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Both Poles and head coach Ben Johnson are now under contract through the 2029 NFL season. Ownership was evidently pleased by the duo’s first offseason together and decided to keep the partnership intact for the foreseeable future. Poles still had two years left on his past deal, at the time of today’s signing.

“The Titans have added a lot of really good pieces who fit what they do,” the executive told Lombardo. “I think Robert Saleh has hired an excellent staff, and I believe in the quarterback. Cam Ward is going to take a jump, and I expect them to be solid enough on defense to win some games.” One of the most erratic, inaccurate quarterbacks in the league in 2025, Ward has worked this offseason with new OC Brian Daboll to improve his lower body mechanics and has reportedly learned how to make more cautious throws when downfield shots are not open. Saleh, for one, has said he’s not concerned with Ward’s 2025 accuracy issues. With the additions of Carnell Tate and Wan’Dale Robinson, Ward will have a vastly improved wideout group with which to work in 2026.

“I would say he’s a lot leaner for sure, he looks a lot more explosive,” was Williams’ exact quote. The Rams’ in-house reporters claim “that explosiveness has been on display all camp.” A disappointing 2024 rookie, Corum successfully earned a 1B role as a sophomore and is pushing for more. It’s still difficult to believe he could crack the top 24 at running back in fantasy, but it is possible he continues to cut into Williams’ top-18 value. Williams and Corum’s workload split will be one of September’s most intriguing early-season storylines.

That apparently includes in both pad-less and padded practices. Henderson does add the same was true last summer before the then No. 50 overall pick went on to have a quiet rookie year. Arroyo dealt with knee issues after they were a red flag during his pre-draft process. Drafted in part to be an after-the-catch weapon, Arroyo could be left fighting for designed touches to begin the season. He is comfortably behind AJ Barner on both the depth chart and in average draft position. We’ll let you know if he keeps lighting up camp.

This is just one reporter’s opinion, but 26-year-old Guerendo’s health has taken on increased importance after Jordan James suffered a broken rib in the opening days of camp. Guerendo’s Niners future is murky at best, but a quick healing process could earn him a small role behind workhorse Christian McCaffrey, as well as make it more likely he would be a part of the committee were CMC to ever miss time with injury.

“Absolutely not,” was Nix’s response when asked if he planned to run less following his unfortunate Divisional Round injury. “I’m going to roll, and I’m going to be as athletic as I can be. Like the earlier question, it’s a strength of ours and we have to use our strengths. For me, that’s when I feel at my best and that’s when I feel free.” Nix went on for several more sentences. That’s about as clear as you could ever expect a player to be. Nix’s legs have been a big part of his low-end QB1 value and streamer success. Now with an enhanced supporting cast via the addition of Jaylen Waddle, the third-year starter could be set up for another “surprise” step forward in fantasy.

McNeill was unable to finish the session Friday but is reportedly dealing with a minor ailment, with head coach Dan Campbell confirming that he is “believed to be okay” after initial testing. Speaking to media Saturday, Campbell added, “He’s a huge piece for us on defense.” McNeill has been no stranger to picking up various ailments having missed a combined 14 games in the previous three seasons.

This is about the best case scenario for the Chiefs after Allen was carted from the field Saturday after a special teams collision. Preliminary testing revealed the knee to be intact with no associated ligament damage, leaving Allen day-to-day with what is being called a shin bruise. The fifth-round receiver is expected to make an immediate impact on special teams while providing valuable depth behind Rashee Rice in the slot.

The seven-year veteran spent five seasons with the Buccaneers before quick, one-year stops in Houston and Las Vegas. White set a career high with 174 tackles in 2025 after missing most of the 2024 season with injury, giving the Lions a veteran interior presence to move around with Jack Campbell. The financials of the contract were not immediately made available, although it appears to be a team-friendly, prove-it-style deal.

Hill has played the entirety of his nine-year NFL career with the Saints after entering the league as a 27-year-old quarterback in 2017. Now 35 and without a home, there is the potential for Hill to reunite with Broncos head coach Sean Payton in Denver. It is difficult to see the team making another haphazard play at a potential Joker after the way Evan Engram’s season went in 2025, particularly after investing significant capital into wide receiver Jaylen Waddle earlier this offseason. File this away in the rumor category until we see anything of substance.

The 13-year NFL veteran previously visited with the Patriots regarding a potential spot within their coaching ranks, ultimately landing in the college ranks with Georgia Tech. While he has yet to formally announce a retirement, the move clearly points to his playing days being over after failing to draw interest in the free agent market this offseason. If this is the end of the road for Hopkins, his career ends with 1,006 receptions for 13,295 yards and 85 touchdowns, placing him at 18th on the all-time career receiving list. It would also leave Mike Evans as the active player with the most career receiving yards.