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Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Patriots since 1997 Joined ESPN in 2009 Follow on Twitter FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The player with the inside track to handle one of football’s greatest responsibilities — protecting quarterback Tom Brady’s blind side at left tackle — is easily judged by

The NFL has 24 days to fix the new rule that prohibits lowering the helmet and initiating contact with the helmet. Before the NFL can fix the helmet rule, the NFL first must admit that the helmet rule needs to be fixed, which likely won’t be happening. But in the unlikely event that the NFL [more]

We dove deep into our second position in our position preview series this week, as Jamey Eisenberg, Dave Richard, and Heath Cummings broke down everything you need to know about the quarterback position. It’s a fascinating time for the position in Fantasy. We don’t have anyone reaching the wild

The new helmet rules continue to be applied as written. Which will continue to make football something other than football. In Saturday night’s game between the Chargers and Cardinals, a pair of fouls were called on Arizona players. One, a penalty called on safety A.J. Howard, wiped out a fumble that

A majority of fantasy football research tends to focus on running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks. But the other three positions are equally as crucial and can ultimately help you win your league. Knowing the right time to grab a tight end and when to keep waiting is key, as is your weekly strategy

New York Jets linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis has been suspended for the opening game of the season without pay due to a violation of the league’s substance-abuse policy, the NFL announced Saturday. Pierre-Louis will miss New York’s game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Sept. 10. Pierre-Louis

Patrick Mahomes finished 5 of 7 for 33 yards on two drives in the Kansas City Chiefs’ 17-10 loss to the Houston Texans in the preseason opener for both teams on Thursday night. Houston’s Deshaun Watson, who’s coming back from a torn ACL, was used sparingly. Mahomes at No. 10 and Watson

The Browns-Giants game on Thursday night gave fans watching on TV a chance to see Baker Mayfield and Saquon Barkley. It gave fans in the stadium the chance to place bets during the game. As explained by Ben Fawkes of ESPN.com, fans at MetLife Stadium were able to wager on sporting events from their seats

Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata is no longer an intriguing international prospect with unknown potential. The native Nigerian, who learned American-style football as a college student in Canada, is entering his third NFL season as an established starter upon whom the Saints are increasingly comfortable

With Josh Gordon yet to report to training camp and Corey Coleman traded, the Cleveland Browns still have interest in free agent wideout Dez Bryant, according to an NFL Network report Monday. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the sides have had discussions and the Browns remain interested, but things

Tier One: Difference Makers Aaron Rodgers (QB1) > Tom Brady (QB2) > Cam Newton (QB3) > Deshaun Watson (QB4) Overview: Tier-one signal callers are rare difference makers at fantasy’s most-replaceable position. Waiting for the double-digit rounds is optimal in start-one-quarterback leagues,

Saints left tackle Terron Armstead rattles off travel destinations that – unfortunately for him – have nothing to do with the kind of jet-setting leisure a big NFL contract affords. Rather, New Orleans’ second-highest-paid offensive player has been on a protracted search for answers about how to

It could be argued tight end is unusually deep this season. What plus-sized targets could yield a handsome return on investment? Our fanalysts offer their favorite picks.

There’s no questioning C.J. Prosise’s talent, only his ability to remain on the football field. The third-year running back for the Seattle Seahawks has been plagued by injuries throughout his first two years in the NFL. From serious ailments like a fractured scapula, broken wrist bone and

Connor Allen dives into the Seahawks running back debate and more in Thursday’s dose.

The NFL saw four of its head referees and 10 officials in total retire this offseason. The league continually needs to find referees capable of handling the professional game to take over when such retirements that place. As part of the NFL’s Officiating Development Program, the league brings in several

Jerry Kramer’s legacy now includes the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but he might always be best remembered for his “Ice Bowl” block.

Editor’s note: The NFL distributed this fact sheet on its new helmet rule on August 1, 2018. FACT SHEET – USE OF THE HELMET The Rule: As approved by NFL clubs in March, it is a foul if a player lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent. Contact [more]

Rich Hribar takes a look at the running back aftermath of 2017 and the landscape for 2018 fantasy purposes.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs has signed a five-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. “To Vikings fans and everybody, you guys are stuck with me for a little longer,” Diggs said with a smile in a video posted on the team’s Twitter account. A fifth-round selection

Morgan Moses confirmed what anybody that’s watched the Redskins offense during training camp has seen: The playbook has grown.

Recent contracts from receivers might be driving up the Giants’ price to sign Odell Beckham.

Larry Fitzgerald is a historically great PPR option.

Defensive lineman Shaneil Jenkins has signed with the New York Jets, according to ESPN. Jenkins is an undrafted free agent who has spent time with the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers over the past two seasons but has yet to appear in a regular season game. He had

The first significant training camp injury for 2018 hit the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, as cornerback Jason Verrett suffered a torn Achilles during a conditioning test at training camp and is likely out for the season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. Verrett, 27, missed the majority of the past

The NFL has put ticket sales on hold, and is making contingency plans in case the venue for a scheduled game isn’t ready. According to the Times of London, the NFL has secured the option to play the Oct. 14 game between the Raiders and Seahawks at Wembley Stadium, in case the new Tottenham Hotspur [more

The Alliance of American Football has collected a wide array of former NFL coaches and personnel men. Now they’re adding one of the most disappointing draft picks of the last decade, who is still hoping for another shot. Via Matt Zenitz of AL.com, former Crimson Tide running back Trent Richardson is

The Saints lost in the most crushing way possible in last season’s playoffs. But they have the talent to go all the way this season.

Chicago Bears first-round pick Roquan Smith is one of only four first-rounders who have yet to sign a contract.

After a stunning season in which the Jaguars almost made a Super Bowl, what can they do for an encore?