AFC East NFLPA report card takeaways: Dolphins cruise, Jets lose
On Wednesday, the NFL Players Association 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 East. Buffalo Bills: Let the coach ride
Will Vikings, Sam Darnold do a new deal?
During Super Bowl week, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said quarterback Sam Darnold has earned the right to become a free agent. Whether he’ll get a crack at free agency remains to be seen. The Vikings have until Tuesday to use the franchise tag on Darnold. If tagged, he’d make $40.242
Should Browns reconsider Myles Garrett trade stance?
The Cleveland Browns aren’t changing their trade stance on edge-rusher Myles Garrett anytime soon, but should they? In a story published Sunday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the Browns have said “no” to all proposed trades, even though they would probably receive a haul for Garrett. “Others around the league are
Chiefs Could Be In Veteran RB Market, Will Not Extend Isiah Pacheco Before Season
With Kareem Hunt and Samaje Perine eligible for free agency this month, Isiah Pacheco and Carson Steele are the only running backs the Chiefs have under contract for 2025 (excepting futures deal signee Keaontay Ingram). As such, it would come as no surprise if Kansas City were to explore the
Pitt CB Mason Alexander dies in car accident
The Pitt football family suffered a tragedy on Saturday night. Freshman cornerback Mason Alexander, 18, died in a car accident. The incident occurred in his hometown of Fishers, Indiana. Via Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com, Alexander was a passenger in a 2016 BMW that attempted to pass another car on a
Giants, Jets Interested In Acquiring No. 1 Pick
A report from last month pegged the Giants and Jets as teams that could be interested in swinging a deal with the Titans for the No. 1 overall pick. Several few weeks later, the buzz has not died down, as Dianna Russini of The Athletic (subscription required) reiterates the Giants
Agent: Jets tried to “rush” Jordan Travis’s rehab
As the Jets prepare to cut the cord on Aaron Rodgers, they’re looking for a new quarterback. They’ve got two options on the roster. Veteran Tyrod Taylor — who has a career regular-season record of 28-28-1 — is under contract through 2025. Then there’s 2024 fifth-rounder Jordan Travis. Travis was
Ohio State OT Josh Simmons “way ahead of schedule” in recovery from torn patellar tendon
Offensive tackle Josh Simmons isn’t ready to work out at the Scouting Combine, but he expects that to change before the draft gets underway in Green Bay in April. Simmons tore his patellar tendon while playing for Ohio State in October and told reporters in Indianapolis that he is “way
Jerry Jones’s Scouting Combine silence sparks plenty of speculation
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones loves to talk about his team, because the more he talks about the Cowboys, the more the media talks about the Cowboys. That made his decision to not talk at all during the Scouting Combine even more confusing. Most General Managers speak to reporters from one
Draft Compensation, Jonathan Allen, Broncos, Texans
The 49ers made good on their promise to honor WR Deebo Samuel’s trade request, shipping him to the Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Given Samuel’s disappointing 2024 season, San Francisco knew it would be selling low on the 2021 First Team All-Pro, and a Day 3 selection was
DeMarcus Lawrence: Would be glorious to stay with Cowboys
The Cowboys have been working to re-sign defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the start of free agency and another member of the defensive line would also like to remain in Dallas. Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence missed most of the 2024 season with a Lisfranc injury to his foot and he
Patriots Targeting Ronnie Stanley, Jamien Sherwood; Team Has “Kicked Tires” On D.K. Metcalf
The Patriots are known to be targeting additions to the offensive and defensive lines this offseason, and new head coach Mike Vrabel has indicated his club will be active in free agency (after all, New England does have nearly $130MM in cap space, the most in the league by a
Raiders have a sudden quarterback quandary
They wanted Matthew Stafford. They didn’t get him. Now, where will the Raiders go for a quarterback in 2025? TheAthletic.com recently reported that the Raiders prioritized Stafford because minority owner Tom Brady and G.M. John Spytek aren’t “super high on Sam Darnold or the other potential free agents.” That claim
With Deebo Samuel out, could Brandon Aiyuk be next?
