Player Updates Overview

Jets signed fourth-round RB Lamical Perine to a four-year contract. 

Advice: Perine (5'11/216) led Florida in rushing his final three seasons despite never reaching 140 carries. While he tested as an average Joe across the board at Indy's Combine, PFF charted Perine with just one drop on 55 targets in 2019, which were inexplicably 14 more than his previous three years combined. Those proven receiving chops combined with Perine's burning desire to pass-block could land him a third-down role ahead of Josh Adams or Trenton Cannon. Unfortunately, he'll only be serviceable for fantasy if he can cut into Le'Veon Bell's role on third down. Considering coach Adam Gase's clear antipathy for Bell, it's not outside the realm of possibility.  Rotoworld.com 12 minutes ago

Eagles signed sixth-round WR Quez Watkins to a four-year contract.

Advice: Watkins was the final addition to the Eagles receiver group this offseason who offers a vertical playmaking skillset, joining Jalen Reagor, Marquise Goodwin and others. Watkins recorded 13 receptions of 20-plus yards last season, good for 17th among FBS receivers, and averaged a ridiculous 18.6 yards per reception. It will be difficult for him to find an early-season role, and Watkins could wind up on the practice squad. Rotoworld.com Yesterday, 11:35 am

49ers WR Jalen Hurd is expected to play the "big slot" role this season.

Advice: Per beat writer David Lombardi, the 49ers strive for "position-less" football, and Hurd might be the prime example. The former Vols running back could handle a couple carries per game, catch passes over the middle of the field, or use his 6-foot-4 inch frame to block on the edge - likely busting common personnel groupings defenses match-up against. If Hurd is the "big slot," that makes Trent Taylor the "small slot." Both are coming off injuries that forced them to miss the entire 2019 season. Rotoworld.com Yesterday, 6:43 am