
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Eagles | Tyler Boyd a fit in Philly? Sun Jun 29, 02:36 PM
Free-agent WR Tyler Boyd (Titans) could be signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an insurance policy for WR Jahan Dotson, according to Aaron Schatz of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Boyd was a useful slot receiver for the Bengals, enough to get a $43 million second contract with the team. After Cincinnati didn't pursue re-signing him when that contract ended, Boyd signed with the Titans, but fizzled along with the rest of the offense. It doesn't appear that there is a lot of interest in the 30-year-old around the league, but he could compete with Dotson to be the #3 for the Eagles, who have struggled to build depth at wide receiver behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Boyd has also said he would be interested in playing for his hometown Steelers, who also have an unimpressive group behind their starting wideouts. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix says Kirk Cousins supportive Sun Jun 29, 02:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. said Kirk Cousins has been supportive of him since he entered the NFL and that has not changed since he has taken over as the starter.
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Bengals | Joe Burrow better in second half of 2024 Sun Jun 29, 02:36 PM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow threw for 2,925 yards and 28 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 season. He threw for 1,993 yards and 15 touchdowns in the first eight games of the season.
| Footballguys view: Burrow was without Tee Higgins for three of the first eight games, and only threw three passing touchdowns in those games. Burrow had a streak of eight straight games with at least three passing touchdowns that started in Week 9, six of those came when Higgins returned from his second injury absence in Week 11. After moving closer to the elite quarterback tier in fantasy drafts, it's clear Higgins will need to stay healthy for Burrow to live up to the highest fantasy ADP of his career. |
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Ravens | Derrick Henry more successful after halftime Sun Jun 29, 02:36 PM
Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry rushed for 1,119 yards and eight touchdowns during the second half of games last season. He rushed for 740 yards and eight touchdowns in the first half.
| Footballguys view: Defenses get weary dealing with Henry, Lamar Jackson, and a multi-faceted, ultraefficient passing game. The Ravens offense could even better this year with a line that will have four returning starters, three of which are still on their rookie contracts. Henry finished as RB4 in PPR leagues last year, a hair behind Bijan Robinson, but is going at RB5 and 11 overall in the latest Footballguys ADP. |
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Chiefs | Josh Simmons on track to start Sun Jun 29, 02:19 PM
Kansas City Chiefs OT Josh Simmons (knee) is 'on schedule to be the starter' at left tackle to open the season, according to Adam Teicher of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: This would be a quite a boon for the Chiefs, who drafted Simmons in the first round even though he suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee in October. Simmons was considered to be possibly the best tackle in a very good class at the position, but fell to the end of the first because of the injury. He'll compete with Jaylon Moore, who the Chiefs signed away from the 49ers on a two-year, $30 million deal. |
Buccaneers | Mike Evans outstanding in December Sun Jun 29, 02:19 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught 34 passes for 512 yards and five touchdowns in December last season.
| Footballguys view: Evans season was interrupted by a hamstring injury that cost him three games. This finish to 2024 should reassure you if you are considering Evans at or near his ADP of WR20 and 39 overall even though he'll turn 32 right before the season starts. Evans was WR10 last year in PPR leagues on a points per game basis, although he was WR21 when he and Chris Godwin went down in Week 7. |
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving terrific in red zone Sun Jun 29, 02:19 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving scored all eight of his rushing touchdowns in the red zone this past season.
| Footballguys view: Irving is not a big back, but his combination of vision, decisiveness, contact balance, and agility make him a great back in close quarters nonetheless. He was a fantasy RB1 once the Bucs put him atop the depth chart, and both Irving and the offense can be better in 2025. There's still potential for Irving to surpass his current Footballguys ADP of RB9 and 21 overall. |
NFL | Tyler Boyd sees a few more years of playing Sun Jun 29, 02:06 PM
Free-agent WR Tyler Boyd (Titans) said he believes he can play a few more seasons and expects to receive interest from teams as training camp approaches.
