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BREAKING NEWS: Chargers release Casey Hayward
The Los Angeles Chargers released CB Casey Hayward Saturday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Chargers releasing veteran CB Casey Hayward, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2021 Hayward, 31, was the Packers’ second-round pick in 2012. He spent his first four years with the Packers before signing with the Chargers before the […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Lions sign TE Josh Hill
Not long after releasing Jesse James, the Detroit Lions have reportedly replaced him in the tight end room by signing ex-Saints TE Josh Hill, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. The Lions have signed former Saints TE Josh Hill. Versatile player that played for Dan Campbell in New Orleans. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 13, 2021 […]
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Best and worst fantasy football landing spots for Hunter Henry
After weeks of waiting, the NFL free agency period is now knocking at the door. Fasten your seatbelts because things are about to get wild. With a bountiful crop of free agents set to hit the market, these dominoes will shape the 2021 NFL landscape. Hunter Henry burst onto the NFL scene with an extremely […]
Derek Brown
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BREAKING NEWS: Chargers release Trai Turner
The Los Angeles Chargers released G Trai Turner Friday, ending his Chargers tenure after one year with the team, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Chargers officially have released Trai Turner, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2021 The 2014 third-round pick spent his first six years with the Carolina Panthers, making the Pro […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Brady, Buccaneers agree on extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and QB Tom Brady agreed to a contract extension/restructuring Friday that saves the team money against the cap for 2021 and potentially helps keep more of the Super Bowl-winning roster together for next season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Tom-Brady extension saves the Buccaneers $19 million against the cap this […]
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2021 NFL Draft rookie profile: North Carolina WR Dyami Brown
(Follow along with all things 2021 NFL Draft with the FTN 2021 NFL Draft Hub!) The past two seasons, WR Dyami Brown has been a major part of the suddenly dominant North Carolina Tar Heels offense. Over the past two seasons, not many receivers at the collegiate level have been as productive as Brown, who has […]
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Reports: Russell Wilson trade getting more likely
Things have apparently turned in the situation between the Seattle Seahawks and star QB Russell Wilson, with Fox Sports Radio’s Jason Smith forecasting things are too far gone to repair now and predicting that Wilson will ultimately be dealt this offseason. Re: Today's Russell Wilson developments. Too much has gone down with Russ and the […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Cam Newton re-signs with New England
The New England Patriots are reportedly re-signing QB Cam Newton to a one-year deal, according to the Boston Globe’s Jim McBride. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the move does not rule out the Patriots bringing in another quarterback this offseason. Re: Today's Russell Wilson developments. Too much has gone down with Russ and the Seahawks for […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Texans sign RB Mark Ingram
The Houston Texans reportedly signed ex-Ravens and Saints running back Mark Ingram to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Ravens' RB Mark Ingram reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million with the Houston Texans, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2021 Ingram signed a three-year […]
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Best and worst fantasy football landing spots for Curtis Samuel
After weeks of waiting, the NFL free agency period is now knocking at the door. Fasten your seatbelts because things are about to get wild. With a bountiful crop of free agents set to hit the market, these dominoes will shape the 2021 NFL landscape. After languishing in Carolina as a misused chess piece for […]
Derek Brown
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Top 5 NFL Draft Props
(Follow along with all things 2021 NFL Draft with the FTN 2021 NFL Draft Hub!) We are only 49 days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, and the betting opportunities are opening up by the day. While we are just at the tip of the iceberg for what will end up being hundreds of prop betting […]
Eliot Crist
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BREAKING NEWS: Kansas City releases Eric Fisher & Mitchell Schwartz
In a surprise move, the Kansas City Chiefs released both starting offensive tackles, Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz, Thursday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter and Adam Teicher. Fisher has appeared in 117 games, with 113 starts, for the Chiefs since being selected No. 1 overall in 2013. He's coming off a torn Achilles suffered in the AFC […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Rob Gronkowski says he’s not retiring
Early Thursday morning, Rob Gronkowski revealed in a video with TMZ that he plans on returning for the 2021 NFL season. Analysis: Rob Gronkowski looks like he’s back in the saddle for another Super Bowl run in Tampa Bay for 2021. Tom Brady’s trusted red zone security blanket faded down the stretch during the regular […]
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Beating the Crowd: 2021 AL buy low opportunities
2021 Spring Training games are in full swing and the dam is broken; the nonstop flow of information has begun. Identifying big potential payoffs before they happen is a key to success in these final weeks of fantasy baseball prep. Lineup placement, health, beat reports and pressers are driving news and directly affecting market prices. You […]
John Laghezza
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Best and worst fantasy football landing spots for Corey Davis
After weeks of waiting, the NFL free agency period is now knocking at the door. Fasten your seatbelts, because things are about to get wild. With a bountiful crop of free agents set to hit the market, these dominoes will shape the 2021 NFL landscape. Corey Davis enters the free-agent market after popping in his […]
Derek Brown
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BREAKING NEWS: Bills cut John Brown
The Buffalo Bills cut WR John Brown free Wednesday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bills released WR John Brown and DL Quinton Jefferson. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2021 Brown, who turns 31 in April, has spent the last two years in Buffalo after playing four seasons in Arizona and one in Baltimore. He […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Saints releasing Emmanuel Sanders
