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Rams | Cooper Kupp hasn't had contract talks Sat Aug 8, 11:43 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp has not had talks with the team about a contract extension, he said via videoconference.
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Dolphins | Jakeem Grant has opportunity Sat Aug 8, 09:21 AM
Miami Dolphins WR Jakeem Grant has an opportunity for playing time with WRs Albert Wilson and Allen Hurns opting out.
Link to storyJakeem Grant player page
Chargers | QB excited to throw to Mike Williams Fri Aug 7, 11:02 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams' ability to catch contested passes has QB Tyrod Taylor excited, and Taylor said that 50-50 balls are 'more like 70-30 or 80-20' balls when throwing to Williams.
Link to storyMike Williams player page
Seahawks | DK Metcalf ironing out issues Fri Aug 7, 09:52 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf said his main focus this offseason was on decreasing his drops, and head coach Pete Carroll said Metcalf spent 'at least a month' working with QB Russell Wilson.
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Jaguars | Laviska Shenault Jr. turning heads Fri Aug 7, 09:40 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Laviska Shenault Jr. was described as a 'freak' by QB Gardner Minshew, who also praised Shenault for his route running.
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Texans | Brandin Cooks confident in health Fri Aug 7, 09:29 PM
Houston Texans WR Brandin Cooks said he has 'zero' concerns about his concussion history. 'For me, I'm not worried at all,' said Cooks. 'If there is any hesitation or worry, I wouldn't be here right now.'
Link to storyBrandin Cooks player page
Ravens | James Proche may be returner Fri Aug 7, 06:10 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR James Proche is considered the leading candidate for the punt returner job this season. WR Willie Snead and Marquise Brown are also options for the job.
| Footballguys view: Proche is a quality slot receiver with top notch hands, but he doesn't provide the speed third round pick Devin Duvernay brings to the table, so special teams is his best path to making the team. |
Willie Snead IV player page
Marquise Brown player page
Texans | Kenny Stills placed on NFI list Fri Aug 7, 04:36 PM
Houston Texans WR Kenny Stills (illness) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Illness list Friday, Aug. 7.
| Footballguys view: Stills probably would have been traded this offseason, but he has a seven million dollar price tag. He may end up being the odd man out in the passing offense with the addition of Brandin Cooks and Randall Cobb, but an injury or two to a wide receiver would make him relevant again. |
Kenny Stills player page
Jaguars | Two players ready to practice Fri Aug 7, 03:18 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars TE Charles Jones and WR Michael Walker were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Aug. 7.
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Browns | Ja'Marcus Bradley off COVID list Fri Aug 7, 03:04 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Ja'Marcus Bradley was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Aug. 7.
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Falcons | Calvin Ridley impresses coach Fri Aug 7, 02:39 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley has 'really put in a good offseason ... he's bigger, stronger,' Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said Friday, Aug. 7, in a media conference call.
| Footballguys view: Ridley is still going two rounds or so after Julio Jones, but has an outside shot at becoming the most productive Falcons receiver this year. He's part of a wide receiver group that is so deep in fantasy drafts that it has made many good names stay available rounds after they should be. |
Calvin Ridley player page
Giants | Sterling Shepard looking to lead Fri Aug 7, 01:03 PM
New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard is entering the 2020 season as the longest-tenured Giant, and said Friday, Aug. 7, in a Zoom media conference call that 'I might have to shake the 'young' Shep.' He added that he plans to set a 'good example' for his younger teammates.
| Footballguys view: The Giants have quite the arsenal of targets for Daniel Jones if everyone can stay healthy. In Shepard's case, that means avoiding concussions after they were a problem for him last year. He has played and produced better than his cheap ADP and could be a hit if he stays healthy and Evan Engram does not. |
Sterling Shepard player page
Steelers | James Washington activated Fri Aug 7, 11:03 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR James Washington was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Aug. 7.
| Footballguys view: Washington will be working on building chemistry with Ben Roethlisberger after the two barely played together last year. Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool will be his main competition for snaps at outside receiver with Juju Smith-Schuster in the slot. |
James Washington player page
Titans | Corey Davis had toe surgery Thu Aug 6, 06:50 PM
Updating a previous story, Tennessee Titans WR Corey Davis (toe) is on the Physically Unable to Perform list as a result of offseason toe surgery. He's not expected to miss any games.
