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L. Williams - DL

NYG

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports Leonard Williams' grievance over his position label with the NFLPA remains unresolved.

It's an impactful ruling for the entire league since the franchise tag for DEs would jump from $16.1 million to $17.8 million if Williams, eyeing a potential second consecutive tag, wins his case. Otherwise he'd remain labeled a DT and earn significantly less money in 2021. Those numbers would obviously matter immediately since the Giants are still reportedly trying to ink the 26-year-old to a long-term deal. Williams' play under first-year DC Patrick Graham resulted in a team- and career-high number of sacks (11.5), likely keeping the former in New York for $17-$20 million annually.

Added Mar 01 2:34 pm (EST)

Jeremy Fowler on Twitter

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T. Brady - QB

Buccaneers players will skip next week's voluntary OTAs sessions over lingering COVID-19 concerns.

The Bucs are now the third team to opt out of the voluntary workouts. They join Seattle and Denver, who came to the same decision earlier in the day, and almost certainly won't be the last to skip these practices. Forgoing the optional OTA sessions was recommended by the NFLPA. The Player's Association wants more concrete rules and regulations in place for the 2021 campaign. The 2020 offseason was largely non-existent and the league still put together an incredible year by offensive standards. Taking these practices off the table avoids the increased risks associated with gathering without impacting the on-field product much, if at all.

Added Yesterday 7:35 pm (EST)

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K. Pitts - TE

The Miami Herald reports "many around the league anticipate" the Falcons taking Florida TE Kyle Pitts at No. 4 overall.

The Falcons don't have a need at a position that almost never comes off the board in the first five picks, but 6-foot-6 Pitts is gaining a reputation as a truly rare prospect, one who is as much a wide receiver as tight end. Even if the Falcons don't take Pitts, it is quite possible someone else trades up to No. 4 to do so. That would be a boon for the Falcons, who have needs in almost every position group. Pitts seems all but certain to be a top-10 pick.

Added Yesterday 5:44 pm (EST)

Miami Herald

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J. Howard - RB

PHI

Jordan Howard thought his career might be over before re-signing with the Eagles last week.

“Honestly, my market was just pretty dry,” Howard said, stating the obvious. “I was at the point I was having thoughts I might be done because teams weren’t really calling.” Although he is still only 26, Howard has just 35 carries since the first half of the 2019 season. When healthy, Howard is a perfectly fine, chugging early-down runner. There just is not a high demand for backs who can't catch passes or play special teams right now. Howard's best-case scenario for 2021 is winning No. 3 duties in Philly. He would need a Miles Sanders injury to have any shot at fantasy value in non-PPR leagues. PPR relevance isn't going to happen.

Added Yesterday 5:05 pm (EST)

NBC Sports Philadelphia

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R. Cockrell - DB

Bucs re-signed CB Ross Cockrell.

Elevated to the Bucs' active roster last October, Cockrell ended up making 12 appearances, including two starts. He played 94 snaps during the Bucs' four-game postseason run. Headed into his age-30 campaign, Cockrell is experienced depth who can also help out on special teams.

Added Yesterday 3:58 pm (EST)

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D. Lock - QB

DEN

Broncos players have voted to skip next week's voluntary OTAs sessions over lingering COVID-19 concerns.

The Seahawks are expected to follow, with more teams joining after that. This was the course of action recommended by the NFLPA. The Player's Association wants more concrete rules and regulations in place, as was the case for the 2020 season. Even with vaccinations going into overdrive across the country, it could still be several months before we have something resembling normal offseason practices. That is, unless the sides get together and actually figure this out. Don't hold your breath.

Added Yesterday 2:42 pm (EST)

Tom Pelissero on Twitter

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J. Conner - RB

ARI

Speaking at his introductory Cardinals press conference, James Conner revealed he suffered his toe injury in an ATV accident.

Conner is recovering from surgery. "Just a little accident, but it's part of the journey," Conner said. "It led me here and I'm just ready to roll." Conner has suffered enough minor injuries on the field. The last thing he needs is nicks and bruises away from it. Although he was ineffective for the Steelers in 2020 and has a long history of durability issues, Conner will absolutely be a nuisance to Chase Edmonds on early downs. We are still confident that Edmonds should lead the backfield in touches, however.

Added Yesterday 1:54 pm (EST)

Brian Batko on Twitter

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G. Bernard - RB

The Athletic's Greg Auman reports the Bucs signed RB Giovani Bernard because the team's running backs struggled with drops in 2020.

It's true: No backfield had a higher drop rate (14.7 percent) than Tampa last year. That's more than double the league's average drop rate of 6.6 percent. Leonard Fournette had seven drops on 47 targets, Ronald Jones had five drops on 42 looks, and rookie Ke’Shawn Vaughn dropped three of his 10 targets. It proved an irritant for checkdown master Tom Brady, and the Bucs were determined to address the issue this offseason, briefly courting James White before he re-signed with New England. Jones and Fournette took turns as the primary pass catcher out of Brady's backfield; neither had much success until Lombardi Lenny's impressive postseason run. Bernard's blocking prowess, according to Auman, was also a selling point for Tampa. Pro Football Focus gave Bernard its seventh-highest pass blocking grade out of 70 graded backs in 2020, compared to Jones (44th) and Fournette (65th). Even so, you'd be hard pressed to find weekly fantasy value in Bernard.

