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    Kendall: Falcons could add at wideout

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    The Athletic’s Josh Kendall believes that if the Falcons make a “random offseason move,” it might come at wide receiver.

    The Atlanta depth chart at wideout is sparse even after we account for third-round pick Zachariah Branch in the draft. The No. 2 receiver right now might be Jahan Dotson. Olamide Zaccheaus is also in the picture. The Falcons still have $27 million in cap space but we’ve rarely heard them mentioned by national reporters as interested in the Stefon Diggs/Deebo Samuel/Keenan Allen best veteran free agent wideout tier. Those guys aren’t mentioned in this report either, but they do make plenty of sense from a roster standpoint.
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    The Falcons released Darnell Mooney and KhaDarel Hodge, leaving them with a depth chart behind Mooney of Olamide Zaccheaus, Casey Washington and Deven Thompkins. The Falcons, who lost their first-round pick in the ill-fated James Pearce trade, also don’t have many draft picks this year and could be less likely than most teams to draft a wideout that could challenge Dotson for a role. We’re not quite at “sleeper” status here, but we’re at least late-round Best Ball curious.
  • ATL Wide Receiver #2
    Dotson could see starter’s snaps in Atlanta after the Falcons parted ways with Darnell Mooney. Dotson was stuck behind DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown over the past couple seasons in Philadelphia with no real way to see consistent routes or targets in the Eagles’ ultra run-heavy offense. Dotson managed just 37 catches and one touchdown over 34 regular season games with the Eagles. In Atlanta he will be a distant WR2 at best in Kevin Stefanski’s offense.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #2
    Finishing up his second year as the Eagles’ sparingly-used No. 3 wideout, Dotston was sporadically productive in a dysfunctional passing attack. Headed to free agency after Philly declined his fifth-year team option, Dotson could end up back with the Eagles on a non-guaranteed contract. The 2022 draft bust’s two years in the Eagles’ system probably make him worth more to Philly than anybody else. That being said, we doubt Dotson would be a candidate to ascend to No. 2 status if A.J. Brown is traded.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #2
    Dotson saw increased opportunity with the Eagles resting most of their starters in Week 18. He was able to convert eight targets into only 40 yards, including a miscommunication with Tanner McKee that led to a goal line interception in the second quarter. Dotson will only see an increase in routes if A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are out. Heading into the playoffs, he is the No. 3 wide receiver in the Eagles offense.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #2
    Dotson saw a big bump in routes with A.J. Brown sidelined with a hamstring issue. He made the most of his two targets, catching a gorgeous bomb from Jalen Hurts in the third quarter for a 40-yard score — one of Hurts’ four touchdown throws on the day. Dotson likely won’t have any fantasy appeal when the Eagles return from their bye in Week 10 if Brown is back in action.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #2
    Dotson had 24 snaps of Philadelphia’s team total of 50, so he remains the most-used third receiver for the team. It doesn’t seem like that matters, but we figured we’d tell you in case you were curious. Dotson hasn’t cleared one catch since Week 1.
  • PHI Tight End #81
    Non-A.J. Brown/DeVonta Smith/Saquon Barkley Eagles receivers combined for five targets and 15 yards, with Calcaterra the only other receiver who received multiple targets. Dallas Goedert was missed today. Neither Calcaterra nor the others look like players we’re trying to get into our lineups in Week 3 against the Rams.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #2
    Confusingly, No. 3 Dotson drew as many looks as DeVonta Smith and two more than A.J. Brown. He led the team in receiving, with his roasting of Kaiir Elam 1-on-1 for a 51-yard gain going down as the game’s longest play. The solid performance confirmed training camp buzz that Dotson was the unquestioned No. 3 wideout, but he’s still going to remain the fourth or fifth option in the passing game more weeks than not. That includes Week 2 against the Chiefs.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #2
    A.J. Brown (hamstring) and DeVonta Smith (groin) have both missed time in training camp, affording Dotson the opportunity to catch passes “in bulk.” The Eagles’ No. 3 wide receiver reportedly “had a great close to camp” after a “quiet start.” Kempski is now the second beat reporter this month to suggest that Dotson will contribute more than he did last year, though Dotson set the bar quite low. If Brown, Smith and Dallas Goedert are on the field, fantasy managers should not expect Dotson to reliably produce. He could return flex value if Brown and Smith’s soft tissue injuries remain an issue in-season, though, and No. 4 WR Johnny Wilson (knee/ankle) is set to undergo season-ending surgery.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #2
    Well, it would be hard to contribute less than 19 catches for 216 yards over a full season, folks! Kubena believes Dotson’s advancement is “notable” and that the ball skills that made him a 2022 first-round pick are “showing up more” in his first full training camp in Philadelphia. We’re not expecting the Eagles to be invested in feeding Dotson after declining his fifth-year option, but it certainly would make sense for him to do better than he did in 2024.

