Recent EDGE Extensions Affected Micah Parsons’ Price Point; DE Prepared To Stage Hold-In?
Although Micah Parsons may have surprised some by reporting for the start of the Cowboys’ offseason program, do not expect the star defensive end to be a participant anytime soon. Unless the Cowboys break from their recent extension timetable, that is. Parsons has been clear in his desire for a
Falcons’ best approach with Kirk Cousins could be to wait
As free agency approached, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins tried to become one. But the Falcons declined to release him. By keeping Cousins, his remaining guarantees moved from $27.5 million to $37.5 million, thanks to a $10 million roster bonus due in March 2026. Outside Atlanta, the game of quarterback musical
Former NFL kicker announces he will run for Congress
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Rams won’t say much about whether they’re looking to draft a quarterback
The Rams have a year-to-year arrangement with quarterback Matthew Stafford. Which means that any year could be the last year for the quarterback who arrived in 2021. It also means that, in any year, the Rams could draft Stafford’s eventual successor. During Tuesday’s pre-draft press conference, G.M. Les Snead addressed
Bears Aiming To Extend G Joe Thuney
The most accomplished piece included in the Bears’ March interior O-line overhaul, Joe Thuney is going into a contract year. The Chiefs effectively chose Trey Smith over Thuney, breaking up a four-year guard tandem as the former required a franchise tag to be retained. That became the Bears’ gain, as
Broncos LS Mitchell Fraboni recently underwent minor back surgery
The Broncos signed veteran long snapper Zach Triner on Monday, a surprise given they re-signed Mitchell Fraboni to a three-year contract last month, including a fully guaranteed $1.7 million for 2025. But Mike Klis of 9News reports that Fraboni recently underwent a scheduled minor back procedure that will sideline him
49ers’ McCaffrey provides an encouraging health update
After battling through numerous injuries throughout the 2024 season, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey arrived on the first day of the team’s offseason program on a positive note. With what he referred to as “zero restrictions,” the 28-year-old rejoined his teammates on Tuesday for the first time since
Micah Parsons indicates he won’t do on-field work until he has a contract extension
Jerry Jones wanted Micah Parsons to show up for voluntary offseason workouts, something the edge rusher hasn’t done in the past. Parsons is going to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, and the Cowboys owner said he expects Parsons to “elevate leadership.” Parsons has participated in most of the
AFC East Notes: Patriots, Bills, Banks
Consistently given Will Campbell in mock drafts (including ours), the Patriots may not be locked into the left tackle the way the Titans are with Cam Ward at No. 1. Eleventh-hour Pats connections to Georgia hybrid defender Jalon Walker are emerging, via Sportskeeda.com’s Tony Pauline. Mike Vrabel has mentioned left
Mike Patrick, long-time voice of Sunday Night Football on ESPN, dies at 80
Mike Patrick, the long-time play-by-play announcer for ESPN’s Sunday Night Football, has died. He was 80. A native of Clarksburg, West Virginia, Patrick handled the NFL Sunday night game for 18 years, part of a 35-year career with ESPN. While he called a variety of events, Patrick was best known
Kirk Cousins’ big decision ‘surprised’ the Falcons
This act surprised some in the building, per NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo. This comes during an interesting stretch, as Cousins is not open to waiving his no-trade clause until after the draft. The quarterback who brought a tampering penalty for the Falcons last year still wields some power, via the clause,
Lawyer confirms Shannon Sharpe will file a counterclaim against the plaintiff
In a video message posted on Tuesday afternoon, Hall of Fame tight end and media personality Shannon Sharpe suggested that he’ll be responding to the sexual assault lawsuit that has been filed against him with claims against both the plaintiff and her lawyer, Tony Buzbee. Sharpe’s lawyer was asked about
Rams Open To Reacquiring Jalen Ramsey
Joining Vic Fangio as 2023 Dolphins additions that will not lead to a long-term fit, Jalen Ramsey is on the trade block. Interested teams have a clear window to acquire the All-Pro cornerback — in what would be his third career trade — before and during the draft. The Dolphins
Former NFL kicker, current broadcaster Jay Feely to run for Congress in Arizona
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely is giving up broadcasting to run for Congress. Feely told ESPN on Tuesday that he will run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District during the 2026 midterm election. He filed a statement of interest with the Arizona secretary of state,
Hunter’s father being allowed by court to travel to 2025 NFL Draft
Travis Hunter Sr. has a ton to be proud about when it comes to his son, Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. Not only was the younger Hunter the best player in college football last season and an absolute phenom who was able to play both wide receiver and cornerback at
Fred Warner confident of a contract extension, focused on getting better
49ers tight end George Kittle didn’t participate in the start of the team’s offseason program Tuesday, but linebacker Fred Warner did. Warner’s presence was not unexpected as he has two years remaining on his current deal, while Kittle is in the final year of his. But Michael Silver of TheAthletic.com,
Kirk Cousins Surprises Some Among Falcons By Reporting For Offseason Program
Although Kirk Cousins attempted to convince owner Arthur Blank to release him back in March, the demoted quarterback has not necessarily become a malcontent in Atlanta. He reported for the start of voluntary offseason workouts today, WSB’s Zach Klein reports. This act surprised some in the building, per NFL.com’s Mike
Stephen Jones, Jerry Jones differ on how close Cowboys are to a deal with Micah Parsons
The Cowboys will make edge rusher Micah Parsons the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. The only question is: When? Owner Jerry Jones and Parsons met for “five or six hours” and came to an agreement on the length of the deal, guaranteed money and overall money, Jones said at the
Three players the Raiders could trade for draft picks
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek is a big believer in adding NFL draft picks. The Raiders gave up a third-round draft pick to acquire Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks. They originally had 10 draft picks but sent a third-rounder they received from the New York Jets in
ESPN’s long run of draft coverage is likely to continue
ESPN has been synonymous with the NFL draft, for decades. Expect it to continue. Via John Ourand of Puck, ESPN “appears likely to renew” an agreement with the league to broadcast the draft. ESPN has broadcast the event for 46 years, and counting. Mollie Callihane of Sports Business Journal separately
Giants-Jaxson Dart Pairing Gaining Steam; Team Split On Shedeur Sanders?
