Mekhi Becton Drawing Interest, Prefers To Re-Sign With Eagles
After inking a prove-it deal with the Eagles last offseason, Mekhi Becton is ready to cash in. According to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda.com, the offensive lineman “is drawing a lot if interest” from around the league. A former first-round pick by the Jets, Becton struggled to stay on the field
Matthew Stafford reportedly made one sacrifice to stick with Rams
Matthew Stafford has reached an agreement to remain with the Los Angeles Rams for at least another season, and it sounds like the star quarterback made at least one sacrifice in the process. Stafford and the Rams agreed to a restructured contract on Friday. The team announced the news by
Conflicting reports emerge regarding potential D.K. Metcalf trade to Packers
On Tuesday, Seahawks G.M. John Schneider downplayed the scattered chatter that receiver D.K. Metcalf could be traded. “Really, when you look at it — a lot of big-name guys on every team, there’s always that like agent talk out there,” Schneider said on PFT Live. “And so, yeah, unless you
Report: Raiders were willing to pay Matthew Stafford up to $100M on two-year deal
The Raiders wanted quarterback Matthew Stafford. They made their pitch. Shot their shot. And it didn’t work out. At the end of the day, the Raiders (and to a similar extent the Giants) served as Stafford’s leverage in his effort to get the Rams to give him more money. According
Ashton Jeanty: A few years ago running backs were devalued, now it’s an exciting position
Running backs’ draft stocks and free agent contracts have declined in the NFL over the last decade or two, but Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty says right now is a good time to be a running back coming into the league. Jeanty said on PFT Live that after seeing Saquon Barkley
Analyst links Vikings’ Sam Darnold with shocking AFC team
As of Friday morning, there was no sign that the Minnesota Vikings would use the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold before Tuesday’s deadline. Thus, Darnold could begin speaking with other teams when the free-agent negotiating window opens on March 10 unless he signs a deal with the Vikings before
Oregon’s Terrance Ferguson runs 4.63, fastest tight end at the Combine
Oregon’s Terrance Ferguson is the fastest tight end at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Ferguson ran a 4.63-second 40-yard dash, the best time for any tight end this year. The 6-foot-5, 247-pound Ferguson played four years at Oregon. He was a first-team All-Pac-12 tight end in 2023 and a third-team
Reporters address how Chiefs could use Travis Kelce during 2025 season
Shortly after it was learned on Thursday that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will play at least one more campaign with the organization, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated hinted that the Chiefs believe getting wide receiver Rashee Rice back from injury could help “take some burden off
Dolphins offseason checklist: Malaki Starks could bring a spark
With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Miami Dolphins should make in the coming months: 1. Shore up the offensive line Protecting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who missed six games with head and hip
NFLPA report cards: Takeaways for the NFC East
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 NFC East: Dallas Cowboys: Mike McCarthy will be
Rams, LT Alaric Jackson Making Progress On Extension Talks
The Rams have already sorted out their quarterback situation for 2025. Questions remain at the left tackle spot, but that may not be the case for much longer. Progress is being made on a long-term extension as it pertains to left tackle Alaric Jackson, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. No deal is
The ‘NFL rookie receiving yards record by franchise’ quiz
Happy Birthday to Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase! Despite the Bengals missing the playoffs this season, Chase won the receiving triple crown — leading the entire NFL in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. As a result, Chase could also receive the l argest non-quarterback contract in the
Texans Announce Finalized 2025 Coaching Staff
The Texans switched things up this offseason when they fired offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik following a sophomore slump calling the offense for C.J. Stroud and company in Houston. Despite changing coordinators, most of the staff remains the same heading into 2025, according to the team’s finalized coaching staff announcement. We
Jaxson Dart: I’ve tried to model my game after Jalen Hurts
Jaxson Dart had plenty of success at the college level, becoming a first-team All-SEC honoree for his performance in 2024. But speaking to the media on Friday at the scouting combine, he had an answer that could surprise some when asked who his favorite quarterback is to watch right now.