The New Orleans Saints didn’t waste time after the new salary cap was announced, with reports coming down Tuesday that they are releasing WR Emmanuel Sanders, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Saints are releasing WR Emmanuel Sanders, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2021 Sanders, who turns 34 next week, joined the Saints […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Saints to release Kwon Alexander
The New Orleans Saints are expected to release LB Kwon Alexander soon, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Alexander is recovering from a torn Achilles. The #Saints are expected to release LB Kwon Alexander in the coming days, source said, a move that saves them more than $13M against the salary cap with no dead money. […]
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Reports: Gus Edwards will return to Baltimore ‘one way or the other’
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday that running back Gus Edwards will be on the team “one way or the other” in 2021. Edwards is slated to be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning the Ravens can match any offer he receives. Edwards has been with the Ravens since signing as an […]
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2021 NFL franchise tag winners and losers
The 2021 NFL franchise tag deadline has past, and we saw plenty of action in the final hours with nine players receiving the franchise tag. Teams can use a tag to tender a player on a one-year deal that equals the average salary of top five players at the position over the last five years […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Buccaneers, Lavonte David agree on extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on Chris Godwin Tuesday, but that didn’t keep them from retaining another of their free agents, as the team agreed to a two-year contract extension with star LB Lavonte David, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Bucs are keeping one of their own: Tampa Bay has […]
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Reports: Aaron Jones does not get franchise tagged
The Green Bay Packers declined to place the franchise tag on RB Aaron Jones before Tuesday’s deadline, leaving the back available to test free agency, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Packers did not place their franchise tag on RB Aaron Jones, per source. Jones is headed to free agency, though Green Bay is attempting to re-sign […]
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Reports: Titans won’t place franchise tag on Jonnu Smith
The Tennessee Titans informed TE Jonnu Smith he will not be franchise tagged Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Titans are not tagging TE Jonnu Smith, per source. Smith heads to free agency. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021 Smith, 25, was Tennessee’s third-round pick in 2017. He played behind Delanie Walker in 2017 […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Saints place franchise tag on Marcus Williams
The New Orleans Saints will reportedly place the franchise tag on S Marcus Williams in something of a surprise move, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Another surprise: The #Saints are putting the franchise on S Marcus Williams, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2021 Williams, the Saints’ second-round pick from their […]
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Reports: Seahawks won’t tag Chris Carson
The Seattle Seahawks won’t place the franchise tag on RB Chris Carson, letting the back hit free agency, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Seahawks informed RB Chris Carson that they will not place their franchise tag on him, per source. Carson set to hit free agency. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021 Carson was […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Bears franchise tag Allen Robinson
The Chicago Bears will keep their stud wide receiver around for 2021, informing WR Allen Robinson he’ll get the franchise tag, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bears placed franchise tag on WR Allen Robinson, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021 Robinson signed with the Bears in 2018 after playing his first four […]
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Best and worst fantasy football landing spots for Jonnu Smith
After weeks of waiting, the NFL free agency period is now knocking at the door. Fasten your seatbelts, because things are about to get wild. With a bountiful crop of free agents set to hit the market, these dominoes will shape the 2021 NFL landscape. The immensely talented and arguably criminally underutilized Jonnu Smith is […]
Derek Brown
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2021 fantasy baseball busts
Finding the key sleepers and breakouts in your fantasy baseball draft is important, but at least as crucial, if not moreso, is avoiding the busts, the landmines who will hurt you more than your great picks help. I’ve got my buckets of cold water today, and I’m ready to dash some hopes and dreams. Regardless […]
John Laghezza
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Reports: Chargers won’t tag Hunter Henry
The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly informed TE Hunter Henry Tuesday he will not be franchise tagged, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, leaving Henry open to test free agency. Chargers informed TE Hunter Henry that he will not be tagged, per source. Henry is headed to free agency. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021 […]
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Reports: Lions don’t plan to tag Kenny Golladay
WR Kenny Golladay appears set to hit free agency after news Tuesday that the Detroit Lions reportedly don’t plan to franchise tag him, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #Lions don’t plan to tag WR Kenny Golladay, per source. No final decision on whether Detroit may use a tag on someone else, but it appears […]
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Underdog Fantasy Baseball Cheat Sheet
Anytime a new exciting fantasy product like Underdog comes out, I’m usually one of the first to get in the game. New products with unique scoring systems can provide sharp players an opportunity to gain an edge over the field. As expected, FTN is in the pole position to provide custom and actionable content for […]
John Laghezza
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Reports: Steelers won’t tag Bud Dupree
After playing the 2020 season on the franchise tag, LB Bud Dupree will hit free agency this offseason, as the Pittsburgh Steelers informed him Tuesday they will not place a second straight tag on the star defender, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. TWEET Dupree was the Steelers’ first-round pick in 2015. He’s played six years with […]
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