Chargers sign Elijah Molden to a contract extension
The Chargers signed defensive back Elijah Modlen to a contract extension Thursday, the team announced. Molden’s three-year extension is worth $18.25 million, with $13.5 million guaranteed, per multiple reports. The Chargers acquired him in a trade with the Titans in August, and he totaled a career-high 72 tackles, three interceptions,
Draft guru’s grade for Cam Ward should catch teams’ attention
Miami’s Cam Ward could be the first quarterback selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, that probably wouldn’t have been the case in previous years. Unlike 2024 — which featured six QBs in Round 1 — the 2025 class doesn’t look as strong at the most important position. Ward (6-foot-2,
Scouting Combine’s future in Indianapolis remains tenuous
The Scouting Combine has been an Indianapolis institution for decades. And for good reason. Indy is the perfect host for the event. But it’s not the most profitable. And some within the league’s power structure continue to agitate to take the Combine on the road. The talk has lingered for
NFC North Notes: Mack, Lions, Pack, Addison
February 20th, 2025 at 6:26pm CST by Sam Robinson As Ryan Poles‘ rebuild effort began in 2022, the Bears traded Khalil Mack for second- and sixth-round picks. After three Chargers seasons, Mack is hitting free agency for the first time. The decorated pass rusher showed sustained health in Los Angeles,
Renovation of Ravens’ stadium will cost more than anticipated
As explained during Thursday’s #PFTPM, more than a few teams are currently angling for a new stadium. The Ravens, who still play in the building that lured them from Cleveland 27 years ago, are in the process of finalizing renovations at M&T Bank Stadium. According to The Baltimore Banner, via
Ja’Marr Chase expected to be highest-paid receiver in NFL
Cincinnati will inevitably end up paying Chase, but it is perplexing that the organization still hasn’t reached a deal with its superstar receiver. Chase is part of the team’s future and should have been compensated last offseason. The Bengals’ refusal to meet his contractual demands at that time has cost
Unidentified Jets player reportedly targeted, robbed at gunpoint
A Jets player was one of two people robbed at gunpoint last weekend in Morris County, New Jersey, a witness told NBC 4 New York. Authorities are searching for three males who they believe targeted, stalked and followed the victims for more than 30 miles from Manhattan to their home
Colts’ Dayo Odeyingbo To Test Free Agency
The Colts picked up Kwity Paye‘s fifth-year option last May and then made Laiatu Latu the first defensive player chosen in the 2024 draft. With Samson Ebukam also under contract for 2025, Dayo Odeyingbo may need to find his second contract elsewhere. The increasingly productive D-lineman is nearly three weeks
Panthers assistant OL coach Keli’i Kekuewa leaves for Jaguars
The Panthers have lost an assistant coach to the Jaguars. Carolina assistant offensive line coach Keli’i Kekuewa no longer is listed on the team’s website. He is expected to join the Jaguars’ coaching staff in an unspecified role, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports. Kekuewa joined the Panthers a
Cowboys star plans to retire, leaving another hole on offense
The Dallas Cowboys already had an extensive to-do list this offseason, and now they have one more big item to add to it. Finding a replacement for guard Zack Martin. Martin reportedly informed the Cowboys on Thursday that he plans to retire this offseason, leaving a huge hole on the
A.J. Brown: Offense will evolve under new coordinator Kevin Patullo
Receiver A.J. Brown said the Eagles can’t rest on their Lombardi Trophy from the 2024 season. The team has changed offensive coordinators, with Kevin Patullo replacing Kellen Moore. But that can’t be all that changes, Brown said. “For our fans, they need to understand everything has to change,” Brown told
Cowboys G Zack Martin Plans To Retire
One of the greatest interior offensive line careers is set to end. Zack Martin will follow through on retirement, informing the Cowboys he plans to walk away after 11 seasons, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. The decorated blocker played out a six-year extension, one adjusted after a 2023 holdout, and was
Zack Martin has told the Cowboys he plans to retire
Cowboys guard Zack Martin has decided to call it a career. The 34-year-old Martin told the Cowboys he plans to retire, according to NFL Network. Martin was poised to become a free agent next month and could have tried to get one more payday, but he’s coming off a season-ending
Rams’ asking price for Matthew Stafford revealed
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been the subject of multiple trade rumors this offseason. The 37-year-old quarterback has two years remaining on his current contract but is seeking an extension that would have him closer to the league’s highest-paid signal callers. Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reported
Dawand Jones recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery
One of Cleveland’s offensive linemen has had an offseason procedure. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, offensive tackle Dawand Jones recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery that addressed a lingering issue he played through during 2024. Jones, 23, moved to left tackle during the season but suffered a fractured fibula in November
Saints Promote Phil Galiano To STC
The Saint are promoting Phil Galiano to serve as special teams coordinator on Kellen Moore‘s new staff, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Galiano joined the Saints in 2019 as an assistant special teams coach under coordinator Darren Rizzi. After Rizzi left New Orleans to reunite with Sean Payton in Denver,
NFL working to ensure field conditions are better in Brazil in 2025
The NFL announced Wednesday that the Chargers will host the league’s second regular-season game in Brazil. Per ESPN, the NFL is working with stadium officials to ensure the field is in better condition for 2025 than it was in 2024. On the Friday night of opening weekend last season, the