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Buccaneers | Jaydon Mickens signs with Bucs Thu Aug 6, 05:44 PM
Free-agent WR Jaydon Mickens (Buccaneers) signed an undisclosed contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Aug. 6.
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Jets | Josh Doctson put on reserve list Thu Aug 6, 05:28 PM
Updating a previous story, New York Jets WR Josh Doctson was placed on the Reserve/Opt-Out list Thursday, Aug. 6.
| Footballguys view: Doctson was a first-round pick for Washington in the 2016 NFL draft but has bounced around the league. He played one game for the Vikings in 2019 and was no lock for the 53-man roster with the Jets. |
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Dolphins | Miami talking to receivers Thu Aug 6, 05:02 PM
Free-agent WRs Ricardo Louis (Dolphins) and Chester Rogers (Colts) have been contacted and put through physicals by the Miami Dolphins, according to a source Thursday, Aug. 6.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. The Dolphins have had two receivers opt out (Albert Wilson, Allen Hurns) so their WR corps is getting a bit thin. Add in the fact that Preston Williams is still on the road to recovery from the knee injury he suffered mid-season in 2019, and you can see how the Dolphins would be in the market for more wide receivers. We'll see if any of these guys get signed. |
Ricardo Louis player page
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Dolphins | Two players ready to return Thu Aug 6, 04:17 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Malcolm Perry and DT Zach Sieler were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aug. 6.
Link to story Dolphins | Miami places six on COVID list Thu Aug 6, 04:13 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Raekwon Davis, DT Benito Jones, S Brandon Jones, OG Solomon Kindley, DE Shaq Lawson and WR Kirk Merritt were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aug. 6.
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Rams | Robert Woods has had some contract talks Thu Aug 6, 03:41 PM
Los Angeles Rams WR Robert Woods said he has had preliminary contract extension talks with the Rams and wants to finish his career with Los Angeles.
| Footballguys view: Woods is signed for a bargain price for no.1 wide receivers. When he signed his five-year, $34 million contract in 2017 Woods was not considered the no.1 wideout ...and over the last three seasons he has performed as such. His current contract has two years remaining, but Woods salary ranks 37th among all wide receivers in terms of annual average salary. We'll see if the two sides can find a way to get a new contract done. |
Robert Woods player page
Vikings | Armon Watts back on roster Thu Aug 6, 01:03 PM
Minnesota Vikings DT Armon Watts was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aug. 6. The team also waived WR Bralon Addison.
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Raiders | Henry Ruggs III to start in slot Thu Aug 6, 09:54 AM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III will start in the slot, according to offensive coordinator Greg Olson. Ruggs played 218 snaps there over the last two seasons in college, according to Pro Football Focus.
| Footballguys view: Ruggs can use that trademark speed to get by defenders down the seam. Working from the slot will allow the rookie first-round pick to get a clean release and get into his routes faster. Ruggs played 97 (out of 527) snaps from the slot last year for Alabama, catching 10 passes for 166 yards from that position. Even though the plan may be for Ruggs to start in the slot, he certainly has the ability to be moved all around the formation. Ruggs should be the no.1 receiver the Raiders have been looking for. |
Jets | Competition for Denzel Mims? Wed Aug 5, 09:54 PM
New York Jets WR Denzel Mims' lack of reps during the abbreviated offseason could force general manager Joe Douglas to add a veteran receiver before the start of the season, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: This is something to watch as the team goes through training camp. Mims is a talented receiver but the rookie has some catching up to do because of the abbreviated offseason. We love Mims upside as a pass-catcher in the pros. He's got a fine size/speed combination and his 'my ball' mentality might be the best in his draft class. We'll see if Mims can show enough in camp to prevent the Jets from adding another veteran to the room. |
Eagles | Marcus Green re-signing Wed Aug 5, 06:18 PM
Free-agent WR Marcus Green (Eagles) is re-signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to a source Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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49ers | Travis Benjamin added to reserve Wed Aug 5, 05:35 PM
