Davante Adams will likely be the next veteran jettisoned by the Jets
In a last-ditch effort to parlay the Aaron Rodgers trade into a playoff berth, the Jets sent a third-round pick to the Raiders for receiver Davante Adams. And with the Jets announcing that Rodgers won’t be back, it’s just a matter of time before they issue a similar thank you!
NFL writer expands on why Steelers, Aaron Rodgers seemingly ‘clash’
Per Joe Clark of Steelers Depot, Pittsburgh Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette shared during a Thursday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan that he is “99.9%” sure that current New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is “not going to be with the Steelers” this
Lions executive Mike Martin set to become Notre Dame’s general manager
In an offseason when their coaching staff has been raided by NFL teams, the Lions are about to lose an important member of their front office to a college team. Lions director of scouting advancement Mike Martin is expected to become Notre Dame’s new general manager, according to multiple reports.
QB Jameis Winston Wants To Re-Sign With Browns
Jameis Winston is among the veteran quarterbacks set to hit free agency in March. Given the way his Browns tenure ended in 2024, a strong market of outside teams may not be in place provided he finds himself on the move this spring. If Winston has his way, though, he will
Charles Omenihu makes Travis Kelce plea after retirement comments
The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly want to know sooner rather than later if tight end Travis Kelce plans to either return for the 2025 season or retire. During Thursday’s edition of FS1’s “The Facility” program, Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu made a direct plea to Kelce regarding the 35-year-old’s future. “This would
49ers insider makes big claim about Deebo Samuel’s down year
By all accounts, it appears that the San Francisco 49ers and dual-threat offensive weapon Deebo Samuel are headed toward a divorce that could be finalized as soon as next month. During the latest edition of “The TK Show,” 49ers insider Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard addressed why Samuel
Micah Parsons sends strong message after Eagles’ Super Bowl win
Quarterback Dak Prescott generated headlines when he recently said that he believes his Dallas Cowboys are “very close” to being equal with the new Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons went a different route while speaking about the Eagles’ championship run at an event on Thursday.
Milton Williams looking for a raise, “right situtation” in free agency
Eagles edge rusher Josh Sweat stressed the need to find the right situation for himself as he heads toward free agency and another one of the team’s defensive stars from Super Bowl LIX has a similar view. Defensive lineman Milton Williams had two sacks and a forced fumble in the
NFL insider predicts if Vikings will hold onto Sam Darnold
Long before quarterback Sam Darnold flopped badly in the Minnesota Vikings’ final two games of the season, NFL executives and others noted that the Vikings could afford to retain Darnold’s rights for 2025 via the franchise tag as 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy continues to recover from the full meniscus repair that
Kayvon Thibodeaux: I have something to prove regardless of fifth-year option
The Giants are in the market for a quarterback, but the future of that position isn’t the only thing up for consideration this offseason. Defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux is heading into his fourth season, which means the Giants have some decisions to make about his future with the franchise. Thibodeaux
Patriots beat writer addresses Myles Garrett speculation
Earlier this week, Cleveland Browns insider Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand suggested the club could offer wantaway pass-rusher Myles Garrett to the New England Patriots in return for the No. 4 overall pick of this year’s draft and New England’s 2026 first-round selection. For a mailbag published on
Super Bowl star addresses pending free agency
Josh Sweat had a strong end to his 2024 season, posting 2.5 sacks in Super Bowl LIX. His attention will now turn to free agency, where he will have the option of remaining with the Eagles or joining a new team for the first time in his career. Sweat racked up
Three pending free-agent RBs who could be on Raiders radar
When starting running back Josh Jacobs left Las Vegas last offseason in free agency for the Green Bay Packers, the Raiders turned to Zamir White to fill his role. But that didn’t work out for the Raiders or White, whose role was diminished because of a quadricep injury in 2024.
Seahawks adding Justin Outten as run game specialist
Seattle has added another offensive assistant to work under new coordinator Klint Kubiak. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, the Seahawks are hiring Justin Outten as run game specialist. Outten, 41, was previously with the Titans. He was the running backs coach and run game coordinator in 2023 under former
The ‘NFL AP Defensive Rookie of the Year winners since 2000’ quiz
Los Angeles Rams fans spent most of the last decade watching an all-time great defensive player Aaron Donald terrorize opposing offenses. Donald retired at the end of the 2023-24 season, likely leading to a sigh of relief from many NFC teams. Enter: AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse.
Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyles say they will race each other
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Olympic 100-meter gold medalist Noah Lyles say they have agreed to race each other. In a joint interview with People, Hill and Lyles both said they’re eager to race but did not give a date, location or distance for the race. Hill said he
The best QB seasons on losing teams
Although we are still in a ring-counting culture, wins are a flawed quarterback measurement tool. Sometimes, great QB seasons do not produce deep playoff runs. Some have occurred on bad teams. Here are the Super Bowl era’s best quarterback seasons for losing teams. Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Cousins had a
Colorado safety Shilo Sanders not among Scouting Combine invitees
The NFL announced the 329 prospects invited to the Scouting Combine from Feb. 24-March 3. It included familiar names in University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward, Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. One big-name
Bills RB James Cook indicates he’s seeking $15M per season
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has made his intentions known about how much money he wants on his contract extension. NFL Network’s Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday that the 25-year-old running back is seeking $15M per season in a potential extension. Cook went to Instagram on Wednesday, posting
Kellen Moore will call plays for Saints in 2025
Kellen Moore has been an offensive play-caller for years and that won’t change now that he’s become the Saints head coach. Moore confirmed during his introductory press conference on Thursday that he will call plays for New Orleans in 2025. Moore noted he’s planning to use motions and keep a
Haslett, Saints, Cowboys, Choice, Lions, Giants, Falcons
February 13th, 2025 at 8:13pm CST by Sam Robinson No Saints–Mike McCarthy reunion is on tap, but the team will go forward with an interesting hire that will bring about a reunion of sorts from that era. The team is hiring Chase Haslett as tight ends coach, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo
Charles Omenihu on Travis Kelce: I believe he’ll give it another go
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is taking some time to determine if he’s going to continue playing in 2025 and one of his teammates has a message for him as he works through the decision. Defensive end Charles Omenihu was a guest on The Facility and he shared the message
Eagles breakout star discusses upcoming free agency
The inside linebacker market has stagnated a bit since Fred Warner and Shaquille Leonard‘s paydays in 2021. Only one player — Roquan Smith — has since eclipsed those deals, and the market saw two of its top AAVs (C.J. Mosley and Foyesade Oluokun) drop due to extensions that brought pay cuts last year.
Micah Parsons sends “call to action” to Cowboys’ front office
The Cowboys watched as the Eagles won another Super Bowl last week. Two weeks before that, they saw another division rival, the Commanders, play the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. The Cowboys have fallen further behind the Eagles, no matter Dak Prescott’s confidence otherwise, and now also are behind
Seahawks To Add Justin Outten To Staff, Expected To Hire Rick Dennison
Two former offensive coordinators are joining Klint Kubiak in Seattle. The Seahawks are adding Justin Outten to their coaching staff, and Rick Dennison is believed to be joining him. This will be a reunion among ex-Broncos, as Dennison coached with Gary Kubiak during both the latter’s Denver coaching stints (the
Giants announce the addition of six new coaches
The Giants announced the addition of six coaches to Brian Daboll’s staff on Thursday. As previously reported, Marquand Manuel will be the joining the organization as their secondary coach and defensive pass game coordinator. Manuel won’t have to move to join the team as he spent the last four seasons
Vikings unlikely to let Darnold walk after injury update to McCarthy?
This year looks a bit light on franchise tag candidates, but the Vikings do have the most significant decision to make before the March 4 tag deadline. Sam Darnold has come up as a player the team will consider tagging, despite his tough finish to his debut Minnesota season, and
A.J. Brown brings Lombardi Trophy to hospital to visit 10-year-old plane crash victim
Ten-year-old Andre Howard III has been at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia since debris from the January 31 plane crash struck his family’s car. Andre needed emergency brain surgery and is such a big Eagles fan that his family said his first question after waking up was whether he had missed
James Bradberry Suffered Achilles Tear, Aiming To Return To CB Role
A blend of new additions, one important reunion and holdovers from previous defenses helped the Eagles complete a turnaround in the secondary. This rejuvenated group, however, did not involve James Bradberry, who went through a complicated offseason before suffering an injury that kept him off the field throughout the year.
Giants explore sale of minority interest in franchise
With the NFL embracing private-equity investment in its franchises, plenty of teams will be looking to turn a chunk of the operation into cash. The Giants are the latest to explore the possibility of selling off a piece of the team. Confirming a report from Ben Fischer of Sports Business
Report: John Mara selling minority stake in Giants
It appears the New York Giants are looking for an influx of cash. According to a report by Sports Business Journal on Thursday, team co-owner John Mara is looking to find a buyer for a limited stake in the franchise. Up to 10% of the century-old team is on the
Report: Colts target Giants DBs coach Jerome Henderson for a role on their staff
The Colts are talking to veteran defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson about a role on their staff, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports. Henderson spent last season as the Giants’ defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator. He has worked for the Giants the past five seasons, adding the passing
Vikings Unlikely To Let Sam Darnold Walk; ‘Significant’ Rehab Work Remains For J.J. McCarthy?
