The New York Jets released former starting linebacker James Burgess on Friday, according to a source. Burgess started 10 games at middle linebacker for Gang Green in 2019 and had an impressive 80 total tackles. He also had an interception, half a sack, five passes defensed, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. The 26-year-old had four sacks in his rookie year with Cleveland and

The Arizona Cardinals released 2019 fourth-round wide receiver Hakeem Butler on Friday. The Cardinals also waived offensive lineman Sam Jones, punter Ryan Winslow and offensive lineman Brett Toth. Butler lost out in the roster crunch among Andy Isabella, KeeSean Johnson, Trent Sherfield and JoJo Ward behind starters DeAndre Hopkins, Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk. The Iowa State product got off to a bad start when

The Denver Broncos released inside linebacker Todd Davis on Friday, according to a source. This comes as a surprise, as Davis spent the last six seasons (four as a starter) in Denver, but he dealt with injuries in training camp each of the last two years. But when healthy, the 28-year-old from Sacramento State can be a productive tackler, as he finished the 2019 season

The Miami Dolphins have released quarterback Josh Rosen, which means that if Rosen is on an NFL roster this year, it’ll be the third team in three years for the 2018 first-round pick. It’s been a sharp fall for Rosen, who has completed just 54.8 percent of his passes in his two seasons, with 12 touchdowns and 19 interceptions. Rosen will probably sign somewhere, but

The Philadelphia Eagles Defense looks like a decent option in Week 1 fantasy lineups. They’ll be taking on the Washington Football Team, whose offense isn’t expected to be a powerhouse of any kind. The Eagles made some solid free agency additions on defense this offseason, but also lost a few pieces to free agency, more or less evening things out. The unit seems likely to

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is expected to be named the starter for Week 1, per ESPN’s Adam Shefter. The veil of mystery has been lifted as the fourth-year passer holds onto the starting role, at least for now. The Bears acquired Nick Foles via trade in the offseason and the competition throughout camp was reportedly very close. But sources note Trubisky’s preparation, leadership and

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott had the most accurate season of his career in 2019, converting 35 of his 37 extra-point attempts and 84.6% of his field-goal kicks. The issue was that he saw the fewest attempts of his career, limiting his overall numbers. Still, his accuracy was an impressive trait, and in a season where the Eagles offense is expected to be more efficient,

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is expected to be fully ready to go for Week 1 against the Washington Football Team despite suffering a hairline fracture in one of his thumbs earlier in practice. With the Eagles again dealing with a paper-thin wide receiver group, Goedert and fellow tight end Zach Ertz should be on the field together often again in 2020. While they

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz should be a high-upside, high-floor tight end option in all formats again this year, starting in Week 1. Ertz benefited from a decimated wide receiver group last season, but it looks like he might do the same this season already. With Dallas Goedert emerging as a legitimate tight end option in his own right, Ertz’s upside and consistency are

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver John Hightower could move up the depth chart into a significant role thanks to injuries ahead of him. With rookie Jalen Reagor (shoulder) and veteran Alshon Jeffery (foot) expected to miss at least Week 1, there’s a wide open space on the wide receiver depth chart in Philly behind DeSean Jackson. Hightower will compete with J.J. Arcega-Whiteside and Greg Ward

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward burst onto the scene last season after seemingly every other Eagles wide receiver got hurt. Ward was able to hold his own, though, and definitely developed a rapport with quarterback Carson Wentz. At one point in camp, he was leading the team in targets despite all of the other non-Alshon Jeffery (foot) wide receivers being on the practice field.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside could have a pretty significant Week 1 role thanks to injuries to other Eagles wide receivers. Veteran Alshon Jeffery (foot) and rookie Jalen Reagor (shoulder) are both expected to miss Week 1, leaving a tumbleweed-filled desert behind DeSean Jackson in the wide receiver room. Arcega-Whiteside has reportedly “stood out” at camp, but we’ve all heard that before and need

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (foot) might miss Week 1, but is expected to be able to return to the lineup soon after that. Rookie Jalen Reagor (shoulder) out for the first month or so, Jeffery could have a more significant role than expected when he is able to return. Jeffery had Lisfranc surgery, so it remains to be seen how well he can

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is “as fast as ever,” according to team beat writers, and will be ready for go for Week 1 against the Washington Football Team’s mediocre secondary. Jackson will bring a deep threat to an Eagles team that desperately needed one last season. As he’s been for most of his career (when healthy), Jackson should be a boom-or-bust receiving option

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott looks set to enter Week 1 as the backup for starter Miles Sanders. Sanders has been dealing with a hamstring injury though, so if he were to suffer any setbacks, Scott’s Week 1 role would grow significantly. As it stands though, Sanders is fully expected to play, and Scott should show up occasionally on third downs and as a

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders was dealing with a slight hamstring strain, but it does not seem to be putting his availability for Week 1 at any kind of risk. Sanders should easily lead the backfield in Philadelphia this year after Jordan Howard departed. Coach Doug Pederson always uses some kind of timeshare approach to his backfields, but Sanders looks like a lock for

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has been off to the side in practice this week because of a soft-tissue injury. It doesn’t seem to be causing any concern about his availability for Week 1, however. The Eagles will take on the Washington Football Team in Week 1, and that makes for a good matchup for Wentz. Wentz showed how high his floor was last season,

The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed running back Ryquell Armstead on the COVID-19 list. He won’t be allowed to practice or play until he’s cleared to return from the list, throwing a big wrench into the “Armstead will be the lead back in Jacksonville” discussion. With Leonard Fournette now in Tampa, an extended absence for Armstead could have some huge implications. Chris Thompson could play a

The Dallas Cowboys Defense is not a strong Week 1 option. Facing off against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football, the Cowboys defense is currently ranked somewhere around the 18-20 range for DSTs. The Cowboys are fairly solid up front, but they could have some real struggles in the secondary this season. Combined with a strong offense that could have opposing teams throwing

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein should be a solid kicking option all season and is ranked as a top-five kicker for Week 1 against his former team, the Los Angeles Rams. Zuerlein has had some accuracy issues popping up lately like they did earlier in his career, but the Cowboys offense provides tons of kicking opportunities and “Greg The Leg” has reportedly looked good at