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Lawrence also lost a fumble. The three-touchdown effort was his first of 2024, while the 300-yard passing performance was just his second. It came in spite of the fact that Gabe Davis (shoulder), Christian Kirk (shoulder) and Brian Thomas Jr. (chest) all left the game with injury and did not return. Davis was lost in the second quarter, Thomas the third, and Kirk the fourth. Ouch. Lawrence made some big plays, including his read-option rushing score, but his lost fumble inside his own five-yard line was probably the difference in the game. Lawrence felt the pressure too late and let the ball get knocked out of his hand. It’s always something with this team this season. Lawrence can now only wait and hold his breath on his receivers’ injuries ahead of a Week 9 road date with the Eagles.

Junior’s ticket to the active roster is via special teams, though he may be able to cover No. 4 wide receivers on occasion. The Packers also waived fellow former Jaguar, CB Kaleb Hayes, earlier this month.

The Jets’ new head coach outlined his intended usage for Wilson back on March 31st, by using the exact same phrasing he employed today. That sound you hear is Glenn building Wilson’s fantasy football drumbeat all by himself. Wilson is currently being drafted as the WR14, at the 3.01 spot, in managed PPR leagues. Although his best ball positional ADP remains the same, he is available even later, coming off the board at 3.05. Wilson looks an awful lot like a fantasy football WR1 who is being drafted as a high-end WR2.

Though technically listed as a defensive tackle, Harmon will ultimately play the 3-4 defensive end role in the Steelers’ defensive front. The 6'5/313 defender is a versatile three-down player who registered 22 tackles, six TFLs, 49 quarterback pressures and four sacks in regular season play last year. He profiles as a long-time Pittsburgh Steeler.

Smith was already locked into 2025 starting duties, given his $40 million cap hit this season, so Carroll’s high praise should be expected. Still, for a head coach like Carroll, who embraces competition across his roster, it’s nice to see. Smith’s pocket passing proclivities will likely prevent him from achieving elite QB1 status in fantasy football land, but he should serve as a borderline QB1/2 capable of producing multiple positively volatile performances.

FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports that the fully guaranteed deal is worth $48.75 million and includes a $32.1 million signing bonus. Ward will now go back to competing with Will Levis for the starting role, a competition Ward should win soon enough. Ward’s 2025 fantasy prospects likely lie in the QB13-24 range, but it will be worth monitoring Titans training camp reports to see if he can sneak into the QB1 ranks.

Per the Washington Post’s Mark Maske, Goodell said that the owners instead discussed “potential CBA issues with the NFLPA, including costs and salary cap matters.” The failed vote to ban the Tush Push took center stage this time around, but adding an 18th game to the NFL schedule will surely be discussed by team owners soon enough. Perhaps as early as one year from now.

The Cardinals released LB Milo Eifler in a corresponding move. Both Russell and Eifler are special teams contributors, though Russell has been more productive in this regard, racking up nine special teams tackles in three NFL seasons to the two Eifler totaled from 2021-2024.

Per NBC Houston’s Aaron Wilson, the deal is worth $16.458 million and comes with an $8.609 million signing bonus. Williams was an effective player at Ohio State, racking up 71 tackles, 20 TFLs and 13 sacks over four seasons. He joins a Lions defensive line rotation that was hit hard by injuries last season. Williams will be asked to meaningfully contribute in year one.

With just nine offensive snaps to his name through two NFL seasons, Broeker will likely be competing for a roster spot this summer. He earned a 62.4 PFF special teams grade last year, logging 42 special teams snaps, 40 of which as a member of the field goal and extra point blocking unit. The Steelers waived C Lecitus Smith in a corresponding move.

Bryant spent four seasons with the Patriots after signing on as a 2020 undrafted free agent. He signed with the Texans last offseason, debuting in Week 6 and logging 156 defensive snaps through their Divisional Round playoff loss to the Chiefs. He tallied 15 tackles and three forced incompletions during that span. The Texans also signed undrafted free agent DB Keydrain Calligan and waived OG Jerome Carvin and DE Kingsley Jonathan.