NFL Player News
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Isaiah Bond WR | CLE
Browns' Isaiah Bond: Inks three-year deal with Cleveland
The Browns signed Bond to a three-year, $3.018 million contract Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports.
The deal is fully guaranteed and is consistent with the guarantees of a third-round draft pick. Bond went undrafted in April after he was accused of sexual assault, but the case was no-billed last week, paving the way for Bond to find a home in the NFL. Bond began his college career at Alabama but transferred to Texas for his final season. In total, Bond produced a 99-1,428-10 receiving line across three collegiate seasons. Bond is fast, but he wasn't an overly productive college wideout. Look for him to compete with Jamari Thrash and Diontae Johnson for snaps behind Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman.
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Olamide Zaccheaus WR | CHI
Bears' Olamide Zaccheaus: Finds end zone in victory
Zaccheaus recorded a 36-yard touchdown reception in the Bears' 38-0 preseason win over the Bills on Sunday.
Zaccheaus continued a strong summer with a long touchdown against Buffalo, but rookie Luther Burden also impressed. Zaccheaus projects as Chicago's No. 4 receiver, limiting his fantasy value unless injuries open opportunities.
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Tru Edwards WR | LAR
Rams' Tru Edwards: Catches game-winning TD
Edwards secured three of four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 23-22 preseason win against the Chargers.
It was a stunning final drive for the Rams, capped off by Edwards leaping up to snare a dart from Stetson Bennett for a game-winning eight-yard touchdown reception with just seconds left on the clock. Despite the late-game heroics, the UDFA seems unlikely to crack the final 53-man roster with Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield taking the first five spots and Xavier Smith likely to hold on as the sixth wideout rostered by the Rams.
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Mario Williams WR | LAR
Rams' Mario Williams: Hauls in long TD
Williams secured both of his targets for 46 yards and a touchdown and returned two kicks for 40 yards during Saturday's 23-22 preseason win against the Chargers.
The UDFA out of Tulane made the most of his two catches in Saturday's contest, corralling a deep pass from Stetson Bennett on the last play of the third quarter for a 38-yard touchdown reception. Despite the touchdown, Williams looks to be a long shot to make the final 53-man roster with Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Tutu Atwell, Jordan Whittington and Konata Mumpfield all locks for the roster, and Xavier Smith seemingly distancing himself from the pack for the sixth (and likely final) wideout roster spot for the Rams.
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Britain Covey WR | PHI
Rams' Britain Covey: Underwhelming in victory
Covey caught three of six targets for 13 yards and returned one punt for two yards during Saturday's 23-22 preseason victory against the Chargers.
On a day where many of the Rams wideouts battling to make the final cut had excellent games, Covey struggled to get anything going. Xavier Smith, Covey's primary competition for a roster spot, secured all four of his targets for 49 yards and protected his spot as the sixth (and potentially final) wideout on the Rams' initial 53-man roster. Covey will get one last chance to make an impression for his new team against the Browns in next week's preseason finale for the Rams.
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Robert Woods WR | PIT
Steelers' Robert Woods: Not targeted in preseason loss
Woods wasn't targeted during Saturday's 17-14 preseason loss to the Buccaneers.
Although Woods has been on the field for both of Pittsburgh's preseason games so far, he hasn't been targeted in either matchup. The 33-year-old didn't generate much production in Houston over the past two seasons, and he now appears to be in danger of missing out on a 53-man roster spot with the Steelers ahead of the 2025 campaign. Woods will have one more opportunity to make his case for a roster spot during Thursday's exhibition matchup against Carolina.
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Elijah Moore WR | DEN
Bills' Elijah Moore: Struggles with four targets
Moore had one reception on four targets for five yards in Sunday's preseason loss to the Bears.
Moore struggled to get on the same page with Buffalo's backup quarterbacks Sunday, finishing with a poor catch rate in the preseason loss. The 25-year-old is looking to nab one of the Bills' vacant backup WR spots after performing well in that role previously with the Jets and Browns. Moore appears to be fully over the leg injury that plagued him earlier in camp as Buffalo prepares to face Tampa Bay in its final preseason game Saturday.
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Xavier Smith WR | LAR
Rams' Xavier Smith: Efficient in limited work
Smith caught all four of his targets for 49 yards and rushed once for five yards during Saturday's 23-22 preseason win against the Chargers.
Given coach Sean McVay's proclivity to rest starters during the preseason, Smith's meager 26 snaps on offense may be a sign that Smith is closer to locking up a roster spot. Smith still managed to end up second on the team in receiving yardage despite his limited time on the field while Britain Covey, Smith's main competition for a roster spot, had a quiet day with just three catches (on six targets) for 13 yards. Although Mario Williams and Tru Edwards both scored and Brennan Presley eclipsed 100 yards receiving, Smith's incumbent status and solid performance through two preseason games keeps him as a favorite to make the final 53-man roster among the group heading into Saturday's preseason finale against the Browns.
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Josh Palmer WR | BUF
Bills' Joshua Palmer: Gains two yards Sunday
Palmer had one reception for two yards in Sunday's 38-0 preseason loss to the Bears.
The Josh Allen-less Bills failed to generate any traction in this forgettable exhibition. All three of Palmer's preseason receptions have come from the arm of backup Mitchell Trubisky while the team protects its franchise quarterback. Palmer has been able to show a good rapport with Allen in camp, as the wideout aims to carve out a significant role on offense with his new club this year.
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Rome Odunze WR | CHI
Bears' Rome Odunze: Quiet in preseason debut
Odunze failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 38-0 preseason win over Buffalo.
Chicago's offense looked sharp in its brief debut Sunday, but Odunze didn't contribute much offensively before giving way to the backups. The 2024 first-round selection has been earning rave reviews in camp, so don't let this bagel in an exhibition game sour his fantasy stock. Odunze will serve as the Bears' No. 2 wideout this upcoming season in what should be an improved offense under head coach Ben Johnson.