John Lynch: We expect Brandon Aiyuk to be a 49er in 2025
Word over the weekend was that the 49ers are unlikely to trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this offseason and General Manager John Lynch confirmed it on Monday. Aiyuk was nearly traded to the Steelers before signing a long-term deal with the team last year and there was thought that they’d
Analyst names best team fit for Shedeur Sanders ahead of draft
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has become the most polarizing prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class, as some clubs now reportedly have Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart as the draft’s QB2 behind only Miami’s Cam Ward. Nevertheless, ESPN’s Matt Bowen explained on Monday why a Cleveland Browns team that holds the
Shane Steichen: Anthony Richardson’s completion percentage “definitely needs to improve”
When the Colts drafted Anthony Richardson at No. 4 overall two years ago, they likely didn’t envision him being a part of a quarterback competition entering 2025. But that’s what Indianapolis is facing this spring, as the club signed Daniel Jones to push Richardson this offseason. One of the biggest
Ravens Discussing Lamar Jackson Extension, Eyeing Second Derrick Henry Contract
Lamar Jackson‘s 2023 Ravens extension helped set the market at the time, and as less accomplished quarterbacks have surpassed him in terms of average annual value, it has not been difficult to see the leverage even capable QB1s possess presently. Much more than merely a capable starter, Jackson has three
Mike Borgonzi: If you have a chance to draft a franchise QB, you don’t pass on him
The Titans have attended Cam Ward’s Pro Day. They have taken him to dinner. They have had a private workout with him. If the Titans have fallen head over heels for Ward, they aren’t trading the No. 1 overall pick. “I was taught over the years, if you find the
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin expands on meeting with Aaron Rodgers
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated on Sunday that his team isn’t all that close to signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers in free agency amid reports claiming that Rodgers’ “preference” is to join the Minnesota Vikings. While speaking with reporters at the NFL owners meetings on Monday morning, Tomlin discussed Rodgers’
Mike McDaniel: If you’re not feeling heat on the seat, you have the wrong urgency
The Dolphins missed the playoffs in 2024 for the first time since head coach Mike McDaniel joined the team and that’s led to some conversation about his job security heading into his fourth season in Miami. During a session with reporters from the league meetings in Palm Beach on Monday,
Stanford To Hire Frank Reich As HC
Frank Reich‘s retirement will not last. The former Colts and Panthers head coach is joining Stanford as the program’s interim HC, ESPN.com’s Pete Thamel reports. This will bring a reunion between Reich and Andrew Luck, whom the Cardinal hired as their football GM this offseason. Reich coached Luck from 2018
NFL coaches share varied opinions about proposed tush push ban
The Packers’ proposal to ban immediate pushing on plays like the tush push has been a popular topic of conversation at the league meetings in Palm Beach. AFC coaches met with the media on Monday morning and many of them were asked for their opinions about whether the play should
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Vikings’ first-round pick at No. 24
Last year, the Minnesota Vikings took Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy 10th overall. This year, they own the 24th pick and have been linked to these prospects in the offseason. RB Quinshon Judkins | Ohio State Recently, USA Today’s Jacob Camenker decided to let his computer do the thinking and asked his Microsoft Copilot