Will Jets make a play for Hendon Hooker?
Jets coach Aaron Glenn decided, along with G.M. Darren Mougey, to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. So what’s next for the Jets at the most important position on the team? They have Tyrod Taylor and Jordan Travis under contract for 2025. They presumably will explore other options. During Friday’s
Dolphins Cut Kendall Fuller, Durham Smythe
The Dolphins continued to trim their roster on Friday, releasing cornerback Kendall Fuller and tight end Durham Smythe. Fuller signed a two-year deal with the Dolphins last March and started 11 games as a boundary cornerback in 2024. He ended the season on injured reserve with no interceptions and seven
Super Bowl could be headed back to Las Vegas in 2029
The next three Super Bowls are set for Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. For 2029, the NFL’s championship game could be heading back to Las Vegas. That’s the word from Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, who reports that the league is leaning toward a return to Sin City
Three free-agent DTs who could be on Raiders radar
Going into NFL free agency on March 12, the Las Vegas Raiders figure to make the offense a priority with the quarterback position being a focal point. That doesn’t mean the Raiders are going to completely ignore the defense where there are some holes, and there is uncertainty of what could
Browns announce five new coaches, three changes in job titles
The Browns announced a number of changes to head coach Kevin Stefanski’s staff on Friday. The announcements included confirmation that Bill Musgrave will take on the quarterbacks coach role in 2025. He spent the last two years as a senior offensive assistant in Cleveland and will be a chief assistant
Russell Wilson ‘Focused On The Steelers,’ Fields Re-Signing Still Possible
The Steelers acquired Russell Wilson and Justin Fields last offseason in the hopes that one would emerge as their franchise quarterback. Things didn’t work out as planned. A calf injury to Wilson gave Fields the chance to open the regular season as Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback. He led the team to
Steelers release Preston Smith in a cost-cutting move
The Steelers released outside linebacker Preston Smith on Friday, the team announced. The move saves the Steelers $13.4 million in salary cap room for 2025. Smith, 32, arrived in Pittsburgh from Green Bay in a trade deadline deal in November. The Steelers sent a 2025 seventh-round pick to the Packers.
Saquon Barkley pulled awesome move at Eagles’ parade
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley pulled an awesome move at the team’s Super Bowl parade on Friday. In video posted on social media, Barkley was seen spotting an Eagles ball boy while greeting fans along the parade route. Barkley seemingly asked the ball boy if he was part of
Jaguars announce G.M. interview with Ian Cunningham
The Jaguars have continued their search for a new General Manager with a candidate from the NFC North. Jacksonville announced on Friday that the club interviewed Bears assistant G.M. Ian Cunningham for the position. Cunningham has been with Chicago since 2022 after long stints with the Ravens and Eagles. He
Bills T Tommy Doyle Retires
The Bills announced the unfortunate news today that offensive tackle Tommy Doyle has announced his retirement from the NFL, according to team reporter Maddy Glab. Doyle made the decision to medically retire from the sport after not appearing in a game since Week 3 of the 2022 season. Doyle was
Dolphins inform Raheem Mostert they plan to release him
Raheem Mostert will not be returning to the Dolphins in 2025. Per agent Brett Tessler, Miami has informed Mostert that he will be released. Mostert, 32, has a year remaining on his contract, though he has no more guaranteed salary remaining. The Dolphins will gain $2.9 million in cap savings
Bills player announces his early retirement
Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Tommy Doyle is retiring from the NFL after just two playing seasons. The Bills announced the sudden news with a post on X. Doyle is just 26 years old. Severe leg injuries ultimately pushed Doyle to make the decision. He described the aftereffects of his two
Jaguars to hire Fred Walker as an offensive assistant
The Jaguars are continuing to fill out head coach Liam Coen’s first coaching staff in Jacksonville. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that they will hire Fred Walker as an offensive assistant. Walker spent the last three seasons on the Raiders’ staff. Walker was an offensive assistant for the first
Jaguars Interview Champ Kelly For GM
The Jaguars have added one more name in their search to replace former general manager Trent Baalke. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Raiders assistant general manager Champ Kelly has concluded the team’s first round of interviews with a meeting today. Kelly was expected to be a popular candidate for
Report: Jaguars hire Trevor Mendelson as an offensive assistant
The Jaguars are hiring Trevor Mendelson as an offensive assistant, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports. Mendelson previously was Western Michigan’s co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach. Western Michigan offensive lineman Addison West earned All-America honors in 2024. Mendelson, a former offensive lineman at Marshall, worked at Wake Forest and was with
Steelers release veteran edge-rusher | Yardbarker
The Steelers have released veteran outside linebacker Preston Smith, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, clearing $13.4M in 2025 cap space and $14.1M in 2026. Pittsburgh will not have to account for any dead money from the move since they acquired Smith at the trade deadline in 2024. He had no guaranteed money left on his
Cut on forehead by beer can, Eagles G.M. Howie Roseman declares, “I bleed for this city!”
