Philadelphia Eagles RB Darren Sproles signed a one-year, $4.5 million extension Friday, July 29. The two sides had worked on it since June.
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Dolphins | Four Dolphins to PUP
Miami Dolphins RB Damien Williams (leg), LB Zach Vigil (undisclosed), CB Xavien Howard (knee) and CB Bobby McCain (undisclosed) were placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list Friday, July 29.
Dolphins | Arian Foster to PUP
Miami Dolphins RB Arian Foster (Achilles’) was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list Friday, July 29.
Steelers | Lawrence Timmons not close to extension
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons isn’t close to a contract extension, and he’s slated to become a free agent at the end of the season.
Footballguys View: Timmons represents a 15 million dollar cap hit this year, which is too much for a 30-year linebacker who was coming out at times in subpackages for the first time in his career last year. The Steelers have a long history of letting players test the market if their demands are more than they think the player is worth. 2016 seventh-round pick Tyler Matakevich is a deep sleeper in dynasty IDP leagues on the possibility that Timmons walks in 2017.
Rams | Case Keenum not sweating Jared Goff
Los Angeles Rams QB Case Keenum said Thursday, July 28, this is the first time he has entered training camp atop the depth chart, and he believes the competition with QB Jared Goff will make both he and Goff and the team better.
Saints | Drew Brees sticking to contract deadline
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees said during training camp Thursday, July 28, he is sticking to his Week 1 contract extension deadline. ‘My mind will be on the preparation, week to week, on the next opponent,’ Brees said. ‘If there’s (a deal) to be done, it’s between now and the season.’
Colts | Indianapolis using three receiver sets
Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton, WR Donte Moncrief and WR Phillip Dorsett have been part of the three-receiver lineup implemented by offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski in the first two days of training camp. Under former offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, Indianapolis primarily used two-tight end sets.
Footballguys View: We like Moncrief to play a little more consistently as a WR3, with Dorsett a WR6. Of course, TY Hilton is the WR2 gem of the bunch. All of this only matters if Andrew Luck bounces back from a terrible – and injury filled – 2015.
Panthers | Kelvin Benjamin close to 100%
Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) is close to top form, head coach Ron Rivera said Saturday, July 30, and wide receivers coach Ricky Proehl said he has been impressed by Benjamin’s ability to make contested catches.
Footballguys View: Looks like the torn ACL is not a factor, so Benjamin should be prime for a great WR2 kind of season. The offense struggled at times without him, so expect Cam Newton to use him early and often.
Cardinals | David Johnson’s carries not set in stone
Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson’s carries will be determined ‘game to game,’ head coach Bruce Arians said Thursday, July 30.
Bills | Stephon Gilmore reports to camp
Buffalo Bills CB Stephon Gilmore officially reported to training camp Thursday, July 28.