• Participating in OTAs
    Dell (leg) is on the field for the start of OTAs on Tuesday with no apparent limitations, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Advice: The wideout sustained a left leg wound as an innocent bystander during a shooting in late April, but Dell's already back on the practice field and running routes and seems to be an unrestricted participant to begin OTAs. The 2023 third-rounder has already recovered from the fibula injury he suffered last December, and he rejoins a wide receiver room that added Stefon Diggs as a trade acquisition and returns Nico Collins, Robert Woods, Noah Brown (shoulder) and John Metchie. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:09 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    10.69 (74th)
  • Tank Dell spotted at Texans OTAs
    Tank Dell was seen participating at Texans OTAs.

    Advice: It’s good news for the second-year wideout after suffering a horrific leg break last fall and sustaining a gunshot wound in April. Dell, who had 709 yards on 47 grabs in 11 games before his season-ending injury, could see reduced playing time in 2024 if the Texans are intent on getting newly-acquired WR Stefon Diggs on the field. Dell should remain an explosive weapon for an up-and-coming Houston passing attack led by C.J. Stroud. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:58 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    10.69 (74th)
  • Mike Williams not cleared for football activities
    Mike Williams (ACL) has not been cleared for football activities.

    Advice: It’s not a big surprise that Williams is working on the side during Jets OTAs, but it’s worth noting the veteran continues to recover from his 2023 ACL injury as we enter the summer months. Williams, entering his age-30 season, said in March he’ll be ready for the season opener. Williams will probably be a distant WR2 option behind Garrett Wilson in the New York offense. The aged Aaron Rodgers’ ability to throw downfield coming off an Achilles injury could determine just how much Williams is involved in 2024. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:45 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    7.29 (165th)
  • Not expected for start of OTAs
    Higgins is not expected to sign his franchise tender by the end of the week, which will make him ineligible to report in time for the start of OTAs next week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Advice: Higgins formally requested a trade from Cincinnati after the team placed the franchise tag on him prior to free agency. He appeared to have a change of heart in April, as the wideout hinted that he anticipated playing for the Bengals in 2024 at his youth camp, per Ben Baby of ESPN.com. It remains to be seen if that will occur via the franchise tag or the long-term extension the pass catcher has been seeking. As of now, it looks like this conflict will linger into OTAs. Rotowire.com Monday, 6:45 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    11.26 (60th)
  • Schefter: Tee Higgins yet to sign franchise tender
    ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Bengals WR Tee Higgins has not signed his franchise tender.

    Advice: The ramifications of the disgruntled veteran wide receiver having yet to sign his franchise tender means he will be unable to report to the team for organized team activities next week. We’re still a long way off from considering Higgins a potential holdout candidate even after he requested a trade in March and has yet to sign his franchise tender, although that potential grows with each passing day. Even so, the idea of missing out on a $21.816 million pay day while on the franchise tag in 2024 makes in unlikely Higgins misses a snap when his paycheck is on the line. Higgins averaged a career-high 15.6 yards per reception in 2024 but missed significant time with multiple injuries, likely prompting his decision to leave the tender unsigned through OTAs. Rotoworld Monday, 6:41 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    11.26 (60th)
  • Eagles WR DeVante Parker retires
    Eagles WR DeVante Parker announced his retirement from the NFL.

    Advice: The nine-year veteran wide receiver signed a one-year contract with the Eagles in March but ultimately retired before playing a snap with the franchise. Parker spent the first seven years of his NFL career with the Dolphins before playing the previous two seasons with the Patriots. He cited a desire to spend more time with his family as the primary reason for his decision. Parker ends his career with 402 receptions, 5,660 yards, and 27 touchdowns. Rotoworld Monday, 5:11 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    3.48 (294th)
  • Announces retirement
    Parker announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Advice: Two months after signing a one-year contract with the Eagles, Parker has had a change of heart on a 10th season in the league. The 31-year-old cited spending more time with his family as the primary factor in his decision. He spent his first seven seasons in Miami before playing the previous two in New England. The Louisville product's most productive season came in 2019, as he tallied 1,202 yards and nine touchdowns on 72 receptions for the Dophins. He was projected to compete for a role behind A.J. Brown (knee) and DeVonta Smith at wide receiver in the upcoming season. Rotowire.com Monday, 5:08 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    3.48 (294th)
  • Signs with Baltimore
    Ismail signed with the Ravens on Monday, Matt Ryan of the team's official site reports.

    Advice: The son of former Baltimore receiver Qadry Ismail, Qadir made it through the team's recent rookie minicamp. The younger Ismail caught 16 passes for 156 yards during his final two collegiate seasons at Samford. Rotowire.com Monday, 4:24 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (689th)
  • Played through injury in 2023
    Smith-Schuster said Monday at the start of OTAs that he never reached 100 percent health during the 2023 season, Chris Mason of The Springfield Republican reports.

    Advice: Smith-Schuster said the last 12 months have made a "big difference," and he estimated that last offseason he was only at 60 percent health due to a lingering knee injury. Across 11 games in 2023, he was an afterthought in New England's offense, finishing with just a 29-260-1 receiving line despite little established competition at the position. If truly healthier and now able to move better, Smith-Schuster could earn more consistent targets from Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye, though the Patriots' wide receiver corps has gotten more crowded with the additions of rookies Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, plus free-agent addition K.J. Osborn. Rotowire.com Monday, 1:22 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    2.87 (323rd)