Predicting new homes for star NFL players
The Chargers, who share SoFi Stadium with the Rams, need to surround quarterback Justin Herbert with better skill-position players. A trade between the two L.A. teams would be a win-win, with the Chargers upgrading at wideout and Kupp likely ending his career in the City of Angels. 49ers wide receiver
Isaiah Bond: I’m going to break the 40-yard dash record tomorrow
A year ago, a former Texas receiver broke the record for the fastest 40-yard dash at the scouting combine. Could it happen again in 2025? That’s what Isaiah Bond is planning for Saturday, as he declared during his Friday press conference. “I’m going to break the record tomorrow — for
NFC Staff Updates: Loeffler, Packers, Bears
The Super Bowl champion Eagles have brought on a former collegiate staffer to help fill out their pillaged coaching staff. After watching quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier follow offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to New Orleans, Philadelphia has brought in Scot Loeffler to fill Nussmeier’s old position. The report came from Bowling Green State University, where Loeffler had spent the
Shedeur Sanders: I’ve already turned around two programs and will do the same in the NFL
Shedeur Sanders began and ended his media availability with one word: Legendary. The Colorado quarterback expects to turn around whatever team drafts him because he did that at Jackson State and he did it in Boulder. “That’s the plan,” Sanders said. “If that’s not what you’re trying to do, don’t
Former MVP warns Giants about rookie QBs after failed pursuit of Rams’ Matthew Stafford
Before the Los Angeles Rams confirmed on Friday that they would retain quarterback Matthew Stafford, former NFL MVP and analyst Boomer Esiason warned New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll about targeting Miami’s Cam Ward or Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders in the upcoming draft. “Then there will be
Report: Bill Belichick, UNC to appear on offseason Hard Knocks
In 24 years as the Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick never appeared on a season of HBO’s Hard Knocks. That drought will reportedly come to an end in his first year as a college head coach. Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports reports that the University of North Carolina will
Giants ‘Shifting Interest To Aaron Rodgers
After their failed pursuit of Matthew Stafford, the Giants are “shifting their interest” to Aaron Rodgers, per The Athletic’s Diana Russini. Rodgers has been reaching out to teams since the Jets decided to release him, including multiple calls to the Giants, per CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. The Giants have been
Matthew Stafford will remain with the Rams in 2025
Matthew Stafford will remain the Rams’ starting quarterback for the 2025 season. According to multiple reports, Stafford and the Rams have agreed to terms on a revised contract that will keep him in Los Angeles. Stafford spent time talking to the Giants and Raiders in recent days about what kind
Myles Garrett linked with NFC East team
While Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski insisted at the NFL Scouting Combine this week that they won’t accept an offer for wantaway pass-rusher Myles Garrett anytime soon, some continue to believe it’s a matter of when, not if, Cleveland will trade Garrett this offseason.
Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter, Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders set to visit Tennessee
The Titans have scheduled the first four of their 30 visits for draft prospects to their Nashville headquarters. Paul Kuharsky of paulkuharsky.com reports that edge Abdul Carter, cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter and quarterbacks Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders will visit the Titans before the March 12 start of free agency. The
Mutual Interest In Extension For Jets LB Jamien Sherwood
The Jets were expected to have a strong couple of linebackers with C.J. Mosley and Quincy Williams leading the group in 2024 before Mosley got knocked out for most of the year as he dealt with a herniated disk in his neck. With Mosley out for an extended period, New
Dillon Gabriel: My height won’t stop me from producing in the NFL
Seeing Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix thrive as rookie quarterbacks in 2024 would seem to be a plus for Dillon Gabriel’s chances of landing an NFL job, but his similar level of experience as a starter is offset by a big physical difference. Gabriel is listed as 5’11”, which would
Raiders Won’t Place RFA Tender On Desmond Ridder, Looking Into Justin Fields
The Raiders are not planning to place a restricted free agent tender on quarterback Desmond Ridder, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Ridder appeared in six games for the Raiders in 2024 with one start. He completed 52 of his 85 passing attempts for 458 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions,
Cowboys hope soon to sign DT Osa Odighizuwa to a long-term deal
Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa ranks 10th on PFT’s list of top-100 free agents. He will be coveted if he reaches the open market next month. The Cowboys, though, are working hard to ensure Odighizuwa returns on a long-term deal. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer made clear Thursday he wants Odighizuwa
Winners, losers from Matthew Stafford’s return to Rams
Winner: The Rams They are the biggest and most obvious winners because it means they have their quarterback for the short term and do not have to go out into a thin free-agent market or thin draft class to try to find a replacement. Stafford might be in his mid-30s,
After four days and 59 interviews, we’re back from Indianapolis
The Scouting Combine continues through the weekend. The PFT contingent made its exit on Friday. After conducting 47 interviews during Super Bowl week in New Orleans, we set a new record with 59 sit-downs in four days. You’ve seen plenty of them attached to various posts drawn from the answers
2025 RFA Tender Numbers
In addition to recent salary cap, franchise tag, and transition tag numbers for 2025, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported today on the numbers for restricted free agent tenders. Restricted free agent tenders apply to players who are entering free agency with only three years of accrued NFL experience. While
Brian Schottenheimer: Micah Parsons negotiations are a “two-way street”
When it comes to drafting and developing players, the Cowboys do a great job. When it comes to giving their home-grown stars new deals on a timely basis, they don’t. Foot-dragging handcuffed the Cowboys in free agency a year ago, with the cap-savings from new contracts for receiver CeeDee Lamb
Rams make decision on Matthew Stafford
The speculation about Matthew Stafford playing for a new team next season can officially be put to rest. Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a deal that will keep the quarterback with the team in 2025. With trade rumors intensifying in recent days, the Rams shared a
Raiders will now pivot to other veteran quarterbacks
Matthew Stafford’s new deal with the Rams sends the Raiders in a new direction at the quarterback position. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, Las Vegas will now explore veterans like Sam Darnold, Russell Wilson, and Justin Fields. Darnold has been previously linked to the Raiders. Wilson was a knee-jerk, connect-the-dots
2025 Franchise/Transition Tags
The NFL has officially set the 2025 salary cap at $279.2MM, a figure that will shape teams’ financial plans as they navigate the offseason. The salary cap doesn’t just dictate how much money teams can spend; it also factors into the calculation of franchise and transition tags. For more than