Daily Briefing

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH DETROIT Dan Graziano says WR JAMESON WILLIAMS is a good Fantasy investment – or words to that effect: Don’t be surprised if … this is the year Jameson Williams becomes a star. What I’m hearing: The 2022 first-round pick was injured when the Lions drafted him, so he didn’t really…

THE DAILY BRIEFING Bill Belichick thinks that as time goes by, teams will more and more be willing to take the 30-yard line with a touchback.  Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk.com: The NFL changed the kickoff rule this offseason in an attempt to promote more returns. Bill Belichick doesn’t think it’s going to work.  …

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH DETROIT WR TIM PATRICK, cut by Denver, will sign with Detroit’s practice squad.  Jeff Legwold and Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com: Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick is expected to sign with the Detroit Lions on the practice squad with the idea that he will work his way onto the…

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH CHICAGO The Bears have made two trades to bolster their defensive line.  Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune: The Chicago Bears acquired a key depth player Saturday when they traded for Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Chris Williams.   The Bears sent a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Browns in exchange…

THE DAILY BRIEFING Erik Edholm of NFL.com scans the rosters and finds 15 somewhat prominent players that might be send packing in the next 72 hours or so: TRADE CANDIDATES   Taylor Heinicke Atlanta Falcons · QB There are multiple teams with QB2 questions, and even a few that might not be in love with…

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC EAST PHILADELPHIA The Eagles have taken WR JAHAN DOTSON, a disappointing first rounder from the Daniel Snyder Era, off the hands of the Commanders.  Grades from Jared Dubin ofCBSSports.com: The Washington Commanders are moving on from one of their recent first-round picks. Washington will send wide receiver Jahan Dotson and a…

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH CHICAGO QB CALEB WILLIAMS plays in the style of QB PATRICK MAHOMES.  Mike Florio ofProFootballTalk.com: Michael Jordan revolutionized basketball by showing everyone things we didn’t previously realize the human body could do. Patrick Mahomes has done that for quarterbacks.   It’s something Simms and I said on PFT Live from…

THE DAILY BRIEFING Interesting security issue. The NFL wants to know everything about you and have your face in their data base if you are going to enter one of their stadiums. If you’re just a member of the media and have privacy concerns, tough. If you’re a police officer and worried that unsavory characters…

THE DAILY BRIEFING The Patriots have given up on accommodating EDGE MATTHEW JUDON so they ship him to the Falcons for a so-so return. Matt Judon’s contract stalemate with New England is over, and he’s on the move to Atlanta.   The Patriots are trading Judon to the Falcons in exchange for a 2025 NFL…

THE DAILY BRIEFING NFC NORTH DETROIT Coach Dan Campbell believes that RB JAHMYR GIBBS will be good to go for most, if not all, of the regular season. Lions head coach Dan Campbell updated the status of several injured players on Wednesday and the news was positive across the board.   Running back Jahmyr Gibbs…

THE DAILY BRIEFING Colin Kaepernick has surfaced, still with his dreams.  Mike Florio weighs in: Colin Kaepernick spent six seasons in the NFL. Since he last played, the NFL has played seven seasons without him.   Kaepernick still wants back in.   “We’re still training, still pushing,” Kaepernick recently told Sky Sports when asked if…

THE DAILY BRIEFING This on the guardian cap from Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com: In all, five Colts wore Guardian Caps during Sunday’s playoff game against the Broncos.   The most notable was running back Jonathan Taylor. Others who used them were running back Zavier Scott, tight end Kylen Granson, safety Rodney Thomas II, and linebacker…