Lane Johnson: I love the challenge of being an older player
Right tackle Lane Johnson became the longest-tenured member of the Eagles when defensive end Brandon Graham announced his retirement this week and Johnson is set to hold onto that title for a while. Johnson signed a one-year extension with the team that puts him under contract in Philadelphia through the
Jonathan Jones: Defense’s goals “kind of shift” playing with QB like Jayden Daniels
Cornerback Jonathan Jones went to the Super Bowl after each of his first three NFL seasons and picked up a pair of Super Bowl rings, but his last five seasons in New England were a lot less successful. It’s not hard to pinpoint what changed for the Patriots. Tom Brady
NFLPA top in-house lawyer Tom DePaso is retiring
One of the longest-serving employees at the NFL Players Association will be ending his tenure. Via Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, NFLPA general counsel Tom DePaso will be retiring. DePaso, 69, joined the union in 1984. DePaso spent one year in the NFL, as a linebacker with the Bengals.
CB Jaylon Jones agrees to terms with Cardinals
Cornerback Jaylon Jones is set for a move to Arizona. Jones has agreed to terms on a contract with the Cardinals, per a report from Aaron Wilson of KPRC. Jones spent the last three seasons with the Bears. He appeared in 41 games and made five starts on defense while
Ryan Kelly: It was just time to move on from Colts
Ryan Kelly’s departure from Indianapolis as a free agent this offseason was notable enough to elicit a statement of gratitude from Colts owner Jim Irsay and the Vikings center discussed his decision to switch teams on Thursday. Kelly made four Pro Bowls while spending the first nine years of his
Tennessee governor asks NFL to play the Super Bowl in Nashville in 2029
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as part of Nashville’s bid to host Super Bowl LXIII in February of 2029. The next three Super Bowls have been awarded to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Atlanta. That leaves the 2029 game as the first one available
Browns re-sign CB Tony Brown
Cornerback Tony Brown will remain a member of the Cleveland Browns. The team announced on Thursday that Brown has signed a new contract with the team. They did not disclose the terms of the deal. Brown signed a one-year contract with Cleveland last year and appeared in six games during
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders comments on his predraft criticism
Every year there is a player — usually a quarterback — that is one of the most polarizing players in their NFL Draft class. It is usually accompanied by anonymous sources or executives criticizing their maturity, mental toughness, personality, leadership or pretty much anything that is not related to their
Lions re-sign CB Khalil Dorsey
Cornerback Khalil Dorsey will stay in Detroit. The Lions announced on Thursday that they have re-signed Dorsey. The Lions douple-dipped on secondary moves Thursday as the Dorsey word comes shortly after they announced the signing of veteran corner Rock Ya-Sin. Dorsey appeared in 27 games and made three starts for
Former Steelers player has concerning criticism for team’s offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the NFL’s worst — and dullest — offensive teams over the past six years, and one of the players leaving the organization this offseason offered a really concerning criticism about what the team is doing on that side of the ball. Or more
James Pierre returns to Steelers on a one-year deal
The Steelers signed cornerback James Pierre to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday. Pierre returned to the Steelers for a second stint in 2024, signing to the practice squad in September after his release from the Commanders. Pittsburgh elevated him to the 53-man roster a week later. Pierre, 28,
Report: Bengals star considering drastic move amid contract dispute
Trey Hendrickson is looking to become the next star player to land a lucrative contract extension from the Cincinnati Bengals, and it sounds like he is willing to go to extreme lengths to accomplish that goal. The Bengals signed wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to four-year contract extensions
Falcons agree to terms with returner Jamal Agnew
The Falcons are adding an experienced returner. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, Jamal Agnew has agreed to terms with Atlanta on a one-year deal worth a maximum of $2.5 million. Agnew, 29, did not appear in a game in 2024, though he was on the Steelers’ practice squad late
NFL Staff Updates: Kelly, Leftwich, Fisher
Champ Kelly‘s continuous rise through the front office ranks of the NFL was put on hold last year when he took a slight step back with the Raiders after serving as their interim general manager in 2023. After parting ways with Las Vegas last month, Kelly has agreed to join the
Report: LB Jeremiah Moon re-signs with Steelers
The Steelers have re-signed outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon to a one-year deal, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Moon, 26, was an exclusive rights free agent. He appeared in 13 games for the Steelers last season, starting one. Moon recorded nine total tackles on 222 special teams plays and 111 on
Ideal landing spots for NFL’s top remaining free agents
The NFL free-agency period has been open for more than a week, but there’s still plenty of big names on the market. Here’s where we think they should go. Keenan Allen | WR | Buffalo Bills At 32 years old, Allen should look to play for a contender. With just
LB Jerome Baker visits Browns
Linebacker Jerome Baker’s search for a new team has taken him to Cleveland. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Baker is visiting with the Browns. The Browns have also signed guard Teven Jenkins and cornerback Tony Brown on Thursday. Baker began last season with the Seahawks and started the