Deebo Samuel is out. Could Brandon Aiyuk be the next to go? Last night, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media explained during the Scouting Combine coverage the current dynamics between the 49ers and Aiyuk. While the report doesn’t point to a trade as a likelihood, Rapoport didn’t rule one out. Especially
Jalen Milroe’s hands grew by more than 1/2 inch since the Senior Bowl
Former Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has undergone a growth spurt. From the Senior Bowl to the Scouting Combine, Milroe’s hands have grown. And not by a little. By more than 1/2 of an inch. Before, the distance from tip of his pinkie to the end of his thumb was 8
Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston runs 4.28, fastest 40 at the 2025 Combine
Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston is the fastest player at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Hairston ran his 40-yard dash in 4.28 seconds, earning him the top spot among all players who worked out in Indianapolis this year. The 5-foot-11, 183-pound Hairston was a second-team All-SEC selection in both 2023 and
Matthew Stafford Notes: Timeline, McVay, Giants, Garoppolo
The top storyline at the Combine saw a resolution come about on Friday. Matthew Stafford reached agreement on a new deal with the Rams, ending the chance of a trade being worked out which would have sent him to a new team for the second time in his career. The Raiders
Deebo Samuel is first move of a Washington receiver-room makeover
The trade for receiver Deebo Samuel gives the Commanders a solid complement to Terry McLaurin in what could be a much different collection of pass catchers for 2025. Five receivers from the 2024 roster are due to become free agents on March 12: Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus, Noah Brown, Jamison
Cowboys take ‘home-run hitter’ in latest mock draft
Given their obvious need at the position, the Cowboys have been linked to Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty in countless mock drafts, but ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. thinks they may end up with another ball-carrier. In his latest mock draft, Kiper has the Raiders beating Dallas to the punch
Ashton Jeanty Plans To Visit Cowboys, Bears
Attention for all NFL prospects will soon turn away from the Combine to the next step in the pre-draft process. In the case of top running back Ashton Jeanty, he will draw considerable interest over the coming weeks. Jeanty plans to take top-30 visits with the Cowboys and Bears, ESPN’s Jeremy
Dak Prescott on his hamstring rehab: I’ll be ready when it matters
Dak Prescott’s right hamstring tore off the bone in a Week 9 game against the Falcons. He continues to rehab four months after season-ending surgery. Prescott told Patrik Walker of the team website that he is not fully cleared yet but healing. “I wouldn’t say I’m running full speed yet,”
Commanders begin what should be active offseason with big trade
Last season with the 49ers, Samuel had 51 receptions, 670 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. He added 42 carries for 132 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. In Washington, he’ll partner with Terry McLaurin to form a formidable 1-2 duo at wide receiver. McLaurin led the Commanders with 82
Bengals Have Submitted Ja’Marr Chase Extension Offer; Sides Not Close To Deal?
The possibility loomed last offseason that Ja’Marr Chase would sign an extension making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. The Bengals are well aware of the fact that will be required this time around to secure his future beyond 2025. De facto general manager Duke Tobin said at the Combine earlier this week
Trading Deebo Samuel is costly move for 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver overhaul is underway following Saturday’s trade with the Washington Commanders. The 49ers are sending Deebo Samuel to the Commanders in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick. Samuel has seemingly been on the way out of San Francisco since the offseason began. He not
Matthew Golden runs the fastest 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
Everything’s faster in Texas. Former Longhorn receivers have been racking up impressive times in the 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine in recent years. On Saturday, former Texas receiver Matthew Golden had the fastest 40 of all receivers, with an official time of 4.29 seconds. Next was Florida receiver Chimere
49ers Announce Finalized 2025 Coaching Staff
The annual poaching of the 49ers coaching staff happened again this offseason, and San Francisco has done some hiring and shuffling to fill out the vacancies. Here’s how Kyle Shanahan‘s staff will look in 2025, based on their finalized announcement of staff updates. Most of the changes on staff came
49ers to trade Deebo Samuel to NFC contender
The trade will be made official at the start of the new league year on March 12. The Commanders moved quickly to bring Samuel in as another weapon for ascending star quarterback Jayden Daniels. The team did not have a clear secondary weapon for Daniels behind Terry McLaurin, and they
49ers reach agreement to trade Deebo Samuel to the Commanders
Deebo is a going commando. The 49ers have reached an agreement that will send veteran receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. to the Commanders, per multiple reports. San Francisco will get in return a fifth-round draft pick. Based on the breakdown of the extension he signed in 2022, Samuel will make $17.55
49ers Trading WR Deebo Samuel To Commanders
The 49ers finally found a trade partner with whom they came to an agreement on terms to trade star wide receiver Deebo Samuel. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Commanders will acquire the versatile offensive veteran for draft compensation. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report the
Texas WR Matthew Golden should be a first-rounder
Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden made the most of his time at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The former Longhorns wideout was one of the standout receivers on Saturday, anchored by his strong run in the 40-yard dash. Per Combine IQ, Golden ran a 4.29s 40, reaching a
Texas WR fails to deliver on big pre-combine talk
Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond entered the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine with big expectations for himself. So much so, that on Friday he proudly declared that he was going to break the 40-yard dash time record and might possibly post a 4.1- or 4.2-second time. When it came time
NFL Staff Rumors: Livingston, Patriots, Titans
Robert Livingston has a long history in the NFL, all with the Bengals. He spent his first season away from the NFL since 2011 last year, and he was very close to returning, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. After his playing career as a safety at William & Mary