Updating a previous story, San Francisco 49ers WR Travis Benjamin was officially placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin didn't do much for the 49ers last year and he's a player with a declining skill set. With him opting out, the 49ers might consider any free agents that are on the open market. |
Travis Benjamin player page
Dolphins | Albert Wilson officially on reserve list Wed Aug 5, 05:30 PM
Updating a previous story, Miami Dolphins WR Albert Wilson was officially placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: Wilson is now the second Dolphins WR to opt out this year, joining Allen Hurns in the decision to miss the 2020 season. The team is getting thinner at the position. DeVante Parker and Preston Williams are the top two receivers with Jakeem Grant and Isaiah Ford as the No.3 and No.4 options. |
Albert Wilson player page
Patriots | Isaiah Zuber back with Pats Wed Aug 5, 05:20 PM
Free-agent WR Isaiah Zuber (Patriots) signed an undisclosed contract with the New England Patriots Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Link to story Dolphins | Preston Williams being eased back Wed Aug 5, 04:50 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Preston Williams (knee) is being eased back this offseason and a team source said there's no assurance he will be available for Week 1, but the Dolphins are cautiously optimistic.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. Williams was looking good last year as an undrafted rookie out of Colorado State. A knee injury cut his rookie season short after eight games, and he had knee surgery in November. Williams has been on the road to recovery ever since then and might have to be eased in at the start of the regular season. He may not be 100 percent until the midway point of this season, and Williams may not be 100 percent healthy this year at all. |
Preston Williams player page
Bills | Stefon Diggs tweaks contract Wed Aug 5, 04:01 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs restructured his contract Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to a source. He'll receive an extra $3.3 million in 2020, an extra $7.7 million in guaranteed money but a decrease of $300,000 cash in 2021 and a drop from $25.55 million to $22.67 million in 2022-23 cash.
| Footballguys view: Diggs is going to be the primary Bills receiver in 2020. He's been working this offseason to establish chemistry with QB Josh Allen. If Allen can play better and throw with better accuracy, then Diggs could pay off for Fantasy GMs as a WR2 with upside. It's going to be a wild ride if you want to start Diggs on a weekly basis. |
Stefon Diggs player page
Cardinals | Andre Patton joins Cardinals Wed Aug 5, 03:49 PM
Free-agent WR Andre Patton (Chargers) signed with the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday, Aug. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Buccaneers | Jaydon Mickens expected to return Wed Aug 5, 03:18 PM
Free-agent WR Jaydon Mickens (Buccaneers) is expected to re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the near future.
Link to storyJaydon Mickens player page
Buccaneers | Scott Miller adds weight Wed Aug 5, 02:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Scott Miller has added around 10 pounds since the end of last season, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
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Buccaneers | Tyler Johnson dealing with injury Wed Aug 5, 02:06 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tyler Johnson (undisclosed) has been limited during practice because of an undisclosed injury.
| Footballguys view: Johnson was the team's fifth-round pick out of Minnesota and he's got intriguing upside in dynasty formats. He's a big slot receiver with the strength to run through arm tackles. He'll compete for a spot in the pecking order behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. |
Ravens | Marquise Brown bulks up Wed Aug 5, 12:53 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Marquise Brown said he added 23 pounds this offseason and currently weighs 180 pounds.
| Footballguys view: That's a lot of weight to add and just be 180 pounds but Brown was never a big guy anyway. Brown is incredibly explosive and dangerous in the open field. If healthy, Brown can be a favorite target of QB Lamar Jackson in 2020. |
Marquise Brown player page
Lions | Kenny Golladay activated Wed Aug 5, 11:59 AM
Detroit Lions WR Kenny Golladay was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: That didn't last long. Golladay was on the list for about a week and now he's back in action. Fantasy GMs should consider him a WR1 in 2020, especially if Matthew Stafford can stay healthy all season long. |
Kenny Golladay player page
Dolphins | Albert Wilson opts out Wed Aug 5, 11:50 AM
Miami Dolphins WR Albert Wilson informed the team he's opting out for the 2020 season.