Nearing the finish line of a second straight quarterback research project ahead of a draft, the Giants have covered their bases on Shedeur Sanders. Although they are not expected to draft the second-generation NFL prospect at No. 3 overall, rumors indicating a trade-up move to acquire him are still circulating.
Vikings waive OL Trevor Reid with non-football injury designation
The Vikings waived offensive lineman Trevor Reid with a non-football injury, the team announced Tuesday. Reid signed with the Vikings in January after a season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League. He also had workouts with the Colts and Bengals before joining Minnesota. He started all 18
Gap remains in contract talks between Cowboys, Micah Parsons
“Right now there is a difference in what we feel is the right number and what he feels is the right number,” said Jones (via The Athletic’s Jon Machota). It’s unclear what the gap between each side’s “right number” is. Dallas has submitted an offer that would make Parsons the
Four 49ers sign their exclusive rights free agent tenders
The 49ers took care of some roster business on the first day of their offseason program. The team announced that defensive lineman Evan Anderson, defensive lineman Alex Barrett, linebacker Jalen Graham, and tight end Brayden Willis have re-signed with the team. All four players were tendered contracts as exclusive rights
Jets Could Target Jahdae Barron, Tyler Warren, Armand Membou At No. 7
Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron has steadily moved up draft boards over the last few months and could be selected in the first 10 picks on Thursday night, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Barron has long been expected to be a first-round pick, but he’s never reached consensus top-10 status. However, he
Josh Allen, Keon Coleman will “work extremely hard to try to get on the same page”
The Bills returned to work this week, but quarterback Josh Allen said the end to the 2024 season “will still sit with me” as they move toward the fall. Allen’s final pass of the season couldn’t be handled by tight end Dalton Kincaid and the Bills fell short of the
Commanders GM on draft: ‘We’re open to everything’
Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters readies for Thursday’s NFL Draft with a long-term path paved by short-term deals. Peters arrived last year facing a 4-13 team with little talent, but nine draft picks. The selections were a resounding success, with quarterback Jayden Daniels leading a rookie class that complemented
Christian McCaffrey has no restrictions as the 49ers’ offseason program opens
49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is fully recovered from his injuries and participating in the offseason program with no restrictions. “I’m feeling great,” McCaffrey said Tuesday, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “It’s been such a smooth process, a lot of hard work. As soon as that injury happened in Buffalo,
Broncos reportedly exploring draft-day trade for Heisman finalist
Running back seems like the Denver Broncos‘ biggest remaining need, so why wouldn’t they target the top ball-carrier in the 2025 NFL Draft? In a column published Tuesday, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported the Broncos are exploring trading up from pick No. 20 before the start of the draft on
Lions re-sign OL Michael Niese
The Lions re-signed offensive lineman Michael Niese, the team announced Tuesday. Niese, 27, appeared in all 17 games last season, seeing action on 35 offensive snaps and 96 on special teams. He spent the 2023 season on the team’s practice squad, making his NFL debut with one game appearance. Niese
Gap Remains In Contract Talks Between Cowboys, Micah Parsons
Micah Parsons showed up for the Cowboys’ voluntary offseason workout program as extension negotiations with the team continue, but recent comments from executive vice president Stephen Jones indicated that little progress has been made. “Right now there is a difference in what we feel is the right number and what
Sean McVay: You’d never rule out the possibility of reuniting with Jalen Ramsey
The Dolphins are trying to trade cornerback Jalen Ramsey and the prospect of a return to Los Angeles came up during the Rams’ pre-draft press conference on Tuesday. Ramsey joined the Rams in a trade during the 2019 season and helped them to a Super Bowl LVI win before being
Potential NFL Draft destinations for Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders
Many fans eagerly await where Colorado teammates Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders will land during the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled Thursday-Saturday in Green Bay. Sanders (6-foot-2, 212 pounds) and Hunter (6-foot, 188 pounds) are among the more hyped prospects in this year’s class. On his final big board, NFL.com’s Daniel
John Lynch: Brock Purdy talks moving in a good direction
A report this week indicated that the 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy have made some progress toward a contract extension and Purdy’s presence at the start of the team’s offseason workouts suggests that things are in a positive place. General Manager John Lynch confirmed as much when he spoke to
Browns, Giants Receiving Calls About 2nd, 3rd Picks
The Browns and the Giants are both receiving trade interest for the No. 2 and 3 selections in Thursday’s draft, according to ESPN’s Peter Schrager. The months-long pre-draft process has yielded a consensus expectation that Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, and Abdul Carter will be the first three picks, likely in