Added Yesterday 12:13 pm (EST)

The Athletic

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J. Conner - RB

ARI

Cardinals signed RB James Conner, formerly of the Steelers, to a one-year, $1.75 million contract.

The deal includes $1.25 million in guaranteed money. Conner, coming off a down 2020 season, will reunite with Cardinals running backs coach James Saxon, who worked as the Steelers' RB coach from 2014-2018. The plodding Conner is likely to take some early-down work in Arizona's offense -- enough to make fantasy managers worry about Chase Edmonds' workload. Edmonds should remain the pass-catching back for Kyler Murray, though he doesn't figure to see much goal line work if Conner is healthy. Conner, 25, missed nine games from 2019-2020. He's likely to be drafted many rounds after Conner and would have a path to every-down work if Edmonds misses time this season.

Added Yesterday 11:34 am (EST)

Josh Weinfuss on Twitter

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T. Bridgewater - QB

CAR

Teddy Bridgewater's contract guarantee goes from $10 million to $17 million if he's on Carolina's Week 1 roster.

Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said the team -- which recently allowed Bridgewater to seek a trade -- is taking a "wait and see" approach with the veteran QB. While Bridgewater could take a pay cut and stay on as Sam Darnold's backup, it's most likely the Panthers will cut ties with him this spring or summer, unless a team engages in trade talks. That's a long shot. The Panthers are expected to pick up Darnold's fifth-year option as part of the team's commitment to their new franchise quarterback.

Added Yesterday 8:46 am (EST)

The Athletic

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J. Edelman - WR

Julian Edelman announced his retirement.

Edelman, 34, had basically spent the past two seasons attempting to improve his knee to no avail. He hangs up his cleats after an extremely successful career with the Patriots, arriving via a seventh-round pick in the 2009 draft and finishing after 11 seasons with 620 catches for 6,822 yards and 36 touchdowns, 58 rushing attempts for 413 yards, 177 punt returns for 1,986 yards and four touchdowns, 30 kick returns for 626 yards, and six completions on six passing attempts for 128 yards with one score and a perfect 158.3 passer rating. He has an outside shot of qualifying for the Hall of Fame on his postseason resume (118/1,422/5) alone.

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Julian Edelman on Twitter

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J. Edelman - WR

Patriots released WR Julian Edelman.

Edelman's contract was terminated following a failed physical. Although there likely isn't a market for a veteran slot guy who turns 35 in May and underwent knee surgery in October, there's a terrific chance Tom Brady rallies the front office to make room for his old teammate in Tampa Bay; the Buccaneers still have a need there with Antonio Brown reportedly holding out for more money. It's also possible this move is a precursor to Edelman simply walking away after winning three rings and one Super Bowl MVP award in 11 seasons with New England. The transaction frees up $3.4 million in cap space for the Pats.

Added Apr 12 4:15 pm (EST)

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T. Moss - TE

WAS

Bengals claimed TE Thaddeus Moss off waivers from Washington.

Moss (6'1/250) was hyped as an option in Washington prior to undergoing Jones Fracture surgery last August if only because the team was short viable options behind Logan Thomas. 23 in May, Moss is merely a low-risk, low-upside option catching passes once again from collegiate teammate Joe Burrow.

Added Apr 12 4:11 pm (EST)

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T. Brady - QB

Buccaneers players will skip next week's voluntary OTAs sessions over lingering COVID-19 concerns.

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K. Pitts - TE

The Miami Herald reports "many around the league anticipate" the Falcons taking Florida TE Kyle Pitts at No. 4 overall.

Added Yesterday 5:44 pm (EST)

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J. Howard - RB

PHI

Jordan Howard thought his career might be over before re-signing with the Eagles last week.

Added Yesterday 5:05 pm (EST)

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R. Cockrell - DB

Bucs re-signed CB Ross Cockrell.

Added Yesterday 3:58 pm (EST)

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D. Lock - QB

DEN

Broncos players have voted to skip next week's voluntary OTAs sessions over lingering COVID-19 concerns.

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J. Conner - RB

ARI

Speaking at his introductory Cardinals press conference, James Conner revealed he suffered his toe injury in an ATV accident.

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G. Bernard - RB

The Athletic's Greg Auman reports the Bucs signed RB Giovani Bernard because the team's running backs struggled with drops in 2020.

Added Yesterday 12:13 pm (EST)

The Athletic

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J. Conner - RB

ARI

Cardinals signed RB James Conner, formerly of the Steelers, to a one-year, $1.75 million contract.

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