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Indianapolis Colts sign RT Braden Smith to a 4-year contract extension July 28, 2021
The Indianapolis Colts signed right tackle Braden Smith to a new contract extension on Wednesday, giving him $72.4 million over 4 years with $42 million guaranteed.
Fantasy Football Reaction: Randall Cobb to be traded back to the Green Bay Packers July 28, 2021
Breaking down what Randall Cobb's reunion in Green Bay means for his fantasy outlook, along with the rest of the Packers' and Texans' offense for 2021 fantasy football.
Optimal Fantasy Football Draft Strategy Pick Nos. 5-8 July 28, 2021
Breaking down the optimal 18-round strategy when drafting from Pick 5-8 in 2021 fantasy football drafts.
Fantasy Football Team Preview: Dallas Cowboys — Breakouts, Busts and Sleepers July 28, 2021
The Dallas Cowboys boast one of the most potent offensive arsenals in the NFL heading into the 2021 NFL season, and the likes of Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Amari Cooper and Ezekiel Elliott will be heavily in demand for 2021 fantasy football.
PFF’s Wins Over Expected Coaching: John Harbaugh, Andy Reid and Brian Flores among the league’s top head coaches July 28, 2021
PFF's Wins Over Expected Coaching metric can be used to see how effective an NFL head coach is with their team. Here are the most effective coaches in the league as we look forward to the 2021 season.
PFF 2021 College Preseason Ted Hendricks Award Watch List: Best defensive end in college football July 28, 2021
Oklahoma's Nik Bonitto and Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux headline PFF's preseason Ted Hendricks Award Watch List ahead of the 2021 college football season.
Galina: The evolution of the pistol offense in college football July 28, 2021
Ahead of the 2021 college football season, PFF traces out the history and evolution of the pistol offense in the college game.
Brown: 2021 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings & Tiers July 28, 2021
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler and Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson are among the top targets in these running back tiers for 2021 fantasy football.
2021’s Fantasy Breakout Running Back: David Montgomery July 28, 2021
Examining the third-year fantasy performance of comps for Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery in search of breakout running backs for 2021 fantasy football.
2021 NFL training camp battles: Justin Fields vs. Andy Dalton and the Patrick Mahomes blueprint July 28, 2021
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy made headlines when he named Andy Dalton the starting quarterback ahead of OTAs, but will this strategy work out for rookie Justin Fields?
Fantasy Football: What should we make of Aaron Rodgers’ last dance? July 28, 2021
Breaking down whether Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers can maintain the elite production he showed last season and what to make of him for 2021 fantasy football.
Early 2022 NFL Draft linebacker rankings and class overview July 28, 2021
Georgia's Nakobe Dean leads the way at the linebacker position in PFF's 2022 NFL Draft rankings.
2021 NFL & PFF Awards Watchlist: Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes remains favorite for PFF’s MVP Award July 28, 2021
The 2021 NFL preseason is almost here, and talent is everywhere around the league. Here is PFF's prediction on the 2021 MVP Award, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and more.
PFF Quarterback Rankings: All 32 starters ahead of the 2021 NFL season July 28, 2021
PFF analyst and former NFL QB Bruce Gradkowski unveils his 32-team NFL QB rankings for the 2021 NFL season. Patrick Mahomes leads the pack, with Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers following closely behind.
Washington Football Team and TE Logan Thomas agree to a 3-year contract extension July 27, 2021
The Washington Football Team has agreed to terms on a three-year extension for tight end Logan Thomas, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
10 NFL training camp battles to watch for fantasy football July 27, 2021
The main attraction at each training camp will be the competition for roster spots and playing time, which have a profound impact on fantasy football. And with fantasy draft season approaching, PFF will be here to keep an eye on each camp battle.
PFF Data Study: How conference realignment affects college football recruiting — a Maryland case study July 27, 2021
With Texas and Oklahoma sending shockwaves through the college football landscape after the announcement of their intention to move to the SEC from the Big 12, we look at the effect of realignment on a conference's recruiting.
PFF Data Study: Breaking down WAIL and the most impactful injuries in the NFL last season July 27, 2021
Injuries to quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow proved to be the most damaging in terms of War-Adjusted Injuries Lost,
2022 NFL Draft Risers: Malik Willis, J.T. Daniels among QBs who could be this year’s Joe Burrow or Zach Wilson July 27, 2021
Joe Burrow and Zach Wilson both started their final college football seasons as relative unknowns before exploding onto the scene and rising up NFL draft boards. Here are the five quarterbacks who can make that kind of leap in 2021.
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Quarterback Daniel Jones' upside and a promising surrounding cast of offensive weaponry have the New York Giants primed for more offensive production during the 2021 NFL season.

Cowboys' injured band of players back together, ready to play July 28, 2021
Dak Prescott, Blake Jarwin, La'el Collins, Zack Martin and Tyron Smith made "let's go do this" their mantra.
Madden NFL 22 ratings and rankings: Meet the top 10 running backs July 28, 2021
We're debuting Madden NFL 22 ratings this week, starting with the wide receivers, edge rushers, interior defensive linemen and running backs.
