The Seahawks are signing Carlos Hyde, according to NFL Network.
Seattle had been rumored to be in the mix for veteran running backs, reportedly making an offer to former Falcons runner Devonta Freeman in recent days. They settle on Hyde, and this could potentially lead to a domino that has Freeman signing with the Eagles (another team reportedly looking heavily into veteran running backs). Hyde joins a crowded backfield that includes Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, and fourth-round rookie DeeJay Dallas, but Penny is looking doubtful for Week 1. Expect Seattle’s backfield to be clearly led by the 1,200-yard rusher Carson with Hyde working as the primary backup to open the year, but Dallas is also someone to keep an eye on.
Via: Tom Pelissero 5/22/20 - 05:53 PM ET
The Jets are signing Joe Flacco to a one-year deal.
Flacco will slide in as Sam Darnold’s backup, and general manager Joe Douglas of course knows the former Super Bowl MVP well after their time together in Baltimore. New York had already spent a fourth-round pick on James Morgan last month, but you can’t have too many guys in the quarterback room, and Flacco gives them a reliable veteran option that will help Darnold—and can win games off the bench if needed. On what projects to be a more conservative offense, Flacco would only be a matchup-based streamer if he ever sees the field.
5/22/20 - 03:48 PM ET
Antonio Gandy-Golden had COVID-19, according to NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay.
Thankfully, Gandy-Golden has fully recovered from the virus, which is great to hear. Gandy-Golden has reportedly been participating in the Washington’s virtual offseason actives, and he should have no limitations when training camp hopefully begins on time this summer. The rookie receiver has a chance to immediately carve out a sizable role in 2020.
Via: NBC Sports Washington 5/20/20 - 12:02 PM ET
Ben Roethlisberger is throwing fully.
Roethlisberger had said that he will not shave his massive beard until he is able to throw an NFL football around like normal, and the two-time Super Bowl quarterback is now clean shaven. The full expectation has been that Roethlisberger would be ready to go for Week 1, and it looks like Big Ben will be able to fully participate throughout any pre-season training that takes place this summer. Pittsburgh is an interesting team because they have a top defense they might want to play to, but a healthy Roethlisberger could certainly step in an operate a high-octane passing attack if the strategy calls for it this season.
Via: Pittsburgh Steelers 5/18/20 - 01:02 PM ET
Projections for the 2020 season are now out.
With most of the key moves made during the NFL offseason complete, our initial fantasy projections for this year have been uploaded. There will be changes and tweaks in the months leading up to the start of the 2020 season, but Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is among the highlights, as we project him to record over 4,000 yards and 30 total touchdowns in his second NFL season. You can access full projections for over 200 players via Fantasy Consigliere.
Via: Join The Pack 5/18/20 - 07:10 AM ET
Projections for the 2020 season are now out.
Wolf Sports fantasy football projections for the upcoming season are now out, and they can be accessed via Fantasy Consigliere (linked below). Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, who has a new quarterback in six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, is among the leaders at wide receiver. We project Godwin to catch 108 passes for 1,541 yards and nine touchdowns this season following his breakout 2019 campaign.
Via: Join The Pack 5/18/20 - 07:08 AM ET
Fantasy player analytics have been updated for the 2020 season.
The player analytics you can access through Fantasy Consigliere include rookies from the 2020 class, so this is our biggest analytics update of the year. Former Wisconsin star and current Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is among the most intriguing rookie options, with 95+ grades in weekly ceiling, season-long ceiling, and big-play ability. You can check out Fantasy Consigliere in the link below.
Via: Join The Pack 5/18/20 - 07:05 AM ET