Panthers re-sign Andy Dalton to two-year deal
Andy Dalton will be back with the Panthers in 2025. A pending free agent, Dalton signed a two-year deal with Carolina on Tuesday, the club announced. Dalton, 37, has been with the Panthers for the last two seasons. He started five games for the franchise in 2024, but Bryce Young’s
How Matthew Stafford could determine Aaron Rodgers’ landing spot
Could Aaron Rodgers replace quarterback Matthew Stafford if the Los Angeles Rams don’t give him a new contract? While that sounds like an absurd hypothetical, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter explained that it might become a possibility if the Rams don’t solidify their future with Stafford. “Aaron Rodgers, in my
Commanders hire Jesse Madden, John Madden’s grandson, as offensive quality control coach
The Commanders have added a member of the Madden family to their coaching staff. Washington announced on Tuesday that the club has hired Jesse Madden, John Madden’s grandson, as an offensive quality control coach. Jesse Madden joins the club following his graduation from Michigan, where he played defensive back after
Panthers Sign Andy Dalton To Extension
The Panthers have signed quarterback Andy Dalton to a two-year, $8MM extension, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Will Cowboys drag their feet on Micah Parsons’s new deal?
Cowboys pass rusher Micah Parsons said earlier this week that there’s “definitely a plan in place” for his second contract. Hopefully for Parsons (and the Cowboys), the plan includes alignment on the timing of a deal. When it comes to paying Parsons, the Cowboys shouldn’t drag their feet. Historically, they
Vikings’ opinion of McCarthy makes Darnold’s future seem clear
Quarterback Sam Darnold broke out in 2024, but the Minnesota Vikings still don’t seem to think he’s their guy. On Tuesday, The Athletic’s Alec Lewis reported that the Vikings still believe J.J. McCarthy — the 10th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft — will become their franchise QB. McCarthy
Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson are co-favorites in betting odds for 2025 Coach of the Year
A big turnaround for the Patriots or Bears would reflect well on their first-year coaches, and that has some people placing an early wager on one of those coaches winning the NFL’s Coach of the Year award for the 2025 season. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and Bears coach Ben Johnson
Kellen Moore’s first hirings a positive sign for Saints’ future
Saints head coach Kellen Moore has wasted no time piecing together his first coaching staff as an NFL head coach. With the talent that Moore is assembling, New Orleans should be in good hands. In one of the most significant hirings, NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill reported Moore was adding Eagles run
Joe Mixon wins appeal of $25,000 fine for criticizing officials
Running back Joe Mixon has prevailed. Hearing officer Chris Palmer (the former NFL coach) has overturned the $25,000 fine imposed on Mixon for comments made after Houston’s playoff loss to the Chiefs. “During the appeal hearing, you stated what you meant by your statements referring to the officials,” Palmer wrote
Rams Did Not Approach Cooper Kupp About Pay Cut; Teams Monitoring Matthew Stafford
After eight years with the Rams, Cooper Kupp‘s time with the franchise is set to come to an end. A trade partner is being sought out, and a release before the start of the new league also looms as a possibility. Since the Super Bowl LVI MVP is due $20MM in
Aidan Hutchinson posts running video as he continues to recover from broken leg
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said this week that he wants the unit to be built around the defensive line and a key part of those plans will be a healthy Aidan Hutchinson. The defensive end broke his tibia and fibula in October and his rehab has progressed to the
Lawrence names needed change Liam Coen is bringing Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and, thus, will work with first-year head coach Liam Coen through at least the 2025 season. During a recent appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams,” Lawrence explained how the “energy” Coen has already brought the
Seahawks announce additions of Rick Dennison, Justin Outten to coaching staff
The Seahawks announced the hiring of two assistant coaches who will be working to improve their rushing attack. They are adding Rick Dennison as their run game coordinator and senior offensive advisor. They also confirmed a report that Justin Outten will be joining Mike Macdonald’s staff as their run game
Doug Nussmeier Favorite For Saints’ OC Position; Joel Thomas Returning To Staff
Three of the staffers connected to the Saints’ offensive coordinator vacancy are currently with the Eagles. To no surprise, one of them is in pole position to join Kellen Moore in New Orleans. Philadelphia quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier is seen as the favorite at this point, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. While nothing is
Report: Saints hiring T.J. Paganetti off of Eagles coaching staff
The Saints hired Kellen Moore as their head coach and they are reportedly adding another assistant coach off of the Eagles’ staff. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that they are hiring T.J. Paganetti. His specific title is unknown, but he was the run game coordinator and assistant offensive line coach
Eagles QBs coach named favorite for Saints OC
Three of the staffers connected to the Saints’ offensive coordinator vacancy are currently with the Eagles. To no surprise, one of them is in pole position to join Kellen Moore in New Orleans. Philadelphia quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier is seen as the favorite at this point, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Saints to hire Scott Tolzien as QBs coach
The Saints have found a quarterbacks coach. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, New Orleans is hiring Scott Tolzien for the role. Tolzien, 37, previously worked with new Saints head coach Kellen Moore with the Cowboys. Tolzien was a coaching assistant from 2020-2022 when Moore was Dallas’ offensive coordinator. Tolzien