Isaiah Bond didn’t break Xavier Worthy’s 40-yard dash record
It’s always better to underpromise and overdeliver. Texas receiver Isaiah Bond vowed on Friday to break the all-time Scouting Combine record in the 40-yard dash. He did not. “I’m going to break the record tomorrow — for sure,” Bond said. Former Texas (now Chiefs) receiver Xavier Worthy set the record
Ohio State RBs show off absurd talent with combine performances
On Saturday, running backs Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson reminded everyone of Ohio State’s embarrassment of riches at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The national champion-winning teammates were two of the day’s brightest stars, increasing their draft stock. Judkins had the first impressive result of the two, posting
Unexpected update emerges on Sam Darnold’s free agency
After a career year on a one-year, prove-it contract, there was a bit of an expectation that Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold had done an impressive bit of work to improve his contract outlook for 2025. The way the 2025 offseason has been developing, though, it’s looking like it might be
QB Sam Darnold Market Limited
After a career year on a one-year, prove-it contract, there was a bit of an expectation that Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold had done an impressive bit of work to improve his contract outlook for 2025. The way the 2025 offseason has been developing, though, it’s looking like it might be
Report reveals Titans’ stance on trading No. 1 pick
A new report revealed where the Tennessee Titans stand on possibly trading the No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Saturday that the Titans are only just beginning to consider whether they would be open to trading the pick, and are still deliberating
Bill Belichick’s Hard Knocks turn raises eyebrows in league circles
During his twenty-plus years with the Patriots, Bill Belichick never would have agreed to allow his team to serve as the focal point of Hard Knocks. Now that NFL Films couldn’t find a taker for the offseason version of the series, Belichick has volunteered to open his football operations to
Another 49ers superstar drawing trade interest
Aiyuk, of course, was one of the main characters of the 2024 offseason. The receiver was a mainstay in trade rumors before ultimately signing a four-year, $120M extension with the Niners. The drama proved to be especially worthwhile for the player after he suffered a season-ending ACL tear in October,
NFL ends season tickets for London games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Starting in 2019 and in every season since then, with the exception of the pandemic year of 2020, the NFL has played two games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Starting in 2025, season tickets will not be available for the games. The league informed the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium season-ticket
49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk Drawing Trade Interest
As the Deebo Samuel sweepstakes continues to heat up, rival teams are sniffing around on another 49ers receiver. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, teams have expressed interest in trading for 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk, of course, was one of the main characters of the 2024 offseason. The
Will Campbell pushes back against arm-length concerns
Every year, plenty of players who are drafted by the various NFL teams don’t pan out. When a player busts, those who pulled the trigger on the pick need to have an explanation for the mistake. That’s harder to do when a player deviates from certain objective norms. Which explains
Eagles have ‘real’ interest in Browns All-Pro DE
Ever since Myles Garrett publicly aired his trade request, the defending champs have been loosely mentioned as a suitor. It sounds like the connection is legitimate, as Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the Eagles’ interest in the star pass rusher is “real.” It certainly wouldn’t be out of character for
Raiders have talked to other teams about a possible Michael Mayer trade
A year before the Raiders landed generational tight end Brock Bowers in round one, they used a second-round pick on tight end Michael Mayer. Between Bowers’s immediate impact and Mayer’s disappointing two seasons, Mayer could be on the move. According to TheAthletic.com, the Raiders have talked to other teams about
NFL Scouting Combine Sunday watchlist: 10 interior linemen to know
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is underway, with players beginning drills on Thursday. A full breakdown of the week’s schedule can be found here. Offensive linemen get the stage to themselves on Sunday. Here’s a look at 10 guards/centers worth knowing at the combine in Indianapolis. For 10 tackles to
Eagles Have “Real” Interest In Myles Garrett
Ever since Myles Garrett publicly aired his trade request, the defending champs have been loosely mentioned as a suitor. It sounds like the connection is legitimate, as Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the Eagles’ interest in the star pass rusher is “real.” [RELATED: Myles Garrett ‘Not Open’ To
NFL Scouting Combine Sunday watchlist: SEC tackle could solidify himself as OT1
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is underway, with players beginning drills on Thursday. A full breakdown of the week’s schedule can be found here. Offensive linemen get the stage to themselves on Sunday. Here’s a look at 10 tackles worth knowing at the combine in Indianapolis. Tackles Texas left tackle
South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori has an all-time great Combine performance
South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori has put on one of the best performances in the history of the NFL Scouting Combine. Emmanwori vertical jumped 43 inches and broad jumped 11 feet, 6 inches, both the best among any defensive back this year. He also ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38
Raiders Shopping TE Michael Mayer, RB Zamir White?
While the Raiders’ 2024 campaign offered more disappointments than positives, the team can rest easy knowing they have a foundational piece in rookie Brock Bowers. However, with the tight end establishing himself as one of the best players at his position, the Raiders could now look to trade some of
Six head coaches got A+ grades from their players in NFLPA report card
The NFL Players Association’s survey of players graded teams from A to F on a wide variety of issues, and in many areas teams were found lacking. But most players liked their head coaches. Six head coaches — Washington’s Dan Quinn, Atlanta’s Raheem Morris, Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell, Kansas City’s Andy
















































