Buccaneers GM compares Todd Bowles replacing Bruce Arians to Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield situation
Tampa Bay Buccaneers ownership gave head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht votes of confidence when the club signed the two men to multiyear contract extensions ahead of the final weekend of June. During a recent appearance on the “Sports Day Tampa Bay” podcast, Licht noted that he feels Bowles is similar
Steelers to acquire, extend Pro Bowl TE
On more than one occasion, the Steelers emerged as a potential landing spot for Smith in the event no new Dolphins pact could be worked out. Talks on a Miami extension took place, but the 29-year-old’s absence from minicamp was a sign this situation could end in a change of
Dolphins Seeking TE, CB Trade Acquisitions
After sending Jonnu Smith to the Steelers this morning, the Dolphins are exploring a trade for a new tight end with multiple teams, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The team is also interested in adding help at cornerback after parting ways with Jalen Ramsey in the same deal, per
Raiders TE Michael Mayer expects to have a big role in Chip Kelly’s offense
News surfaced today that the Dolphins could be interested in acquiring tight end Michael Mayer from the Raiders. And that could make sense, as new Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is not known for having a lot of work for tight ends like Mayer to do in his offense. But
Fantasy football fallout of blockbuster Steelers-Dolphins trade
On Monday, the Dolphins and the Steelers reportedly agreed to a blockbuster trade that sent All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers in exchange for All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick swap. This trade bolsters an already tough Pittsburgh defense as Ramsey joins Darius
Report: Deshaun Watson was involved in the quarterbacks room this offseason
Deshaun Watson watched the Browns’ four-way quarterback battle while doing his rehab work this offseason. It is still too soon to know when he will return after tearing his Achilles a second time and undergoing another surgery Jan. 10. Watson will miss most, if not all, of 2025, leaving the
Report reveals Steelers’ intentions for T.J. Watt amid trade interest
The Steelers’ willingness to trade one star defender could inspire attempts to acquire T.J. Watt amid his contract standoff with the team. Multiple teams have been exploring trading for Watt since he skipped Pittsburgh’s mandatory minicamp earlier this month, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who added that “sources believe outside team
Steelers send Minkah Fitzpatrick to Dolphins for Jalen Ramsey
Who says you can’t go home? Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is headed back to the team that drafted him. The Dolphins have acquired Fitzpatrick in exchange for Jalen Ramsey, PFT has confirmed. Ramsey’s trade to the Steelers was reported earlier on Monday. Fitzpatrick, 28, was a Dolphins first-round pick in 2018
Steelers Remained Focused On T.J. Watt Extension Despite Trade Interest
The Steelers’ willingness to trade one star defender could inspire attempts to acquire T.J. Watt amid his contract standoff with the team. Multiple teams have been exploring trading for Watt since he skipped Pittsburgh’s mandatory minicamp earlier this month, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who added that “sources believe outside team interest
Saints will have nine open practices at the team facility before departing for California
The Saints announced their training camp practice schedule Monday. They will have nine practices open to the fans, with the first coming Wednesday, July 23, the day after the team reports to the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie. Tickets are free but limited and must be reserved in advance.