Bengals Extend P Ryan Rehkow
For 14 years, Kevin Huber handled punting duties in Cincinnati. The team found a new contributor at the position in 2024, and he appears set to operate as Huber’s long-term successor. The Bengals announced on Tuesday that Ryan Rehkow has signed a two-year extension. As a result, he is on the books through 2026
Ravens’ offensive line an offseason priority as left tackle, left guard hit free agency
Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley and left guard Patrick Mekari are both poised to become free agents next month, and that means there are some big decisions to make in Baltimore. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta hasn’t yet decided whether the 2025 offensive line will look a lot like the
Jets land top-rated QB in latest mock draft
How will the New York Jets replace a four-time MVP like Aaron Rodgers? By drafting the best quarterback prospect in college football, apparently. Not only does Pro Football Focus rank Miami’s Cam Ward as the top quarterback available in the 2025 NFL Draft, but PFF’s Jordan Plocher believes the Jets will get
Bengals sign P Ryan Rehkow to two-year extension
Contract extensions have been a big topic of conversation around the Bengals, but the first member of the team to land one is not one of the players whose status has been talked about the most. The Bengals announced that they have signed punter Ryan Rehkow to a two-year extension
Departure Likely For Packers CB Jaire Alexander; Team Hopes To Re-Sign K Brandon McManus
As the Packers map out their offseason, they have a number of important decisions to make. Among the most notable of those is a call on Jaire Alexander. Green Bay made Alexander the league’s highest-paid cornerback when he inked a four-year, $84MM extension in the spring of 2022. While his
Joel Thomas heading back to Saints coaching staff
New Saints head coach Kellen Moore has found another assistant for his staff. According to NFL Media, Joel Thomas is coming back to coach for New Orleans. Thomas, 50, had been with the Saints from 2015-2023 as running backs coach. But he departed the organization in 2024 to coach the
Reporter discusses why Steelers could pick Fields over Wilson
Recent rumblings have suggested that enough people within the Pittsburgh Steelers prefer to re-sign backup quarterback Justin Fields over starter Russell Wilson and that Fields could enter springtime workouts as the club’s unofficial QB1. During a recent appearance on ESPN Radio, ESPN Steelers reporter Brooke Pryor discussed why individuals such as
Despite spending all of 2024 on the practice squad, Louis Rees-Zammit never considered a return to rugby
Last March, rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit signed with the Chiefs. His first year in the NFL resulted in no regular-season appearances. The journey took him from the Chiefs offseason/preseason 90-man roster to the Jacksonville practice squad. Along the way, he switched from running back to receiver. Despite the fact that
Browns Preparing Myles Garrett Extension Offer; Team Still Unlikely To Consider Trade?
The future of Myles Garrett remains uncertain at this point, with his public trade request still standing. It would come as no surprise around the league if a deal sending him away from the Browns were to take place, but Cleveland’s intention remains keeping him in the fold. Two years remain on
Trevor Lawrence: I’m really excited and optimistic about the future with Jaguars
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence made it clear in his Monday interview with Kay Adams that he isn’t waiving his no-trade clause to go to Pittsburgh — and that was before PFT reported the Steelers never even made a call inquiring about the QB. But according to Lawrence, he has plenty
Former Jets player reacts to team moving on from Aaron Rodgers
The recently-hired New York Jets regime, featuring first-time head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey, informed Aaron Rodgers earlier this month that the club will move on from the veteran quarterback during the offseason. While serving as a guest WFAN co-host on Monday, former Jets offensive lineman and
Assault lawsuit against Jerry Jones is delayed until August 11
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has had the civil assault lawsuit pending against him delayed again. Via Lana Ferguson of the Dallas Morning News, the claims of a South Carolina woman will go to trial on August 11. The case previously was due to begin on March 3. The woman alleges
Insider addresses if Matthew Stafford wants to remain with Rams
ESPN’s Kevin Seifert mentioned last week that the Los Angeles Rams could look to trade or release veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford since Stafford has no guaranteed money left on his contract. Shortly after that, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News interestingly reported that a source “not connected to
Packers need to address potential loss of Jaire Alexander
It would seem as if the marriage between the Green Bay Packers and star cornerback Jaire Alexander has hit rocky waters. Things have been feeling strange for some time now between the two parties, but a recent report from Rob Demovsky of ESPN suggests that this thing is heading for
Lions OC John Morton: Offense will be predicated on Jared Goff
The Lions did not promote from within to replace offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, but they did choose someone with ties to the team’s offensive scheme. John Morton was a senior offensive assistant in 2022, so he worked with Johnson before spending the last two seasons on Sean Payton’s staff in
Report: “Strong indications” Jaire Alexander is done with Packers
Cornerback Jaire Alexander is under contract for the 2025 season, but his return to the Packers may be unlikely. Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports that “strong indications” in Green Bay are that Alexander has played his final down for the team. Alexander’s unavailability is the biggest reason why the team
Browns insider expands on Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers rumors