Travis Hunter Sr. receives court permission to leave home confinement for the draft
The father of Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter Jr. will be permitted to see his son selected in person at the 2025 NFL draft. Travis Hunter Sr., who is under home confinement in Florida stemming from a 2024 felony conviction, has been given permission by the courts to travel to
2025 NFL Draft Q&A: TV times, most picks, deepest position, more
The 2025 NFL Draft is almost upon us. Before the football world gravitates toward Green Bay, here’s what you should know heading into the league’s premier offseason event. 1. What is the draft schedule and how much time do teams get to make their picks? The first round is Thursday
Jerry Jones teases “two pretty substantive trades”
Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones knows how to generate interest in his team. He did it again on Tuesday. During a pre-draft press conference, Jones said the team is working on a pair of deals. “We’re looking at two things that could happen before or after the draft,” Jones
NFL coaches share brutal Shedeur Sanders evaluations
Before the 2025 NFL Draft begins Thursday, both Albert Breer and Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated suggested that Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders could slide to the second round, although many view Sanders as the draft’s second-best quarterback. For an article published on Tuesday, Breer spoke with NFL coaches about why multiple signal-callers may be drafted
Bengals, Hamilton County strike short-term deal for Paycor Stadium improvements
The Bengals and Hamilton County still need to work out the terms of a long-term lease. For now, they have a short-term agreement to improve Paycor Stadium in 2026. Chris Wetterich of the Cincinnati Business Courier (via Sports Business Daily) reports that the Bengals and the league will foot the
How Many First-Round QBs Will Be Drafted?
Cam Ward has long cemented himself as the top quarterback prospect in the eyes of almost all evaluators for the 2025 draft. As a result, he is in position to be selected first overall by the Titans. Tennessee received interest in the top pick, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Network confirms
Stephon Gilmore visited the Cowboys Tuesday
Cornerback Stephon Gilmore moved on after spending the 2023 season with the Cowboys, but he could be headed back to Dallas. Gilmore, who is unsigned after playing for the Vikings last season, was seen leaving the team’s facility as their pre-draft press conference was getting underway. Executive vice president Stephen
Steelers GM has telling quote about QB situation
The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting to hear if Aaron Rodgers wants to become their next starting quarterback, which has left many wondering if they will use a pick on the position in the upcoming NFL Draft. It sounds like that is a strong possibility. Steelers general manager Omar Khan
Bears G.M. Ryan Poles: Joe Thuney extension is a priority
The Bears are looking for more than one year with guard Joe Thuney. General Manager Ryan Poles sent a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Chiefs in a trade for Thuney early this offseason and the veteran guard is in the final year of the contract he brought with him from
The greatest all-time late-round draft choice for NFL franchise
In place since 1936, the NFL draft has produced countless gems selected toward the end of those events. Here is the best one each team has selected. With the draft dropping from 30 rounds to seven, teams had more time to locate late-round talent during previous eras. For the purposes
Mark Andrews says he has an “incredibly strong” relationship with the Ravens
Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta was asked in his pre-draft press conference if he expects tight end Mark Andrews to be on the team this season, and DeCosta’s answer was that he thinks Andrews is a great player, but, “You just never know.” Andrews thinks he and the team are
TE Mark Andrews Expects To Remain With Ravens
Mark Andrews is one of several veterans whose name has been connected to trade talk during the build-up to the draft. Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta recently declined to confirm the All-Pro tight end will remain in Baltimore for 2025. Next season represents the final one of Andrews’ contract. The 29-year-old
Browns should seriously consider trading down, if they can
From time to time over the past couple of months, I’ve made the argument on PFT Live that the Browns should consider trading down from No. 2, if they get an offer they like. I might as well make it here, too. The reason is pretty basic, which allows it
Could Patriots trade No. 4 pick of 2025 NFL Draft amid rumors?
ESPN’s Peter Schrager dropped somewhat of a bombshell when he reported Tuesday morning that teams “pursuing Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter, Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter or Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty” are “looking to trade up to the No. 2 or No. 3 pick” of the 2025 NFL
Matthew Stafford doesn’t think Puka Nacua’s role changes with Cooper Kupp gone
The Rams lost a veteran receiver in Cooper Kupp and gained one in Davante Adams this offseason, but Matthew Stafford doesn’t think much changes with his No. 1 receiver, Puka Nacua. Nacua has led the Rams in catches and receiving yards in each of his first two NFL seasons, and