Month: February 2025

With news of Matthew Stafford agreeing to a restructured deal with the Los Angeles Rams breaking Friday, teams that were courting the quarterback now must flip to Plan B. One of those teams is the New York Giants, who are shifting their focus to impending free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers, per

Tee Higgins was long known to be the top option at the receiver position in the 2025 free agent class. As the Bengals aim to keep him in place on a long-term pact, they are prepared to use the franchise tag on him for the second year in a row, however.

The rest of the quarterback market can fall into place now that Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams have reached a new agreement. According to Benjamin Albright of KOA Colorado, the Pittsburgh Steelers were one of the teams that called about Stafford. So, with trading for the veteran QB now off the

Alaric Jackson will indeed be avoiding a trip to free agency. The fourth-year left tackle was known to be making progress on a new deal, and one is now in place. Jackson and the Rams have agreed to a three-year contract, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. This will be a

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is underway. A full breakdown of the week’s schedule can be found here.  Before quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs take center stage Saturday at 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network), we look at notables expected to participate in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Yesterday, the league informed teams of the 2025 salary cap ceiling ($279.2MM). Now, clarity has emerged regarding the fifth-year options for members of the 2022 draft class. All teams will need to decide by May 2 to pick up or decline the 2026 option on players selected in the first

With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Green Bay Packers should make in the coming months: 1. Trade CB Jaire Alexander Alexander has been a crucial part of Green Bay’s defensive identity for

Deebo Samuel is known to be on the trade market, and the 49ers are prepared to honor his request to be moved. A pair of serious serious suitors have emerged. The Commanders and Texans have shown “significant interest” in acquiring Samuel in recent days, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. He adds that talks have progressed

It was no secret that as of Friday morning, the Las Vegas Raiders were willing to trade for and pay Los Angeles Rams starting quarterback Matthew Stafford if he and the Rams could not agree on a restructured contract.  However, ESPN’s Brady Henderson suggested in a piece published hours before

Speculation about Matthew Stafford‘s future is now over. The decorated quarterback will remain with the Rams for at least one more season. A new, restructured deal was first reported to be agreed upon by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The team has since announced the news that Stafford is staying put. He will

A report from Friday morning indicated that the Las Vegas Raiders could acquire quarterback Matthew Stafford from the Los Angeles Rams before the NFL Scouting Combine concludes this weekend.  Dianna Russini, Jourdan Rodrigue, Dan Duggan, Tashan Reed and Vic Tafur of The Athletic later expanded on why the Raiders are

The top storyline around the NFL continues to be the uncertain future of Matthew Stafford. A resolution (with the Rams or otherwise) regarding the in-demand quarterback could be coming soon, though. An expectation exists that this situation will reach a conclusion by the end of the Combine, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport

Shortly after Mike Vrabel officially became the Patriots’ new head coach, it was reported that the Las Vegas Raiders “never requested an interview or tried to bring Mike Vrabel in because he essentially told (Raiders minority owner) Tom Brady” he was going to accept the job in New England. In

Shedeur Sanders made it clear on Sunday will not participate in drills at the NFL Combine, leaving one of the two passers seen as a first-round lock to wait until his Pro Day to throw. At first, it was unclear if the other (Cam Ward) would take the same route. When

The Steelers aim to have at least one in-house quarterback on a new deal by the time free agency starts. Further indications have emerged regarding which passer the team prefers on that front. During an appearance on 93.7 The Fan, ESPN’s Mark Kaboly noted Justin Fields is Pittsburgh’s top target as things

There has been a lot of talk since Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett requested a trade, including speculation on whether the team will trade him to a Super Bowl contender before the 2025 season begins. However, one element of these discussions that has been overlooked is whether the Browns should consider

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields remain on track to reach free agency when the new league year opens on March 12. Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams looks to secure a pay raise via a restructured contract from his current employer or a team such

The NFL’s top pending free agent amongst offensive linemen will not reach the market. The Chiefs plan to use the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The franchise tag groups all offensive linemen together, something which often makes using it on interior

On Wednesday, the NFL Players Association released its third annual report cards for the league’s 32 teams. Nearly 1,700 players shared with their union information about their team’s facilities, treatment of their families and more. Here are four surprising takeaways from the NFC West.  Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Gannon seems to

The Kansas City Chiefs apparently will keep their interior offensive line intact. According to Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the team will place the franchise tag on right guard Trey Smith, a two-time Super Bowl champion and 2024 Pro Bowler. Before the offseason, it was almost a foregone conclusion

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced major news about Jon Gruden on Thursday. The Buccaneers announced that they are reinstating Gruden to their Ring of Honor. The team acknowledged Gruden’s previous membership in the Ring of Honor in a statement and added that Gruden “remains a significant figure in the history

Would the Dallas Cowboys flip edge-rusher Micah Parsons for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft? In a Thursday interview with KRLD-FM in Dallas, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio said he’s heard the Cowboys have considered moving up from No. 12. “I did hear yesterday … you hear

Two top prospects from Michigan – cornerback Will Johnson and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant – will not work out at the Combine, per ESPN’s Jordan Reid and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Fellow Wolverine Mason Graham will only participate in the bench press, according to Rapoport. Graham opted out of his

The New York Giants have several areas on their roster that need improvement but one player could provide the key to increased flexibility. Wide receiver Jalin Hyatt was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft but has yet to record a touchdown in two seasons despite averaging

It appears the Raiders have moved to the front of the line among the Matthew Stafford suitors. In a situation that has begun to remind of the Steelers’ pursuit of Brandon Aiyuk last summer, a trade partner is moving toward agreeing on contract parameters. Although trade terms would still need

Jon Gruden was a legendary head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  He helped the Buccaneers win Super Bowl XXXVII when he was only 39 years old. At the time, he was the youngest head coach to ever win the Super Bowl. Since then, that title has gone to Sean

This year’s Combine is nearing double digits on players allowed to find trade partners. Add a Seahawks defensive back to that list. Seattle has given Rayshawn Jenkins permission to find a trade, FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. Jenkins is tied to a two-year, $12MM Seahawks pact, one he signed after

Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. From a Penn State edge-rusher to a Louisville quarterback, here are five players we are tracking:  Will Penn State edge-rusher Abdul Carter’s injury affect his stock? Carter (6-foot-3, 250 pounds) has a stress reaction