Cleveland Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer has repeatedly made it known she believes the Browns will target quarterback Kirk Cousins over Aaron Rodgers this offseason, in part because Rodgers “will want more money than the Browns are willing to spend on a bridge” option at
Four teams who need to trade for Browns DE Myles Garrett the most
With so much talk about star quarterbacks and wide receivers who will likely have new NFL homes for the 2025 season, it’s very possible the most impactful move will come from a defensive star. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has made his feelings known. He wants out of Cleveland and
Cam Ward: If you don’t draft me that’s your fault, and I’ll remember that
Miami quarterback Cameron Ward is the betting favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. But if he doesn’t go first overall, he’s planning to make any team that passes on him regret it. Ward said he’s looking forward to talking to NFL teams at the
Insider addresses if Jets gave Aaron Rodgers ultimatums
Shortly after reports confirmed that recently hired New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn plan to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini shared that the Jets “set some boundaries” for a potential Rodgers return that involved him having to “attend
Analyst predicts if Dolphins will trade WR Tyreek Hill before 2025 season
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill seems eager to stay with the Miami Dolphins even though he subbed himself out of Miami’s regular-season finale against the New York Jets on Jan. 5 and later told reporters he was “out.” For a piece published Monday, NFL analyst Bill Barnwell of ESPN shared whether or not he thinks the
Reporter expands on Hunter’s NFL Scouting Combine decision
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter is listed as a defensive back for the NFL Scouting Combine, but it seems that was just a formality. In a piece published Monday, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer explained Hunter still plans to participate as a wideout/defensive back at the combine, scheduled for Feb. 24-March
Three teams that should pursue Khalil Mack this offseason
One of the highest-profile free agents of this offseason will be Khalil Mack. He will turn 34 this month, but Mack is still a very productive player. After announcing that he will play in the 2025 season, he’s poised to be in high demand this offseason. Mack is an excellent
Three free-agent CBs Raiders could target in free agency
Finding the right cornerback is essential in the AFC West, especially when it is the Las Vegas Raiders. The cornerback position seems to be an ongoing issue for the Raiders. There were hopes last season when Jack Jones returned a pick-six for a touchdown against Patrick Mahomes. Nate Hobbs has
Report: Bengals aim for long-term deals with Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Trey Hendrickson
The Bengals have heard Joe Burrow’s message. Loud and clear. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that the Bengals will attempt to sign three key players to long-term deals: receiver Ja’Marr Chase, receiver Tee Higgins, and defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Trying and doing are two different things, of course. Last year,
Cam Ward has warning for NFL teams that don’t draft him
The 2025 NFL Draft is still two months away, but projected first-round pick Cam Ward is already warning teams they’ll regret it if he’s not picked by them. The former Miami quarterback is the 18th-best available player and ranked second at his position by ESPN’s Mel Kiper. Three QB-needy teams
Raiders, Assistant GM Champ Kelly Part Ways
With John Spytek taking over the front office in Las Vegas, the Raiders are making some significant changes to their operations. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Raiders and assistant general manager Champ Kelly have mutually agreed to part ways. Spytek would have represented the third GM that Kelly
Bengals’ offseason plan makes NFL Draft even more important
The Bengals’ offseason plans are coming into focus, and the 2025 NFL Draft will be a significant part of it. On Monday, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported that Cincinnati intends to sign three of its most productive players, wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and defensive end Trey
Netflix wants a Sunday afternoon NFL package
The NFL’s looming development of a full-blown Sunday morning international package had some thinking that Netflix, given its global footprint, would be interested. But Netflix is thinking bigger than the lower-profile, smaller-audience slate. Much bigger. The streamer’s chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, told Matt Belloni of Puck (via John Ourand
Jaguars Sign QB John Wolford
It didn’t take long for the new Jaguars regime to start adding to their roster. The team announced today that they’ve signed quarterback John Wolford and wide receiver Louis Rees-Zammit. Both players were signed to the active roster, which is a more significant commitment than the standard reserve/futures contracts you
Aaron Rodgers has ‘tentative intention’ of playing in 2025
The Jets unofficially ended their brief Aaron Rodgers era last week, with the team (and new leadership) announcing they’d go in a different direction at the position in 2025. Even before the Jets publicly announced the divorce, there were some questions surrounding the future Hall of Famer’s playing status. For
$66 million cap number means the Chiefs will need to re-do Patrick Mahomes’s deal, soon
As the Chiefs finish the third straight season of playing as late into the calendar as possible, they once again have limited time to take care of early-offseason business. At the top of the stack is the future of tight end Travis Kelce, whose retirement would create both a giant
Aaron Rodgers Believed To Have “Tentative Intention” Of Playing In 2025
The Jets unofficially ended their brief Aaron Rodgers era last week, with the team (and new leadership) announcing they’d go in a different direction at the position in 2025. Even before the Jets publicly announced the divorce, there were some questions surrounding the future Hall of Famer’s playing status. For