Will Howard eager to learn from Aaron Rodgers if the veteran QB signs
Since Ben Roethlisberger retired after the 2021 season, the Steelers have had five starting quarterbacks. They have tried the draft (Kenny Pickett), a trade (Justin Fields) and free agency (Russell Wilson). They remain in search. The Steelers brought back Mason Rudolph, a third-round pick in 2018, in free agency and
2025 Minnesota Vikings win total, prediction
The Minnesota Vikings were one win away from earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC last season, but oddsmakers expect them to take a step back in 2025. Per BetMGM, Minnesota is projected to be a .500 team this year. Regular-season win total: 8.5 (BetMGM) Outlook: The Vikings are coming
Channing Crowder: Jordon Hudson “choreographed” Bill Belichick’s interview on The Pivot Podcast
Something seemed a little off about Bill Belichick’s recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast. Or, more accurately, something seemed a little on. The episode began with Belichick and former Inside The NFL colleague Ryan Clark in a one-on-one interview. It felt scripted, specifically when Belichick explained why he mentioned his
Ex-NFL player makes worrisome prediction about Caleb Williams
The revelation that Caleb Williams and his family allegedly looked into attempting to prevent the Chicago Bears from making the quarterback the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft has become a massive story hovering over the organization this spring. During a Friday appearance on Chicago sports radio station 670
Bettors banking on Patriots having a winning record
The Patriots have finished 4-13 two years in a row, but plenty of bettors think New England’s fortunes will change this year. The most popular bet since the 2025 NFL schedule came out is for the Patriots to win over 8.5 games, according to David Purdum of ESPN. Although their
Former Steelers safety doesn’t hold back on Aaron Rodgers saga
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger and former Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon are among those who think Aaron Rodgers should join the Steelers sooner rather than later if he’s serious about helping the club win games this fall. During an appearance on Friday’s edition of the “Kaboly and Mack” program, former Steelers
Jim Irsay let his football people do their jobs
Much can and will be said about the late Jim Irsay, who died on Wednesday at 65. As it relates to one of the most important things any NFL owner can do, he let his football people do their jobs. During a Thursday visit to PFT Live, Hall of Fame
Lions, Aidan Hutchinson Likely To Accelerate Extension Talks
Aidan Hutchinson confirmed yesterday that he has received full medical clearance. That positive but expected development will allow his attention to turn to the matter of a Lions extension. The expectation remained amongst team and player that a full recovery would take place well in advance of the 2025 campaign. With
Aidan Hutchinson’s contract continues to loom for Lions
The Lions have been learning how to deal with the success they haven’t enjoyed in years. One challenge becomes finding a way to timely reward the players who comprise the nucleus of one of the best rosters in football. They’ve developed a habit of extending the contracts of key players
Kevin Stefanski details Browns’ four-way QB competition
Recent reports indicated that the Cleveland Browns will hold a pair of quarterback competitions this summer. One will feature veteran Joe Flacco battling with 2022 first-round draft choice Kenny Pickett for the starting job. The other will involve rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders competing for either the QB2 or
Sam LaPorta on 2024 dip in production: We scored the most points, everyone deserves the ball
Lions tight end Sam LaPorta’s stats were down in 2024, but he doesn’t view the change in circumstances as cause for alarm. LaPorta went from 86 catches, 889 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie to 60 catches, 726 yards and seven touchdowns during the Lions’ march to the top
Alex Highsmith discusses if Aaron Rodgers saga is distracting for Steelers
As of Friday, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has yet to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Still, his status for the 2025 season has undeniably been the biggest storyline hovering over the Steelers since March. During Thursday’s edition of NFL Network’s “The Insiders” program, Pittsburgh pass-rusher Alex Highsmith addressed how he and
Lions’ Penei Sewell says he’s getting bigger and stronger this offseason
Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell has been a first-team All-Pro selection two years in a row, but he still sees room for improvement. Sewell says that improvement has come in the weight room this offseason, where even at a listed weight of 6-foot-5 and 335 pounds, he’s been trying to
Buccaneers RB Rachaad White Addresses Pending 2026 Free Agency
Rachaad White‘s playing time has fluctuated during his time with the Buccaneers. The fourth-year running back is not expected to return to a full-time starter’s role in 2025, something which will of course affect his free agent value for next spring. White made eight starts as a rookie, setting him
Kevin Stefanski: It won’t be an even split of QB reps
During the Browns’ rookie minicamp, head coach Kevin Stefanski said that there was nothing to read into Dillon Gabriel taking the first reps at quarterback ahead of Shedeur Sanders and Stefanski is extending that to the full team practices as well. Stefanski said on ESPN Cleveland that he’s told Gabriel,
Do stats show 49ers’ Brock Purdy is underrated?
Discussions about whether or not San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was merely a successful “game manager” over his first three NFL seasons existed long before he received a five-year, $265M contract extension that included $181M in guarantees and a no-trade clause. For an article published on Friday, ESPN NFL
Roger Goodell: NFL will continue to study tush push
The bad news for the league office (which recruited the Packers to make the proposal) is the vote to ban the tush push fell two teams short of passing. The good news for the league office is that more than two-thirds of all owners are on board with dumping it.
