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Jaydon Blue • RB • Cowboys

Jaydon Blue Described as "Borderline Lazy"

In a recent Locked on Cowboys podcast appearance, former Dallas Cowboys coach Glenn Smith said that coaches with the Cowboys have expressed that rookie fifth-round running back Jaydon Blue is "borderline lazy" and that the team isn't happy with his work habits. Blue is expected to have a big role on offense and is very explosive, but it's not a great sign for him heading into training camp. The 21-year-old is also under 200 pounds and comes with ball-security issues from his college days. The Cowboys like Blue's speed and explosiveness, but he didn't work at all with the first-team offense in spring workouts, suggesting Dallas could open the year with a backfield consisting mostly of Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders. The Cowboys will be hoping that Blue can mature quickly, but he's also no lock to make the roster out of training camp.

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T.J. Sanders • DT • Bills

Bills Sign T.J. Sanders to Rookie Deal

The Buffalo Bills signed second-round defensive tackle T.J. Sanders to his rookie contract on Friday, according to BuffaloBills.com's Maddy Glab. With the signing, the Bills have locked up all of the players from this year's draft class. Buffalo moved up 15 spots to take Sanders with the 41st overall selection back in April after he spent his college days at South Carolina. The 21-year-old interior defensive lineman is known for his twitch and explosiveness after recording 9.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss with the Gamecocks. He earned AP second-team All-SEC honors in 2024. Despite his pedigree, Sanders is likely to be a rotational player on Buffalo's defensive line in his first year in the league with Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones likely to play most of the snaps at defensive tackle.

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Christian Wilkins • DT • Raiders

Raiders Put Christian Wilkins on PUP List

The Las Vegas Raiders placed defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (foot) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday. Wilkins suffered a foot injury in Week 5 of last year against the Denver Broncos and didn't play the rest of the season. The 29-year-old also didn't take part in minicamp this offseason, and now he won't be ready for the start of training camp. The former 13th overall pick by the Miami Dolphins in the 2019 NFL draft out of Clemson spent the first five years of his NFL career in South Beach before joining the Raiders last year. In his five games played in 2024, Wilkins had 17 tackles (11 solo) and two sacks before his foot injury. When healthy, Wilkins has been a reliable run-stuffer in his time in the NFL. However, he'll turn 30 in December and might be in danger of missing the start of the regular season if he can't get on the field soon.

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Jabari Small • RB • Lions

Lions Add Jabari Small to Backfield

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent running back Jabari Small to an undisclosed deal on Friday to add depth to their backfield ahead of training camp, a source tells FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The former Tennessee Volunteer was with the Tennessee Titans in 2024 as a rookie but didn't see any time on the field in a regular-season game. The 23-year-old will now be battling to make the 53-man roster out of training camp this summer and will be fighting an uphill battle. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are Detroit's top two running backs, while they also have Craig Reynolds, Sione Vaki and Kye Robichaux in their RB room. Small spent the majority of last season on the Titans' practice squad before being let go by the team back in May.

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Quinshon Judkins • RB • Browns

Quinshon Judkins Remains Unsigned, Won't Report With Rest of Rookies

Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned and won't report to training camp with the rest of the team's rookies on Friday, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Right now, Judkins is focusing more on his legal matter after being arrested last week in Florida on domestic-violence charges. The Browns aren't in any rush to sign the 21-year-old to get him to camp, so Judkins could miss plenty of development time in camp this summer. His off-field situation is the most pressing matter, and one that could get him suspended in his first NFL season. It's all bad news for the Ohio State product's fantasy value in 2025. As of now, he's a shaky RB3/flex, while Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson have become much more attractive in Cleveland's backfield. Stay tuned for more information on Judkins' legal situation.

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Mason Taylor • TE • Jets

Mason Taylor Agrees to Rookie Contract with Jets

The New York Jets and tight end Mason Taylor have agreed to terms on a four-year rookie contract, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. The Jets drafted Taylor out of LSU in the second round of the 2025 draft, and he appears to be the favorite to start at tight end as a rookie. In his final college season at LSU, Taylor had 55 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns. Previous reporting has indicated that the Jets expect him to contribute to the offense immediately, and there's certainly an opportunity for pass-catchers behind star wide receiver Garrett Wilson to emerge. New York's other options at tight end entering camp are Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt, and Zack Kuntz. Now that he's under contract with the team, Taylor will have a full training camp to build chemistry with Jets quarterback Justin Fields. UPDATE: Taylor's four-year rookie deal is worth $10.5 million and includes $9.6 million in guarantees.

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Hendon Hooker • QB • Lions

Hendon Hooker Leading Lions QB2 Battle Entering Training Camp

It would be "surprising" if Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker loses the backup job behind Jared Goff to veteran Kyle Allen, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Detroit drafted Hooker out of Tennessee in the third round back in 2023, and he spent the majority of his rookie season rehabbing from a torn ACL. Hooker was the team's nominal backup for most of 2024, but Detroit signed veteran Teddy Bridgewater to take over the job down the stretch of the season, signaling a lack of comfort with Hooker in the role. Pouncy writes that while Hooker should be considered the favorite entering camp, he "needs to show development." It would take an injury to Goff for either of Detroit's backup quarterback options to be fantasy-relevant.

