Bengals Place Franchise Tag On Tee Higgins
As expected, Tee Higgins will not reach the market in 2025. The Bengals wideout announced on Monday he has been informed of the team’s decision to use the franchise tag on him for the second year in a row. After Higgins was tagged last offseason, he wound up being the only player
Bengals announce full coaching staff for 2025 season
The Bengals announced head coach Zac Taylor’s staff for the 2025 season on Monday. It includes senior defensive assistant Sean Desai, whose hiring was reported last week, and the Bengals also announced that they have hired defensive assistant Mike Moon. They will work under new defensive coordinator Al Golden and
Why Falcons, Cousins situation could get ugly before March 17
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot raised eyebrows when he suggested during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that he plans to hold onto quarterback Kirk Cousins as a backup even though Cousins lost his starting job to 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. in December. For a piece
Jimmy Johnson announces retirement from Fox Sports
The Fox studio show is going to be a bit different for the 2025 season. Jimmy Johnson announced on a Monday appearance on The Herd that he is leaving the show and retiring from broadcasting. Johnson first worked for the network after his run as the Cowboys head coach ended
Eagles To Release Darius Slay
Darius Slay‘s decorated tenure with the Eagles is coming to an end. The Pro Bowl corner will be released, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Such a scenario has been raised recently, meaning the move does not come as a complete surprise. Eyeing one more year in the NFL,
Rams sweetened Matthew Stafford’s contract, but the details remain elusive
On Friday, the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford mended fences and renewed vows. Or at least staved off a divorce for another year. So what did the Rams offer Stafford to get him to stay? The fact that three days have passed without any numbers being leaked points to the
AFC West NFLPA report card takeaways
The NFL Players Association recently released its third annual report cards for the league’s 32 teams. Nearly 1,700 players shared with their union information about their team’s facilities, treatment of their families and more. Here are four surprising takeaways from the AFC West: Denver Broncos: Head coach Sean Payton’s grade
UFL training camp opens, despite player concerns about pay
The UFL’s quarterbacks boycotted a pre-training camp get-together, in protest of the league’s latest offer on a collective bargaining agreement. The move apparently has not sparked a broader effort by players to stay away from the official start of the UFL preseason. Training camp opens today. Per a source with
Packers, LB Isaiah McDuffie Agree To Deal
Isaiah McDuffie was on track to hit the open market, but that will no longer be the case. Packers have a new deal in place with one of their starting linebackers, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. This will be a two-year deal with a base value of $8MM, Fowler adds. The pact
Sean McVay “sleeping better” with Matthew Stafford’s future squared away
The Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford looked like they might be heading toward the end of their relationship at this time last week, but a meeting last Friday ended with an agreement on a revised contract for the next two seasons. Rams head coach Sean McVay said before that meeting
Bengals Release G Alex Cappa
After three seasons with the Bengals, Alex Cappa‘s time with the organization has come to an end. The veteran guard was released on Monday, per a team announcement. Cappa was added in 2022, the offseason in which Cincinnati aimed to rebuild much of its offensive line in very short order. He
Packers, LB Isaiah McDuffie agree on new contract
The Packers are holding on to one of their own free agents. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that they have agreed to a new deal with linebacker Isaiah McDuffie. It’s a two-year pact worth at least $8 million and up to $9.5 million. McDuffie was a 2021 sixth-round pick and
Jets insider updates ‘early prediction’ for team’s QB plan that could impact Steelers
While multiple recent reports indicated the Pittsburgh Steelers would prefer to re-sign backup quarterback Justin Fields instead of current starter Russell Wilson, team insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (h/t Steelers Depot) said during Sunday’s edition of the KDKA “#1 Cochran Sports Showdown” program he is “completely keeping the
Bengals release Alex Cappa – NBC Sports
Veteran guard Alex Cappa is hitting the open market ahead of the start of the new league year. The Bengals announced that they have released Cappa on Monday. The move creates $8 million in cap space for the Bengals. Cappa signed a four-year deal with the team in 2022 and
Jets Eyeing Modest Free Agent QB Addition?
Aaron Rodgers is no longer in the Jets’ plans, and the timing of his release will likely come at the start of the new league year. By the time the first wave of free agency is underway, more clarity will no doubt be in place regarding the team’s intentions under center.
Bills won’t tender TE Quintin Morris as a restricted free agent
The Bills are set to allow tight end Quintin Morris to hit the open market next week. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they have decided not to tender Morris a contract as a restricted free agent. Unless they sign him to another deal, that will make him an
Patriots’ offseason checklist: Spend big, add weapons
Hunter had 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns along with 35 tackles and four interceptions last season and led the FBS with 21 catches of 20-plus yards. The Patriots threw for 176.1 yards per contest last season, but that wouldn’t be the case with Hunter on the team.
