Does Justin Fields experiment show Steelers shouldn’t draft Jalen Milroe?
Long before it was reported that Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe had accepted an invitation to attend the 2025 NFL Draft, some suggested the Pittsburgh Steelers could make Milroe the 21st overall pick of the upcoming player-selection process. Scouts have routinely compared Milroe to current New York Jets starter Justin Fields.
Tyler Shough visited Browns on Monday, will visit Giants on Wednesday
Quarterback Tyler Shough’s busy pre-draft season is set to continue. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Shough visited with the Browns on Monday and will visit with the Giants on Wednesday. He previously spent time with the Steelers, Jets, and Colts. Next week, Shough is slated to visit with the Raiders
Steelers Host Derrick Harmon, Omarion Hampton On Top-30 Visits
The Steelers are continuing to assess options for their 2025 draft class by hosting Oregon defensive linemen Derrick Harmon and North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton on top-30 visits, per Ray Fittpaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Both Harmon and Hampton are projected to go in the first round of April’s
Bill Belichick’s UNC staff will make nearly $12.5 million in 2025
North Carolina will pay coach Bill Belichick $10 million this year. The school will pay the rest of his staff nearly $12.5 million. 247sports.com, via Sports Business Journal, has the details. The figure for assistant coaches, front-office department, strength and conditioning coaches, and other support staffers comes in $3.8 million
Raiders’ Smith shares warning for NFL after signing extension
It’s hardly a secret that one reason quarterback Geno Smith welcomed an offseason trade from the Seattle Seahawks to the Las Vegas Raiders is that he felt he’d receive better financial guarantees from the Raiders than from his previous employer. During a recent chat with NFL insider Albert Breer of
Quinn Ewers visiting with Colts on Wednesday
The Colts may have brought in Daniel Jones to compete with Anthony Richardson, but they’re still doing their due diligence on quarterbacks in the draft class. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, Quinn Ewers is visiting with Indianapolis on Wednesday. Ewers, 22, helped lead Texas to the college football playoff
NFL Teams Remain Split On Travis Hunter’s Position
Colorado draft prospect Travis Hunter wants to play both receiver and cornerback full-time in the NFL, but the consensus in league circles is that he will likely focus on one position with a situational role at the other. Even that would be a physical and mental challenge, not to mention a
Dale Earnhardt Jr. explains the recent No. 8 controversy with Lamar Jackson
Last week, a dispute emerged — and then disappeared — regarding the No. 8. NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. made an application for trademark protection as to a specific version of the number. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson filed an objection. Earnhardt promptly abandoned the effort. Earnhardt explained the situation during
NFC luxury picks in NFL Draft: Touted SEC QB heads west
NFL teams sometimes don’t draft for need. Instead, even though they may be stocked at a position, they’ll make a luxury pick. Ahead of the NFL Draft in Green Bay (April 24-26), Yardbarker NFL writers identify a luxury pick for each team in the NFC. NFC East DALLAS COWBOYS |
RB Omarion Hampton among Wednesday’s visitors to Steelers
The Steelers have been seen as a potential landing spot for a quarterback in the early part of the draft, but they’re spending time with one of the top prospects at a different position on Wednesday. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the team is meeting with running
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Falcons’ first-round pick at No. 15
While lacking in sacks, Stewart had 5.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and 33 hurries last season, per Pro Football Focus. Meanwhile, Atlanta’s defense allowed the 10th-most yards (345.2) and points (24.9) per game while recording the second-fewest sacks (31) in 2024. Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot should run to
Abdul Carter is the favorite to go No. 3 overall in 2025 NFL draft
Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the overwhelming favorite to go to the Titans with the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter is the favorite to go with the second pick, owned by the Browns. And now Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has
Why analyst thinks Dart could follow in Mayfield’s footsteps with Browns
Before Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and quarterback Baker Mayfield allegedly had some type of falling out during their final season together, they guided the 2020 Browns to the franchise’s first playoff appearance since 2002 and first playoff victory since the 1994 season. For a piece published on Wednesday,
Bengals sign LB Joe Giles-Harris
Linebacker Joe Giles-Harris is the newest member of the Bengals. The team announced the signing on Wednesday. It’s a one-year contract with no other terms announced by Cincinnati. Giles-Harris spent a short period of time on the Bengals’ practice squad last December, but left for the Jaguars when Jacksonville signed
NFL national scout shares advice for how teams should view Milroe
The idea that Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe could become a first-round pick during the 2025 NFL Draft would’ve been downright laughable back in January. However, some are now convinced the Pittsburgh Steelers could grab Milroe at overall selection No. 21. For a piece published on Wednesday, one unnamed NFL national
Ashton Jeanty, Will Campbell, Jaxson Dart part of big group visiting Raiders Wednesday
The Raiders are the betting favorites to wind up with running back Ashton Jeanty in the draft and they’ll get a chance to spend some time with him on Wednesday. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that the former Boise State star is part of a big group of draft prospects
AFC luxury picks in NFL Draft: A stunning landing spot for touted QB
NFL teams sometimes don’t draft for need. Instead, even though they may be stocked at a position, they’ll make a luxury pick. Ahead of the NFL Draft in Green Bay (April 24-26), Yardbarker NFL writers identify a luxury pick for each team in the AFC. AFC East BUFFALO BILLS |
