Bengals select Texas A&M edge Shemar Stewart 17th overall
The Bengals missed the playoffs the past two seasons mainly because of the play of their defense. Despite the dominance of edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, the Bengals ranked 21st in points and 31st in yards in 2023 and 25th in points and 25th in yards in 2024. And Hendrickson’s situation
Trading out of No. 2 spot for huge haul is rare win for Browns
We did not have to wait long for the first major blockbuster trade of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Cleveland Browns made the shocking decision to trade the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, passing on the opportunity to select Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, to the Jacksonville Jaguars
Cowboys select Alabama OG Tyler Booker 12th overall
Texas receiver Matthew Golden remains on the draft board after the Cowboys surprisingly passed on him to help their offensive line. The Cowboys selected Alabama offensive guard Tyler Booker with the 12th overall pick. Booker has big shoes to fill, replacing right guard Zack Martin, one of the best players
Cowboys Select G Tyler Booker At No. 12
April 24th, 2025 at 8:26pm CST by Adam La Rose After losing Zack Martin to retirement this offseason, the Cowboys have made a first-round investment at guard to replace him. Alabama’s Tyler Booker is headed to Dallas. More to come… Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football
Panthers draft wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan at No. 8
The Carolina Panthers have just given Bryce Young a big-play wide receiver. Tetairoa McMillan of Arizona went to Carolina with the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. McMillan was a three-year starter at Arizona, where he averaged 16.1 yards per catch over the course of his career and
Clay Matthews kicks off NFL Draft with huge shot at Bears
Clay Matthews still knows exactly how to please Green Bay Packers fans. Matthews was one of several Packers legends who were on the stage to start the 2025 NFL Draft, which was being held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Matthews grabbed the microphone and spoke to the fans in attendance. He
Giants take pass rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3
The Giants have bolstered their pass rush by taking Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The pick had been widely expected for weeks, and is viewed as a safe pick, as some consider Carter the best player in this draft
2025 NFL Draft Results By Round
From the No. 1 overall pick to Mr. Irrelevant (No. 257), here are the results from the 2025 NFL Draft: Round 1 1) Tennessee Titans: Cam Ward (QB, Miami)2) Jacksonville Jaguars (from Browns): Travis Hunter (WR/CB, Colorado)3) New York Giants4) New England Patriots5) Cleveland Browns (from Jaguars):6) Las Vegas Raiders7)
Cowboys could end up with T-Mac McMillan
During a pre-draft appearance on ESPN, receiver Tetairoa McMillan clarified that his preferred name isn’t “Tet” but “T-Mac.” Which is much better than “T-Bone.” Later tonight, he’ll be tied to an NFL team. Which one will it be? Watch the Cowboys. They desperately need another offensive playmaker, either at running
Miami HC Mario Cristobal had awesome quote about Cam Ward
Cam Ward was viewed as the consensus top quarterback in the NFL Draft for months leading up to the event, and his former college coach fully expects him to live up to expectations. Miami head coach Mario Cristobal attended the NFL Draft in Green Bay on Thursday night to support
Report: ESPN decided to sideline Shannon Sharpe, before he stepped aside
On Thursday, Hall of Fame tight end and media personality Shannon Sharpe announced that he’ll be stepping aside from ESPN until the start of the NFL preseason. As it turns out, ESPN was ready to push him to the sideline, if he hadn’t voluntarily walked away. Dominic Patten of Deadline.com
Issues Between Jalen Ramsey, Mike McDaniel Led To Trade Talks
Jalen Ramsey and the Dolphins continue to seek trade options that would send the star cornerback out of Miami. With the draft representing an opportunity for the two sides to finalize a divorce, we’re getting more details on how we even got here in the first place. According to Armando
Report: Shannon Sharpe was accused of choking a female Fox employee
With Hall of Fame tight end and media personality Shannon Sharpe sued for sexual assault and other claims, the media is investigating whether Sharpe has had similar claims made against him. According to Ryan Glasspiegel of FrontOfficeSports.com, there was a prior incident. Glasspiegel reports that, during Sharpe’s time at FS1,
The ‘QB’s taken in the 2024 NFL Draft’ quiz
With the start of the 2025 NFL draft, another generation of quarter backs will see their professional football dreams become a reality — and will shift their focus to helping their teams (either immediately or further down the line) compete for Super Bowl titles. With that being said, how many
Former Cowboys, Patriots, Oilers LB Steve Kiner dies at 77
Former NFL linebacker Steve Kiner died Thursday, the National Football Foundation announced. Kiner was 77. Kiner played at the University of Tennessee from 1967-69, earning consensus All-America honors in 1968 and unanimous All-America honors in 1969. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999. Kiner appeared
Jaguars Actively Seeking Trade-Up; Browns Aiming To Keep Round 2 Pick
The Jaguars bailed on their GM plan late in their HC search process, and their solution (ex-Rams exec James Gladstone) is captivating interest ahead of his first draft at the controls. Jags trade-up rumors persist. Mentioned earlier as a team exploring a trade-up, the Jags are now “actively trying” to
Tyler Smith vows to step up as a leader in Cowboys’ OL room
The Cowboys have the 12th overall pick, and the odds favor the team taking a wide receiver. But chatter is building that the Cowboys could draft North Dakota State’s Grey Zabel to replace Zack Martin at right guard. The Cowboys have selected three offensive linemen in the first three rounds
Five draft prospects that make Eagles repeat SB favorites
Entering the 2025 NFL Draft, it’s hard to pinpoint a position of need for the Philadelphia Eagles. Fresh off a championship season in which they boasted the No. 1 defense and averaged the seventh-most points per game, Philly has one of the most balanced rosters in the league. Still, with
Will someone jump the Saints for Mykel Williams?
