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Pryor, Leinart splitting first-team reps

Terrelle Pryor and Matt Leinart split first-team reps in Raiders practice Wednesday.

Coach Dennis Allen said on Monday he didn't believe Pryor was ready to start, but has changed his tune. "We got a chance to see what Matt could do, and maybe it's time to see what Pryor can do." As long-time beat writer Jerry McDonald points out, perhaps it was because Allen has since broken down the film of Sunday's loss, where Leinart played abysmally. The 4-11 Raiders have nothing to lose by starting Pryor and getting a look at a player former owner Al Davis dubiously used a third-round pick on.

Source: Steve Corkran on Twitter

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 04:21:00 PM

QB Ryan Griffin has chance to start for Bucs?

The Tampa Bay Times' Greg Auman believes Ryan Griffin has a "major opportunity" to pass Ryan Fitzpatrick on the depth chart and start for the Bucs during Jameis Winston's three-game suspension.

Griffin was impressing the coaching staff last summer but sprained his AC joint in his shoulder in the preseason opener, which handed the No. 2 job to Fitzpatrick. He returned late in the season to be Fitzpatrick's backup when Winston was hurt. Griffin, a 2013 UDFA, has never attempted a regular-season pass but spent his first couple years with Sean Payton and Drew Brees in New Orleans. Fitzpatrick is the heavy favorite to start Weeks 1-3, but Griffin will have plenty of opportunities to win over the staff in camp and preseason.

Source: Greg Auman on Twitter

Jun 22 - 9:53 AM

Browns to ride 'hot hand' at RB this season

Browns RBs coach Freddie Kitchens said the team will ride the "hot hand" in the backfield this season.

"If they are having success why would you change?" Kitchens said. "All three of those guys -- Carlos Hyde, Duke Johnson, and Nick Chubb -- can run our running game." Tyrod Taylor recently praised Hyde's deceptive ability in the pass game, while Kitchens noted how "violent" Chubb is as a runner, something the offense desires at the position. New OC Todd Haley rode Le'Veon Bell hard in Pittsburgh and would likely prefer one emerges from the pack. Hyde is expected to get the first crack at things, but Chubb is fully expected to challenge him at some point. This is one of the more intriguing position battles to watch this summer.

Source: clevelandbrowns.com

Jun 22 - 9:43 AM

Schefter: Winston will be hit with 3-game ban

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Jameis Winston will be suspended three games for violating the league's personal-conduct policy.

Per Schefter, the league "still has not notified Winston of its official decision," and "the circumstances surrounding it still could lead to an increase or decrease of the three games." The ban is the result of Winston's alleged March 2016 groping of an Uber driver. He was not charged with a crime in the incident. The timing is devastating for the Bucs, who will travel to New Orleans in Week 1 before hosting the Eagles and Steelers in back-to-back weeks. As coach Dirk Koetter coaches for his job, he will be doing so with Ryan Fitzpatrick under center. The expected ban is a mammoth blow to Winston's fantasy value. He had been looking like a value pick as the QB19 according to Fantasy Football Calculator. Fitzpatrick's presence under center doesn't really affect the outlook for players like Mike Evans and Cameron Brate. Fitz loves to throw with the best of them.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Jun 21 - 6:03 PM

Report: Martavis hasn't failed or missed test

The Athletic's Vic Tafur reports that "as of Wednesday" Martavis Bryant had not been notified of a pending suspension.

Tafur also reports that Bryant "did not fail a drug test or miss a test for that matter." The report that the Raiders were fearing a suspension was from extremely reliable beat writer Michael Gehlken. Clearly something is afoot, but no one knows what. Tafur does report he caught wind of a similar report "a couple of months ago" that ended up getting killed. There was apparently a "complication" with one of Bryant's tests that was "cleared up when Bryant visited the NFL offices." It does not appear that and this are related, however. As always with Bryant, sit tight.

