Desmond Ridder to throw at Broncos’ rookie minicamp
Quarterback Desmond Ridder remains a free agent, but he will get a tryout this weekend. Ridder will throw at the Broncos’ rookie minicamp, Mike Klis of 9News reports. The Broncos currently have Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger behind Bo Nix. Ridder became a free agent in March after the Raiders
NFL Minor Transactions: 5/6/25
May 6th, 2025 at 6:52pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Kansas City Chiefs Seattle Seahawks A trio of players had successful tryouts at Chiefs rookie minicamp, and the team added those three rookies to their growing list of UDFAs signings. To make room on the roster, the Chiefs
Bill Belichick conducts book event at NYU, with no obvious holes in his clothing
Bill Belichick’s second (that anyone knows of) event related to his new book happened today as scheduled. For now, there’s little available evidence as to how it all went. Radio host Zach Gelb, who explained his cousin was present for the NYU-community-only session, has posted a video of Belichick’s entrance.
Diontae Johnson’s Browns contract should be huge wake-up call
Diontae Johnson has played for five different teams over the past year-plus, and the latest contract that the veteran wide receiver signed should serve as a major wake-up call for him. Johnson agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns last week. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Field Yates reported that
Titans won’t have new uniforms this year
Titans (Oilers) legend Warren Moon recently said he has seen “futuristic” new uniforms for the Titans. Apparently, those new uniforms are not coming in the immediate future. Jim Wyatt of the Titans’ official website wrote this in a mailbag item: “I was standing right in front of Warren Moon when
Desmond Ridder Trying Out For Broncos
Desmond Ridder continues to look for his next gig, and he may find that opportunity in Denver. According to Mike Klis of 9News in Denver, the veteran quarterback will participate at Broncos rookie minicamp as a veteran tryout player. Ridder got into six games for the Raiders in 2024, but
Bengals K Evan McPherson revamps routine to get healthy, stay healthy
Bengals kicker Evan McPherson missed the final five games on injured reserve last season after tearing an abductor muscle Dec. 1. McPherson now has incorporated his rehab regimen into his offseason work as he seeks to remain as healthy as possible for as long as possible. The new routine, which
Three burning questions for 2025 Browns
The Cleveland Browns were the talk of the 2025 NFL Draft after trading the chance to land Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter to the Jacksonville Jaguars and selecting Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, here are the three biggest questions facing the
West Virginia QB Garrett Greene will try to make Bucs’ roster as an undrafted WR
Garrett Greene played quarterback at West Virginia. He will try to make it in the NFL at wide receiver, having signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. He saw the writing on the wall as soon as his college career ended and began his pre-draft training for the
Broncos’ Nik Bonitto Eyeing Extension Topping $20MM Per Year
Nik Bonitto picked a good time to deliver a breakout season. The edge rusher market is amid an offseason surge, after a bit of a lull (Nick Bosa‘s contract excluded) in recent years. More deals topping $40MM per year should emerge once T.J. Watt, Micah Parsons and Aidan Hutchinson are
Broncos LB Alex Singleton on track to return for Week 1
Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton played 190 defensive snaps last season, with 49 of those coming after he tore an anterior cruciate ligament. Singleton injured his knee on the eighth play of the Week 3 win over the Buccaneers on Sept. 22. He didn’t miss a snap in the game, but
Five NFL players who benefited the most from their team’s offseason moves
With the 2025 NFL Draft and free agency over, each team has plenty of new faces, and fans have months to convince themselves that these new reinforcements will make a positive impact. However, the roster will first see what these new additions can do. With voluntary workouts and training camps
Cowboys rookie WR Traeshon Holden feels “disrespected” after going undrafted
The Cowboys guaranteed money to eight of their nine undrafted free agents, Todd Archer of ESPN reports. Syracuse defensive back Alijah Clark and Syracuse linebacker Justin Barron both received a team-high $234,000 guarantee. Oregon wide receiver Traeshon Holden signed an undrafted deal with the Cowboys for no guaranteed money and
Browns Did Not Significantly Factor Deion Sanders Into Shedeur Sanders Evaluation; Latest On QB’s Slide
In 2018, Deion Sanders famously criticized the Browns as a poor place for a quarterback prospect to land. This assessment came before Baker Mayfield‘s inconsistent tenure, one that ended soon after the Deshaun Watson trade, but the cornerback legend/future college HC was not exactly off-base when it came to quarterbacks
Anonymous fan make lawsuit equivalent of prank call over Shedeur Sanders’s draft slide
An unnamed Colorado fan has filed a lawsuit in the NFL over the draft-week free fall of quarterback Shedeur Sanders. In our view, it’s the legal equivalent of a prank call. In saying that, we are expressing an opinion only, not stating facts. (I’m not interested in being the next
Jaguars set to ‘fight’ over use of Travis Hunter?
How will the Jacksonville Jaguars use cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter? They may not even know, which could cause bickering among their coaching staff. “There’ll be a fight to see who gets to use [Hunter],” a college football coach told ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg in a story published Tuesday. In the 2025
Ja’Marr Chase: I’m holding myself to a higher standard now
Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s long push for a new contract ended in March when he signed a four-year extension with the Bengals that made him the leagu’e best-paid non-quarterback. Chase set the stage for that pact by putting up 127 catches for 1,708 yards and 17 touchdowns during the 2024
Conerly, Commanders, Dolphins, Patriots, Seahawks, Bears, Giants, Rams
As OTAs near, teams will begin evaluations regarding roles for rookie offensive linemen — and potential veteran relocations stemming from draft decisions. A couple of changes figure to come out of the Commanders‘ Josh Conerly Jr. draft choice. The Browns and Texans attempted to trade up for Conerly, but the
Adam Peters: Deebo Samuel can put team on his back and will you to win
Commanders General Manager Adam Peters worked for the 49ers before going to Washington and that gave him some helpful insight into a trade target this offseason. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel joined the Niners in 2019 when Peters was their vice president of player personnel and Peters said on The Pat
George Kittle offers help to Brock Purdy amid new NFL experience
For the first time since the San Francisco 49ers made quarterback Brock Purdy the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, he is eligible to sign a contract extension this offseason. 49ers tight end George Kittle recently received a four-year, $76.4M extension with $40M guaranteed from what’s been his only NFL
Tom Brady has high hopes for Raiders sixth-round quarterback Cam Miller
The greatest sixth-round quarterback in history was on board with the team he partially owns taking another sixth-round quarterback this year. Raiders minority owner Tom Brady was regularly communicating with General Manager John Spytek during the draft and was on board with the Raiders picking quarterback Cam Miller in the
Jaguars To Hire Brian Xanders
Shortly after the draft took place, the Jaguars moved on from Ethan Waugh. The departure of Jacksonville’s assistant general manager – who took over from Trent Baalke on an interim basis this winter – left a notable vacancy in the team’s front office. Brian Xanders is being hired by the Jags as part of their
B.J. Hill in walking boot at Bengals workouts
Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill is at the team’s workout on Tuesday, but he’s not ready for full participation. Multiple reporters at the Bengals facility passed along word that Hill is an observer because of a walking boot on his lower left leg. It’s not clear what injury has led
College DC criticizes Browns for curious NFL Draft decision
The Cleveland Browns selecting both Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft continued to generate discussions among members of the football community through the first week of May. For a piece produced by ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg that was published on Tuesday, one unnamed
Bill Belichick’s book is out today
Smile, Bill. Your book is out today. Of course, the man who doesn’t smile much might not be inclined to smile about anything at all, when it comes to The Art of Winning: Lessons From My Life in Football. He wouldn’t even smile about the title. “The publisher, a couple
Bears Eyeing RB Addition
In the build-up to the draft, it became clear the Bears were among the teams which coveted Ashton Jeanty. The top running back in the 2025 class wound up being drafted sixth overall by the Raiders, though, leaving him out of Chicago’s range. The Bears did wind up selecting a rookie to
Jaguars to hire Brian Xanders in front office role
New Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone is bringing someone with him from the Rams. Per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, Brian Xanders is joining Jacksonville in a front office role. Xanders had been with the Rams since 2017 as a senior personnel executive. He was previously the Broncos’ G.M. from
Report refutes claim on why Giants soured on Shedeur Sanders
Shortly before the New York Giants traded back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart at No. 25, a report claimed that Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders essentially bombed a predraft visit with Giants head coach Brian Daboll. For an article published Tuesday, Giants beat
Kyle Dugger says ankle is “doing well” after undergoing tightrope surgery
After the 2024 season, Patriots safety Kyle Dugger underwent tightrope surgery to repair his right ankle. While Dugger started 13 games for the Patriots last year — including the team’s final seven contests — Dugger was dealing with a right ankle injury throughout the season. But now that the team
Jason Pierre-Paul Aims To Play In 2025
Jason Pierre-Paul‘s last NFL action came in 2023, but he made it clear this past December he intended to continue his career. That remains the case now. “Anybody that gives me the opportunity, I’m ready to go and I’m ready to rock right now,” the 36-year-old said during an interview
Sheduer Sanders will wear No. 12 for Browns
Plenty of people bought Shedeur Sanders jerseys after the Browns picked the quarterback in the fifth round last month and they now know what number will be on those jerseys. The Browns announced that Sanders has been issued No. 12 for his rookie season. Safety Rodney McLeod wore that number
Giants legends could enter into unexpected competition
Michael Strahan and Eli Manning banded together to pull off one of the greatest upsets in NFL history during their playing career, but it sounds like the two former New York Giants stars are now on opposite teams. According to a report from Sportico, Strahan is planning to team up with billionaire
Lions will have both their rookie guards take practice reps at center
The Lions used two of their seven draft picks on guards, taking Tate Ratledge in the second round and Miles Frazier in the fifth. Neither has ever played center. In Detroit, one or both of them might. Lions GM Brad Holmes said offensive line coach Hank Fraley will try both
Browns Sign WR Diontae Johnson
MAY 6: To no surprise, ESPN’s Field Yates notes Johnson’s pact is one year in length and is worth the veteran minimum ($1.17MM). No money is guaranteed, so this move represents a low-risk investment on the Browns’ part. Johnson will turn his attention to securing a roster spot knowing a
Diontae Johnson’s contract with Browns has no guaranteed money
Wide receiver Diontae Johnson is trying to reignite his career with the Browns after bouncing around the league in 2024 and the team won’t be out any money if it doesn’t work out this summer. Field Yates of ESPN reports that Johnson’s one-year deal with Cleveland is worth the veteran’s
All hail NFL mock draft king: Pennsylvania grant manager excels at mastering ‘puzzle’
Correctly predicting every pick in the first round of the NFL Draft is impossible, but some are far better at mock drafts than most. Jason Boris, a 46-year-old grant manager for the state of Pennsylvania, may be the king of them all. According to The Huddle Report — a website
A key ruling in Jon Gruden’s pending lawsuit could come at any time
In Monday’s item about former Raiders, Buccaneers, and Raiders coach Jon Gruden joining the AF1’s Nashville Kats as a part owner and adviser, we mentioned his pending lawsuit against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. There’s been no news about the case in months, so we checked on its status.
Bengals, S Geno Stone Agree To Restructure
Geno Stone will remain with the Bengals for 2025, but he will do so at a reduced rate. The veteran safety has agreed to a restructured pact, Jason Fitzgerald of Over the Cap reports. Stone was due to receive $6.48MM this year, but that figure has now dropped to $4.9MM. The
Michael Strahan, Eli Manning prepare competing bids for Giants’ minority stake
Two former teammates will now be competing to buy a piece of the team for which they played. Sportico reports that Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan plans to make a bid for the 10-percent stake that the Giants are looking to sell. Strahan will partner with billionaire Marc
College coaches react to Sanders falling to fifth round of draft
Arguably the most-discussed football-related story of the spring continues to involve Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft until the Cleveland Browns traded up to take him at pick No. 144. For a piece produced by Adam Rittenberg of ESPN that was published
Geno Stone agrees to pay cut with Bengals
Bengals safety Geno Stone will remain with Cincinnati in 2025 on a reduced contract. Per Jason Fitzgerald of OverTheCap.com, Stone has accepted a pay cut for the coming year. Initially slated to make $6.475 million in 2025, Stone has agreed to a $4.9 million deal with $1.5 million guaranteed. Stone,
The ‘Walter Payton Man of the Year award winners’ quiz
Happy 43rd birthday to Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten! While the Cowboys never made it to the NFL championship with Witten, he was an excellent security blanket for Tony Romo and the early years of Dak Prescott — making 11 Pro Bowls (including seven in a row from 2004-2010), named
Raiders see sixth-rounder Tommy Mellott as “unique guy,” won’t “pigeonhole” his role
Raiders sixth-round pick Tommy Mellott played quarterback at Montana State, but the team announced him as a wide receiver when they selected him last month and that led to a lot of Julian Edelman references. Edelman made the same transition when he went from Kent State to the Patriots and
Steelers still confident about signing Aaron Rodgers?
Multiple members of the NFL community have publicly suggested that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has remained unsigned through the first week of May because he doesn’t really want to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers later this year. During a Monday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, NFL insider
Jalen Milroe working to become a more “efficient passer” ahead of rookie season
Jalen Milroe was a successful quarterback at Alabama, but his ability to make plays with his feet led to discussion heading into the draft about whether he’d be used in other ways as an NFL player. Milroe was adamant that he’s only a quarterback and Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald
Chiefs release CB Robert Rochell
Cornerback Robert Rochell’s short stay with the Chiefs has come to an end. The Chiefs announced on Monday that they have released the veteran corner. Rochell signed with the team in late March. No corresponding addition to the 90-man roster was announced, but Carson-Newman announced that their alum Major Williams
Barry Sanders thinks Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery can lead the Lions to a Super Bowl
Saquon Barkley’s big season with the Eagles has led to renewed talk that NFL teams can ride a running back to the Super Bowl. Or in the case of the Lions, perhaps ride two running backs to the Super Bowl. Barry Sanders, who won only one playoff game during his
Elijah Moore: Josh Allen made decision to sign with Bills “very, very easy”
Wide receiver Elijah Moore officially signed with the Bills on Monday and then met with the media to discuss why he decided to come to Buffalo. The list of reasons started with the player who will be charged with getting him the ball this fall. Moore said quarterback Josh Allen’s
Warren Moon has strong message for Shedeur Sanders
The biggest story of the 2025 NFL Draft was the unprecedented slide of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who fell to the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round at pick No. 144 overall. Many were left perplexed by Sanders’ fall from grace but it wasn’t long before potential explanations were made
Ravens’ LaJohntay Wester predicts Colorado teammate Shedeur Sanders will start for Browns
The Ravens took Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester in the sixth round of the draft, and he was happy to hear his name called on Day Three. But he wasn’t happy that his college quarterback had to wait until Day Three to hear his name called as well. Wester said
















