Insider expands on Giants’ alleged opinion of Shedeur Sanders ahead of draft
New York Giants reporter Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic wrote Tuesday that it’s now “less likely the franchise” will use the third overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft to take Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, arguably the most polarizing prospect in this year’s class. ESPN’s Jordan Raanan later expanded on why
Justin Simmons: Whatever it is, Michael Penix has it
Safety Justin Simmons has spent the last decade in the NFL and he’s seen a lot of quarterbacks over that time, so his read on Michael Penix should make Falcons fans pretty excited for what’s about to come their way. Simmons spent the 2024 season in Atlanta and he was
The ‘NFL quarterbacks with 10+ touchdowns in their final season’ quiz
Happy Birthday to the first great quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys — Don Meredith. Meredith was with the Cowboys from their inception in 1960 through 1968, making the Pro Bowl in his final three seasons and retiring with 17,199 passing yards and 135 touchdowns. Meredith was one of the fortunate
NFC team named ‘ideal situation’ for QB Jalen Milroe
In his latest mock draft updated on Tuesday, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. predicted that the New York Giants will take Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe with the 34th overall pick. Later in the day, former NFL signal-caller and current analyst Dan Orlovsky praised the idea of the Giants grabbing Milroe in the draft’s
Aaron Glenn: Building culture, environment most important thing for Jets right now
Aaron Glenn was part of a major organizational shift while serving as the defensive coordinator of the Lions and he hopes to spark another one as the head coach of the Jets. The Lions had gone 20 years without a playoff win before Glenn joined Dan Campbell’s first staff in
Harold Landry: You never think you can lose with Mike Vrabel
The Patriots started their offseason program this week and that gave a lot of the team’s players their first chance to work with head coach Mike Vrabel. One exception is edge rusher Harold Landry. Landry was drafted by the Titans in the second round in 2018 and played for Vrabel
Jon Gruden says Ohio State QB Will Howard is “like a young Josh Allen”
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard is viewed by many as a mid-round draft pick, but Jon Gruden thinks Howard has MVP potential. Gruden, who is sitting down with quarterback prospects the way he used to do as a staple of ESPN’s pre-draft coverage, has released the first episode of his
Winston Reid signs ERFA tender with Browns
The Browns officially have one of their exclusive rights free agents back in the fold. Cleveland announced on Tuesday that linebacker Winston Reid has signed his exclusive rights free agent tender. He’s now set to make $960,000 in 2025. Reid, 25, joined Cleveland as an undrafted free agent last offseason
Quinshon Judkins to visit Bengals, Broncos after meeting Texans on Monday
The Bengals are doubling up on visits with Ohio State running backs this week. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Quinshon Judkins is set to meet with the team on Wednesday. A report on Monday indicated that TreVeyon Henderson will visit with the team this week as well. Judkins
Pete Carroll has continued to teach his USC class, with plenty of celebrity guests
Pete Carroll has a new job. He’s still committed to his old job. As explained by Sam Farmer and Gary Klein of the L.A. Times, Carroll has continued to teach a class at USC. “The Game is Life” has three more weekly sessions for its collection of 56 students. More
Would NFC team be the right destination for Jalen Milroe?
Alabama’s Jalen Milroe is considered one of the more enticing quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft. He could have a high ceiling, but the quarterback could flop if he lands with the wrong team. Would the New York Giants be the right destination for the 22-year-old? In his latest mock
Sean McVay: I haven’t done a lot of work on QBs in this year’s draft
After the Rams worked out a deal with quarterback Matthew Stafford to ensure his return for the 2025 season, Stafford said that he is hopeful there will be more time with the team in his future. Stafford is under contract through 2026 and head coach Sean McVay said the team
Former Pro Bowl WR names ‘ideal situation’ for Shedeur Sanders
While the Cleveland Browns were previously named by one analyst as the best “fit” for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, recent reports have strongly suggested that Cleveland will take Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter or Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter over Sanders with the second overall pick of the 2025 NFL
Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison will work out for scouts before the draft
Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison played only six games last season before a hip labrum injury that required surgery. He still was rehabbing during the NFL Scouting Combine and Notre Dame’s Pro Day. Morrison, though, will have a positional workout for teams on April 21 at his high school in
Analysts address constant Raiders, Ashton Jeanty rumors
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and SNY’s Connor Hughes are among those predicting the Las Vegas Raiders will select Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, the consensus top running back in this year’s class, with the sixth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft after the club signed recently acquired quarterback Geno Smith to
Bears sign DB Nahshon Wright to one-year deal
It didn’t take long for defensive back Nahshon Wright to find a new team. The Bears announced on Tuesday that they’ve signed Wright to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Minnesota had cut Wright on Monday. Wright, 26, was a Cowboys third-round pick in 2021. He’s appeared in 33 games with
The ‘Super Bowl era receiving yards leaders by season’ quiz
After a 13-year NFL career and not playing in the 2024 season, wide receiver Julio Jones is hanging up his cleats. In his 10 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Jones was one of the most feared targets in the game thanks to his incredible combination of size, speed and hands.
