Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will be entering the final year of his rookie deal that will pay him $2.13 million in 2020. After new contracts for Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry, the 25-year-old is on a long list of backs who will be looking to get paid heading into the 2021 campaign. Jones had the best season of his career in 2019,

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb still has plenty of upside this season despite the presence of Kareem Hunt. According to Sports Illustrated’s Pete Smith, though Hunt may get some carries throughout the year, it is probable that he will get most of his work catching passes, while likely also being utilized as a third receiver at times. Chubb had an explosive 2019 campaign, finishing

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was relegated to “Tier 3” in Pro Football Focus’ Dwain McFarland’s list of top players at the position. McFarland indicated that while Henry was dominant on the ground in 2019, the team’s unwillingness to use him as a part of the passing game makes him less effective than others. While this notion may be true to some degree, Henry

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb signed his rookie contract and will report to rookie camp. The four-year contract is worth $14.01, fully guaranteed, with a fifth-year option which is standard for first-round picks. Rookies have not gotten traditional offseason workouts so it is good news Lamb is signed and can report to the team to begin workouts with his new coaches for the first

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers impressed his coaching staff during virtual meetings conducted during the offseason and was touted for his “engagement, assertiveness, and asking all the right questions.” The rookie will have some big shoes to fill in 2020 after Todd Gurley II landed in Atlanta with the Falcons. Though he could split carries with Darrell Henderson Jr. and Malcolm Brown initially,

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders and quarterback Carson Wentz conducted a workout together recently. With training camp hopefully right around the corner, the 23-year-old made it a point during the offseason to put in extra work in hopes of capturing an MVP, a goal he has openly expressed interest in over the last few months. Sanders was hit-or-miss during the 2019 season in terms

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is still without a new deal and remains firm in his stance that he will not report until he gets paid. With the Tennessee Titans and Derrick Henry recently agreeing to terms on a four-year, $50 million contract, the 24-year-old will likely continue to look for a deal around $13 million per season, according to Chad Graff of The

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara could be closer to earning a bigger paycheck after the Tennessee Titans recently reached a four-year, $50 million deal with Derrick Henry. Despite dealing with various injuries and being without Drew Brees for part of the 2019 season, the 24-year-old still finished with a respectable 797 yards and five touchdowns off of 171 attempts (14 games). He also

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott urged his critics to “check the stats,” a comment made toward members of the media who he feels often criticize his level of performance. The 24-year-old does have a leg to stand on, nonetheless, as he has been one of the most impactful rushers throughout the entire league during his tenure. He finished 2019 with nearly 1,400 rushing yards

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott signed a franchise tag last week that will pay him just over $30 million for his services in 2020. However, according to former NFL executive Andrew Brandt, the 26-year-old could see a contract better than that of Chiefs’ Signal-caller Patrick Mahomes when he finally lands a new deal. Prescott threw for nearly 5,000 yards in 2019, while also adding 30

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson could benefit immensely from the recent record-breaking deal for Kansas City Chiefs signal-caller Patrick Mahomes. Currently in the midst of his rookie deal, early projections point to an average salary of around $42.5 million over four years for the former Louisville Cardinal, with that number increasing if he can lead his team to a Super Bowl victory. The 23-year-old ended

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will need to be paid “as a wide receiver,” according to former quarterback Steve Young. The 26-year-old is still awaiting a new deal, with recent reports suggesting that he could command around $13 million per year. Kittle has been one of the most dominant players at his position over the last few seasons and finished the 2019 campaign

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon could see his asking price increase, primarily after the new deal for Derrick Henry, who recently signed a four-year, $50 million contract to remain with the Titans. The 23-year-old is entering what could be his final year with the team and is coming off a solid 2019 that included 1,137 rushing yards and five touchdowns while adding 35 catches

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was ranked as the No. 2 overall wideout in the league, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Though Fowler has Julio Jones ahead of the former Buckeye, Thomas will still likely remain to be one of the first players off the board in fantasy drafts for the 2020 campaign. The 27-year-old was the clear-cut best receiver in the league

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who has been posting workout videos via social media during the offseason, appears to have bulked up even more heading into the season. Though Christian McCaffrey remains the consensus No. 1 overall pick in fantasy drafts for the upcoming 2020 campaign, the case could be made for Barkley to be the first one taken off the board, especially

The NFL Players Association told its players on Tuesday that there will be zero preseason games in 2020, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. The league wanted to play two preseason games this year, while the NFLPA was set on zero games amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NFLPA is also pushing for a longer ramp-up period for players to physically

The NFL Players Association said that 59 players have tested positive at some point during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, the NFLPA posted that 95 players had tested positive, but they updated the list to include only players. Eight of 24 teams have also approved the infectious disease emergency response plans for the 2020 season. “Our union has been pushing for the strongest testing, tracing and

The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a deal worth $16.67 million over four years with their first-round pick (12th overall), wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, on Tuesday. Ruggs was the first receiver off the board in a stacked class this year after showing elite athleticism at the NFL combine in February. The speed demon was a human highlight reel with Alabama and will immediately be

After an 11-year career with three Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl title to his name, defensive end Michael Bennett is calling it a career. “Retiring feels a little like death of self, but I’m looking forward to the rebirth — the opportunity to reimagine my purpose,” Bennett wrote on Instagram. Bennett considered retiring before the COVID-19 pandemic this year. He began his career in

The NFL would like for teams to play two preseason games this year amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the Players Association wants none. A league source said that one preseason game is the “very likely” outcome as a compromise as the league tries to get various issues resolved before training camps open next week. Ideally, the league would schedule preseason games that would allow teams