NFL Draft intel: Ex-scout explains why Miami QB Cam Ward could be deserving of No. 1 pick
Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Green Bay. From a Miami quarterback to an LSU pass-rusher, here are five players we are tracking: Should teams take Miami QB Cam Ward’s message seriously? Before receiving the Davey O’Brien Award as college football’s best QB
Chargers promote Dylan Roney to edge rusher coach
The Chargers are promoting Dylan Roney to be their new edge coach, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports. Roney, 29, worked with the edge rushers last season as a defensive assistant. The Chargers ranked sixth in sacks in 2024. Roney spent three seasons with Jim Harbaugh at the University of
Steelers Expected To Draft DL Early
The Steelers are currently set to return their defensive linemen rotation from 2024, but it’s an aging group that will require reinforcements this offseason. Of the linemen who played at least 100 snaps last year, just three – Keeanu Benton, DeMarvin Leal and Isaiahh Loudermilk – will be younger than 30
Michael Bidwill speaks, briefly, about latest lawsuit against him and the Cardinals
Earlier this month, another lawsuit from a former employee was filed against the Cardinals and owner Michael Bidwill. Beyond issuing a perfunctory statement acknowledging the case and strongly denying its allegations, the Cardinals have said nothing. Bidwill, however, added some more quotes in a recent interview with Greg Moore of
Insider hints why Steelers haven’t yet signed Fields over Wilson
Numerous reports shared throughout February have indicated that individuals within the Pittsburgh Steelers, such as offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, would choose Justin Fields over Russell Wilson regarding which of the two quarterbacks to bring back for another season. During a Thursday appearance on “SportsCenter,” ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler hinted that
Bears announce Ben Johnson’s full coaching staff
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson has assembled his full staff for the 2025 season. The Bears today released the full list of 29 coaches on their staff for the upcoming season. “We are excited to add high-quality, hard-working coaches to our staff,” Johnson said, via the Bears’ website. “Along
Seahawks Still Want To Re-Sign Ernest Jones
The Seahawks paused extension talks with Ernest Jones at the end of the regular season, but they’re still looking to re-sign the 25-year-old linebacker for 2025 and beyond. “Obviously we want Ernest back,” said general manager John Schneider (via Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic). “Some guys, at some point you
Having a two-week franchise tag window is pointless, with two exceptions
The annual two-week franchise-tag window opened two days ago. To no surprise, no tags have been issued yet. And, in many respects, there’s no sense having a two-week tag period in a deadline-driven league. The opening of the window doesn’t matter; the closing of it does. But there’s one exception.
Three linebackers Raiders should target in NFL free agency
Robert Spillane provided much-needed help when he joined the Las Vegas Raiders through free agency in 2023. The Raiders hope to re-sign him in free agency starting March 12, but the team will also look for outside help since it has $99.5 million in cap space, according to Over The
Aidan Hutchinson favored to win both comeback player and defensive player of the year
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was the betting favorite to win the NFL’s defensive player of the year award before his 2024 season was cut short by a leg injury. And now Hutchinson is the favorite to win that award and another in 2025. Hutchinson is currently the betting favorite
Reporter gives reason Vikings may use franchise tag to retain Darnold
Reporters and NFL analysts such as Ben Solak of ESPN have routinely linked Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold with the Las Vegas Raiders, in part because multiple insiders have said the Vikings won’t retain Darnold’s rights via the franchise tag before the March 4 deadline for such a move. For
DeShon Elliott apparently changes tune on Aaron Rodgers
After word emerged that the Jets will be parting ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and folks started connecting dots between Rodgers and Pittsburgh, Steelers defensive back DeShon Elliott had an observation to share. “Leave his ass at the retirement home,” Elliott said on social media. What a difference a week
Drake Maye puts two WRs on notice after disappointing rookie seasons
The New England Patriots made quarterback Drake Maye the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft before the club landed wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk in the second round and wideout Javon Baker in the fourth round. Of the three of them, Maye seemingly is the only one who is
Saints hire Doug Nussmeier as offensive coordinator
The Saints have made an expected hire for one of new head coach Kellen Moore’s top assistants. Per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, the club is in Doug Nussmeier to be its offensive coordinator. Nussmeier, 54, has been the top candidate for the role after working alongside Moore with the Cowboys,
Jon Feliciano Intends To Retire; OL Open To Midseason Return
After being unable to play in 2024, Jon Feliciano is set to end his career. The veteran offensive lineman announced on Thursday that he is hanging up his cleats (albeit with a caveat). Feliciano was with the Raiders from 2015-18, and his first trip to free agency saw him sign with the
Patriots re-sign Demontrey Jacobs, Ben Brown
The Patriots are holding onto a pair of exclusive rights free agents. Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports that the team has re-signed tackle Demontrey Jacobs and center Ben Brown. Jacobs’s deal is worth $960,000 while Brown is set to make $1.3 million. The Patriots claimed Jacobs off of waivers from
Browns insider shares draft theory about Shedeur Sanders, Giants