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    Lions waived CB Terrion Arnold.

    Just hours after it was announced that Arnold’s bond would be set for $1 million, the Lions have opted to part ways with the former No. 24 overall pick. Arnold will now go on waivers, where he will presumably go unclaimed, and is likely to remain unsigned while he works through his legal issues. He is facing multiple felonies, which include four counts of kidnapping and assault, and could be sentenced to up to life in prison if convicted. Arnold has appeared in 24 regular season games in his two seasons with the Lions, totaling 91 tackles, one interception, and 18 pass breakups.
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    ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Tampa court set a $1 million bond for Lions CB Terrion Arnold.

    Arnold will post bond and appears set to join the Lions when training camp opens next month. The 23-year-old corner was arrested last week for his connection to a robbery and kidnapping in Tampa that took place in February, which he denies having any involvement with. The court, which did find probable cause for the charges against Arnold, also declined to impose an ankle bracelet on him as a condition of his release. It’s possible Arnold lands on the Commissioner’s Exempt List while he awaits trial, but the league will likely reserve any disciplinary action until after his case is settled in court.
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    ESPN’s Brady Henderson says the Seahawks “did not draft Jadarian Price with the thought that he’d be a high-volume starter right away.”

    Henderson says the expectation is that Price will split work with incumbent George Holani and free agent signee Emanuel Wilson while the team waits for Zach Charbonnet (Achilles) to make his return. We’ll see if a clear-cut RB1 emerges for the Seahawks during training camp, but this is shaping up to be a messy backfield during the early part of the season based on where things stand right now. One concern about Price entering the draft was his ability to contribute in the passing game, but Henderson notes that he “looked plenty capable as a pass catcher in the spring,” so it’s possible he could see more work than we initially anticipated. Price is the only running back with an ADP of note in early fantasy drafts, while both Holani and Wilson are going un-drafted more often than not. With Holani and Wilson being virtually free in drafts, their ADP presents a nice buying opportunity for fantasy managers looking for late-round sleepers that could make an early impact this season.
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    ESPN’s Rich Cimini writes Jets WR Omar Cooper “was their most impressive rookie in the spring, all but solidifying a spot in the three-receiver package.”

    The Jets traded up and used the No. 30 overall pick in this year’s draft to select Cooper, but the hype surrounding Adonai Mitchell as the team’s No. 2 receiver has been the biggest piece of offseason news in what is a completely revamped passing game. That said, Cimini praised Cooper for both his route running and physicality this spring while noting that the former Indiana product “should be even better when the pads go on in training camp.” Cooper excelled at generating yards after the catch last season with the Hoosiers, forcing 27 missed tackles on 69 receptions, good for an impressive 39.1 percent missed tackles forced rate. He played 77 percent of his snaps from the slot last season, and seems like the early favorite to lead the Jets in slot snaps this season with Garrett Wilson and Mitchell serving as the primary options on the outside.
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    ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi reports the Browns were getting KC Concepcion the ball “in a bevy of ways” during the team’s offseason programs.