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Ozzy Trapilo • OL • Bears

Ozzy Trapilo Agrees to Rookie Contract with Bears

The Chicago Bears and rookie offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo have a "deal in place," according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Trapilo was the 56th overall pick out of Boston College in the 2025 draft. He'll be part of a re-made offensive line in Chicago after the unit was one of the league's worst in 2024. Braxton Jones and Darnell Wright figure to be the Bears' starters at tackle in 2025, but Jones fractured his fibula last season and could be limited in training camp as a result. Trapilo played both left and right tackle in college, so he could be called upon to step in for Jones if needed. Alongside new playcaller Ben Johnson, better offensive line play in Chicago is a reason for optimism around second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.

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Tate Ratledge • OL • Lions

Tate Ratledge Agrees to Rookie Contract with Lions

The Detroit Lions and offensive lineman Tate Ratledge have come to terms on a rookie contract, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Detroit drafted Ratledge out of Georgia with the 57th pick in the 2025 draft. The 24-year-old played five seasons at Georgia, holding a starting role in each of his final three. Ratledge played right guard in his final season with the Bulldogs, but he's reportedly been cross-training at center for the Lions this offseason. Detroit lost two starters from their 2024 offensive line in right guard Kevin Zeitler and All-Pro center Frank Ragnow, so there's opportunity for Ratledge to earn immediate playing time at either position. The Lions have had one of the NFL's best rushing attacks over the past few seasons, so Ratledge's ability to adjust to the pro game quickly will be critical for their offensive success.

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Jack Bech • WR • Raiders

Jack Bech Signs Rookie Contract with Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders and rookie wide receiver Jack Bech have come to terms on a four-year contract, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Bech was one of the many second-round selections in this year's draft who had extended rookie-contract negotiations. However, it appears that he'll be in camp when the Raiders begin full-team activities on July 22. Bech played two years in college at LSU before transferring to TCU for his final two collegiate seasons. He had a breakout senior campaign in 2024, recording 62 catches for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns in 12 games played. He'll be competing with third-year receiver Tre Tucker and fellow rookies Dont'e Thornton Jr. and Tommy Mellott for the WR2 job in Las Vegas behind veteran Jakobi Meyers. Opportunity exists for Bech to emerge as a fantasy-relevant rookie, so it's positive news that he'll have a full training camp to build chemistry with Raiders quarterback Geno Smith.

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Shemar Stewart • DE • Bengals

Shemar Stewart Not Practicing With College Team

Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart remains unsigned with training camp just around the corner, and reports surfaced earlier this week that Stewart has been practicing with his former college team at Texas A&M. The Cincinnati Enquirer's Kelsey Conway clarifies that Stewart is a Texas native and is training at A&M by himself while using the school's facilities to get himself ready for his first NFL season. The 21-year-old isn't practicing with his old college team and doesn't appear to be considering returning for another college season in 2025, which was previously reported. Stewart is the only first-rounder that remains unsigned as he continues a dispute with the Bengals over guaranteed money. Bengals players will start reporting to camp this weekend, but it remains to be seen if Stewart will be present.

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Uchenna Nwosu • LB • Seahawks

Seahawks Place Uchenna Nwosu on PUP List

The Seattle Seahawks placed outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday, according to Seahawks.com's John Boyle. Nwosu dealt with multiple injuries last year and had offseason knee surgery that general manager and president of football operations John Schneider called "a cleanup of some sort." The 28-year-old former second-rounder by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018 out of USC was one of the team's best defensive players before he injured his pectoral muscle in 2023. Nwosu played in only six games in 2023 and six games last year due to knee, thigh and wrist injuries. He had a career-high 66 tackles (42 solo), 9.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 26 QB hits, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his first year in Seattle in 2022. The Seahawks will be hoping he can be more like that version of himself while staying healthy.

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Alim McNeill • DL • Lions

Alim McNeill, Taylor Decker Placed on PUP List

The Detroit Lions placed defensive linemen Alim McNeill (knee) and Mekhi Wingo (knee), offensive tackle Taylor Decker (undisclosed), cornerback Khalil Dorsey (undisclosed), offensive guard Miles Frazier (undisclosed) and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday, per the team. The Lions also put defensive lineman Josh Paschal (undisclosed) and cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver (undisclosed) on the Non-Football Injury list. Defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike (undisclosed) went on the Reserve/PUP list, and running back Anthony Tyus went on the Non-Football Illness list. Onwuzurike will miss at least the first four games of the regular season, while the others on the PUP can be activated at any time during training camp. McNeil suffered a torn ACL in December and may not be ready for Week 1.

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Tyrion Davis-Price • RB • Titans

Titans Waive Tyrion Davis-Price

The Tennessee Titans waived running back Tyrion Davis-Price on Thursday and signed free-agent running back Jordan Mims in a corresponding move, according to TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt. Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are the Titans clear top two RBs going into the 2025 season, so Julius Chestnut, rookie Kalel Mullings and Mims will compete for backup work. Davis-Price will most likely pass through waivers unclaimed and will be free to sign with another team looking for more backfield depth heading into training camp. The 24-year-old was originally a third-round pick (93rd overall) by the San Francisco 49ers in 2022 out of LSU, but he did not pan out in the Bay Area in two seasons before playing in one game for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. He has only 43 rushing attempts in his three seasons for 127 yards and no touchdowns in eight games (no starts).