Cleveland Browns reporter Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand recently questioned whether or not the Browns would actually spend the second overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft to land Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. In a mock draft posted late Wednesday night, Grossi shared a theory regarding the
Cam Jurgens underwent back procedure on Tuesday
Eagles center Cam Jurgens was able to play in the Super Bowl despite dealing with a back injury. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jurgens underwent a procedure on Tuesday in Los Angeles to alleviate nerve pain. Jurgens, 25, is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp
Saints To Hire Doug Nussmeier As OC
Doug Nussmeier is indeed set to continue working with Kellen Moore in 2025. The Saints are hiring Nussmeier as their offensive coordinator, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Earlier this week, it became clear Moore and the Saints were aiming to hire Nussmeier. The two will continue working together in New Orleans as Moore
Darius Slay wants to play one more season
Eagles cornerback Darius Slay knows that he’s close to the end of the line as a player, but the 12-year veteran isn’t sure where he’ll finish out his career. Slay was a guest on the St. Brown Podcast and said that he’s sure he wants to play “one more year”
AFC combine watch: One player each team should have on its radar
With the Super Bowl far in the rearview, all NFL teams turn their attention to the NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 27-March 2), free agency (March 12) and the NFL Draft (April 24-26). Ahead of the combine in Indianapolis, Yardbarker NFL writers select one player who each team in the AFC
Carson Beck had two cars stolen overnight
Quarterback Carson Beck reportedly got a $4 million NIL deal to transfer to the University of Miami. Living in South Florida, however, came with an unexpected tax. Via Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640, Beck’s Mercedes and Lamborghini were stolen overnight. It’s just the latest example of high-profile athletes getting
Texans Open To Re-Signing Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs‘ Bills tenure came to an end last offseason with the trade which sent him to the Texans. Houston immediately agreed to restructure the All-Pro wideout’s contract, putting him on track for 2025 free agency. As a result, Diggs’ debut Texans campaign doubled as a ‘prove it’ season as
Jon Feliciano retiring, but leaves door open for return for a playoff run
Guard Jon Feliciano did not play at all for the 49ers in 2024 after having knee surgery in the summer and he’s not planning to play in the future either. Feliciano wrote on social media Thursday that he still has the desire to play football, but “realized I had to
Texans have explored the possibility of a new stadium
You know you’re getting old when the teams that replaced franchises that relocated to another city due to a stadium dispute want new stadiums. The Texans have explored the possibility of a new stadium to replace the place the franchise has called home since it joined the NFL in 2002,
Hutchinson discusses Browns’ Garrett possibly joining Lions
Shortly after Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett went public with his request to be traded to an advertised Super Bowl contender, Garrett was spotted at the “NFL Honors” show speaking with Detroit Lions defensive superstar Aidan Hutchinson and Detroit quarterback Jared Goff. On the latest edition of “The Squeeze”
NFL insider addresses if Rodgers ‘was begging’ to stay with Jets
Recently hired New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn informed Aaron Rodgers they’d be moving on from the veteran quarterback this offseason. Shortly after that, Steve Helling and Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reported that “Rodgers wasn’t ready for his Jets divorce” and
Andy Dalton on Panthers return: Right people are here, I want to see where it goes
Quarterback Andy Dalton didn’t need to wait for the start of free agency to know where he wanted to be for the next couple of years. The Panthers announced on Tuesday that Dalton has signed a new two-year deal with the team. Dalton’s move came after Bryce Young regained control
Matt Eberflus: I want my head coaching experience to make Brian Schottenheimer’s job easier
Matt Eberflus’s run as a head coach with the Bears came to an end after he mismanaged the final seconds of a Thanksgiving loss to the Lions last November, but the ugly end didn’t keep him from landing another job. Eberflus will be the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator in 2025 and
Aidan Hutchinson: Myles Garrett and I have talked about what could be
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett’s trade request has sparked a lot of conversations around the league, including one between Garrett and another heralded pass rusher. Lions star Aidan Hutchinson was a guest on The Squeeze podcast and he was asked about any offseason moves that he thinks the Lions should
Chargers to host 2025 game in Brazil
The NFL will officially return to Brazil in 2025. The Eagles and the Packers played at São Paulo’s Arena Corinthians in 2024, and the Chargers will host another regular-season game there in 2025, according to a team announcement. Earlier reports indicated that the NFL discussed a long-term hosting agreement with Brazilian officials.
2025 NFL salary cap to land beyond $277M
The latest salary cap projection arrived in December, hinting at a modest increase. As it turns out, that update undersold where the NFL’s 2025 salary ceiling will check in. That projection pointed to the 2025 cap falling between $265M-$275M, but ESPN.com’s Dan Graziano indicates a boom beyond $280M is now
Reporter links Seahawks’ Lockett with AFC West team, NFC East club
For a piece published Tuesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic wrote that Seattle Seahawks veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett could soon become a salary-cap casualty largely because “Lockett’s 2025 cap number is scheduled to be the league’s fourth-highest among receivers.” On Wednesday, Seahawks reporter Brady Henderson of ESPN shared why