NFL Player News
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Kayshon Boutte WR | NE
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte: Set to compete for role in WR corps
Boutte, whose name was brought up in offseason trade rumors, remains with the Patriots and is slated to compete for slotting in the team's re-tooled wide receiver corps, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
In his second season with New England, Boutte broke out with 43 catches for 589 yards and three TDs across 15 regular-season games, but the offseason addition of free agents Stefon Diggs (knee) and Mack Hollins, as well as the presence of 2025 third-rounder Kyle Williams, figures to cut into Boutte's snap and target shares. Also in the mix in a crowded WR room are slot man DeMario Douglas, Kendrick Bourne, 2024 draftees Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, as well as promising UDFA Efton Chism. Of the entire group, the standing of Diggs, Douglas, Williams and Hollins appear most solid, with Boutte among the handful of WRs poised to battle for the remaining spots on the team's 53-man roster.
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Jack Bech WR | LV
Raiders' Jack Bech: Signs rookie contract with Raiders
Bech signed a four-year deal with the Raiders on Friday.
Bech, who was the 58th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has an opportunity as a rookie to step into a key role in a Raiders wideout corps that continues to be led by Jakobi Meyers and also includes returnee Tre Tucker and 2025 fourth-rounder Dont'e Thornton. It remains to be seen what sort of volume the 6-foot-1, 214-pounder out of TCU will see out of the gate with Meyers (129 targets in 2024) and TE Brock Bowers (153 targets last season) destined to be QB Geno Smith's primary passing targets, but Bech could emerge as a lineup option in deeper formats if he's able to earn consistent playing time as the 2025 regular season progresses.
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Tre Harris WR | LAC
Chargers' Tre Harris: Signing rookie deal with Chargers
Harris is slated to sign his rookie contract with the Chargers after agreeing to terms with the team Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Harris initially was unsigned as the Chargers' training camp opened up, but the 2025 second-rounder now is poised to rejoin his teammates at practice after reaching an agreement with the franchise on the same day that it was revealed that veteran wideout Mike Williams planned to retire. As the coming season approaches, Harris will have an opportunity to carve out a key role (that could yield lineup utility in deeper fantasy formats) in a WR corps that also features Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, with Derius Davis, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Jalen Reagor also on hand to compete for targets.
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Mike Williams WR | LAC
Chargers' Mike Williams: Planning to retire
Williams (undisclosed) plans to retire from the NFL, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The Chargers had placed Williams on the active/PUP list Monday, but the wideout now has elected to step away from the game as a player. With the 2017 first-rounder no longer in the mix, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and unsigned rookie Tre Harris profile as the team's top three WRs. After spending last season with the Jets and Steelers, Williams was slated to return to the team that drafted him after signing a one-year deal with Los Angeles in March. Instead, he'll conclude his NFL career with 330 catches for 5,104 yards and 32 TDs over the course of 106 games.
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Jordan Addison WR | MIN
Vikings' Jordan Addison: Gets fine and probation in DUI case
Addison, who had a trial for his 2024 DUI citation Tuesday in a Superior Court of California, pleaded to a lesser offense and will pay a fine and be on probation according to his representation, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
With Addison's court case now complete, the NFL likely will weigh in soon on a possible suspension. Even though he pleaded to a lesser charge, he still could face discipline since the NFL's substance-abuse policy has a baseline punishment for a first-time DUI offense of a three-game suspension.
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Rashee Rice WR | KC
Chiefs' Rashee Rice: Ruling handed down
Rice has been sentenced to five years probation and 30 days of jail time (which can be served during those five years) stemming from the wide receiver's role in a multi-car crash that occurred in Dallas during the 2024 offseason, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Now that a ruling on the matter has been handed down, the NFL could expedite its disciplinary process, with Schefter indicating that Rice is likely to receive a multi-game suspension. Rice and his teammates are scheduled to report to training camp on July 21. Per ESPN.com, Rice -- who suffered a torn right ACL in Week 4 last season -- is expected to be healthy once the team resumes practicing, but the 25-year-old's status now will need to be monitored ahead of Week 1 of the upcoming campaign, considering the possibility that league discipline could be on the way.
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Montorie Foster Jr. WR | SEA
Seahawks' Montorie Foster: Activated off NFI list
The Seahawks activated Foster (undisclosed) off the active/non-football injury list Tuesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Foster spent the start of training camp on the NFI list but is now cleared to start practicing again. Now healthy, the 23-year-old will look to earn a spot on Seattle's roster after having signed with the team as an undrafted free agent in May.
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Tyrone Broden WR | SEA
Seahawks' Tyrone Broden: Activated off NFI list
The Seahawks activated Broden (undisclosed) off the active/non-football injury list Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Broden is now cleared to return to football activities after having started training camp on the NFI list. The 24-year-old signed with the team as an undrafted free agent in April and will now spend the remainder of the offseason competing for a roster spot.
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Montorie Foster Jr. WR | SEA
Seahawks' Montorie Foster: Set to begin camp on NFI list
Foster (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Seahawks on Tuesday, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.
Foster wrapped up a five-year collegiate career with Michigan State in the fall, signing with Seattle as an undrafted free agent. The wide receiver will begin training camp on the sidelines, but he's eligible to return to action at any point this preseason.
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Tyrone Broden WR | SEA
Seahawks' Tyrone Broden: Opening camp on NFI list
Broden (undisclosed) will open the Seahawks' training camp on the active/non-football injury list, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.
Broden signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in the spring after completing his collegiate career with Arkansas. The wide receiver will now be sidelined for the time being with an undisclosed injury, but he can return to action at any point this preseason.