At Friday’s parade celebrating the Eagles’ latest Super Bowl championship, G.M. Howie Roseman took a beer can to the head. The crescent-shaped wound fits with the fact that the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX in the Crescent City, evening things out after a Super Bowl XV loss to the Raiders
Steelers Release Edge Rusher Preston Smith
The Steelers have released veteran outside linebacker Preston Smith, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, clearing $13.4MM in 2025 cap space and $14.1MM in 2026. Pittsburgh will not have to account for any dead money from the move since they acquired Smith at the trade deadline in 2024. He had no guaranteed
Dolphins release Kendall Fuller, Durham Smythe, Raheem Mostert
The Dolphins began making changes to their 2025 roster on Friday afternoon. Word came that the team would be releasing running back Raheem Mostert early in the day and the team confirmed it by officially announcing the move. They also released cornerback Kendall Fuller and tight end Durham Smythe. Fuller
Two people shot during Eagles’ Super Bowl parade
A scary scene unfolded Friday at the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl parade as two people were shot during the festivities. Two women in their 20s were both injured by gunfire at around 2:35 p.m., according to a report from TMZ Sports. The shooting happened “just a few blocks” away from
Cam Newton calls his “locker room of losers” remark “aggressive but true”
Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton recently said that he arrived in 2011 to a “locker room of losers.” Former teammate Steve Smith Sr. and other Panthers from the 2010 team took exception. Newton addressed the situation on the latest episode of his Fourth and 1 podcast. “When did we become
NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 2/14/25
February 14th, 2025 at 6:45pm CST by Ely Allen Friday’s reserve/futures deals across the NFL: Chicago Bears New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles CB Tariq Castro-Fields, WR Elijah Cooks, RB Tyrion Davis-Price, LB Dallas Gant, WR Danny Gray, DT Gabe Hall, DE K.J. Henry, LB Ochaun Mathis, TE Nick Muse, CB Parry Nickerson, S Andre’ Sam, T Laekin Vakalahi, CB AJ Woods
Looking at the cap consequences of a Myles Garrett plus Deshaun Watson trade
In the second hour of Friday’s PFT Live, Michael Holley and I talked through the possibility of the Browns trading defensive end Myles Garrett with the requirement that Garrett’s new team also absorb quarterback Deshaun Watson’s contract. Never mind the fact that the move would free the Browns from $92
NFL personnel address if Titans can, will trade No. 1 pick
Shortly after the Tennessee Titans hired Mike Borgonzi as their new general manager, he made it known he could trade the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft instead of using that asset to acquire either Miami quarterback Cam Ward or Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders. For an ESPN piece published
Saquon Barkley spotted Eagles’ ball boy in crowd, brought him along to join parade
As the Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl win in Philadelphia today, Saquon Barkley wanted to make sure every member of the team was included. Barkley was walking along the parade route high-fiving fans when he spotted in the crowd a ball boy who worked for the team this year. Barkley
Jaguars Interview Jon-Eric Sullivan For GM
The Jaguars have completed an interview with Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan for their general manager vacancy, per a team announcement. Sullivan has spent the entirety of his 22-year career in the NFL in Green Bay, starting as a training camp intern in 2003. He rose up
Broncos hire Darren Rizzi as special teams coordinator
The Broncos are hiring former Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their special teams coach, Mike Klis of 9News reports. Rizzi was a finalist for the Saints’ head coaching job that went to Kellen Moore this week, freeing up the Broncos to hire Rizzi. He has 16 years of
Will Darren Mougey help end the Jets’ suffering?
After a months-long search, the New York Jets hired former Denver Broncos assistant general manager Darren Mougey a few weeks ago to fill their open GM position. Will the 39-year-old finally stabilize the front office? Gang Green went through three different GMs over the past decade, and now they’re taking
Two women shot at Eagles’ Super Bowl parade
Two women were shot in Philadelphia during the Eagles’ Super Bowl celebration near the parade route Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. A man wearing an Eagles jersey shot the women along Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia Police Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore told the newspaper. The victims are in stable condition.
Panthers Re-Sign LS J.J. Jansen
J.J. Jansen‘s career will continue for at least one more season. The longtime Panthers long snapper agreed to another new deal on Friday, per an announcement from his agency. Jansen has played 260 games in his career, comfortably topping the list in that department in franchise history. That also places
Jaguars announce G.M. interview with Jon-Eric Sullivan
Jacksonville has completed another interview for its General Manager vacancy. The Jaguars announced they’ve spoken with Jon-Eric Sullivan for the role. Sullivan has spent his NFL career with the Packers, beginning his tenure with the franchise as an intern way back in 2003. He worked his way up the scouting
Former Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi lands new job
Former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi has landed a new job. Rizzi is being hired as the Denver Broncos’ new special teams coordinator. The move will reunite him with Sean Payton, under whom he worked with the Saints previously. Rizzi, 54, joined the Saints as their special
A.J. Brown: "I'm a f—king champion!"