After word emerged that Saints quarterback Derek Carr has a shoulder injury that could cause him to miss the 2025 season, the betting odds swung toward the Saints taking quarterback Shedeur Sanders — and the question became whether someone would jump the line in front of the Saints to get
Walter Nolen Expected To Go In Top 15; 49ers Listed As Potential Fit
Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen could be taken earlier in the first round than expected, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Some teams even have Nolen ranked higher than Michigan’s Mason Graham, the consensus DT1 in the class and an expected top-10 pick. Nolen’s explosiveness and physicality give him
Shannon Sharpe steps aside from ESPN until start of NFL preseason
Hall of Fame tight end and media personality Shannon Sharpe has issued a new statement in the aftermath of the lawsuit filed against him on Sunday. The following email arrived within the past hour: “My personal statement is found HERE and this is the truth The relationship in question was
QB Patrick Mahomes names one area where Chiefs offense must improve
At the beginning of his career, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes regularly chucked the ball downfield. Now, he barely does that. In his first five seasons with the Chiefs, Mahomes averaged 8.1 yards per pass attempt. That number has dropped to 6.9 yards per pass attempt over the past
Jalen Milroe: It’s not about going in first round, it’s about hearing my name called
There are 15 players set to be in Green Bay for the draft on Thursday night and most of them have good reason to feel confident that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will be announcing their names before the night is out. Quarterback Jalen Milroe isn’t in that group. Betting markets
Patriots Still Expected To Select Will Campbell At No. 4
The Patriots were linked heavily to Travis Hunter in many early mock drafts with the potential of Shedeur Sanders being one of the first prospects to hear their names called. With that no longer the case, a top three order of Cam Ward (Titans), Hunter (Browns) and Abdul Carter (Giants) has emerged as the expectation for
Browns haven’t had a first-round selection since 2021
The Browns have the No. 2 overall pick tonight, and wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is the betting favorite to go there. The team also has and will field calls about trading the choice since that’s what teams with high picks do. Whenever the Browns select in the first round, it
Did Deshaun Watson contract create issues in Browns locker room?
A January report indicated that at least some veteran Cleveland Browns players were done with quarterback Deshaun Watson after he tore his Achilles for the second time while rehabbing the initial injury he suffered this past October. On the latest edition of his “Terry’s Talkin'” podcast, Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain
Report: Patriots traveled to meet with OL Will Campbell in Louisiana recently
The Patriots have been linked to former LSU tackle Will Campbell throughout the pre-draft process and a report on Thursday afternoon provides more reason to think he’s a good bet to be the fourth overall pick. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that members of the Patriots organization traveled to Louisiana
Browns Still Fielding Calls For No. 2; Jaguars Interested In Trading Up
Many moving parts exist for the Browns in this draft. They are not believed to view the available quarterbacks — assuming the Titans start the draft with Cam Ward, as they are expected to — as worth the No. 2 overall pick, which has prompted looks into coming back into
Lack of pre-draft trades could bump up the ratings for round one
The NFL’s primary offseason tentpole happens tonight. And the tent could get a boost from one key fact. As noted by Richard Deitsch of TheAthletic.com, the fact that all 32 teams have a first-round pick will likely enhance the total audience. It makes sense. If a given team isn’t picking,
NFL executive seems to send strong response to Sanders predraft takedowns
Ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders insisted that negativity hanging over his future didn’t “play a factor in [his] life at all” after multiple stories featured NFL coaches and executives ripping his athleticism and character. Less than nine hours before the start of the draft, one
Teams are divided on Tyler Warren, Colson Loveland as top tight end
The guy who does our mock draft has the Steelers taking Michigan tight end Colson Loveland at No. 21. That’s not going to happen. Because they likely won’t have the chance to get him. Teams are divided, we’re told, on whether Penn State’s Tyler Warren or Loveland is the top
Cardinals, Bears, Loveland, Commanders, Coleman, Panthers
Pass rushers and guards have come up as early-round Cardinals targets, but the team also appears to be strongly considering using a first-round pick on a wide receiver for a second straight year. Arizona is believed to want to add an impact weapon to its receiving corps, per ESPN.com’s Matt
Bears trading up to No. 5 for Ashton Jeanty heats up in betting markets
The Bears will trade up to the No. 5 overall pick in the draft to select Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, if the betting markets are to be believed. At multiple sports books, the Bears are now favored to take Jeanty — and Jeanty is still favored to go
Current NFL GM says Falcons’ Kirk Cousins move is ‘guaranteed’
While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot insisted that he will “do what’s best for this football team, whether that’s a trade or whatever it is” regarding the future of wantaway veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins. For a piece published on Thursday, league reporter Armando Salguero
Joe Flacco: I want to play, and I’m going to play until I can’t
Joe Flacco is 40 years old. Elite or not, he was a team’s franchise quarterback for over a decade. He won a Super Bowl MVP with that club, then years later won AP comeback player of the year for a division rival. Now he’s back with the Browns for a
Teams Aren’t Concerned About Ohio State OT Josh Simmons’ Knee
Ohio State left tackle Josh Simmons is widely considered to be a first-round talent, but a torn patellar tendon suffered last October has raised questions about his availability for the 2025 NFL season. Most teams are already convinced of his talent and have been more focused on his knee during
How high will Ashton Jeanty go?
