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Eli Manning - a look at his career

For the first time in 210 games, the New York Giants will start someone other than Eli Manning at quarterback in Week 13.

by Ryan Smith 5 years ago

Eagles' center Kelce having one of the best run blocking seasons in a decade

Kelce is utilizing Philadelphia's offensive run scheme at a high level that PFF grades haven't seen in some time. Analyst Ryan Smith breaks down just how Kelce has been so good this season.

by Ryan Smith 5 years ago

Ranking the NFL's pass-rushing defenders through Week 7

Ranking the NFL's top pass-rushing defenders, based on their pass-rush productivity, a PFF Elite stat.

by Ryan Smith 5 years ago

Top 10 graded NFL linebackers - after Week 5

Ranking the top 10 highest graded NFL linebackers through the first five weeks of the season.

by Ryan Smith 5 years ago

Brett Jones received reps as the starting right guard

The Giants might be considering a shake up on their interior offensive line.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago New York Giants

Lions rookie WR Golladay working with first-team offense

Detroit Lions rookie WR Kenny Golladay had a breakout game in the team's first preseason game last week, and is seeing first-team work this week.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago Detroit Lions

Jets S Doug Middleton waived/injured by Jets

After an excellent preseason performance that unfortunately ended with an injury, Middleton is no longer with the Jets.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago New York Jets

2018 Prospect Preview: Denzel Ward is one of the fastest 2018 has to offer

PFF's Ryan Smith dives deeper into what made OSU CB Denzel Ward rise in the eyes of NFL scouts last year.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago

2018 Prospect Preview: Duke Ejiofor dominant for Demon Deacons

PFF's Ryan Smith takes a closer look at how good Duke Ejiofor was for the Wake Forest defense last season.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago

Thomas Davis signs extension through 2018

Davis was seeking an extension, and now he has one. PFF investigates his 2016 production

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago Carolina Panthers

Titans WR Corey Davis progressing with injury

Davis is nursing a hamstring injury that will in all likelihood keep him out of the Titans next preseason game.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago Tennessee Titans

Bills make blockbuster trade, send WR Sammy Watkins to LA

The Bills have sent their former first-round pick to the Rams in a trade that netted them a cornerback and a second round-pick

LB Sean Lee dealing with hamstring tightness

Sean Lee has been one of the best linebackers in the league when he has been on the field.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago Dallas Cowboys

Saints S Vaccaro expected to move around more this season

New Orleans Saints S Kenny Vaccaro is expected to expand his repertoire to play more deep safety in the 2017 season, per the team's secondary coach.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago New Orleans Saints

Rookie RB Cook listed as Vikings starter on team's first depth chart

Rookie second-rounder Dalvin Cook is in competition with Latavius Murray for the Vikings' starting RB job, but based on the depth chart, Cook is leading.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago Minnesota Vikings

Osweiler set to start Cleveland preseason opener

The Browns added QB Brock Osweiler this offseason, and he's competing with Cody Kessler and DeShone Kizer for the job. Osweiler will start the preseason opener.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago Cleveland Browns

Vikings, Joseph agree on 4-year extension

Minnesota Vikings NT Linval Joseph has seen his grades trend generally upward over his career, particularly as a pass-rusher, and signed a four-year deal Saturday.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago Minnesota Vikings

Chargers activate CB Verrett from PUP list

After missing almost all of the 2016 season, Los Angeles Chargers CB Jason Verrett started training camp on the PUP list, but he's now been activated.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago Los Angeles Chargers

Eagles sign veteran safety Corey Graham

The 10-year veteran once again joins coach Jim Schwartz, whom he played for when he had the highest grade of his career.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago Philadelphia Eagles

Chargers rookie Lamp out for season after torn ACL

Forrest Lamp, the Chargers' second-round pick in this year's draft, will reportedly miss the entire season after injury after being penciled in as a likely starter.

by Ryan Smith 6 years ago Los Angeles Chargers

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