| Footballguys view: Wilson is now the second Dolphins WR to opt out this year, joining Allen Hurns in the decision to miss the 2020 season. The team is getting thinner at the position. DeVante Parker and Preston Williams are the top two receivers with Jakeem Grant and Isaiah Ford as the No.3 and No.4 options. |
Albert Wilson player page
49ers | Travis Benjamin opts out Wed Aug 5, 09:12 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Travis Benjamin has opted out of the 2020 season.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin didn't do much for the 49ers last year and he's a player with a declining skill set. With him opting out, the 49ers might consider any free agents that are on the open market. |
Travis Benjamin player page
Dolphins | Allen Hurns put on reserve list Tue Aug 4, 06:18 PM
Updating a previous story, Miami Dolphins WR Allen Hurns was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aug. 4.
| Footballguys view: Hurns signed an extension last year and was set to compete for the no.4 spot on the depth chart. Isaiah Ford, Jakeem Grant and Mack Hollins will now compete for that spot. |
Allen Hurns player page
Browns | Ja'Marcus Bradley on reserve list Tue Aug 4, 06:12 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Ja'Marcus Bradley was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Link to story Giants | David Sills off reserve list Tue Aug 4, 06:03 PM
New York Giants WR David Sills was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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Patriots | Mohamed Sanu activated Tue Aug 4, 05:06 PM
New England Patriots WR Mohamed Sanu (undisclosed) passed his physical and was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Sanu is looking for a bounce-back season after struggling to impress while banged up during his Patriots debut in 2019. With QB Cam Newton tossing him the rock, Sanu could have some deep flex appeal for Fantasy GMs this year. |
Mohamed Sanu player page
Vikings | Justin Jefferson activated from COVID list Tue Aug 4, 04:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aug. 4.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson is going to be a big part of the Vikings offense in 2020...or at least that's the plan. The first-round pick from LSU did a majority of his damage last year from the slot but he's likely have to play some outside in the pros. His game is all about run-after-the-catch ability which is good in the play-action offense like the Vikings run under OC Gary Kubiak. |
Dolphins | Allen Hurns opts out of 2020 season Tue Aug 4, 04:01 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Allen Hurns opted out of the 2020 season amid COVID-19 concerns Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to head coach Brian Flores.
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Football Team | Dontrelle Inman official Tue Aug 4, 10:32 AM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Dontrelle Inman (Colts) officially signed an undisclosed deal with the Washington Football team. He'll compete for the fourth wide receiver spot with WR Antonio Gandy-Golden, according to beat writer JP Finlay.
| Footballguys view: We'll put our chips on the rookie Gandy-Golden. He was a small-school standout at Liberty and showed at the Senior Bowl earlier this year that he can hang with better competition. This battle will unfold in training camp. |
Dontrelle Inman player page
Football Team | Dontrelle Inman official Tue Aug 4, 10:32 AM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Dontrelle Inman (Colts) officially signed an undisclosed deal with the Washington Football team. He'll compete for the fourth wide receiver spot with WR Antonio Gandy-Golden, according to beat writer JP Finlay.
Link to storyDontrelle Inman player page
49ers | Trent Taylor ready for camp Mon Aug 3, 10:17 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Trent Taylor (foot) passed his physical and is healthy heading into training camp.
| Footballguys view: Taylor has talent but has been too injured in the pros to really see what he can do on a consistent basis. The 49ers WR corps is hurting with Deebo Samuel missing perhaps a month or so at the start of the regular season. It would be a boost if Taylor can get out there, stay healthy, and show what he can do from the slot. |
Trent Taylor player page
Vikings | Quartney Davis passes physical Mon Aug 3, 06:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Quartney Davis (undisclosed) passed his physical Monday, Aug. 3, and was activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
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Bengals | Damion Willis activated Mon Aug 3, 06:54 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Damion Willis (undisclosed) passed his physical Monday, Aug. 3, and was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Link to story Vikings | Two players waived Mon Aug 3, 06:09 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Davion Davis and CB Kemon Hall were waived Monday, Aug. 3.
Link to story Raiders | Vegas waives seven players Mon Aug 3, 06:08 PM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Jordan Brown, TE Paul Butler, PK Dominik Eberle, C Erik Magnuson, LS Liam McCullough and WR Anthony Ratliff-Williams were waived Monday, Aug. 3. The team also waived LB Marquel Lee with a failed physical designation.
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