Packers GM confident Rodgers 'all-in' for 2021 July 28, 2021
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst is "confident" that Aaron Rodgers will be "all-in" for the 2021 season after the turbulent offseason created by the star QB's unhappiness with the organization.
Dolphins' Howard wants trade: 'Don't feel valued' July 28, 2021
Dolphins Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard said in a statement Tuesday night that he has requested a trade amid frustrations over his contract and the team's approach to it.
NFL: No restrictions on Watson at Texans camp July 28, 2021
Deshaun Watson has no restrictions on his activities at the Texans' training camp despite the 22 active lawsuits against him, said the NFL; its investigation into the quarterback is ongoing.
Source: WR Cobb expects trade back to Packers July 28, 2021
Wide receiver Randall Cobb expects to be traded by the Texans to the Packers, where he will reunite with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a source told ESPN.
Mahomes autographed card sells for record $4.3M July 28, 2021
A Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini National Treasures 1-of-1, NFL shield, autographed card has sold for $4.3 million, the most ever paid for a football card and the fourth-largest sum fetched by a sports card all time.
Source: Colts extend RT Smith with $72.4M deal July 28, 2021
The Colts signed right tackle Braiden Smith to a four-year, $72.4 million extension that includes $42 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Lance signs deal; Wilson last unsigned top pick July 28, 2021
49ers quarterback Trey Lance signed his rookie contract on Wednesday, leaving the Jets' Zach Wilson as the lone unsigned 2021 first-round draft pick.
Ravens QB Jackson tests positive for COVID-19 July 28, 2021
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has tested positive for COVID-19 and missed the team's first practice of training camp Wednesday.
From holdout to concession: How Rodgers and the Packers got here July 28, 2021
The events that brought the team and player to the brink before extening their marriage for another season.
2021 NFL training camp: Biggest questions, roster projections for all 32 teams July 28, 2021
The Cowboys and Steelers, who play in the Hall of Fame game, opened camp July 21. The other 30 teams followed suit this week. We address pressing questions and 53-man roster projections for every team.
Lane Johnson's 'Bro Barn' has it all: Profanity, puking, lifting, laughter and QB Jalen Hurts July 28, 2021
The Philadelphia offensive tackle, whose horse barn has been turned into a home gym, is "soaking it all in" with a trainer and fellow NFL players.
What now for Deshaun Watson? Why the Texans changed their stance, potential trade fits, more July 28, 2021
Watson reported to the Texans' facility, but his standoff with the team continues. Here's a look at where things stand in Houston.
Dalton focused on Bears' offense, not Fields hype July 27, 2021
Bears veteran quarterback Andy Dalton will try to ignore the attention Fields is expected to receive.
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'Ball's in his court': Larry Fitzgerald missed on first day of Cardinals' camp July 27, 2021
The future HOF receiver hasn't announced whether he'll come back for an 18th NFL season or retire.
Hall of Famer Tom Flores' impact goes beyond Raiders, across Hispanic football community July 27, 2021
Flores not only was a two-time Super Bowl winning coach but a trailblazer whose impact is still reverberating in the NFL and major college football.
Better, worse or the same: How the Chargers' D changed this offseason July 27, 2021
A healthy return by Derwin James and others would be a boon in Year 1 under new coach Brandon Staley.
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Braden Smith: I’m going to pay Indy back by playing the best football of my career July 28, 2021
Just before the start of Wednesday’s training camp practice, the Colts and right tackle Braden Smith struck a deal on a four-year contract extension. The deal is reportedly worth $72 million with $40 million guaranteed — a lucrative deal for the 2018 second-round pick. Speaking to the media after the day’s session, Smith seemed grateful […]
Jon Gruden: Derek Carr is a really good quarterback who’s starting to play great July 28, 2021
After significant instability at offensive coordinator and play-caller through his first few seasons, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is entering his fourth season with head coach Jon Gruden running the show. Carr’s numbers have gotten better each season since 2018, with the QB passing for a career-high 4,103 yards last season with 27 touchdowns and just nine […]
Eagles put Rodney McLeod of PUP list, Landon Dickerson on NFI list July 28, 2021
The Eagles signed second-round pick Landon Dickerson earlier this week, but he won’t be practicing with the team early in training camp. Dickerson has been placed on the non-football injury list in Philadelphia. He tore his ACL while playing in the SEC title game with Alabama late last year. He is the only player to […]
Bengals place Larry Ogunjobi on PUP list July 28, 2021
There’s one more player unavailable for Cincinnati as training camp begins. The Bengals announced Wednesday morning that they’ve placed defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi on the physically unable to perform list. Ogunjobi signed with Cincinnati as a free agent this offseason after spending the first four years of his career with Cleveland. He started 15 games […]
Trey Lance signs rookie contract with 49ers July 28, 2021
San Francisco rookie quarterback Trey Lance is in the fold, just as the 49ers are preparing to get on the practice field for the first time. Lance signed his rookie contract this morning, his agents announced. According to the NFL’s rookie contract structure, Lance gets a four-year, $34.1 million contract with a $22.2 million signing […]
John Harbaugh confirms Lamar Jackson tested positive for COVID-19 July 28, 2021
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn’t practice on Wednesday and word was that his absence was “a COVID-related case the league still is trying to process.” After the practice session, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh provided a clearer explanation for why Jackson was not on the field with his teammates for the first workout of training […]
Jaguars place Jamal Agnew, Taven Bryan, and Aldrick Rosas on NFI list July 28, 2021
With their first practice of training camp on Wednesday morning, the Jaguars announced they’ve placed three players on the non-football injury list. Receiver Jamal Agnew, defensive tackle Taven Bryan, and kicker Aldrick Rosas have each been placed on NFI. They can be removed at any time before the end of the preseason once they pass a […]
Dolphins put DeVante Parker, Elandon Roberts on PUP list July 28, 2021
Preston Williams isn’t the only Dolphins wide receiver who will open training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Head coach Brian Flores announced that Williams will be on the PUP list on Tuesday and the Dolphins officially made the move on Wednesday. They also announced that DeVante Parker is on the list with […]
Titans place Chris Jones on COVID list, agree to terms with Briean Boddy-Calhoun July 28, 2021
The Titans have made a couple of roster moves on Wednesday morning. The club has placed cornerback Chris Jones on the reserve/COVID-19 list and agreed to terms with cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun. Jones signed with the Titans in April. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Nebraska in 2018 and spent a […]
Nick Caserio: We’re taking it one day at a time with Deshaun Watson July 28, 2021
Deshaun Watson is at Texans training camp, but little else about his future with the team became clear during General Manager Nick Caserio’s Wednesday press conference. Caserio declined to answer a question about whether Watson’s made a trade request and said that they will “take it one day at a time” with the quarterback. He […]
Braden Smith signs contract extension with Colts July 28, 2021
The Colts came into the offseason with three key players from their 2018 draft class up for contract extensions and they’ve gotten a deal done with one of the them. The team announced that right tackle Braden Smith has signed an extension just before their first practice of training camp on Wednesday. No terms were […]
Von Miller: I definitely don’t feel like I’m 32 July 28, 2021
Some were surprised back in March when the Broncos elected to exercise edge rusher Von Miller‘s option for 2021, which kept him in the fold on an $18 million salary. But even after missing the entire 2020 season with an ankle injury, Denver appears confident Miller can return to being one of the league’s best […]
Packers, Texans haggle over Randall Cobb’s 2021 guaranteed salary July 28, 2021
Randall Cobb isn’t a Packer yet. He won’t be until the Packers and Texans work out a trade. Per a league source, one major term currently being discussed is the extent to which the Texans will be paying some of Cobb’s fully-guaranteed salary for 2021 of $8.25 million. In recent years, an increasing number of […]
Brian Gutekunst: Aaron Rodgers has same input, working to incorporate it July 28, 2021
Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst met with the media on Wednesday morning and the topic of conversation was quarterback Aaron Rodgers‘ presence at training camp after working out a revised contract with the team. Gutekunst didn’t delve into the details of those changes because nothing has been finalized, but said that he became confident that […]
Randall Cobb announces return to Green Bay July 28, 2021
The much-discussed return of Randall Cobb to Green Bay is officially happening. Cobb himself announced on Twitter that he is “COMING HOME,” with a picture of himself in a Packers uniform. It has not yet been reported what the Packers are giving up to acquire Cobb in a trade with the Texans. Packers quarterback Aaron […]
Dion Dawkins, Ike Boettger placed on COVID-19 list July 28, 2021
Two Bills won’t be on the practice field to start training camp due to COVID-19. General Manager Brandon Beane told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that left tackle Dion Dawkins and offensive lineman Ike Boettger have been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. But Beane added that both players have been vaccinated, which means they […]
Xavier Rhodes, T.J. Carrie land on Colts’ COVID reserve list July 28, 2021
A pair of Colts cornerbacks will have their training camp starts delayed due to COVID-19 issues. The Colts announced that Xavier Rhodes and T.J. Carrie have been placed on the team’s COVID-19 reserve list. Defensive lineman Al-Quadin Muhammad has also been placed on the list. They’ll be ineligible to practice until they’ve cleared protocols and […]
Derek Carr, with two years left on his current contract, isn’t worried about his next one July 28, 2021
For a fairly brief moment in 2017, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr held the title of highest-paid player in the NFL. Carr now has two years left on his $25 million per year deal — and he’s a full $20 million per year behind the top of the market. In a recent interview with Vic Tafur […]
Lamar Jackson out of Ravens practice, absence is COVID-related July 28, 2021
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is not practicing today. The reason has not been announced, but it is related to COVID-19. Jackson’s absence was first noted by reporters on the scene, and Adam Schefter and Jamison Hensley of ESPN later reported that this is “a COVID-related case the league still is trying to process.” It’s unclear […]
Jerry Hughes headed to NFI list with calf strain July 28, 2021
One of the Bills key defenders will miss a little time to start training camp. General Manager Brandon Beane told reporters in a press conference on Wednesday morning that Jerry Hughes did not pass his physical due to a calf strain and will start camp on the non-football injury list. Hughes still counts against Buffalo’s […]

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