John Lynch: Brian Griese’s departure was “a family decision that he made”
When the 49ers announced their full coaching staff last week, it was revealed that Brian Griese was no longer with the club as quarterbacks coach. At the scouting combine last week, General Manager John Lynch said Griese’s departure was his decision. Lynch noted that when Griese had joined San Francisco
No Deal Imminent Between Ravens, Ronnie Stanley; Latest On LT’s Market
The pending free agent class amongst offensive linemen has been thinned in recent days. The Chiefs have used the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith, while the Rams prevented left tackle Alaric Jackson from hitting the market by agreeing to a lucrative new pact. With the latter no longer available, the remaining
Jets won’t find a trade partner for Davante Adams
From the moment receiver Davante Adams signed his current contract three years ago, it was always obvious that, come 2025, something had to give. In order to get the annual average for the five-year deal to $28 million, the package included a couple of phony-baloney back-end years carrying $35.64 million
Report: Browns have interest in former No. 2 overall pick QB
The Cleveland Browns are in the market for a veteran quarterback, and one player who is reportedly on their radar is Carson Wentz. The Browns have the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Most people expect them to remain at that spot and take either Shedeur Sanders
Report shares big claim about Giants’ interest in Aaron Rodgers
Almost immediately after it was confirmed on Friday that the New York Giants had struck out in their pursuit of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, a report claimed that the Giants were “now shifting their interest to” New York Jets signal-caller Aaron Rodgers. On Sunday afternoon, NFL insider Connor
Strong Combine performance helps North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton was one of the players who helped himself the most at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Hampton measured at 6 feet tall and 221 pounds, ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, vertical jumped 38 inches and broad jumped 10 feet, 10 inches, while also bench
Insiders expand on if Browns should trade Myles Garrett
Cleveland Browns beat writer Zac Jackson of The Athletic recently argued that general manager Andrew Berry should look to trade wantaway pass-rusher Myles Garrett “sometime in these next two weeks” and well before the 2025 NFL Draft gets underway on the night of April 24. On Sunday, Browns insider Tony Grossi
Louisville QB Tyler Shough: Media make an issue of me being 25 years old, NFL teams don’t
Tyler Shough spent three years at Oregon, three more at Texas Tech and finally ended up playing his final season of college football at Louisville last year, as a 25-year-old starting quarterback. He says NFL teams like that about him. Shough, who turns 26 in September, says reporters often ask
Patriots may be suitors for Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley in free agency
Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley becomes a free agent next week, and Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta recently said he’s optimistic Stanley will stay in Baltimore. But the Ravens may have to out-bid the Patriots to make that happen. There’s buzz at the Scouting Combine that the Patriots will aggressively
WR Allen Robinson Mulling Retirement
The 2024 season saw Allen Robinson receive the opportunity to play for his hometown team. The veteran receiver could again find himself with the Lions this offseason, but he is giving thought to retirement. “For me it’s more so about figuring out what my future in this game and in this league
RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/2/25
Teams will navigate their restricted free agents and exclusive rights free agents over the next several days. Here are the latest decisions on the tender front: RFAs Non-tendered: Even the low-end tender is now past $3MM, checking in at $3.26MM. The Bills look to be eyeing a reunion with Morris
The ‘NFL yearly yards-per-reception leaders’ quiz
The Washington Commanders made it to their first NFC Conference Championship Game since 1991 this year, and are already taking steps to try and get back next year. While it can’t be officially processed until March 12, the 49ers and Commanders have reportedly agreed on a trade sending Deebo Samuel
Titans Schedule Visits With Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter
Earning the No. 1 overall pick in a year without a surefire franchise quarterback in the draft pool, the Titans have a decision to make. And they will go to work on an important part of the pre-draft process early. Information about “30” visits generally run from late March to
Watch: Georgia OL Jared Wilson surprises in 40-yard dash at combine
Georgia Bulldogs center Jared Wilson’s 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Sunday may have raised eyebrows. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
NFC North Notes: Garrett, Lions, Pack, Vikes
March 2nd, 2025 at 9:58pm CST by Sam Robinson Before the Lions zeroed in on Za’Darius Smith at the 2024 deadline, they asked the Browns about their other starting defensive end. As calls came in for Myles Garrett months before his trade request, ESPN’s Kimberley Martin notes the Lions showed
Why Raiders should target Justin Fields after missing out on Matthew Stafford
The Las Vegas Raiders missed out on quarterback Matthew Stafford, as he agreed to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams. The Raiders were reportedly aggressively pursuing Stafford, per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review Journal. So what is next for the Silver and Black? While it would have been a
Saints Interested In Re-Signing Chase Young, Paulson Adebo
As usual, the Saints exited a Combine with plenty of work to do in order to reach cap compliance. Mickey Loomis‘ latest round of moves will also need to give his team — one armed with a new coaching staff — some spending room, which will take considerable maneuvering. The
Rams offseason checklist: Time to move on from Cooper Kupp
With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Los Angeles Rams should make in the coming months: 1. Move on from Cooper Kupp At his best, Kupp was an enormous part of the Rams
Vikings Considering Re-Signing Daniel Jones; Colts In Play For QB?
