NFL Minor Transactions: 2/21/25
February 21st, 2025 at 6:51pm CST by Ely Allen Friday’s minor moves across the NFL: Cincinnati Bengals New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Brown and Jacobs were both tendered by the Patriots yesterday and have agreed to their tenders today. As exclusive rights free agents, their options were to
Ravens remain silent regarding Justin Tucker
The NFL is doing what it needs to do, reportedly interviewing three women who accuse Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate conduct during massage-therapy sessions and planning to interview more. The Ravens, in turn, are doing — and saying — nothing. ESPN confirmed on Friday that the league is talking
Eagles’ defensive star finished Super Bowl with major injury
Philadelphia Eagles second-year linebacker Nolan Smith had a relatively quiet day in the team’s Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He did not record a single tackle and had just two quarterback hits on Patrick Mahomes. It turns out, there was probably a very good explanation for
Jaguars hire James Gladstone as General Manager
The Jaguars officially have a new General Manager. Jacksonville has hired James Gladstone for the role, the team announced on Friday afternoon. “It’s my honor to introduce James Gladstone as the new General Manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars,” Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a statement released by the team.
Bengals Release DT Sheldon Rankins
The Bengals have released veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, per a team announcement. Rankins was an expected cap casualty after missing most of the 2024 season. He signed with the Bengals on a two-year, $24.5MM deal last March and started the first two games of the regular season before suffering
Report: Cowboys have not started contract talks with Micah Parsons
The Cowboys have not started contract talks with edge rusher Micah Parsons about an extension, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports. Parsons could follow CeeDee Lamb and not show up until signing an extension. The Cowboys didn’t get the Pro Bowl wide receiver’s contract extension completed until Aug.
Saints hire disgraced former Chargers HC as defensive coordinator
The Saints are hiring former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as their next defensive coordinator, per Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Staley has been a top candidate for the Saints’ DC gig ever since Kellen Moore was hired as head coach. Moore was the Chargers’ offensive coordinator
Marwan Maalouf headed to Denver as the assistant special teams coach
The Broncos are hiring Marwan Maalouf as their assistant special teams coach, Mike Klis of 9News reports. He reunites with Darren Rizzi, who recently as named the team’s new special teams coach. Maalouf and Rizzi worked together in Miami from 2013-18. Phil Galiano had been Rizzi’s long-time assistant special teams
Eagles’ Nolan Smith Tore Tricep During Super Bowl, Underwent Surgery
Nolan Smith played through a torn triceps in the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. Smith underwent surgery on Wednesday and is expected to be ready by start of the 2025 season. However, the injury could threaten his status for the Eagles’ offseason
Void date of Panthers OL Austin Corbett’s contract moved to March
The Panthers and offensive lineman Austin Corbett gave themselves a bit more time to talk about a possible contract extension. Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer confirmed an Over the Cap report that Corbett and the team agreed to delay the void date on his contract to just before the