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A massive, elongated tackle with 35 3/8” arms, Crownover (6’7"/319) is a former tight end with a basketball background that shows in his balance. Crownover has logged over 1,800 career snaps while allowing just three total sacks, using his length and grip strength to latch, steer and finish defenders in the run game with a nasty demeanor. His 2025 campaign, however, was uneven, posting a 58.4 PFF pass-block grade while surrendering 27 pressures, highlighting inconsistencies in his pass sets. Crownover tested as a solid size/speed athlete with a 7.66 RAS, but his poor agility profile (4.98s shuttle) shows up on tape when redirecting against counters or handling quick-twitch edge threats. He can overset and struggle to mirror laterally, allowing rushers to attack his edges, while penalties (11 in 2025) and technique lapses further muddy his projection. At his best, he’s a downhill mauler who can climb, locate and finish in the run game. With rare length, developmental traits and a high-cut frame, Crownover projects as a swing tackle with upside if his pass protection technique can be refined and stabilized.

Speaking with the media, Moore said Tyson’s rest day was part of “putting together a plan for him,” and not a new injury. The Saints selected Tyson with the No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft, choosing to bet on his talent while casting aside any concerns over his well-documented injury history. The rookie receiver dealt with hamstring injuries in 2025 and was also sidelined for most of the pre-draft process due to hamstring injuries, so Moore and his staff are hoping to find ways to mitigate those concerns at the pro level. It’s never great to hear that a 21-year-old rookie is already having scheduled rest days, but hopefully this decision plays out well ahead of training camp and once the season starts. Tyson has a chance to make an immediate impact for the Saints and his fantasy managers if he can stay healthy.

This reinforces previous reports that Nix would be ready to take the practice field for the start of organized team activities, which are set to begin 2 June for the Broncos. That places the young quarterback well ahead of schedule following a broken ankle suffered in the team’s Divisional Round win last season. Nix being able to get additional practice reps before games matter is a big boost to the fantasy value of newcomer wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who arrived with the team via trade with the Dolphins earlier in the offseason. Head coach Sean Payton added, “We’re going to be the ones kind of holding back, if you will.”

“You know Odell. He’s confident, man. He’s confident.” Harbaugh said Saturday. “He’s working hard. He believes in himself. I think we’ll just play it out over the next month and into training camp and see where we’re at.” While the respect aspect was definitely present, Harbaugh wasn’t exactly jumping out of his seat to pursue the aging veteran. OBJ continues to train in Arizona as he aims for a return to the league.

The rookie second-round defensive tackle gets the full $12.9 million guaranteed. McDonald should benefit from learning behind Sheldon Rankins, a storied NFL veteran with numerous years of elite production to his resume. Expect McDonald to see package work early in his career, with the franchise’s eyes on developing him into a top defensive lineman.

McDaniel explained Herbert’s strengths and weaknesses to ESPN’s Kris Rhim, noting that Herbert performs efficiently when he either gets the ball out in under 2.4 seconds or less, or “extends plays and launches it down the field.” However, Herbert’s efficiency decreases as the time to throw reaches three seconds. McDaniel plans to “max out those quick throws,” which was a staple in McDaniel’s Dolphins’ offenses, while also allowing Herbert to extend plays at times. That said, McDaniel does not want to make the offense reliant on Herbert’s ability to go above and beyond. He stopped short of explaining that aspect, but McDaniel’s offenses typically feature an efficient, voluminous run game. We expect that to be the case here as well. Herbert finished as the QB10 last year. He has decent odds of working his way up the QB1 tier this year.

The deal is fully guaranteed and includes a signing bonus worth more than $33.6 million. Tate, 21, is expected to step into the Titans’ No. 1 wide receiver role right away and can be treated as a WR3/FLEX in spring drafts. He posted a 44/793/8 receiving line in his third and final season at Ohio State last year, while averaging 3.52 yards per route run.

Banks did not participate in the Vikings’ rookie minicamp today, and it is unclear whether he will participate in organized team activities and/or mandatory minicamp in June. Prior to the 2026 NFL Draft, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Banks was “on pace to be fully cleared for full football activities in early June.” We do not know if Banks’ rehab is going slower than expected or if the Vikings are just being extra cautious. Regardless, we expect updates as training camp gets closer.

With starting QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) rehabbing his season-ending injury from last year, presumed QB2 Riley Leonard will receive extra snaps this spring. When asked today if Richardson will be allowed to compete with Leonard for the QB2 role, Steichen “quickly sidestepped the topic,” prompting multiple follow-up questions from reporters. Steichen also “did not give a direct answer” when asked if Richardson has any limitations in his previously injured eye. A reporter followed up on the latter issue, but Steichen “simply repeated that the QB is ‘cleared to play.’” This doesn’t give us a whole lot to go on, but we expect reporters to follow up with Steichen and potentially Richardson on the matter. Boyd notably reported in February that Richardson had regained full vision in his right eye. We hope the initial reporting is indeed true.

Steichen notes, though, that “the team will be cautious” with Jones. A little over two weeks ago, we learned that Jones was dropping back and throwing the football. It sounds like that process is going well, and his rehab continues. We do not yet know if he will be able to play early in the season. Colts QB Riley Leonard is penciled in as Jones’ backup. It is unclear whether QB Anthony Richardson will be allowed to compete for the No. 2 role. The Athletic’s James Boyd believes “questions still remain about his recovery from a right eye injury.”

Per Underhill, the former Jacksonville State player “runs good routes, attacks the ball in the air. Seems very physical.” Underhill also took to social media to say that he wants to “be early in buying Brock Rechsteiner stock.” Rechsteiner might get the chance to compete for a roster spot in training camp this summer, though he participated today on a tryout basis. WWE Hall of Famer Scott Rechsteiner is his father. The physical play showcased makes sense.