NFL Player News
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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.
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Terry McLaurin WR | WAS
Commanders' Terry McLaurin: Discusses contract situation
McLaurin touched on his ongoing contract situation Tuesday, stating "without any progress in discussions, it's kind of hard to see how I step on the field," John Keim of ESPN.com reports. "I've been pretty frustrated, not gonna lie," McLaurin added. "Everything that has transpired has been pretty disappointing. I want to continue my career here [in Washington]."
McLaurin skipped mandatory minicamp in mid-June after previously being in attendance for the early stages of the offseason program. Since then, there haven't been any new talks regarding an extension, and he's set to make $19.65 million on the final year of his current deal. After the Jets' Garrett Wilson inked an extension of his own Monday, McLaurin currently ranks 17th among NFL WRs in terms of AAV at $23.2 million. The Commanders' top wideout has put together five consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns and recorded a career-best 13 touchdown catches in 17 regular-season games last year while working with standout rookie QB Jayden Daniels, but McLaurin also turns 30 years old in September, which could be contributing to a wide gap in how the two sides see his value. Washington veterans report to training camp next Tuesday, July 22, at which point McLaurin's stance could become more solidified.
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Demario Douglas WR | NE
Patriots' DeMario Douglas: Set to reprise role in slot
As training camp approaches, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site views Douglas as a lock to secure a role in the team's revamped wide receiver corps.
When healthy, free agent addition Stefon Diggs (knee) is projected to emerge as the team's WR1, with Douglas set to reprise his slot role in the offense. Meanwhile, rookie third-rounder Kyle Williams and newcomer Mack Hollins are also likely see their share of snaps in 2025, with Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker and Efton Chism also in the mix for depth chart slotting. On the heels of a 2024 regular season in which he recorded 66 catches on 87 targets for 621 yards and three TDs in 17 games, Douglas should maintain enough volume in his third pro campaign to merit lineup consideration in deeper PPR formats, in particular if Drake Maye continues to make strides in his second year as New England's franchise QB.
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Kendrick Bourne WR | SF
Patriots' Kendrick Bourne: Back for fifth season with Patriots
As the coming season approaches, Bourne is in line to compete for a spot in the Patriots' revamped wide receiver corps, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
When healthy, Stefon Diggs (knee) profiles as the team's top wideout, while DeMario Douglas and 2025 third-rounder Kyle Williams also seem like roster locks. Mack Hollins is likely to secure a role as well. With that in mind, Bourne -- who carries a $7.7 million cap hit this season -- figures to compete for depth chart slotting with Kayshon Boutte, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker and Efton Chism. Working in Bourne's favor is his experience in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' scheme, who was on hand when the 29-year-old logged a career-high 925 yards from scrimmage in 2021, but for now Bourne doesn't have a path to steady targets in a crowded WR room.
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Jordan Addison WR | MIN
Vikings' Jordan Addison: Beginning jury trial
Addison's jury trial stemming from a 2024 DUI citation begins Tuesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Adam Schefter of ESPN notes that a three-game suspension would be in line with NFL precedent in the event Addison is convicted. The league can apply a lower standard than criminal courts, which means even if he isn't convicted, he may not avoid NFL punishment. For the time being, Addison's availability for the start of the regular season is up in the air.
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Moose Muhammad III WR | CAR
Moose Muhammad: Let go by Panthers
Muhammad (undisclosed) was waived from injured reserve Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houstonreports.
Muhammad joined the Panthers as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 Draft but was waived shortly thereafter. He now is free to sign with any team and will be eligible to play in 2025 as soon as he can return to the field.
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Jaylen Johnson WR | LAC
Chargers' Jaylen Johnson: Starting camp on PUP list
The Chargers have placed Johnson (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Johnson, one of five Chargers who landed on the list ahead of training camp practices, can be activated at any time once he's ready to take the field. Once that happens, the 25-year-old East Carolina product will compete for a depth slot in the team's wideout corps.
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Mike Williams WR | LAC
Chargers' Mike Williams: Starts camp on active/PUP list
The Chargers placed Williams (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Williams has been dealing with an undisclosed injury since minicamp last month. He was expected to be ready for training camp, but it's also worth noting that Williams can be activated at any time. There's been no indication that he's dealing with any sort of long-term issue. Williams turns 31 years old in October and is looking to rebound from a forgettable 2024 that saw him post a 21-298-1 receiving line across 18 regular-season games with the Jets and Steelers. In Los Angeles, Williams reunites with Justin Herbert after the two showed pass-game chemistry prior to Williams tearing his ACL three games into the 2023 campaign.
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Garrett Wilson WR | NYJ
Jets' Garrett Wilson: Lands four-year, $130M extension
The Jets signed Wilson to a four-year, $130 million contract extension Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The deal contains $90 million guaranteed and locks Wilson up with the Jets through the 2030 season. New York had two more seasons of contractual control with Wilson, but the sides are getting the long-term deal out of the way early. Wilson turns 25 years old next week and has produced three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons since the Jets used the No. 10 overall pick on the wideout out of Ohio State in the 2022 Draft. Wilson set career bests across the board last season with his 101-1,104-7 receiving line and again looks to be the unquestioned alpha WR1 with the Jets following the release of Davante Adams earlier in the offseason.
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Xavier Worthy WR | KC
Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Expecting more deep throws
Worthy said last Thursday that he expects the Kansas City offense to provide more big plays this season, Kay Adams of FanDuel TV reports.
"Coach [Andy] Reid told us during OTAs Phase 1, 'When you come back, get your hamstrings ready,'" Worthy said last week. "So, we kind of knew that we were going to be going a little deep during practice. We kind of got our bodies and our minds ready for what we're going to be doing in practice." After leading the league with an average of 9.58 adjusted yards per attempt and 8.8 yards per attempt overall in his first season as a starter back in 2018, Patrick Mahomes has seen that number dip in five of the last six seasons, cratering all the way down to a career-worst 6.8 YPA last year. But with Worthy headed into his second season and Hollywood Brown and Rashee Rice healthy again, the offense wants to produce more big plays down the field. Worthy is an exciting mid-round fantasy pick, particularly in best-ball formats.