2025 New York Giants projected win total, prediction
Coming off a franchise-worst 3-14 season, and facing the league’s toughest schedule, the New York Giants hope to get out of the NFC East cellar in 2025. Per BetMGM, they won’t. Regular-season win total: 5.5 Outlook: Although he received a vote of confidence from ownership in January, head coach Brian Daboll
Grady Jarrett calls it “refreshing” to start with Bears after 10 years with Falcons
The Falcons released Grady Jarrett in March after 10 seasons of being a pillar of their defensive line. But it didn’t take the veteran defensive tackle long to find a new team, as the Bears signed him to a three-year deal just a few days later. Well into the offseason
Saints’ Trevor Penning Taking LG Snaps
Trevor Penning spent his first two NFL seasons at left tackle, but the Saints moved him to right tackle last year. The former first-rounder appears to be on course for another position change in 2025. Penning has been taking snaps at left guard during OTAs, with Taliese Fuaga moving to the right tackle
Maxx Crosby: I’m able to fully be myself after ankle surgery
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby ended last season on injured reserve and admitted to having doubts about his future with an organization that had another losing season. Things are looking brighter across the board right now, though. Crosby expressed optimism about the decision to hire head coach Pete Carroll and
49ers’ Brock Purdy addresses his critics after signing extension
Despite all that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has achieved since entering the NFL as the final pick of the 2022 draft, the football community has repeatedly referred to him as a “game manager” who benefits from playing in the system run by head coach Kyle Shanahan. Such talk
Mack Brown: More money, lower academic standards should help Bill Belichick thrive
Before hiring Bill Belichick to become the new head coach, North Carolina fired Mack Brown. And Brown recently had some things to say about whether Belichick will fare better than Brown did in Chapel Hill. Appearing on SiriusXM College Sports Radio (via Nick Schultz of On3.com), Brown said this: “As
Brock Purdy Addresses 49ers Extension
Much of the 49ers’ offseason contract work has been taken care of well before training camp. That includes the long-term extension recently worked out with quarterback Brock Purdy. That five-year, $265MM pact ties Purdy to San Francisco through 2030 and ensures his earnings on his second NFL pact will vastly outweigh
2025 Dallas Cowboys projected win total, prediction
Coming off a disappointing 7-10 season that ended without a playoff berth, the Dallas Cowboys will look to reclaim the NFC East in 2025. Per BetMGM, fans should temper their expectations. Regular-season win total: 7.5 Outlook: For the first time since 2019, the Cowboys will start the regular season with a new
George Kittle: Brock Purdy is much more vocal this year
Brock Purdy got a new contract this week, but 49ers tight end George Kittle said that the quarterback didn’t wait for the ink to dry on that agreement before making a noticeable change to the way he carries himself around the team facility. Purdy is heading into his fourth NFL
Falcons OC Zac Robinson on Kyle Pitts: We’re looking for next level of understanding the offense
Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts was drafted in the first round in 2021 because of his potential to make explosive plays in the passing game, but there haven’t been as many of them as the team hoped to get. Pitts had 68 catches for 1,026 yards as a rookie, but
Brandin Cooks confident in the Saints’ offense, no matter who wins the QB competition
Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks is a veteran in an offense that has the NFL’s most inexperienced quarterback room, but he’s just fine with that. Cooks said he’s enjoying working with the three quarterbacks competing for the Saints’ starting job, Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener, and he’s confident
2025 Denver Broncos projected win total, prediction
After going 10-7 and making the playoffs in 2024, the Denver Broncos may do that again this upcoming season. Per BetMGM, Denver will win more than nine games for a second consecutive season. Regular-season win total: 9.5 Outlook: Quarterback Bo Nix looks like the guy for the Broncos after finishing
Bill Belichick seems to confirm engagement report, through the name of his boat
When it comes to the Bill Belichick/Jordon Hudson situation, there are so many stories popping up every day. On one hand, we exercise restraint. On the other hand, we’re running a business. And the Belichick-Hudson business is booming. An already robust month of NFL news has seen a major spike
Report: NFL pushed Packers to propose tush push ban
The Green Bay Packers decided to represent all of those who want the tush push banned by submitting a proposal this offseason calling for just that, but they may have done so at the request of the NFL. The Packers formally submitted a proposal to ban the tush push ahead
Tony Dungy shares his memories of Jim Irsay
After the Buccaneers fired coach Tony Dungy following the 2001 season, Colts owner Jim Irsay mobilized. He called Dungy and explained what he’s hoping to do with the Colts. Dungy liked what he heard, and it went from there and culminated in a Super Bowl win. Dungy joined PFT Live
Why Aaron Rodgers may not be ‘perfect fit’ for Steelers
Reports indicate that free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers will join the Pittsburgh Steelers at some point before organized team activities begin on May 27 and the end of Pittsburgh’s three-day mandatory minicamp on June 12. For a piece published Thursday, ESPN NFL analyst Bill Barnwell explained why Rodgers may not be a savior for
Ben Johnson is “extremely impressed” with Rome Odunze
Bears receiver Rome Odunze had a middling rookie year, reaching 100 yards in a game just twice while playing in all 17 contests. But he could be in line for a significant jump in production during his second season, with head coach Ben Johnson saying he’s been “extremely impressed” with