Lost in the shuffle among this year’s free agent quarterback crop, Daniel Jones still looms as a potential bridge option for a team. After Geno Smith, Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold rejuvenated their careers on one-year deals in recent years, Jones could be in play for a team eyeing a
49ers offseason checklist: Brock Purdy is about to cash in
With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the San Francisco 49ers should make in the coming months. 1. Get quarterback Brock Purdy signed Is Brock Purdy a franchise guy at quarterback, or is he
Cowboys, Micah Parsons Begin Negotiations; Latest On Osa Odighizuwa’s Asking Price
After taking their time on CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott extensions last year — to the point the ultra-rare game-day deal came to pass before Week 1 (with Prescott) — the Cowboys are at least starting the Micah Parsons process. As of last week, the sides were not talking. They
Winners, losers from 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up on Sunday, with some players seeing their draft stock rise while others may have taken a bit of a tumble. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers of the weekend. Winners Matthew Golden, wide receiver, Texas. The big-play target
Bills Not Ruling Out Keeping Von Miller; Myles Garrett On Buffalo Radar?
The Chiefs’ Joe Thuney-at-left tackle solution looked passable in the team’s latest playoff win over the Bills, the AFC champions’ lone game with more than 30 points this season. Buffalo has seen improvement from Gregory Rousseau, but its pass rush has not seen enough from Von Miller‘s six-year $120MM contract.
Jets seem open to extending Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson, but when?
With all the recent focus on whether the Jets will keep their oldest player, the question of whether and when they’ll extend the contracts of two of their best young players has been overlooked. Cornerback Sauce Gardner and receiver Garrett Wilson each became eligible for new contracts after the conclusion
Could Davante Adams, Aaron Rodgers join this NFC East team?
If the New York Jets release wide receiver Davante Adams, could he and quarterback Aaron Rodgers sign with the New York Giants? On Sunday, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport tweeted that the Jets are now taking trade calls on Adams before the start of the league year on March 12 at
Falcons Meet With Drew Dalman; Grady Jarrett Available In Trade?
MARCH 2: It remains to be seen how the recent conversations between team and player went, but ESPN’s Dan Graziano writes the Falcons are bracing for Dalman to depart by taking a more lucrative offer than the one they are prepared to make. Ryan Neuzil is in place as a potential successor atop
Report: Cowboys, Micah Parsons begin contract talks
The Cowboys and pass rusher Micah Parsons have begun discussions on a long-term contract extension. Discussions toward a new deal are in the early stages of the process, according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. Parsons is heading into the final season of his five-year rookie contract and
Texas TE Gunnar Helm badly sprained his ankle on false start before his 40
Texas tight end Gunnar Helm ran a 4.93 in the 40-yard dash, the slowest of any player at his position at the Scouting Combine. His second attempt wasn’t much better at 4.83. It turns out Helm sprained his ankle on a false start before his first attempt. Video shows the
Report: Jets taking calls about Davante Adams, plan to cut him if they can’t trade him
The Jets are moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, so it comes as no surprise that they plan to do the same with wide receiver Davante Adams. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports the Jets are taking calls about Adams, and if they can’t get a deal, the team is
Jets Receiving Calls On Davante Adams
Davante Adams‘ time with the Jets is set to come to an end. Like any number of players set to depart their current teams in the near future, the All-Pro wideout faces the prospect of being released shortly. Of course, a trade could also be worked out to avoid such
Report: Cowboys will tag Osa Odighizuwa if they can’t complete deal by Tuesday
The Cowboys are working on a long -term deal with defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa. But if the Cowboys can’t get a deal agreed to by Tuesday’s tag deadline, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that they will use the franchise tag on Odighizuwa. The franchise tag is $25.123 million for defensive
DeMarcus Lawrence Hopes To Remain With Cowboys; Osa Odighizuwa Franchise Tag Could Be In Play
Micah Parsons‘ pending mega-extension is a key talking point related to the Cowboys’ offseason. The team has other pressing matters in the front seven, though, as free agency approaches. DeMarcus Lawrence has spent his entire career with Dallas, including the past four as Parsons’ running mate along the edge. The four-time
Dak Prescott has 2025 cap number of nearly $90 million
With the Cowboys a season away from seeing quarterback Dak Prescott hit the open market, they blinked. As the 2025 league year approaches, they might be dry heaving. Prescott’s latest contract comes with a cap number of $89.896 million in 2025. And, yes, that amount can be reduced by (for