Month: May 2025

Derek Carr’s retirement leaves the Saints with three quarterbacks, who have a combined record of 0-7 as NFL starters, on their roster. The holdovers from last year are 2024 fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler, and 2023 fourth-round pick Jake Haener. When Carr missed time with injuries last season, Rattler started six

After months of awkward chop, the Saints and quarterback Derek Carr managed to figure out a smooth landing. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Carr’s retirement comes with an agreement regarding his contract. In a nutshell, he’ll give up $30 million in fully-guaranteed pay. That was his base

Derek Carr’s NFL career has come to an end. Carr and the Saints announced on Saturday morning that he is retiring as a result of a right shoulder injury. “Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with Heather, I’ve decided to retire from the National Football League,” said Carr. “For

The not-so-great quarterback class of 2021 still has a couple of guys who can turn it around. Justin Fields has become the clear QB1 with the Jets, for example. Also, the 49ers seem to be comfortable with the prospect of Mac Jones playing, if necessary. Jones is now the backup

Bill Belichick’s commitment to North Carolina came with a clear caveat. His contract contains a buyout clause. When it comes to that buyout clause, the most important date is June 1, 2025. On that day — only three weeks from tomorrow — the payment necessary for Belichick to exit the

Tight end Mason Taylor had his first practice with the Jets on Friday, but it wasn’t the first time that the second-round pick put on a Jets jersey. Pictures of Taylor sporting Mark Sanchez’s No. 6 at a childhood birthday party surfaced after the Jets took him because it highlighted

More than any other NFL team, the Steelers will have a new-look offense in 2025. After trading wide receiver George Pickens to Dallas this week, Pittsburgh is the only team in the league without its leading passer, leading rusher or leading receiver from 2024 remaining on the roster. The Steelers

Bears first-round pick Colston Loveland has signed his contract with the team, but he is not fully participating in the team’s rookie minicamp this weekend. Loveland told reporters on Friday that he is focused on mental reps during the team’s on-field work as he continues to work his way back

Wide receiver George Pickens’s time with the Steelers came to an end when they traded him to the Cowboys for a package that included a 2026 third-round pick. Pickens was a playmaker in the passing game in Pittsburgh after joining the team as a 2022 second-round pick, but he was

The Browns’ rookie minicamp got started on Friday, giving the club its first opportunity to see the 2025 draftees on the field — including fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders. While Sanders and third-round QB Dillon Gabriel are scheduled to address the media on Saturday, General Manager Andrew Berry talked about the

The Falcons announced that they have signed three of their five draft picks on Friday. Third-round safety Xavier Watts, fourth-round defensive back Billy Bowman Jr., and seventh-round offensive lineman Jack Nelson all agreed to four-year deals with the team. Watts had 82 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 10 passes defensed,

The Steelers announced that four of their seven draft picks signed their rookie contracts on Friday afternoon. Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer, Washington linebacker Carson Bruener and Central Michigan cornerback Donte Kent all signed their rookie deals. Today is the first day of the

The Raiders announced their crop of undrafted free agent signings on Friday. There are 15 players in this year’s group and they joined the team in time for this weekend’s rookie minicamp. The Raiders also added 11 players in the draft, so a good chunk of their 90-man roster will

The Dolphins signed long snapper Joe Cardona, the team announced Friday. The Patriots released Cardona last month after 10 seasons and 160 career games. He has recorded 13 special teams tackles and one forced fumble in his long career. Cardona also has played 13 postseason games and won Super Bowls

The 49ers announced a number of roster moves on Friday afternoon, including the addition of veteran offensive tackle Andre Dillard. Dillard entered the NFL as an Eagles first-round pick in 2019 and he spent the 2024 season with the Packers. He played in 10 games for Green Bay and has

The Panthers have moved on from one of their young defensive players. Carolina announced on Friday that the club has waived outside linebacker Kenny Dyson. Dyson, 23, signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent last year. He was on the practice squad in 2024, appearing in a pair

The Chargers signed seven of their nine draft picks Friday, the team announced. Oregon defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell (third rounder), South Carolina edge rusher Kyle Kennard (fourth), Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (fifth), Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden II (fifth), Pittsburgh offensive lineman Branson Taylor (sixth), Clemson safety R.J. Mickens

The Saints have gotten some important business done with several members of their rookie class. New Orleans announced on Friday that the club has signed six draft picks to their rookie contracts, including first-round offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. The No. 9 overall pick out of Texas, Banks’ deal is

Draft picks typically participate in the rookie minicamp whether they have signed a contract or not. Unsigned picks can sign a Rookie Participation Agreement (RPA) that protects them in case of injury, and most do. The Bengals have two players who are watching on-field work from the sideline after declining

The Browns have gotten two of their draft picks under contract. Cleveland announced on Friday that second-round linebacker Carson Schwesinger and fourth-round running back Dylan Sampson have each signed their rookie deals. According to multiple reports, Schwesinger’s four-year deal is fully guaranteed. The Browns selected the UCLA product at No.

Quinn Ewers didn’t look happy when the Dolphins selected him in the seventh round two weeks ago. It wasn’t the team that took him, but the round he went. The University of Texas quarterback was the 231st overall selection, the last of 14 quarterbacks selected in the seven rounds. “I

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre will be permitted to continued to pursue a defamation lawsuit against Mississippi auditor Shad White. The Associated Press reports that, on Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court denied White’s request to dismiss the civil action filed against him. “The facts of this case have not

Veteran linebacker Jaylon Smith is participating in the Raiders’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis this weekend, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Smith has remained a free agent since the season ended. The Steelers signed him to their practice squad Dec. 27, but he did not see any action. He

The Falcons have signed first-round pick Jalon Walker, the team announced Friday. Walker’s received a four-year, $20.56 million deal. He joins third-round safety Xavier Watts, fourth-round defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. and seventh-round offensive tackle Jack Nelson in getting under contract. First-round defensive end James Pearce Jr., the 26th overall

Jaxson Dart did not begin his freshman season at USC as the starter but ended up starting six games. That’s the last time — and the only time — Dart has served as the backup. He will begin his NFL career as the third-string quarterback behind Russell Wilson and Jameis

Last weekend, PFT reported that North Carolina coach, and former long-time Patriots coach, Bill Belichick has been talking to former Bears P.R. chief Brandon Faber regarding a role with UNC and/or Belichick directly. Two days later, Faber was apparently working directly for Belichick. The New York Post reports that Faber

The Broncos have cut punter Matt Haack and long snapper Zach Triner, according to the NFL’s transactions report. The team needed the roster spots for the 20 incoming rookies. The release of Haack and Triner was not a surprise. The Broncos drafted rookie punter Jeremy Crawshaw in the sixth round,

The Bills claimed defensive lineman Casey Rogers off waivers on Friday, the team announced. The Giants waived Rogers on Thursday. Rogers signed with the Giants in 2024 as undrafted free agent. He appeared in two games for the team as a rookie, seeing action on 33 defensive snaps and nine