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Broncos Hire Darren Rizzi As ST Coordinator
February 14th, 2025 at 3:12pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Broncos are hiring Darren Rizzi as their special teams coordinator, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move will reunite Rizzi with Sean Payton, who hired Rizzi for the same job in New Orleans in 2019. More
Bills OL Tommy Doyle medically retires from the NFL
Bills backup offensive lineman Tommy Doyle announced Friday that he has medically retired from the NFL. A left leg injury left him with nerve damage, ending his career after four seasons. “At this point, with the calendar and the healing process, it looks as though it’s permanent,” Doyle said of
ESPN analysts name sleeper candidate for 2025 NFL MVP Award
Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders was the runaway winner of the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year Award after he completed arguably the best debut season in league history en route to guiding his club to the NFC Championship Game. For a piece published Friday, three of 13 ESPN
Packers hire Luke Getsy as senior offensive assistant
The Packers are hiring Luke Getsy as a senior offensive assistant, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. He has had two previous stints in Green Bay and last year served as a defensive consultant after the Raiders fired him as offensive coordinator. In Green Bay, Getsy was an offensive quality
Dolphins To Release RB Raheem Mostert
Raheem Mostert faced an uncertain future after the end of the 2024 campaign, but that has now been resolved. The veteran running back will not be back with the Dolphins next season. Mostert has been informed by the Dolphins that he will not be retained for 2025 (as noted by agent
Jalen Hurts on OC: Out of my jurisdiction, I take things as they come
The Eagles are celebrating their Super Bowl win with a parade through Philadelphia on Friday, but there’s only so long that they can linger on their win before they have to fully turn their attention to next season. Once they do, the first order of business is going to be
Likely or unlikely: Could Aaron Rodgers land with one of these QB-needy teams?
Aaron Rodgers won’t be back with the New York Jets in 2025, the team announced earlier this week, opening the door for any team to sign the four-time NFL MVP. Rodgers can’t move like he used to in the pocket, but he can be an asset for a team if
Cowboys announce Brian Schottenheimer’s first coaching staff
The Cowboys have finalized head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s first coaching staff. Schottenheimer was bumped up from offensive coordinator to succeed Mike McCarthy in the top job last month and his former spot will be filled by Klayton Adams. Wide receivers coach Junior Adams, assistant offensive line coach Ramon Chinyoung, pass
Giants To Explore Selling Minority Ownership Stake
Since the NFL allowed private equity firms to purchase limited shares of franchises, a number of teams have reached agreements on that front. The Giants are interested in joining that list. The team is looking to sell as much as a 10% stake, as first reported by Ben Fischer of
Packers to add Jamael Lett to defensive coaching staff
The Packers are making an addition to the defensive side of Matt LaFleur’s coaching staff. Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports that the team will hire Jamael Lett. Per the reprot, Lett will be a defensive backs quality control coach in Green Bay. Lett worked as a defensive coaching assistant focused
NFL insider shares wild trade scenario involving Garrett, Watson
Multiple individuals who cover the Cleveland Browns and the NFL have insisted since Super Bowl week that the club will not trade Myles Garrett this offseason even though the All-Pro pass-rusher made it clear he wants to play for an advertised Super Bowl contender. On Friday, NFL insider Mike Florio
Next week, PFT Live is off (but #PFTPM is on)
Several years ago, we started taking a PFT Live post-Super Bowl break for the week after the week following the final game has ended and a champion has been crowned. We’re doing it again this year. From February 17 through February 21, PFT Live will be off the air. The
Vikings’ Harrison Smith, Stephon Gilmore To Contemplate Retirement
Free agency could lead to a few notable departures in the Vikings’ secondary. Retirement is another means by which the team could be shorthanded heading into 2025, though. Safety Harrison Smith said (via Andrew Kramer of the Minnesota Star Tribune) he will give thought to hanging up his cleats this offseason. That
Longtime Panthers LS JJ Jansen re-signs with team
The Panthers aren’t planning to have a new long snapper in 2025. J.J. Jansen is re-signing with Carolina, per agent Jansen, 39, is the longest-tenured Panther, having been with the club since he was acquired via trade in 2009. He’s played in every one of Carolina’s 260 games since. As
Do Falcons blame Kirk Cousins for missing the playoffs?
Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons told just about anybody who would listen during Super Bowl week that ankle, shoulder and elbow issues he played through this past fall ultimately led to the veteran quarterback losing his starting job to 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. in December. For
Here’s a Myles Garett trade scenario that would solve Cleveland’s biggest problem
Defensive end Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland. And he has yet to relent on his trade demand. While Browns owner Jimmy Haslam might decide to dig in his heels and refuse to give Garrett what he wants, there’s a way to eliminate a pair of massive headaches with one
Saints HC Kellen Moore To Call Plays; Team’s QB Direction Remains Undecided
Kellen Moore was quickly brought into the fold by the Saints after he helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX. The league’s youngest head coach faces a number of challenges, including having a say in determining how his new team will proceed at the quarterback spot. Derek Carr has two years remaining