Month: March 2025

Fanatics’ effort to parlay its merchandising strength into a one-stop shop for all sports-related purchases included an entry into the trading-card market. And there have been growing pains. The strategy has sparked antitrust litigation from Panini. Via Terry Lefton of Sports Business Journal, a federal judge ruled on Monday that

The Texans are adding some free agent help at wide receiver. Justin Watson has agreed to terms with Houston, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Watson was a 2018 fifth-round pick of the Buccaneers and played four seasons in Tampa Bay before playing the last three seasons in Kansas

The Bears are keeping safety Tarvarius Moore to a one-year deal, the team announced. Moore signed a one-year, $1.125 million deal with the Bears a year ago. He did not play a defensive snap but was seventh on the team in special teams snaps (185) despite playing only 11 games.

It won’t make the same splash as last week’s Maxx Crosby extension, but the Raiders reached an agreement on a new deal with another one of their defensive ends on Monday. According to multiple reports, they have agreed to re-sign Malcolm Koonce. It is set to be a one-year, $12

Carolina is adding an edge rusher. The Panthers have agreed to sign Patrick Jones to a two-year deal worth up to $20 million. Jones, 26, was a Vikings third-round pick in 2021 and just completed his rookie contract. He had his best season in the last year of his previous

For much of Monday — only the busiest offseason day for NFL transactions — Twitter was down. It’s back up. For now. So what happened? Via Todd Spangler of Variety.com, Twitter owner Elon Musk said this, during a moment when the social-media platform was operational: “There was (still is) a

The 49ers took a break from talking to quarterback Brock Purdy about a new contract so that they could work on adding a new target for his passes. According to multiple report, the 49ers have agreed to a three-year deal with tight end Luke Farrell. The contract is worth up

The Jaguars have agreed to terms with free agent safety Eric Murray. NFL Media reports that Murray will sign a three-year, $22.5 million deal with $12 million guaranteed. Murray, 31, spent the past five seasons in Houston, where he played 70 games with 43 starts. He started 14 of the

Earlier on Monday, it was reported that the Panthers were working to finalize a deal with defensive tackle Milton Williams. They weren’t able to get it done. Instead, according to NFL Media, Williams has agreed to sign with the Patriots. While the length of the deal was not reported, Williams

Isaiah Rodgers is headed to the NFC North. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Rodgers has agreed to a two-year contract with the Vikings. Schefter notes the deal is worth $15 million with $8 million fully guaranteed. Rodgers, 27, appeared in 15 games with three starts for Philadelphia in 2024. He

Offensive tackle Dan Moore is headed to Tennessee. There are multiple reports that the Titans and Moore have agreed to terms on a contract. It’s a four-year deal worth $82 million for the former Steeler. The pact includes $50 million in guaranteed money and Moore is set to make $30

The Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are talking. Nothing speaks more loudly than cash. What will Rodgers want from Pittsburgh? A sense emerged two weeks ago, when Rodgers became a potential alternative to Matthew Stafford, that Rodgers would take a lot less than whatever Stafford wanted. If so, that might not

Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen became a free agent when the Commanders released him last week and he’s lined up his first visit with another team. According to multiple reports, the Vikings are set to host Allen on Monday as he looks for his next place to play. The 49ers have

On the surface, the Saints’ decision to exercise their right to restructure quarterback Derek Carr’s contract ties player to team for 2025. At a deeper level, a change remains possible. Specifically, Carr could still be traded — if, of course, he’ll waive his no-trade clause. Multiple teams, we’re told, were

Khalil Mack won’t be going anywhere this offseason. According to multiple reports, Mack is re-signing with the Chargers on a one-year deal. The initial reports indicate Mack’s contract is worth $18 million fully guaranteed. Mack, 34, was traded to the Chargers in the in March 2022. He’s appeared in 50

Former Steelers offensive lineman Craig Wolfley has died at the age of 66. Wolfley spent 10 years playing for the team and then moved into a role as a broadcaster on their radio network. He was a sideline reporter and then took over as the color commentator in 2022. Steelers

The Steelers seem to be throwing in the Terrible Towel. Last year, the Steelers broke from their slow-and-steady reputation by cleaning out the quarterback depth chart and adding three new players — Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Kyle Allen. But they came cheap; all three combined cost less than what former

Free agency begins at noon ET on Monday. There’s often confusion about when it starts. The new league year doesn’t launch until Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. ET. Before the NFL created an early negotiating window (in response to rampant tampering which remains rampant), everything started when the new league year

Aaron Rodgers is under consideration to be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025. Rodgers has emerged as a quarterback option in Pittsburgh and the two are expected to talk about the possibility, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Jets are moving on from Rodgers after two

The Patriots gave veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to talk to other teams about a trade last month and that effort has worked out in a return to his home state. According to multiple reports, the Patriots have agreed to send Godchaux to the Saints. A 2026 seventh-round pick

Tress Way’s long run as the punter in Washington is set to continue. JP Finlay of NBC Washington reports that Way has agreed to a new deal with the Commanders. It’s a one-year pact and the 2025 season will be Way’s 12th with the franchise. Way punted 50 times during

The Texans are bringing back a familiar face for the 2025 season. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins has agreed to a one-year deal with the AFC South champions. Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports that it is worth $7 million. Rankins spent the 2023 season with the Texans and moved on to

Several impending free agents have re-signed with their teams in the last few days, but cornerback Carlton Davis was not among them and it doesn’t sound like a return to the Lions is a likely outcome. Davis joined the Lions in a trade with the Buccaneers ahead of the 2024

There are few problems that a gigantic pile of cash can’t solve. The Browns solved one of their biggest problems on Sunday, with a new contract for recently-disgruntled defensive end Myles Garrett. Now that Garrett is extremely gruntled again, the Browns have announced the extension that puts him under contract

Teams looking for defensive tackle help in free agency can cross Jarran Reed’s name off their lists. Reed has agreed to re-sign with the Seahawks ahead of the start of the free agency negotiating window on Monday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that it is a three-year deal worth up

Nick Bolton won’t become a free agent after all. The Chiefs linebacker has agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million fully guaranteed at signing to remain in Kansas City, according to multiple reports. He was scheduled to become a free agent this week after playing out his