Jets Made Last-Ditch Push For S Talanoa Hufanga
The legal tampering period annually brings waves of unofficial agreements, as official announcements cannot come until the next league year starts. This current arrangement leaves room for teams to poach free agents after they have already committed elsewhere. Although this does not happen often, instances have occurred that led to
Najee Harris on time with Steelers: We didn’t know anything on offense; we didn’t have any identity
The Steelers had Ben Roethlisberger entering his final NFL season when they drafted Najee Harris in the first-round of the 2021draft. After that season, the Steelers started five different quarterbacks the next three seasons. Kenny Pickett started most of the games at quarterback for the Steelers as a rookie in
Why inside source is confident Purdy will soon get extension
A report from earlier in March indicated that one reason the San Francisco 49ers haven’t yet locked quarterback Brock Purdy down via a lucrative contract extension is that Purdy “wants a lot” of money from 49ers CEO Jed York. Taylor Mouser served as an offensive quality control coach and an assistant
Dan Moore on Titans committing to him: I want to prove them damn right
The Titans entered free agency in the market for a left tackle, and there weren’t many great options. That’s why they gave Dan Moore Jr. a four-year, $82 million deal. It ranks as one of the most surprising deals of free agency and one of the most high-risk, considering Moore’s
Commanders Sign WR Michael Gallup
4:25pm: Unsurprisingly for a player making an NFL comeback, Gallup will sign with the Commanders on a one-year veteran minimum contract worth up to $1.335MM, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. With six accrued seasons, his base salary will be $1.17MM, indicating that the deal includes $165k in incentives, though
Deebo Samuel on trade to Washington: I like to win
After the 49ers finished off a disappointing 6-11 season, Deebo Samuel requested a trade. The 49ers granted his wish March 1 in exchange for a fifth-round pick. He goes from a team in rebuild mode to one that is ascending, having made the NFC Championship Game last season. Samuel said
Patriots’ Vrabel wants Maye to be like Brady in this way
Back in November, New England Patriots players and franchise icons compared Drake Maye to living legend Tom Brady after Maye met with offensive players following what the then-rookie quarterback felt was a poor practice. For a lengthy piece published on Thursday, Chris Mason and Karen Guregian of MassLive shared something Mike Vrabel told
Charles Omenihu returns to the Chiefs
Free-agent defensive end Charles Omenihu is staying put. After more than a week on the market, Omenihu has opted to rejoin the Chiefs on a one-year deal. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, it has a maximum value of $7 million. Omenihu suffered a torn ACL in the 2023 AFC Championship.
Chiefs Re-Sign DE Charles Omenihu
Defensive end Charles Omenihu will get another opportunity in Kansas City. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Omenihu is re-signing with the Chiefs on a one-year deal that will be worth up to $7MM. Omenihu began his NFL career as a fifth-round pick out of Texas in 2019. In his
Eagles believe expanded regular-season overtime will add 30 total plays per season
When the Eagles last played an overtime game, against the Bills during the 2023 season, Philly benefited from the regular-season rule that guarantees a possession for the team that kick offs to start overtime — if the team that receives scores a field goal. The Eagles now want the guaranteed
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders comments on his predraft criticism
Every year there is a player — usually a quarterback — that is one of the most polarizing players in their NFL Draft class. It is usually accompanied by anonymous sources or executives criticizing their maturity, mental toughness, personality, leadership or pretty much anything that is not related to their
Inside the D.K. Metcalf deal
When receiver D.K. Metcalf was traded to the Steelers, he received a new contract. The five-year, $150 million deal replaces the final year of his prior contract, at $18 million. The new-money average, then, is $33 million per year. We’ve gotten the full details regarding the contract. Here they are,
Chargers Hosting TE Tyler Conklin
It’s a bit surprising that veteran tight end Tyler Conklin remains unsigned at this point in free agency. The sure-handed 29-year-old has established himself as a dependable, though not electric, tight end over his seven-year career. As the top remaining free agent tight end, Conklin is sure to be receiving
Michael Gallup: I was in wrong “head space” last year, but still have the fire
Wide receiver Michael Gallup signed with the Commanders on 2025 and then met the media to explain why he was coming back to the NFL after retiring last year. Gallup signed with the Raiders as a free agent in the spring and went through offseason work with the team before
Former Steelers player has concerning criticism for team’s offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the NFL’s worst — and dullest — offensive teams over the past six years, and one of the players leaving the organization this offseason offered a really concerning criticism about what the team is doing on that side of the ball. Or more
Feleipe Franks returns to Falcons on a one-year deal
Feleipe Franks is returning to Atlanta. The Falcons announced the addition of the free agent tight end, and according to multiple reports, Franks is signing a one-year deal. Franks, 27, originally joined the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He entered the NFL as a quarterback before moving
Seahawks Rework Uchenna Nwosu’s Deal
