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Woerner, a sixth-round pick last year out of Georgia — the only Niners tight end besides Kittle who was drafted — enters OTAs amid a jumble of tight ends behind the dominant Kittle. Woerner caught a grand total of 34 passes during his time at Georgia, and was used primarily as a blocking tight end. Ross Dwelley has usually functioned as the Niners’ pass-catching tight end when Kittle is sidelined with one of his many injuries. Woerner’s background suggests he wouldn’t take on that role if Kittle once again misses time in 2021.

McMillan is one of the top receivers in this year’s draft and will have visits with three teams in need of wide receiver help. After failing to improve its receiver room last season, the Patriots could lean on McMillan as Drake Maye’s new WR1, while the Arizona product would also provide a boost to the Cowboys’ and Saints’ receiver rooms playing opposite CeeDee Lamb or Chris Olave. McMillan also has a previously reported visit scheduled with the Panthers, which was reported late last month. McMillan caught 84 passes for 1,319 yards and eight touchdowns last season on his way to earning First-Team All-American honors.

Speaking on her Scoop City podcast, Russini said, “I haven’t found anyone in football right now that said to me, ‘Oh, be careful, they may be just doing all this to see if (the Giants) will come up and make some historic trade to get up there.’” She also mentions the team’s decision to cancel its private workout with Shedeur Sanders last week as another sign that points to Ward being selected by the Titans with the 1.01 while adding “the only way” the team parts with the top pick is if a historic trade comes across the table. This year’s quarterback class doesn’t carry the same hype as the 2024 class, but it goes without saying that the Titans need to find an upgrade over Will Levis, who tied for a league-high 18 turnovers last season despite playing in only 12 games. Fellow leaders Kirk Cousins and Baker Mayfield played in 14 and 17 games, respectively. Ward finished fourth in Heisman voting in his lone season at Miami last year, throwing for 4,313-39-7 and completing 67.2 percent of his passes. If a quarterback does go at the 1.01, he is a near lock to be the name we hear called on Day 1 of the draft.

That’s now consecutive positive reports on the Cowboys’ franchise quarterback after he tore his hamstring last season. While the efficacy of his words could be questioned considering he is now four months removed from major surgery on a primary muscle, Cowboys fans and fantasy managers alike welcome the continued positive news regarding his recovery outlook. All roads seem to be pointing to a return to the gridiron at some point this offseason.

Tafur also notes that after examining Geno Smith’s recent contract extension through 2027, “the Raiders have a clear out after 2026.” Smith’s team-friendly deal keeps the Raiders in play for a quarterback with the No. 6 overall pick, though fantasy managers may be forced to wait a year before drafting said player.

The Saints listed the right-armed Carr with a left-hand injury late in Weeks 15-18 but made no mention of a throwing-shoulder issue. There seems to be more to this story. Carr has not yet decided whether he will undergo surgery but, regardless, it seems clear that the Saints must select a quarterback early in the 2025 NFL Draft at this point.

The individual suing Sneed reportedly alleges that either “Sneed or Sneed’s personal assistant shot at him while” parked at a car dealership. The individual’s lawyer also claims that there is video evidence to support the allegation. Other details are currently unknown. Sneed is also rehabbing a quad injury suffered in-season last year.

Though news of the injury broke only today, it appears as though the Saints’ have known “about this recent shoulder issue” for some time. The Saints brain trust evidently sprung a leak, though, and now the rest of the QB-needy teams know that leapfrogging the Saints’ No. 9 overall pick may be required to secure a high-end prospect. Carr’s 2025 availability remains unknown.

The Broncos added former Saints interim head coach, and long-time special team coach, Darren Rizzi to their staff this offseason. He holds both the special teams coach and assistant head coach roles for Denver. The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson reports that Rizzi is said to have “pushed” for Franklin’s signing this offseason, after watching Franklin dominate NFC South special teams play as a member of the Panthers. Franklin has totaled at least seven special teams tackles in each of the last four seasons.

The former Chargers’ fourth-round pick has been unable to remain on-field over the last two seasons, suffering a season-ending foot injury in November 2023, followed by an undisclosed season-ending injury in August 2024. Rumph has flashed pass-rushing and tackling traits when available, posting a career-best 10.3 percent pass-rush win rate in nine 2023 games. He has 26 quarterback pressures, three sacks and 19 tackles to his name.

Peterson will head to Arizona on Monday to officially retire as a member of the Cardinals. Peterson was named to eight Pro Bowls while earning three first-team All-Pro nods. He finishes with 70 career passes defended, 37 interceptions, 608 tackles and three sacks.