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Texans GM Nick Caserior says John Metchie "had a little bit of a setback in Spring" but is cleared for training camp. Metchie missed his rookie season with leukemia but is trending in the right direction.

Related Players: Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson, Tank Dell, Noah Brown

The current wide receiver room in Houston leaves a lot to be desired, so it would be nice to see Metchie at training camp for more than one reason. There's no reason to believe that Metchie doesn't have "leading the team in targets" in his range of outcomes but we really haven't seen him on an NFL field yet, so that optimism is best saved for the eye test.

The Giants are signing WR Cole Beasley. He reunites with Brian Daboll, his former offensive coordinator with the #Bills, and adds another veteran target for Daniel Jones.

Year 12 in the NFL for Beasley back in the NFC East.

Related Players: Parris Campbell, Wan'Dale Robinson, Jamison Crowder

It isn't likely that Beasley carries any fantasy value himself but if he makes the team, he could eat into some snaps for the plethora of other slot receivers the team has. At the least, this at least brings a little more veteran presence for Daniel Jones.

Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler will remain with the team after $1.75 million in incentives were added to his deal this season. Ekeler is set to enter the final year of the four-year, $24.5 million extension he signed in 2020.

Related Players: Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller

Despite months of trade rumor possibilities, Ekeler isn't going anywhere. The workhorse role remains his for the taking, making him a top fantasy priority.

Commanders TE Armani Rogers did, in fact, tear his Achilles yesterday, source said following his MRI. He plans to have surgery next week from expert Dr. Robert Anderson and should make a full recovery. But out indefinitely.

Related Players: Logan Thomas, John Bates, Cole Turner

Rogers was a 2022 UDFA who had a decent amount of playing time during his rookie year, but didn't get a ton of run at receiver, turning in a 5-64-0 campaign. This may open the door to more playing time for 2022 fifth-rounder Cole Turner, who logged 245 snaps last year, with a majority of those coming in run blocking.

Brandon Staley says his expectation is that Austin Ekeler will be here for mandatory minicamp.

Despite months of trade rumor possibilities, it doesn't look like Ekeler is going anywhere. The workhorse role remains his for the taking, making him a top fantasy priority.

“Nope” Chargers GM Tom Telesco says when asked if they received any calls during the draft from teams interested in trading for running back Austin Ekeler.

Related Players: Joshua Kelley, Isaiah Spiller

Los Angeles was considered an RB-needy team heading into the Draft, so it's a bit of a surprise that they exited without adding anybody. It looks like Ekeler and the team will need to reconcile their differences, but at the moment, that doesn't seem to be in the form of a new contract.

As it stands, Ekeler should be considered a high-value three-down back with a great quarterback.

The Arizona Cardinals have signed QB Jeff Driskel to a one-year deal.

Related Players: Colt McCoy, David Blough, DeAndre Hopkins, Marquise Brown

Kyler Murray is officially out until around the start of the season, but it has been reported that he could be out until the second half of the season. There are also rumors that he may have taken his final snap as a Cardinal. That would mean that a team already looking at a possible No. 1 selection in 2024 will be starting Driskell, McCoy, or Blough. This offense will be one to avoid, and hopefully, we see DeAndre Hopkins with a new team come Draft time.

Wanting to add speed and a complement to Pro Bowler CeeDee Lamb, the Dallas Cowboys acquired Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks on Sunday for a fifth-round pick in 2023 and a sixth-round pick in 2024.

Related Players: Michael Gallup, Nico Collins, Robert Woods, Noah Brown

As the luster has worn off of Michael Gallup as the Cowboys' WR2, Dallas looks to add a compliment to CeeDee Lamb. Last year's offseason additions, James Washington and Jalen Tolbert, combined for two receptions on the season. Cooks should have some useful fantasy games but is still currently ranked as a WR4.

Former Falcons’ QB Marcus Mariota reached an agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year, $5 million deal worth up to $8 million. Mariota is expected to be the Eagles’ No. 2 QB this season.

Prior to the signing, the QB room was only Jalen Hurts and Ian Book, so this gives them a little more insurance if something were to happen to Hurts. Mariota can be considered a deep dynasty stash.

Chargers’ RB Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade after preliminary talks with the team aimed at a contract extension did not progress, his agent Cameron Weiss told ESPN.

This would obviously be a big deal if the two sides can't come to an agreement. If Ekeler is traded, he'll likely see a similar role to what he has with the Chargers, though he could land in a more crowded backfield and see his usage decline. Ekeler was fifth in the league in receptions (107) and was second only to Christian McCaffrey in receiving yards (722) among running backs.