Earlier this week, running back Ashton Jeanty told #PFTPM that his window opens at No. 6 to the Raiders and closes at No. 12 to the Cowboys. He may have been wrong. Not when assessing his floor, but when assessing his ceiling. He has become the betting favorite to go
Insider names team that’s received significant trade interest ahead of draft
All eyes could be on the Broncos during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. With quarterbacks not named Cam Ward expected to fall into the 20s, Denver could have one of the most valuable picks in the first round. On Thursday morning, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported
Mike Tomlin seems to be very comfortable with drafting Shedeur Sanders
The Steelers need a quarterback. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders needs a team that wants him. The current depth chart in Pittsburgh cries out for a quarterback. They’ve been waiting for Aaron Rodgers. Tonight, they could decide to take Sanders. (If they do, they could still roll with Rodgers for a season.)
Latest On 49ers, TE George Kittle
While Ja’Marr Chase widened the gap between the wide receiver and tight end markets last month, the latter group has inched closer to the $20MM-per-year barrier via Trey McBride‘s $19MM-AAV Cardinals extension. A more accomplished player is likely targeting that deal. George Kittle has moved past his early-career health issues,
Stephen Wilson Jr. will perform the national anthem tonight
Given that we know the identity of the first pick in the draft, it’s not as pressing as it otherwise would be to tune in early to the opening night of the NFL draft. Here’s a reason to not be late. Stephen Wilson Jr. will be performing the national anthem
Big-name QB reportedly ‘piqued’ Jets’ interest ahead of draft
The New York Jets seemingly wanted it known ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft that they are “all-in on quarterback Justin Fields” after they signed him in free agency to serve as the replacement for future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers. Nevertheless, ESPN’s Rich Cimini suggested in an article published
Patrick Mahomes: If we can get back to hitting deep shots, it opens up the offense
Earlier on in Patrick Mahomes’ career when the offense was humming, the quarterback seemed to hit a deep ball every week. In his first year as a starter, Mahomes averaged 8.8 yards per pass and 13.3 yards per completion. While Kansas City won 15 games last season to secure the
Saints Making Calls On Path To QB Pick; Derek Carr Clarity Proving Elusive
Where the wave of second-tier quarterback prospects sends those players will be one of this draft’s top storylines, and teams are doing work on forging reasonable paths to securing QB real estate. This has involved the Browns and Giants discussing trades that involve using their early-second-round picks to climb back
Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. now favored to go No. 6 overall in 2025 NFL draft
A late shift in the betting odds suggests that Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. could be the Raiders’ pick tonight with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Both DraftKings and FanDuel now have Banks as the betting favorite to go off the board at No. 6,
Insiders share if Steelers could trade George Pickens during NFL Draft
Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft that gets underway on Thursday night, stories linked receiver-needy teams such as the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers with George Pickens of the Pittsburgh Steelers. During Wednesday’s edition of the “Scoop City” podcast, NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic indicated the
Report: Broncos have taken calls from teams about 20th overall pick
The Broncos are set to pick one spot before the Steelers in the first round of the draft on Thursday night and that arrangement is reportedly generating trade interest from other teams. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Broncos have been fielding calls about the 20th overall pick ahead
OL-Based Trade-Up On Texans’ Radar
The Texans enter draft weekend having already reshaped their offensive line. Laremy Tunsil relocated to Washington on Day 1 of free agency, fetching Houston four draft choices — including a 2025 third-rounder — while 2022 first-rounder Kenyon Green is now in Philadelphia. Laken Tomlinson reunited with DeMeco Ryans, while Cam
Fox is expected to hire Robert Griffin III to work college football games
Thirteen years after he became the second overall player taken in the draft, Robert Griffin III has a new gig. Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reports that Fox is expected to hire Griffin to work as a college football game analyst. He’ll replace Brock Huard on the No. 2 announcing team.
George Pickens linked to NFC North team before NFL Draft
The Green Bay Packers desperately need a wide receiver, but the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled Thursday-Saturday in Green Bay, may not be the place to find one. Tankathon gives four wide receivers first-round grades: Colorado’s Travis Hunter (6-foot, 188 pounds), Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan (6-foot-4, 219 pounds), Texas’ Matthew Golden (5-foot-11,