The Seahawks agreed to a reworked contract with outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, creating $9.4MM in 2025 salary cap space, per Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. Nwosu signed a three-year, $45MM extension in July 2023 that tied him to the Seahawks through 2026. He was set to earn a base
Inside the Tee Higgins deal
Over the weekend, Bengals receiver Tee Higgins traded in a fully-guaranteed $26.16 million franchise tender and a shot at free agency in 2026 for a four-year deal. So what did he get? Here are the details, per a source with knowledge of the terms: 1. 2025 offseason 90-man roster bonus:
What the Lions’ controversial playoff amendment could mean for NFL
The Detroit Lions are looking to change the competition landscape in the NFL — and it has nothing to do with banning the “tush push.” As the league reviews its rules and bylaws for 2025, the Lions submitted an amendment to the NFL’s bylaws that reformats the playoffs so that
TE Tyler Conklin takes free agent visit to Chargers
The Chargers are hosting veteran tight end Tyler Conklin on a free agent visit, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. The Chargers currently have Will Dissly, Tucker Fisk and McCallan Castles on their depth chart at the position. Conklin, 29, spent the past three seasons with the Jets. In 2024,
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/20/25
Thursday’s minor transactions from around the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Signed: CB Jaylon Jones Atlanta Falcons Signed: TE Feleipe Franks Cleveland Browns Re-signed: CB Tony Brown Detroit Lions Re-signed: CB Khalil Dorsey Pittsburgh Steelers Re-signed: OLB Jeremiah Moon , CB James Pierre This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Uchenna Nwosu agrees to reworked deal with Seahawks
The Seahawks have some more cap space to work with as a result of an agreement with edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu on a revised contract. General Manager John Schneider said the team was working through a new contract with Nwosu and multiple reports say he has agreed to take a
Intel emerges about Stefon Diggs’ visit with Patriots
The New England Patriots hosted Stefon Diggs for a free-agent visit as they explore ways to improve their wide receiver room, and some new information about the meeting has surfaced. Diggs, who played in the AFC East for four seasons with the Buffalo Bills, visited New England on Wednesday and
Shedeur Sanders on pre-draft noise: “It’s a lot of critics. It’s a lot of hate.”
After the Scouting Combine, anonymous evaluators started characterizing Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders as “arrogant” and “brash.” (As if the NFL wants its on-field generals to be “milquetoast” and “wallflowers.”) At Thursday’s Colorado Pro Day workout, Shedeur Sanders was asked by Steve Wyche of NFL Network about the pre-draft chatter. “Well,
Titans Sign Veteran OLB Lorenzo Carter
The Titans have signed edge rusher Lorenzo Carter, per Titans senior writer/editor Jim Wyatt. Carter is a seven-year veteran with 62 starts, 21.5 sacks, and 35 tackles for loss in his career. He spent the 2024 season with the Falcons, but struggled to produce across his 13 appearances and 409
Cal makes hire of Ron Rivera as G.M. official
Ron Rivera officially has a new job. The former NFL head coach was officially hired to be the General Manager of the football program at Cal, his alma mater. He announced last month he was taking the job, and the UC Board of Regents approved his hire Thursday. Rivera will
Analyst rips Steelers for not pursuing QB who made move from NFC to AFC
The Steelers hope the Minnesota Vikings will eventually reject quarterback Aaron Rodgers, which could lead to the future Hall of Famer playing for Pittsburgh rather than signing with the New York Giants or retiring. For an article published on Thursday, analyst Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated’s MMQB staff ripped the
Titans sign edge rusher Lorenzo Carter
The Titans have signed veteran edge rusher Lorenzo Carter, the team announced Thursday. He is the 10th free agent to sign with the Titans this offseason. Carter spent the past three seasons with the Falcons. In 2014, he appeared in 13 games, with 11 starts, seeing action on 409 defensive
Browns Sign G Teven Jenkins
The Browns have signed guard Teven Jenkins, per a team announcement. Jenkins started 38 games over the last four years for the Bears, who drafted him with the 39th overall pick in the 2021 draft. He started his rookie season on injured reserve and returned to the field in December
Removal of automatic first down for defensive holding/illegal contact will have unintended consequences
The Lions have proposed removing the automatic first down for defensive holding and illegal contact fouls. The goal is to remove what the Lions view as an overly punitive outcome, with a five-yard foul being enhanced by the awarding of a first down. But the removal of the automatic first
Insider explains why Steelers haven’t re-signed Wilson amid Rodgers uncertainty
Considering Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said in January his “priority” was to re-sign starting quarterback Russell Wilson or backup Justin Fields, some may be confused that the Steelers didn’t quickly bring Wilson back after Fields agreed to join the New York Jets in free agency. For
OL Dillon Radunz to visit Saints
Free agent offensive lineman Dillon Radunz is set for another visit with a potential employer for the 2025 season. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Radunz is set to visit with the Saints. He visited with the Seahawks earlier this week. Radunz saw time at both tackle and guard over
Falcons To Sign WR/KR Jamal Agnew
March 20th, 2025 at 3:28pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Falcons are signing wide receiver and returner Jamal Agnew, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The seven-year veteran spent the 2024 season on the Steelers’ practice squad, but did not appear in any games. He will compete for a roster spot