This year looks a bit light on franchise tag candidates, but the Vikings do have the most significant decision to make before the March 4 tag deadline. Sam Darnold has come up as a player the team will consider tagging, despite his tough finish to his debut Minnesota season, and
Browns ownership proposes a 50/50 funding plan for domed stadium
In a lengthy item on the team’s website that few will read and even fewer will understand (hand raised), the Browns unveiled their proposed for funding a new domed stadium in Brook Park. The stadium will cost $2.4 billion. Haslam Sports Group, which owns the Browns, wants the public to
Tyreek Hill, Noah Lyles will race to determine who’s the ‘world’s fastest’
The fastest man in the world vs. the fastest man in the NFL. Sports fans may remember Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill claiming in August that he could defeat Team USA’s Olympic champion Noah Lyles in a 100-meter dash. Lyles won the gold medal in the event at
Terry McDonough’s latest claims arising from Cardinals’ P.R. attack are sent to arbitration
After former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough won a $3 million arbitration claim against the team over an over-the-top press release published in response to allegations of wrongful discharge, McDonough, his wife, and his daughter filed a fresh lawsuit against the team and others. A federal judge issued a ruling in
Saints Re-Sign RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
While Clyde Edwards-Helaire‘s stock has dropped since he entered the NFL as a first-round pick, a new Saints coaching staff will soon start working with the LSU alum. Edwards-Helaire is sticking with the Saints, agreeing on a one-year deal Thursday. This will allow new HC Kellen Moore and his to-be-assembled
DeMeco Ryans said he believes Nick Caley can help Texans “get over the hump”
The Texans introduced Nick Caley as their new offensive coordinator on Thursday, and coach DeMeco Ryans declared that Caley can help the team get “over the hump.” Ryans has led the Texans to back-to-back division titles and back-to-back wild-card wins at home, but that’s as far as Houston has gotten
Jets to incur massive dead-money cap hit by releasing Rodgers
There’s no longer an official relationship between the New York Jets and future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. If it seems like it was always going to end this way, you’d be forgetting the hype of the summer of 2023. Rodgers was traded by the Green Bay Packers to
Jaguars complete interview with Chargers assistant G.M. Chad Alexander
The Jaguars have completed an interview with Chargers assistant General Manager Chad Alexander, the team announced Thursday. The team is seeking to replace Trent Baalke, who they fired Jan. 22, to pair with head coach Liam Coen. Alexander just finished his first season with the Chargers and previously worked for
NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 2/13/25
February 13th, 2025 at 8:27pm CST by Sam Robinson The Chiefs retained one of their backup running backs Thursday: Kansas City Chiefs A former Cardinals sixth-round pick, Ingram has been with the Chiefs since November 2023. Ingram has moved up to the Chiefs’ active roster on multiple occasions, including in
Saints hire former Cowboys assistant Chase Haslett as their tight ends coach
The Saints have agreed to terms with Chase Haslett to be their tight ends coach, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. New Saints head coach Kellen Moore and Haslett reunite after working together in Dallas from 2020-22. Haslett’s father, Jim, was the head coach of the Saints from 2000-05. Chase
Would Giants trade first-round pick for Super Bowl-winning QB?
Will the New York Giants trade the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to land Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford? In a Thursday interview with Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter said Giants fans shouldn’t count on that. “Let me
James Bradberry tore his Achilles, Soleus but expects to be ready for OTAs
Eagles defensive back James Bradberry missed all of the 2024 season with a “lower-leg injury” in training camp. Despite spending the season on injured reserve, Bradberry will receive a Super Bowl ring. “I’m going to get a ring, and I can always say I’m a Super Bowl champion, so I’m
Zack Baun Wants To Stay With Eagles; Milton Williams Addresses Free Agency
The inside linebacker market has stagnated a bit since Fred Warner and Shaquille Leonard‘s paydays in 2021. Only one player — Roquan Smith — has since eclipsed those deals, and the market saw two of its top AAVs (C.J. Mosley and Foyesade Oluokun) drop due to extensions that brought pay
Zack Baun wore Bill Bergey’s medallion during Super Bowl run
Eagles linebacker Zack Baun, who went from free agent to All-Pro in his first year in Philly, played in the postseason while honoring one of the franchise’s all-time greats. Baun told reporters on Thursday that he wore a medallion belonging to former Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey during the postseason. Bergey,
Breakdown of Super Bowl 59 MVP voting revealed
The Philadelphia Eagles left no questions about which team deserved to win Super Bowl 59. But the discourse on who had the best claim to be named Super Bowl MVP was far from unanimous. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts won the award after outplaying Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in
Texans OC Nick Caley: C.J. Stroud has the it factor
Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley opened his introductory press conference on Thursday by fielding a question about what kind of offensive scheme he plans to install in Houston. Caley said “it’s not gonna be my spin” because “we’re not pounding a square peg into a round hole.” Caley said the
Brandon Brown Strong Candidate For Jaguars’ GM Position?
The Jaguars’ general manager search is in full swing, with the team’s first round of interviews ongoing. Brandon Brown is among the candidates who have conducted a virtual meeting with the team so far, and he appears to be a name to watch closely. Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports
Jaguars wrap up G.M. interview with Jon Robinson
Former Titans General Manager Jon Robinson has completed an interview with the Jaguars for their vacant G.M. position. Robinson is the second candidate to meet with the team on Thursday and the sixth overall candidate to interview with the team this week. The Jaguars fired Trent Baalke last month and