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Jaguars | Top wide receivers working out together Sun Jun 29, 12:17 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr., WR/CB Travis Hunter and WR Dyami Brown are working out together leading up to training camp.
| Footballguys view: Thomas and Hunter could be the next dynamic duo who both finish in the top 20 at wide receiver despite playing for the same team. New Jaguars head coach Liam Coen accomplished that with Chris Godwin and Mike Evans last year in Tampa. Hunter is a rookie and didn't focus on wide receiver at Colorado. There's some skepticism about his early contributions, as he's falling to WR29 and 60 overall in the most recent Footballguys ADP, but Thomas is at WR8 and 14 overall. If you want him, you'll need to take him in the late first. |
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Giants | Wan'Dale Robinson likely to move around Sun Jun 29, 11:36 AM
New York Giants WR Wan'Dale Robinson said that he expects to move around more frequently in 2025, after he played in the slot position for 77.7 percent of his snaps during the 2024 season.
| Footballguys view: Robinson finished as WR44 in PPR leagues on a points per game basis last year, but he's going off of the board as WR68 this year. It doesn't seem like fantasy players believe he will reproduce his 93-catch 2024 season, perhaps in part because he was limited to very short passes that only resulted in 699 receiving yards. Robinson could surprise if the Giants turn to pass-happy backup Jameis Winston, or if first round pick Jaxson Dart takes over during the season and relies on Robinson frequently as a high percentage target. |
Steelers | Connor Heyward may move to fullback Sun Jun 29, 10:47 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Connor Heyward said that he has bulked up to 240 pounds this offseason, in preparation for a possible move to fullback this year.
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Free-agent WR Tyler Boyd (Titans) said he would be interested in signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, if the opportunity presented itself. Boyd played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and is a native of Clairton, Pa.
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Giants | Jalin Hyatt looking forward to 2025 Sun Jun 29, 09:41 AM
New York Giants WR Jalin Hyatt said that his playing weight was 170-171 pounds last year but estimated that he has added 25 pounds during the offseason, which should increase his strength but is not expected to compromise his speed. Hyatt is also hopeful of moving around more in the offensive scheme, after lining up out wide on 86 percent of his snaps and all of his targets in 2024.
| Footballguys view: Hyatt has reportedly had good chemistry with presumptive Week 1 starting quarterback Russell Wilson. His ability to get downfield behind his man and go up to win the ball was what set him apart at Tennessee, and it meshes well with Wilson's "moonball" deep shots. Hyatt is still behind Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, and Wan'Dale Robinson for targets, but he could show physical and skill development this year to put himself back on the dynasty fantasy football radar after a quiet first two years following his selection in the third round of the 2023 draft. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin still waiting for deal Sat Jun 28, 02:27 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin missed some of the offseason practices because of his contract situation, and the two sides are still believed to have a lot of work to do before they can reach an agreement on an extension, according to SI.com's Albert Breer.
| Footballguys view: The two sides can get closer to a deal when training camp begins. Deals get done at deadlines as they say, and McLaurin has made his intentions known by leaving OTAs and missing minicamp. National reporters suggest McLaurin is likely seeking a contract extension averaging at least $30 million per year. |
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Jets | Breece Hall unlikely to be dealt Sat Jun 28, 11:37 AM
New York Jets RB Breece Hall was reassured earlier this offseason by head coach Aaron Glenn that the team is not looking to trade him, even though he is entering the final season of his rookie contract.
| Footballguys view: Hall is a talented runner, and he's set to be the lead back for the Jets this year. Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis are there to complement him in the backfield, and the Jets will use them behind Hall. In addition to what he can do on the ground, Hall is a good receiving option out of the backfield. His workload and three-down skill set makes him an RB2 with upside. |
Jets | Allen Lazard mentioned in trade rumors Sat Jun 28, 11:14 AM
New York Jets WR Allen Lazard's name has continued to be mentioned in trade rumors but the team is unlikely to deal him before the end of the preseason, as long as they are comfortable with their depth at wide receiver, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Rich Cimini.
| Footballguys view: Of course, Lazard's name is in trade rumors because Aaron Rodgers is with the Steelers. Could we see something happen before the start of the regular season? Well, anything is possible and everyone knows if Rodgers can get more of 'his guys' around him - he will. Let's see what the Jets think of their WRs behind Lazard on the depth chart, and that means this might string along through the preseason as evaluations continue. |
49ers | Ricky Pearsall builds chemistry with QB Sat Jun 28, 10:33 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall worked out with QB Brock Purdy multiple times this offseason, both in their native Arizona and also in Jacksonville, where Purdy works on his throwing fundamentals each year.
| Footballguys view: Pearsall missed minicamp due to a hamstring injury, but he's working out with his quarterback. He needs to stay healthy, because his rookie season was held back due to injury problems. He compiled 31 catches, 400 yards, and three touchdowns in 11 games last year. This season, Pearsall looks like a WR5/deep flex option for Fantasy GMs. |
Browns | CLE not expected to trade either rookie QB Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
The Cleveland Browns are unlikely to trade QB Dillon Gabriel or QB Shedeur Sanders before the beginning of the regular season, even though neither of them is expected to win the starting job, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.
