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  • Stands out during OTAs
    Parker has been impressive this spring and is well on his way to earning a roster spot, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

    Advice: The 2023 sixth-round pick didn't play much through the first three months of his rookie year but then got a look as the No. 3 receiver after Christian Kirk suffered a season-ending injury. Washington played at least 25 snaps in each of Jacksonville's final six games, catching 16 of 21 targets for 132 yards and two touchdowns in that stretch. He'll likely enter the upcoming season somewhere between third and fifth on the depth chart at wide receiver, with his initial role partially depending on the development of rookie first-round pick Brian Thomas. Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said Monday that Washington has "had a really good offseason" so far. Rotowire.com Thursday, 7:34 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    2.95 (320th)
     
  • Re-signs with Kansas City
    Hardman is re-signing with the Chiefs on a one-year contract, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Hardman left Kansas City for the Jets last offseason but then was traded back to the Chiefs in mid-October after failing to earn a major role in New York. He had a 52-yard reception and a game-ending touchdown in the Super Bowl against San Francisco, making the most of his 19 snaps on offense. Hardman figures to work as a depth receiver again in 2024, and he might also get a chance to returns punts and/or kicks. Rotowire.com Thursday, 7:03 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (913th)
     
  • Chiefs bringing back Super Bowl hero Hardman
    Chiefs re-signed WR Mecole Hardman to a one-year contract.

    Advice: Hardman split 2023 between the Jets and Chiefs, totaling 15 receptions for 124 scoreless yards in the regular season. Hardman’s biggest moment came in the Super Bowl when he found the end zone on a three-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes for a walk-off touchdown to down the 49ers 25-22. Hardman’s offensive production has dropped off significantly over the last two years, and he shouldn’t be considered a lock to make the 53-man roster. However, his experience on special teams in a league that’s hoping to have more kick returns in 2024 could add to his value. Rotoworld Thursday, 6:41 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (913th)
     
  • Finds work in Tampa Bay
    Thompson agreed to a contract with the Buccaneers on Wednesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: With Deven Thompkins (hamstring) recently landing on injured reserve, Thompson will give the Bucs another veteran wideout to serve as a camp body. In 12 career games with the Seahawks from 2021 through 2023, Thompson has recorded just one reception for 10 yards. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 5:31 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (1000th)
     
  • Buccaneers signing WR Cody Thompson
    Buccaneers signed WR Cody Thompson, formerly of the Seahawks.

    Advice: Thompson has spent the last four season with the Seahawks, contributing mainly on special teams and splitting time between the active roster and practice squad. He made his first career catch last season for 10 yards, but was seldom used offensively. The Buccaneers had waived receiver and special-teamer Deven Thompkins with an injury designation last week and now replace him with Thompson. Rotoworld Wednesday, 4:42 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (1000th)
     
  • Cut by Jags
    The Jaguars waived White (knee) with an injury designation Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Advice: The move comes as no surprise, as White suffered a torn ACL on Monday and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2024 season. If White clears waivers, he'll revert to Jacksonville's injured reserve list. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 3:25 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (675th)
     
  • Dealing with illness
    Nailor missed the first two days of Minnesota's mandatory minicamp with an illness, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: According to Lewis, Nailor was a standout performer during the first few days of OTAs, but an illness is now compromising his ability to carry that momentum into minicamp. The 25-year-old wide receiver appeared in just six games for Minnesota last season, catching three of his six targets for 29 yards while playing 94 total offensive snaps. Once Nailor moves past the illness, he's expected to compete for a depth role in the Minnesota wideout room behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 2:54 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (798th)
     
  • Practicing after knee injury
    Palmer (knee) handled his most reps of the offseason during Tuesday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Palmer averaged a career-high 58.1 receiving yards per game last season, but he missed Weeks 9 through 14 with a knee sprain and then suffered another knee injury in the season finale. After spending part of the offseason rehabbing, Palmer has resumed practicing with teammates and is the safest bet to start at WR in a new-look Chargers offense under coordinator Greg Roman. The team moved on from Keenan Allen and Mike Williams (knee) this offseason before bringing in second-round pick Ladd McConkey and veteran DJ Chark. There's a breakout opportunity for Palmer in the final season of his rookie contract, if he can combine the volume he saw in 2022 (107 targets) with the big-play ability he flashed last year (15.3 yards per catch, career-high 11.2 aDOT). On the other hand, he's never been targeted on more than 18.1 percent of his routes in a season, even though Williams and Allen combined for only 39 appearances (out of a possible 68) the past two years. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 8:54 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    7.08 (171st)
     
  • Chargers WR coach: Johnston has ‘a lot of juice’
    Chargers wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal said Quentin Johnston has “got a lot of juice.”

    Advice: Lal, a former receivers coach in Seattle, has reportedly put the second-year wideout “through some of the same drills he used with DK Metcalf to help spur faster breaks in a route.” “He’s got a lot of juice. He almost bounds when he runs,” Lal said of Johnston. “Working on his body positioning is one of the biggest things that we’ve done. He’s really improved some of his stop-type of routes, like keeping his shoulders over his feet longer and not looking early. That’s a big jump he’s made so far.” Johnston blamed a lack of focus on his untimely dropped passes during his disastrous rookie season in LA, and pledged to work harder to eliminate mistakes on the field. Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz said in May that the team expects Johnston to “launch” in 2024. The team is expected to use Johnston in more varied ways after he lined up out wide on 90 percent of his routes in 2023.

    Rotoworld Wednesday, 6:37 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    6.55 (196th)