Injury thins out Saints QB competition
Haener “is expected to be ready for the start of training camp,” when he’ll play catch-up to 2025 second-round pick Tyler Shough and 2024 fifth-rounder Spencer Rattler. Haener, selected in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, is the veteran of the group but entered the offseason quarterback competition
In a three-hour interview with Joe Rogan, Aaron Rodgers sheds no light on his football future
On Wednesday, a new episode landed of the Joe Rogan Experience. His guest was free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Over the past two days, I’ve listened to all three hours. I took some notes. Ultimately, there was no indication given (and no question asked) regarding if or when he’ll sign with
Why Steelers should stop playing the waiting game with Rodgers
The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be clinging to the hope that free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers will sign with them. Perhaps they should let go of it. Reports indicate the Steelers expect Rodgers to sign with them before OTAs start on Tuesday. However, on Wednesday’s episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,”
Kellen Moore: Jake Haener injury not a “dramatic missed opportunity”
Jake Haener’s bid to win the starting quarterback job in New Orleans hit a snag this week when he suffered an oblique strain that will keep him out for the rest of the offseason program in New Orleans. Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that the missed time won’t be
2025 Kansas City Chiefs projected win total, prediction
Despite losing Super Bowl LIX 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to be a championship contender again this upcoming season. Per BetMGM, they will win double-digit games for an 11th straight year. Regular-season win total: 11.5 (BetMGM) Outlook: Did the Chiefs fill their roster holes after
Dolphins sign QB Brett Gabbert
The Dolphins have a new quarterback with a familiar last name on their 90-man roster. The team announced the signing of undrafted rookie Brett Gabbert on Thursday. Gabbert played at Miami of Ohio and is the younger brother of 2011 first-round pick Blaine Gabbert. Linebacker William Bradley-King was waived in
Carlie Irsay-Gordon Expected To Run Colts
Following the sudden passing of owner Jim Irsay earlier this week, the Colts’ succession plan is now in the limelight. All three of Irsay’s daughters have been listed as “vice chair/owner” for more than a decade, but Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com says the late owner’s oldest daughter, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, is
Alex Highsmith on Aaron Rodgers: Excited about whoever our quarterback is
Steelers owner Art Rooney II said this week that the team is willing to wait “a little while longer” on Aaron Rodgers. The quarterback remains unsigned and either will play in Pittsburgh or not play at all this season. Steelers players apparently aren’t waiting with baited breath: If he comes,
Saquon Barkley makes a bold assertion about 2024 Eagles
Fresh off a season in which they were close to setting an NFL team rushing record, boasted the No. 1 defense and dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LIX, there’s no denying that the Philadelphia Eagles were an elite team last season. Now, one of the primary
Ashton Jeanty paid Daniel Carlson a hefty price to secure the No. 2
Ashton Jeanty’s nickname is “Deuce” for the jersey number he has worn in his career, including last season at Boise State when he became a Heisman finalist. “I’ve worn it the majority of my career,” Jeanty told Kay Adams this week on Up and Adams. “It’s the day greatness was
NFL Minor Transactions: 5/22/25
Today’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Miami Dolphins In addition to placing Sean Murphy-Bunting on the reserve/non-football injury list today, the Cardinals moved on from Ben Stille. Despite only spending three seasons in the NFL, Stille has true journeyman status, with the defensive lineman spending time with the Dolphins, Browns, Cardinals
Bills are only team favored in all 17 games on their 2025 schedule
The 2025 NFL schedule shapes up nicely for the Bills to have a big year. After the schedule was released, point spreads were released for all 272 regular-season games, and only the Bills were favored in all 17 games on their schedule, according to David Purdum of ESPN. The Bills
Garrett Wilson makes massive statement about future with Jets
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson has been the subject of numerous trade rumors since early 2024, but the 2022 first-round draft pick also became eligible for a contract extension following this past season. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Wilson indicated that he doesn’t want to go anywhere anytime soon. “I’m
Carlie Irsay-Gordon is expected to assume control of the Colts
The passing of long-time Colts owner Jim Irsay means that the team will have a new controlling owner. Via multiple reports, the new person in charge of the team is expected to be Carlie Irsay-Gordon. At 44, she’s the oldest of Irsay’s three daughters. All three are listed as owners
Roger Goodell Discusses International Games, Private Equity Firms
After the NFL participated in five international games in 2024, the league is set to host seven contests outside of the United States in 2025. If Roger Goodell‘s vision comes to fruition, the NFL will eventually play nearly a season’s worth of overseas games in a single year. During a
Kellen Moore happy tush push remains legal but undecided whether Saints will use it
The Tush Push was saved Wednesday, falling two votes short of the 24 required for a ban. The Saints, who have former Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as their head coach, were among the 10 teams that voted against the proposal to eliminate the play. “It’s a play that obviously