Jaylon Johnson: I’ve been through offseason hype, I’ll get excited by wins
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson’s frustrations with Matt Eberflus overflowed after what turned out to be Eberflus’s final game as the team’s head coach last season, but the change to Ben Johnson isn’t enough to make him feel like all is well in Chicago. Johnson started the 2024 season by saying
Why Steelers should consider trading up for top QB prospect
With their quarterback situation remaining uncertain, perhaps the Pittsburgh Steelers should make a bold move during the 2025 NFL Draft. Per Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Steelers will host Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders (6-foot-2, 212 pounds) on a top-30 visit on Thursday. Pittsburgh has pick No. 21 in
Jack Jones goes unclaimed on waivers, is now a free agent
Cornerback Jack Jones is now a free agent. According to the transaction wire, Jones went unclaimed on waivers after the Raiders let him go on Monday. That means Jones is now free to sign with any team. It was reported over the weekend that Las Vegas was ready to move
Browns Host Several QB Prospects
Tuesday was a busy day in Cleveland, where the Browns hosted a number of quarterback prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft. According to a few different sources, Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart, Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, and Louisville’s Tyler Shough all were onsite for visits in Cleveland today. Don’t be mistaken, despite
Atallah: 75-80 percent of all players respond to NFLPA report card survey
The NFL Players Association has found something. Something potent. Something that has burrowed under the skin of certain owners. It’s the annual report card, which applies a grade to each team under a variety of topics. Including ownership personally. Some have privately downplayed the process by suggesting that only a
Five potential Breece Hall landing spots amid trade chatter
New York Jets star Breece Hall has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, and much of that speculation stems from some recent comments made by new head coach Aaron Glenn. Glenn told reporters last week that the Jets plan to use a
Jalen Milroe, Tyler Shough also visited Browns on Tuesday
Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart wasn’t the only quarterback in Cleveland on Tuesday. Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports that Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough and Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe also were in town. The Browns are in the market for a quarterback with Kenny Pickett the only healthy quarterback on their
Giants Could Aim To Land Both Colorado Stars
For a while, it seemed like there was an obvious path for Colorado quarterback prospect Shedeur Sanders to land with the Giants. Some later acquisitions made it seem likely that New York would go elsewhere, but a recent mock draft by Connor Hughes of SportsNet New York suggested that there’s
On Olympic flag football, NFLPA likely will be siding with NFL over owners
The NFL wants to use current players in the Olympic flag football competition. The owners are leaning against inviting the injury risk to their most important assets. The NFL Players Association will be caught in the middle. And it seems as if the union will be fully in favor of
Geno Smith-Pete Carroll connection a weapon for Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are trying to get it right at two of the most integral positions on a football field. They’ve got a new head coach prowling the sidelines and chomping gum in Pete Carroll, and now they have their new quarterback. The Seattle Seahawks traded Geno Smith to
Texas WR Matthew Golden will visit Cowboys on Thursday
Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden visited the Buccaneers on Tuesday. He heads to Dallas next. Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports that Golden will visit with the Cowboys on Thursday. Golden has a chance to be the first receiver drafted, with Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan the other possibility. The Cowboys, who
Shedeur Sanders To Visit Steelers
The Steelers are hosting Colorado quarterback prospect Shedeur Sanders on a top-30 visit, another indication that the team is considering using a first-round pick on a quarterback in April’s draft. Sanders will visit Pittsburgh on Thursday, per Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Steelers currently hold the 21st overall
Free agent DE DeMarcus Walker visiting Giants on Wednesday
Free agent pass rusher DeMarcus Walker is visiting the Giants on Wednesday, Peter Schrager of ESPN reports. Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen coached Walker in Tennessee in 2022. The Bears released Walker on Feb. 21, and he has remained a free agent since. Walker was scheduled to make $5.2 million
Could one QB go much higher than expected in NFL Draft?
Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders have long been viewed as the two best quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft, but it is another player at the position whose stock seems to be rising at the perfect time. Former Ole Miss star Jaxson Dart has generated a lot of buzz with
New bill in Congress would revolutionize college athletics — and end the NCAA
College sports are currently experiencing the chaos they deserve. After decades of corrupt exploitation of athletes under the guise of amateurism, effective enforcement of the antitrust laws has turned things upside down. Now, there’s an effort in Congress to throw college sports a lifeline. Via Nick Schultz of On3.com, a
Minor NFL Transactions: 4/8/25
April 8th, 2025 at 6:45pm CST by Ely Allen Tuesday’s minor NFL transactions: Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos Wright didn’t last long as a free agent. He signs with the Bears after being released by Minnesota yesterday. Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro