49ers sign CB Derrick Canteen, waive S Quindell Johnson
The 49ers shuffled up their defensive backfield on Tuesday. They announced that they have signed cornerback Derrick Canteen to their 90-man roster. Safety Quindell Johnson was waived in a corresponding move. Canteen was undrafted in April after wrapping up his college time at Cincinnati. He also played for Georgia Southern
Three burning questions for 2025 Texans
The Texans won the AFC South last season and beat the Los Angeles Chargers in the opening round of the playoffs, but their passing offense took a big step back from the year before. That will likely need to change in order for them to make a deeper run in
Cam Heyward on George Pickens trade: We could be a better team because of it
George Pickens was the Steelers’ leading wide receiver the past two seasons. He just turned 24 and still is on his rookie contract, counting $3.656 million against the cap in 2025. Yet, the Steelers traded him anyway. Anytime Mike Tomlin trades a wide receiver, it’s buyer beware. The Steelers traded
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/13/25
Today’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Signed: LB Kaimon Rucker Detroit Lions Signed: DL Keith Cooper Waived: OL Leif Fautanu Houston Texans Waived: CB Gregory Junior Los Angeles Chargers Signed: LB Kana’i Mauga Waived: LB Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste Los Angeles Rams Signed: DT Da’Jon Terry Miami Dolphins Claimed off waivers (from Raiders):
Eagles’ active slate of standalone games makes tush-push ban more likely
A day before the official schedule release, we already know that the Eagles will have four big-audience, standalone games. While it’s not a surprise for the defending Super Bowl champion to figure so prominently in games that will be seen by many millions, the news underscores the news that is
Ravens safety ‘to miss most or all of’ 2025 season
The Ravens will likely be without a key defender for much of the 2025 campaign. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, safety Ar’Darius Washington recently tore his Achilles during conditioning. The injury will cause him to “miss most or all” of the upcoming season. A former UDFA, Washington appeared in a
NCAA president Charlie Baker welcomes efforts by the federal government to clean up its mess
Here’s a shock: The man who runs college sports welcomes governmental efforts to clean up the mess his organization has made. Via Andrea Adelson of ESPN.com, NCAA president Charlie Baker reacted positively to the looming launch of a presidential college sports commission. “I think the fact that there’s an interest
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/25
May 13th, 2025 at 7:46pm CST by Ben Levine The following 2025 draft picks signed their rookie contracts today: Carolina Panthers Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Rams New Orleans Saints Seattle Seahawks Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Cincinnati wants to host 2028 or 2029 draft
Who dey say dey wanna host dat draft? Cincinnati hopes to welcome the NFL’s premier offseason tentpole event. Via the Cincinnati Business Courier, the Bengals and the city are “making a concerted push” to host the draft, with the target being 2028 or 2029. Cincinnati previously had focused on 2027,
Derek Carr’s brother addresses talk of QB unretiring
Derek Carr stunned the sports world on Saturday when he announced that he has retired, and some have wondered if the former New Orleans Saints quarterback could return with a new team next season. Carr decided to retire after doctors told him he needs surgery on his throwing shoulder. With
Free agent WR Gabe Davis to visit the Giants
Free agent wide receiver Gabe Davis visited the 49ers on Monday. Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports that Davis now is on his way to visit the Giants. Giants head coach Brian Daboll was the offensive coordinator in Buffalo in Davis’ first two seasons. Davis spent his first four seasons
Ravens S Ar’Darius Washington Suffers Torn Achilles, Likely Out For 2025
The Ravens will likely be without a key defender for much of the 2025 campaign. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, safety Ar’Darius Washington recently tore his Achilles during conditioning. The injury will cause him to “miss most or all” of the upcoming season. A former UDFA, Washington appeared in
Ravens S Ar’Darius Washington tore an Achilles during conditioning
Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington tore an Achilles during conditioning, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. An MRI confirmed the bad news. Washington could miss the entire 2025 season. He recently signed his one-year, $3.263 million tender and was expected to join Kyle Hamilton and rookie Malaki Starks in giving the
Three burning questions for 2025 Seahawks
After replacing head coach Pete Carroll with Mike Macdonald for the 2024 season, the Seattle Seahawks are making another significant change in 2025. This time, the change is on the field, with Sam Darnold coming in to replace Geno Smith at quarterback. How that swap plays out will go a
Titans make several roster moves, including signing DL Carlos Watkins
The Titans made several roster moves Tuesday. The team announced it has signed veteran cornerback Amani Oruwariye and veteran defensive lineman Carlos Watkins. Oruwariye’s agreement previously was reported. The Titans also claimed linebacker Amari Burney off waivers. They cut defensive lineman Abdullah Anderson and cornerback Garnett Hollis Jr. Watkins, 31,
Rams Add Anthony Robinson To Front Office
The Titans’ offseason moved one of Ran Carthon‘s assistant GM hires (Chad Brinker) to the top of Tennessee’s personnel pyramid, following Carthon’s firing, and the other (Anthony Robinson) out of the picture altogether. Robinson, though, has bounced back. Months after his Titans ouster, Robinson is heading back to the NFC.
Dolphins claim DT Matthew Butler off waivers
The Dolphins claimed defensive tackle Matthew Butler off waivers, the team announced Tuesday. The Raiders cut Butler on Monday. The Raiders made Butler a fifth-round pick in 2022, and he appeared in 15 games the past three seasons. He had 15 tackles and half a sack. The Dolphins waived defensive
Insider updates if Derek Carr could make NFL comeback
Shortly after New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr confirmed this past weekend that he was retiring due to reasons related to a significant shoulder injury, whispers emerged suggesting teams could reach out to the Saints about Carr’s availability next offseason. According to an update shared by NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football
Chiefs sign third-rounder Ashton Gillotte, fourth-round pick Jalen Royals
The Chiefs have two more draft picks under contract. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that they signed third-round pick Ashton Gillotte and fourth-round pick Jalen Royals. Both players agreed to four-year deals with the team. Gillotte had 43 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks at Louisville last
Broncos Sign 13 UDFAs
The Broncos are heading to OTAs with 13 UDFAs as part of their rookie class. Here is that contingent: JB Brown, LB (Kansas) Marques Cox, T (Kentucky) Joaquin Davis, WR (North Carolina Central) Courtney Jackson, WR (Arkansas State) Joe Michalski, G (Oklahoma State) Jerjuan Newton, WR (Toledo) Joshua Pickett, CB
Trey Hendrickson says it has become “personal” with Zac Taylor after “disappointing” text exchange
Trey Hendrickson is not participating in the Bengals’ voluntary offseason program as a show of displeasure over his contract. He is training elsewhere but showed up Tuesday to voice his displeasure with the team and with head coach Zac Taylor. Reporters are allowed to one practice a week during the
Reporter shares less optimistic Aaron Rodgers to Steelers take amid conflicting reports
As recently as Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers insider Mike DeFabo of The Athletic noted that the Steelers remained “optimistic about Aaron Rodgers’ eventually signing with them” at some point before it’d be too late to name him their 2025 Week 1 starter. However, Steelers reporter Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette offered somewhat of
Saints sign third-round pick Vernon Broughton
The Saints are down to one unsigned draft pick. They announced that defensive tackle Vernon Broughton signed his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday. Broughton was one of the team’s two third-round picks and his signing leaves second-round quarterback Tyler Shough as the only unsigned selection. Broughton had 39 tackles, four
Trey Hendrickson Will Not Return To Bengals On Current Contract
PFR’s latest poll produced quite the split, with at least 30% of readers viewing three of the Trey Hendrickson options as likely. Hendrickson’s comments Tuesday point to the NFL’s reigning sack champion aiming to avoid one of those paths. Hendrickson made it clear today (via The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr.)
Titans agree to sign CB Amani Oruwariye
The Titans are adding a veteran cornerback. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Amani Oruwariye has agreed to sign with Tennessee. Oruwariye, 29, spent last season with the Cowboys, playing seven games with four starts. He finished the season with 29 total tackles with three passes defensed. A Lions fifth-round pick
Three burning questions for 2025 Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are firmly in the midst of their 2025 offseason program, having just completed their rookie minicamp (May 9-11) and with two weeks off until organized team actives (OTAs) begin on May 27. Here are three questions we have for the four-time defending NFC South champions as
Jets release Thomas Morstead – NBC Sports
The Jets appear to be making a change at punter. In a post to his Instagram account on Tuesday afternoon, Thomas Morstead said that he was just informed by the Jets that they are releasing him and the team made it official a short time later. Morstead was set to
Patriots Sign 15 Undrafted Free Agents
The Patriots signed 15 undrafted free agents to bring their rookie class to 26 players. Here are New England’s UDFAs: Demeer Blankumsee, WR (Memphis) Efton Chism III, WR (Eastern Washington) Jack Conley, OL (Boston College) Brandon Crossley, CB (SMU) C.J. Dippre, TE (Alabama) Brock Lampe, FB (Northern Illinois) Lan Larison,
Bill Belichick: Jordon Hudson “doesn’t have anything to do with North Carolina football”
In his capacity as head coach of the North Carolina football program, Bill Belichick has had two press conferences: one when he was hired, and one at the start of spring practice. On Tuesday, he’s present for the ACC Spring Meetings. Appearing on ESPN, Belichick was asked about the topic
Are Bengals, Trey Hendrickson heading toward messy divorce?
Cincinnati Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson reported to voluntary workouts Tuesday, but he and the team remain gridlocked in contract negotiations. The 30-year-old is entering the last year of his contract and has received permission to seek a trade. On Monday, the four-time Pro Bowler released a statement to ESPN’s Adam
NFL announces Week One Friday night game in Brazil will stream for free on YouTube
YouTube will be the exclusive home of the second game of the NFL season. The NFL announced today that YouTube will stream the Friday night Week One game in São Paulo, Brazil on Friday, September 5. The announcement indicated that the YouTube stream will be free and will not require
Bruce Arians adds to Buccaneers Super Bowl hype
Earlier this spring, Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David insisted that the squad that suffered a 23-20 wild-card playoff loss to the Washington Commanders this past January “had the guys” needed to make a run all the way to Super Bowl LIX. During a Tuesday morning appearance on Tampa sports radio
Kendrick Bourne: Drake Maye’s competitive spirit is starting to show more
After selecting Drake Maye at No. 3 overall last year, the Patriots have provided the young quarterback with a new head coach, a new offensive coordinator, and new weapons to help his success in 2025. But one of New England’s veteran receivers has been with the club for several years
Seahawks To Meet With CB Rasul Douglas
The Seahawks’ cornerback search includes multiple names. After the team met about a reunion with Shaquill Griffin, a higher-profile option has since emerged. Rasul Douglas is visiting the Seahawks on Tuesday, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets. Part of PFR’s top 50 free agent list, Douglas could not secure a deal on
Trey Hendrickson present in street clothes for Bengals’ Tuesday workout
Trey Hendrickson released a statement on Monday noting his displeasure with the state of his contract negotiations with the Bengals. But the defensive end has nevertheless reported to the building. Via multiple reporters on the scene, Hendrickson is present for the Bengals’ offseason program workout that is open to the
Why Broncos-Jets matchup could be intriguing international game
The NFL still loves scheduling the Denver Broncos against the New York Jets. On Tuesday, the NFL announced its international slate of games. The full schedule will drop on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network and ESPN. The Broncos and Jets will play on Oct. 12 at
A 2026 comeback is “extremely unlikely” for Derek Carr
Derek Carr has retired from the NFL at age 34. Given that other quarterbacks have retired at older ages, an obvious question arises. Will he return in 2026? Per a source with knowledge of the situation, it’s “extremely unlikely” that Carr will return. He’s already making other professional plans. While
Ravens Notes: Green, Pierce, Bowser, Jones
One of the main talking points from the Ravens’ draft was the team’s decision to select Mike Green in the second round. The Marshall edge rusher was widely regarded as a first-round talent, but he lasted until pick No. 59. A key reason why that was the case was the view taken
Packers guard Sean Rhyan loses $2 million raise because he didn’t play two more snaps
Packers guard Sean Rhyan’s 2025 salary will be $2 million less than it would have been, if only he had played two more snaps in his first three NFL seasons. Rhyan was a 2022 third-round draft pick, which means he’s heading into the fourth and final year of his rookie
Report expands on what could prevent Belichick from returning to NFL
For an article published back on May 5, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated suggested that North Carolina Tar Heels football head coach Bill Belichick may not receive interest from NFL teams during the league’s next hiring cycle due to potential distractions caused by the 73-year-old’s relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson. For a piece posted
Elgton Jenkins has not been at Packers workouts
The Packers are planning to have Elgton Jenkins at center during the 2025 season, but he isn’t using the team’s voluntary workouts to prepare for his move inside from guard. Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich was asked about Jenkins’s feelings about the position change during a Monday press conference and said
Browns reporters push back at Sanders rookie minicamp narratives
During Monday’s edition of FS1’s “The Facility” program, former NFL running back and current analyst LeSean McCoy revealed that sources told him that 2025 fifth-round draft pick Shedeur Sanders looked “like the best player” at the Cleveland Browns’ rookie minicamp that also featured third-round selection Dillon Gabriel. Browns reporters Mary Kay Cabot, Dan
Vikings’ European excursion allows them to avoid two traditional road games
The Vikings’ short-straw road trip to Europe for back-to-back games against the Steelers in Ireland and the Browns in London comes with a competitive advantage. Minnesota will have two fewer traditional road games than they would have had in 2025. Like all NFC teams in the odd-numbered years, the Vikings
Robert Saleh Addresses Decision To Return To 49ers
While his first head coaching gig ended midway through the 2024 season, Robert Saleh was a busy candidate during the interview cycle this winter. After received a look from the Cowboys, Raiders and Jaguars for another HC opportunity, he returned to San Francisco to reprise his role as the team’s defensive
Texans waive CB Gregory Junior to make room for DT Foley Fatukasi
News that the Texans were bringing back defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi emerged last week. But now, Fatukasi has put pen to paper. Houston formally announced on Tuesday that the club had signed Fatukasi. He started 11 games for the team last season. As a corresponding move, the Texans waived cornerback
Cam Heyward reacts to Steelers trading George Pickens to Cowboys
Wide receiver George Pickens was the subject of trade rumors for months before the Pittsburgh Steelers shipped the mercurial wide receiver to the Dallas Cowboys ahead of this past weekend. Nevertheless, longtime Steelers defensive lineman and team captain Cameron Heyward insisted on the latest edition of his “Not Just Football
Panthers sign fourth-round pick Trevor Etienne
The Panthers have signed another one of their draft picks. Fourth-round running back Trevor Etienne agreed to his four-year rookie contract with the team. The Panthers signed six other picks ahead of their rookie minicamp and second-round edge rusher Nic Scourton is now the only unsigned member of the class.
Steelers Faced Small George Pickens Trade Market; Latest On Cowboys’ Acquisition Plan
By the time George Pickens was dealt, it hardly came as a surprise given the chatter surrounding a trade from the Steelers. The Cowboys acquired him last week, but not because they won a wide-ranging bidding war. Few teams showed interest in the pending free agent receiver, Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee
What Cam Ward will have in common with Joe Burrow as a rookie
Long before the Tennessee Titans made Miami quarterback Cam Ward the first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan was serving as offensive coordinator with the Cincinnati Bengals when the Bengals grabbed Joe Burrow with the No. 1 selection of the 2020 draft. For a piece
NFL announces six early kickoffs in Europe, Vikings will play in both Dublin and London
The NFL announced today which six games will be played in Europe in 2025 — including two in a row for the Vikings. All six games will be played on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. ET, which means they will be afternoon games in Europe and early-mornings for American fans. In