Source: Vic Tafur on Twitter

Jun 21 - 1:28 PM

No. 5 pick Bradley Chubb signs rookie deal

Broncos signed first-round OLB Bradley Chubb to a four-year contract.

As with all first-round picks, the deal includes a fifth-year option. With Shane Ray once again dealing with a wrist injury, the Broncos need Chubb to immediately contribute opposite Von Miller. The rookie has the skill set to do just that.

Source: Erik Burkhardt on Twitter

Jun 21 - 12:21 PM

Robby Anderson given 6 months of probation

Robby Anderson pled no contest to a reckless driving charge.

All other charges from Anderson's January incident had been dropped, but he was still facing a misdemeanor charge. He was given six months of non-reporting probation. This wraps up all of Anderson's legal issues, but he could still face discipline from the league.

Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter

Jun 21 - 11:20 AM

'Nothing to indicate' Thomas gets new deal

ESPN's Brady Henderson writes "there has been nothing to indicate" the Seahawks will give Earl Thomas an extension this summer.

Thomas skipped mandatory minicamp and threatened to continue the holdout into training camp if the Seahawks do not address his contract, but Henderson reports the two sides are not currently negotiating. A trade could end up being the best option for both Thomas and the Seahawks, but it is unclear if a deal is out there. Seemingly Thomas' preferred destination, the Cowboys had legitimate interest before the draft.

Source: ESPN

Jun 21 - 9:55 AM

Carroll: Marshall should be ready for camp

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Brandon Marshall (toe, ankle, hamstring) is expected to be ready for camp.

Marshall underwent toe and ankle surgeries after landing on injured reserve last season, and he sat out minicamp with a hamstring injury. "I'm not where I want to be, not even close," Marshall said of his health, "but my goal is to be in midseason form come camp." Considering his age (34), it is not a given Marshall is able to get or stay healthy, and even if he does, he has not been a good player the last couple seasons. Owed just $90,000 guaranteed, he is not a lock for the final roster.

Source: ESPN

Jun 21 - 9:29 AM

Report: Jameis Winston expecting suspension

ESPN Tallahassee radio host Jeff Cameron reports Jameis Winston is "prepared for the NFL to levy a suspension" in its investigation of his March 2016 incident with an Uber driver.

Cameron's comments are via JoeBucsFan.com. Per Cameron, the "thought from the Winston camp" is that his suspension will be no longer than three games, and likely just one. Winston is alleged to have groped an Uber driver, but he was never charged with a crime. Regardless of what the law decides, the NFL has been taking matters into its own hands since the Ray Rice debacle. Ezekiel Elliott was never charged with a crime before his six-game ban. Clarity should come soon, but the NFL has a way of dragging these situations out.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com

Jun 20 - 9:17 PM

Former No. 28 pick OG Garnett on bubble in SF

The Sacramento Bee's Matt Barrows believes 2016 first-round OG Josh Garnett is the "most prominent player in danger of being cut" by the 49ers.

He was the 28th overall pick in the 2016 draft and sat out all of last year following a knee scope and conditioning issues. The new regime doesn't seem to be a huge fan of Garnett, who was ex-coach Chip Kelly's final first-round selection in San Fran. Garnett is competing with veteran Mike Person and fellow former first-round bust Jonathan Cooper for spots on the Niners' offensive line.

Source: Sacramento Bee

Jun 20 - 11:30 AM

2016 1st-rounder Shaq Lawson on roster bubble

ESPN Bills reporter Mike Rodak believes 2016 first-round DE Shaq Lawson is "competing for a rotational role, if not for his 53-man roster spot entirely" this summer.

Rodak thinks the team could try and trade Lawson ahead of Week 1, especially once free agent pickup Trent Murphy (knee) is back to 100 percent opposite Jerry Hughes. Buffalo also has Eddie Yarbrough, Terrence Fede, and Owa Odighizuwa as rotational pieces. Lawson, the No. 19 overall pick by ex-coach Rex Ryan, has just six sacks across 21 career appearances.

Source: ESPN.com

Jun 20 - 10:01 AM