All articles tagged with #wide receiver
The Las Vegas Raiders are actively exploring wide receiver options due to a depleted roster and lack of production. While coach Klint Kubiak has confirmed the team is considering all avenues, analysts debate whether the Raiders should target elite veterans like Justin Jefferson or Garrett Wilson, or wait for the 2027 draft class.
The New York Giants released veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday after he recorded zero catches and only one target in his first three games. Coach John Harbaugh stated the move was mutual and that the team could not integrate Beckham into their offense or special teams. Beckham, who had previously played for the Rams, is now a free agent, with the Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, and Carolina Panthers identified as potential landing spots due to their own receiving corps injuries.
The San Francisco 49ers are considering trading for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. to address a severe injury crisis at the position. Thomas, a former first-round pick, has seen his role diminish significantly in Jacksonville, making him a potential trade candidate. The 49ers, currently 3-0 but depleted at wide receiver, view Thomas as a high-upside option to stabilize their offense.
The New York Giants released veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday after he recorded zero catches and only one target in his first three games. The move clears a roster spot for punt returner Braxton Berrios and leaves Beckham a free agent, with the Rams, Raiders, and Panthers identified as potential landing spots.
The New York Giants released veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday, ending his brief return to the franchise. Beckham appeared in just 19 snaps across the first three games, recording zero catches and only one target. Despite making the 53-man roster after a strong preseason, his lack of regular playing time and absence from special teams led the team to part ways, potentially to clear cap space or acquire draft compensation.
CeeDee Lamb and Amon-Ra St. Brown anchor the Week 3 wide receiver rankings, but Malik Nabers and Drake London face significant risks due to injuries and backup quarterbacks. Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Chris Olave are highlighted as top performers, while matchup analysis suggests specific advantages for receivers like Parker Washington and Rashod Bateman.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their practice squad to address severe injuries in their receiving corps. Cooks, a 12-year veteran with nearly 10,000 career receiving yards, joins a team that has lost multiple key receivers to injury in the first two weeks of the 2026 season.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks to their practice squad to address severe injuries in their receiving corps. Cooks, a 12-year veteran with nearly 10,000 career yards, joins the team after spending the 2025 season with the Saints and Bills. The move provides depth for head coach Kyle Shanahan as key players like Demarcus Robinson and De’Zhaun Stribling recover from significant injuries, allowing the team to evaluate internal options while maintaining a contingency plan for the active roster.
Week 2 fantasy WR decisions come after Week 1’s high-scoring action and early-season injuries to A.J. Brown and Zay Flowers; target three starts (Stefon Diggs vs Dallas, Jalen Coker at Atlanta, Khalil Shakir vs Detroit) and three sits (Alec Pierce at Kansas City, Carnell Tate vs Philadelphia, Luther Burden vs Minnesota), with Week 1 usage and matchup context guiding the choices.
Puka Nacua leads PFF’s Week 1 wide receiver rankings after posting 3.74 yards per route run in the Rams’ opener, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba second thanks to a 45.8% target share; Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase and Amon-Ra St. Brown round out the top five. The rankings fuse preseason projections with early-season performance and will evolve as more games are played.
Gilberto Manzano’s draft notebook groups 2027 WR prospects into three tiers, led by Jeremiah Smith in Tier 1, with Cam Coleman and Indiana’s Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh in Tier 2, and Deuce Alexander, KJ Duff, Evan Stewart, and Bryant Wesco Jr. in Tier 3 after Week 1. Smith’s 8-151-2 vs Ball State keeps him atop the class, while Alexander’s two 62-yard TDs showcased game-breaking upside. The article also flags a potential third QB behind Manning and Moore (Darian Mensah among candidates) and recaps Week 2 risers Jamari Johnson, Dezz Ricks, Jordan Seaton, plus fallers Drew Mestemaker, Will Heldt, and Mark Fletcher Jr. for shaping the 2027 draft narrative.
FantasyPros writer Adam Murfet breaks down Week 1 WR/CB matchups, highlighting three advantageous pairings (Josh Downs vs Marlon Humphrey, Michael Wilson vs Cam Hart, Wan’Dale Robinson vs Jarvis Brownlee) and several notable favorable and challenging alignments, with guidance to exploit strong matchups and temper expectations on tougher ones (e.g., Drake London vs Joey Porter, Chris Godwin vs Jalen Davis) to gain a 5–10 point edge in Week 1.
The New York Giants released seven-year veteran wide receiver Darius Slayton, who was in the second year of a $36 million contract with a $15.91 million cap hit. The move leaves the Giants a bit over the cap before the release and opens up WR depth, with Slayton having 4,435 career receiving yards and 22 TDs. Last season he posted 538 yards and 1 TD on 37 receptions. Potential landing spots for Slayton include the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tennessee Titans as teams seek WR depth, while the Giants’ depth chart will be rebalanced for 2026.
The New York Giants released seven-year wide receiver Darius Slayton, letting go of their longest-tenured player as they cut toward the 53-man roster. Slayton accumulated 296 receptions for 4,435 yards and 22 TDs with the Giants, including four seasons of 724+ receiving yards, and was projected to be at risk of not making the initial cuts.