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Tre Harris • WR • Chargers

Chargers Relying on Tre Harris to Be Starting X Receiver

Now that wide receiver Mike Williams has retired, The Athletic's Daniel Popper writes that the Los Angeles Chargers are now relying on second-round rookie wideout Tre Harris to be their starting X receiver in 2025. With Williams hanging up his cleats, there is now more pressure on Harris to perform in his first year in the NFL as quarterback Justin Herbert's primary deep threat. During the first training camp practice on Thursday, Quentin Johnston and Jalen Reagor filled the outside spots with the first-team offense, with Reagor coming down with a 50-yard touchdown catch down the sideline. Reagor could compete at the X position, but at 5-foot-11, 197 pounds, he lacks desired size for the position. Johnston, a former first-rounder, hasn't been consistent off the line of scrimmage and struggles with 50-50 balls, so Harris has a real shot to be the team's No. 2 receiver in his first year.

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Micah Parsons • LB • Cowboys

Micah Parsons Will Become Highest-Paid Non-QB

CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones says that Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons will eventually become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history after Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt earned those honors for the second time in his career after agreeing to a three-year, $123 million contract extension on Thursday. As things stand now, Parsons is currently scheduled to play the 2025 season on his $24 million fifth-year option. However, all indications are that the Cowboys and Parsons will agree on a new long-term extension before the start of the regular season, which will likely pay him at least $41.5 million per season. The 26-year-old participated in the team's offseason program and should be on the field during training camp this month, regardless of whether an extension has been reached.

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MarShawn Lloyd • RB • Packers

MarShawn Lloyd Vying for RB2 Role

Last year, Green Bay Packers running backs Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks shared backup duties behind bell-cow Josh Jacobs. But their biggest challenger for the No. 2 job in 2025 comes from MarShawn Lloyd, writes Packers.com's Mike Spofford. The third-rounder out of USC in 2024 was derailed by injuries in his rookie season, first by a hip injury early in training camp and then a hamstring injury in the preseason. Lloyd injured his ankle in his lone regular-season appearance in Week 2 and then had appendicitis that required emergency surgery when he was on the verge of coming off Injured Reserve. The 5-foot-9, 220-pounder offers an intriguing mix of speed, shiftiness and power that will make him an interesting handcuff option for fantasy managers that draft Jacobs. In addition to beating out Wilson and Brooks, Lloyd will need to solve ball-security issues he had in college.

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Keandre Lambert-Smith • WR • Chargers

KeAndre Lambert-Smith Finds End Zone in First Training Camp Practice

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Keandre Lambert-Smith was targeted by quarterback Justin Herbert multiple times in the first training camp practice on Thursday, including a touchdown in the back of the end zone during 7-on-7 drills. Especially with Mike Williams now retiring, everyone in the team's receivers room is going to get a long look this summer. Lambert-Smith, 22, was taken in the fifth round in April after the Bolts went with receiver Tre Harris in the second round. Ladd McConkey is the team's unquestioned WR1 after a huge rookie season, but Harris, Lambert-Smith and Quentin Johnson will battle for playing time on the outside in 2025 with Williams hanging up his cleats. Lambert-Smith had 50 catches for 981 yards and eight touchdowns at Auburn last year and is worth keeping an eye on in dynasty/keeper formats.

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Tyler Shough • QB • Saints

Tyler Shough Pushing for Fully Guaranteed Rookie Deal

Second-round picks are slowly starting to sign this week with training camps across the league starting this week and next week. The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov writes that the big x-factor is believed to be New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, who was drafted 40th overall in April. Shough is pushing for a fully guaranteed deal, and if he gets it, it could be a game-changer for the five picks in the second round in front of him, who are believed to be waiting to see how it plays out. Shough has a real chance to win the starting QB job for the Saints in his first year, so the team probably doesn't want him to miss any time in training camp. Saints players are scheduled to report to camp next Tuesday. The 25-year-old's primary competition is Spencer Rattler after Derek Carr's abrupt retirement this offseason. If Shough wins the job, he'll likely be more of a game manager with minimal fantasy upside as a low-end QB2.

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Ar'Darius Washington • S • Ravens

Ar'Darius Washington Goes on PUP List

The Baltimore Ravens placed safety Ar'Darius Washington (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday after he tore his Achilles in May. Washington won't be practicing with the Ravens during training camp or playing in preseason games, but the 25-year-old defensive back is holding out hope that he can rejoin the defense late in the 2025 season. The former undrafted free agent out of TCU joined the Ravens in 2021 and has played four seasons with the team. Washington saw by far his most playing time in 2024 and finished with 64 tackles (45 solo), one sack, five tackles for loss, his first two career interceptions, eight pass breakups and a forced fumble in 17 regular-season games (10 starts). There's no guarantee that he will make it back later this season to play for the Ravens.

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