| Footballguys view: The team believes in Gabriel despite the limitations to his game, and Sanders has a great pure-passer skill set. It was an interesting approach to take both in the same draft, and that's a strategy that has worked before in various ways (Robert Griffin, Kirk Cousins anyone?). We think Joe Flacco begins the season as the starter, but there's a good chance that both Gabriel and Sanders see the field in 2025. This quarterback situation is a bit of a mess, so keep that in mind when considering all Browns skill position players for your fantasy team. |
Cardinals | Marvin Harrison Jr. finding comfort zone Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is 'definitely more comfortable' this season, according to QB Kyler Murray. 'I can see it out there on the field, and I think that'll only allow him to play faster, be the guy that we all know he can be,' Murray said.
| Footballguys view: That's great news for Harrison, Cardinals fans, Murray himself, and - oh yeah - Fantasy GMs out there. Harrison has dynamic talent, and he could end up becoming one of the best wide receivers in the entire league. Currently, Harrison's ADP is WR18 (consensus) but he ability and opportunity will be there for him to outperform that position. If/when he hits, Harrison has WR1 set-it-and-forget-it potential every week....it's just a matter of when it all clicks for him. |
Broncos | Workload uncertain for J.K. Dobbins Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins' workload remains to be seen, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'Don't try to figure out the club right now,' Payton said. 'It's way too early.'
| Footballguys view: This is a situation to monitor during training camp and the preseason. Dobbins will split time with rookie second-round pick RJ Harvey in the Broncos backfield. Who is the lead back? That's uncertain right now, but we could see Dobbins getting a majority of the work early in the season. As Harvey proves himself in pass protection, the electric rookie back could shoulder more of the load. This is a two-headed RBBC where value could vary as the season goes on, plus Dobbins has missed more games than he's played in his pro career. At this time, both backs are flex plays with upside in a Sean Payton offense as he looks for his new Mark Ingram/Alvin Kamara combination. |
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Bears | Luther Burden to have a role? Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III could make an 'instant impact' for the offense, according to Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network.
| Footballguys view: Anything is possible, and Burden is a talented player with the ball in his hands. He's a run-after-the-catch specialist who is tough to bring down in the open field. It will be interesting to see how the Bears use him in the new-look offense. Burden was sidelined through mandatory minicamp, but he'll be good to go for training camp and the preseason. Whether it's outside or from the slot, Burden gives HC Ben Johnson a versatile chess piece to attack defenses with. Burden is a depth piece right now with flex appeal in his rookie season. |
Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield terrific in fourth quarter Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield threw for 1,123 yards, 12 touchdowns and two interceptions during the fourth quarter of games last season.
| Footballguys view: Reports earlier this year indicated new Bucs OC Josh Grizzard "won't try to reinvent the wheel." Mayfield was fantastic last year with now Jagaurs HC Liam Coen running the offense. It should be a rinse-and-repeat program this year for Mayfield, and that's got the attention of Fantasy GMs. His 41 touchdowns and 4,500 passing yards helped make him the no.3 fantasy quarterback in 2024 (standard leagues). Mayfield is a low-end QB1 in 2025 with the ability to crack the top-5 again. |
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Dolphins | Jonnu Smith excelled in second half of 2024 Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith posted 582 yards during the second half of the 2024 NFL season and caught seven of his eight touchdowns during those games.
| Footballguys view: Smith's second-half surge helped him snare 88 passes for 884 yards and eight touchdowns (all career highs). The Dolphins plan on getting the ball out quickly again with QB Tua Tagovailoa, and Smith is clearly a favorite target. However, the situation between the Dolphins and Smith remains fluid according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. Smith missed minicamp as he seeks a long-term extension from the team. Deals get done at deadlines, and the start of training camp seems like a time something could happen (new contract? trade?). Stay tuned. |
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Cardinals | Marvin Harrison productive on first down Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. caught six of his eight touchdown on first down plays last season.
| Footballguys view: Harrison should be a force on first downs - and every down - once again this year. He's put on muscle this offseason to help at the catch point and with his run-after-the-catch ability. Harrison is getting praise from Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon for his offseason dedication, and that would should pay dividends in 2025. |
Bills | Keon Coleman not a big factor in second half Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman caught only eight passes for 160 yards and one touchdown during the second half of the 2024 season.