    Oyefusi says the plays to Concepcion varied from “deep shots to screens to run plays,” as the versatile receiver has seemingly been all over the place early this offseason. It was reported earlier this month that head coach Todd Monken planned to design touches for Concepcion, who many believed to be one of the best overall playmakers in this year’s draft. It still remains to be seen how he will be deployed in his rookie season, but Concepcion could have a chance to be the most productive receiver in the Browns’ passing game this season, given his ability to operate in the short areas of the field and in the quick passing game. He is a player who will be worth a close watch in training camp, as any reports of significant usage could hint at a quick return in value for fantasy managers who drafted him.
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    ESPN’s Rich Cimini reports Jets TE Kenyon Sadiq (hernia) is expected to be ready by training camp.

    This is more of an update than breaking news. It was reported in May that Sadiq underwent minor hernia surgery and was expected to be ready by camp, and it doesn’t appear anything has changed a month later. The rookie did not participate in OTAs and minicamp and will be behind entering camp, per Jets OC Frank Reich, but they have a plan to get him up to speed once he returns. The Jets used the No. 16 overall pick on Sadiq in this year’s draft, hoping his elite athleticism and 4.39 speed can add another element to an offense that finished 29th in scoring last season. How the Jets plan to use Sadiq in his rookie season will determine his fantasy outlook, but he could turn into a solid late-round value if he factors into the passing game early on.
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    C.J. Goodwin retired after 12 years in the NFL.

    The former 2014 undrafted free agent spent time with the Steelers, Falcons, Cardinals, Giants, 49ers and Bengals before joining the Cowboys in 2018. Per NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk, Goodwin appeared in 108 games with the Cowboys, playing 2,211 snaps on special teams, 62 on defense and one on offense. He totaled 94 tackles, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles over the course of his career.
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    ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports that Patriots owner Robert Kraft would like the Patriots to play a game in Scotland someday, and “the NFL views the possibility as appealing.”

    The Patriots’ Gillette Stadium served as a host site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games. Scotland’s Tartan Army fans reportedly “brought spirit” to the point that it caught Kraft’s attention, prompting the Patriots’ owner to tell NFL commissioner Roger Goodell that he would like his team to play a game in Scotland someday. Reiss also notes that the “economic stimulus from record beer sales at some local bars probably made an impression on Kraft.” Reiss’ sources say that this isn’t yet an “active” situation, and instead falls in the “conversation” phase between league and owner, at this time. The NFL intends to continue its international expansion, and NFL teams that seek out international fan bases will only hurry that process along.
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    ESPN’s Mike Reiss writes that it is “hard to imagine” Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez will participate fully in training camp without signing a contract extension first.

    Reiss believes Gonzalez “might have been sending a message to the team this spring” by sitting out the majority of the voluntary program and participating only in “the lower-speed/lower-tempo parts of mandatory minicamp.” We think Reiss is probably onto something here. Gonzalez turned 24 today and has already earned one second-team All-Pro nod and Pro Bowl honors, and is under team control for two more years after his fifth-year option was picked up this offseason. It’s in Gonzalez’s best interests to do whatever he can to get an extension now, so a hold-in would not be a surprising result.
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    ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is “really comfortable” with new OC Brian Fleury increasing the team’s shifts and motion rates this year.

    Per Fowler, Seahawks tight ends are “going to be moving all around” the formation this season. Whether Darnold targets TEs AJ Barner and Elijah Arroyo more often remains to be seen, but we can take this as a net positive for the offense overall. Shifts and motion give the defense an extra item to monitor. Motion added 0.25 yards per play to the NFL average last year. The 49ers averaged the fourth-highest shifts and motion rate (74.3 percent) in the 2025 regular season, while Fleury served as their run game coordinator and tight ends coach. The Seahawks’ 67.4 percent rate ranked 12th. Fleury will call plays offensively for the first time in his career, and former OC Klint Kubiak will not be easy to replace. This is an encouraging report for the Seahawks’ fantasy-scoring prospects, though.