| Footballguys view: Coleman's rookie season was cut short by injury. Reports indicate the big-bodied receiver chipped a bone in his wrist in Week 9, and Coleman missed Week 10-14 because of the injury. He certainly flashed as a rookie early on, but Coleman must stay healthy and continue to develop in year two. We like him as a WR5 with deep flex appeal in 2025. |
Broncos | Bo Nix better in second half of 2024 Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix 21 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 season compared to only eight touchdowns during the first eight games of the season.
| Footballguys view: Four games into his rookie season, Nix had four interceptions and one touchdown (which he threw in Week 4). Then, Nix started to take hold of the Sean Payton offense. The two are a great fit for each other, and that's the secret in the NFL. Payton made sure to get more weapons around Nix in year two like TE Evan Engram, RB JK Dobbins, and rookie RB RJ Harvey and WR Pat Bryant. Nix had one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history after the slow start, and his future looks even brighter in 2025. He's a low-end QB1 with upside. |
Rams | Matthew Stafford struggled around goal line Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford completed only 41 percent of his passes inside the 10-yard line during the 2024 season.
| Footballguys view: The Rams got Stafford signed to a two-year extension earlier this offseason, and now they need to get the most from the veteran quarterback. He's not the elite-level passer he used to be, but Stafford is perfect for the Sean McVay offense full of Shanahan concepts (play-action, zone-blocking). Projecting him for around 4,000 yards passing with 24 touchdowns (and around 10 interceptions) seems right, and that makes him a QB2 for Fantasy GMs. |
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Eagles | Will Shipley expected to be pass catcher Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Will Shipley is expected to be the primary pass catcher out of the backfield for the Eagles this upcoming season.
| Footballguys view: Shipley will take the role Kenneth Gainwell had last year if he can beat out AJ Dillon for the no.2 spot on the depth chart. The Eagles let Gainwell (Steelers) walk in free agency, and now Shipley will be the primary back who gives Saquon Barkley a breather. In that role, we could see Shipley getting around 100 carries and 15-20 catches on the season. If Barkley were to miss time, Shipley would step into a larger and much more fantasy-relevant role. |
Giants | Tyrone Tracy has goal for 2025 Fri Jun 27, 04:09 PM
New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. said he is hoping to rush for 1,500 yards this upcoming season.
| Footballguys view: Tracy will have to hold onto the ball after fumble problems derailed an otherwise very successful rookie year that saw Tracy overtake Devin Singletary in the Giants backfield. The team drafted Cam Skattebo in the fourth round, who could be a strong alternative if Tracy has another bout of fumblitis. Skattebo has had fumble issues of his own in college, so there's a wide range of outcomes of how this backfield will shake out. The relatively low current ADP of both Tracy and Skattebo in the 8th-9th round range accurately reflects the uncertainty. |
49ers | George Kittle impressed by Isaiah Neyor Fri Jun 27, 03:53 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Isaiah Neyor - an undrafted free agent this spring - has caught the eye of teammate George Kittle with his freakish athleticism, according to comments he made recently on the 'Bussin' With The Boys' podcast.'I like him. He's a freak. ... I watched him, he was running a route and he got like 9 1/2 yards in two strides. ... It was insane. We watched it like 10 times in the tight end room. We were like 'How is he doing this?'' Kittle said.
| Footballguys view: Neyor went undrafted, but he has the size/speed/athleticism of a starting NFL wide receiver. He's only of interest right now in deep dynasty leagues, but if he makes the 53 man roster out of training camp, it will be time to put Neyor on our radar in all dynasty leagues. |
Cardinals | Kyler Murray eyeing more running opportunities in 2025 Fri Jun 27, 02:50 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray anticipates running more often than he has in recent seasons in 2025, according to Johnny Venerable of the PHNX Cardinals podcast.'(Kyler Murray) told us on our show a month ago ... He wants to run more, will run more this year. Take that for what it's worth. ... I think his numbers will be closer to that 2020 season - both passing and rushing. I don't know if he'll ever get back to those rushing yards (819), but a good year for Kyler on the ground (in 2025) would 500-plus yards and five-plus touchdowns,' Venerable said.
| Footballguys view: Murray has said that his knee was bothering him at times last year even though it was almost two years removed from a 2022 ACL tear. He has been disappointing in fantasy leagues, but his ADP still reflects his previous demonstrated upside. A return to form as a runner would raise Murray's weekly ceiling and make his floor games and inconsistencies as a passer more tolerable. |
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