Trade grades: Landing Super Bowl champion could be win for Steelers
In a post on his X account, cornerback Jalen Ramsey announced the Miami Dolphins agreed to trade him to Pittsburgh. According to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, the Dolphins will send Ramsey, tight end Jonnu Smith and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Steelers for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick
Tyreek Hill runs 100 meters in 10.10 seconds, beats Noah Lyles’ brother
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill didn’t get his wish of a race against 100-meter Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles, but he did run an impressive 100-meter time and beat a sprinter named Lyles over the weekend. Hill showed up to the ATX Sprint Classic in Austin and ran an impressive
Jonnu Smith is underrated addition in blockbuster trade for Steelers
As Steelers fans are trying to digest the trade that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick back to Miami and will bring Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh, there’s an underrated part of the trade that may end up having a big impact on the upcoming season. In addition to Ramsey, a three-time All-Pro, the
Chargers will enshrine Rodney Harrison into their Hall of Fame
The Chargers will induct Rodney Harrison into their Hall of Fame this season, the team announced Monday. He becomes the 36th player to receive the organization’s highest honor, and the 44th member overall. Harrison’s enshrinement is scheduled for Oct. 23, during a halftime ceremony when the Chargers host the Vikings
Early 2026 mock draft paints gloomy picture for Browns
The Cleveland Browns will head into training camp in July hoping that 27-year-old Kenny Pickett, 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel or 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders will eventually look like a long-term answer for the franchise at quarterback before the upcoming season wraps up in early January. ESPN NFL analyst
Report: Michael Mayer is one of the TEs the Dolphins have interest in
The Dolphins traded their only 2024 Pro Bowler in tight end Jonnu Smith as part of a deal that also sent cornerback Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh. Now, the Dolphins are in the market for tight end and cornerback help. A report earlier today indicated the Dolphins are talking to multiple
Coaching legend reacts to Buccaneers’ surprising Todd Bowles move
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made one of the more surprising NFL-related moves of June when they signed head coach Todd Bowles to a contract extension that reportedly runs through the 2028 season. Hall of Famer and coaching legend Bill Parcells was serving as the general manager of the New York Jets when that franchise
Reports: Trade interest in T.J. Watt may increase, Steelers intent on extension
The Steelers pulled off their third big trade of the offseason on Monday and some teams are reportedly interested to see if they’d like to make a third. Edge rusher T.J. Watt skipped all of the team’s offseason work as he looks for a new contract and Adam Schefter of
2025 Cleveland Browns projected win total, prediction
Cleveland Browns fans don’t have high expectations heading into the 2025-26 season, and neither do sportsbooks. With a league-low win total of 4.5, the Browns are projected to be the worst team in the NFL this year. Regular-season win total: 4.5 (BetMGM) Outlook: The Browns are coming off a dreadful 3-14
Raheem Mostert blasts Dolphins’ treatment of Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith
The Dolphins traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers today, and a former Dolphin says that trade reflects how Miami isn’t a place that appreciates top talent. Raheem Mostert, the running back who played three seasons in Miami and was a Pro Bowler in 2023,
Why Watt allegedly isn’t ‘in any hurry’ to get Steelers extension done
Multiple reports shared over the final week of June indicated that people within the Pittsburgh Steelers “are optimistic” the club will get a deal done with unsettled pass-rusher T.J. Watt. Watt stayed away from the team during its mandatory minicamp earlier in June amid his desire for a contract extension.
Steelers to pay most of Jalen Ramsey’s 2025 salary
More details of the trade sending cornerback Jalen Ramsey from Miami to Pittsburgh are coming to light. When Ramsey went on the trade market early in the offseason, there was a lot of discussion about whether the Dolphins would pick up a significant chunk of his salary to facilitate a
Cowboys, Commanders Did Not Make Free Agent Offers To Saquon Barkley
Last year’s edition of the HBO Hard Knocks: Offseason series featured plenty of insights into Saquon Barkley‘s negotiating process with the Giants. His departure on the open market took place in the form of an Eagles pact (one which proved to be quite worthwhile, to say the least) after other inquiries were
Alex Singleton: It’s crazy not to have goal of being best Broncos defense
The Broncos returned to the playoffs last season for the first time since they won Super Bowl 50 and linebacker Alex Singleton is looking to that championship team as inspiration for the year to come. Defense carried the Broncos for much of that season and the unit’s performance overwhelmed the
Why Kevin Stefanski thinks Kenny Pickett can ‘thrive’ in Browns’ offense
Cleveland Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer recently noted that the team believes former Pittsburgh Steelers castoff Kenny Pickett can follow in the footsteps of Sam Darnold, who resurrected his career while with the Minnesota Vikings last season. On Monday, analyst Lance Reisland of the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Report: Dolphins talking to multiple teams about trading for a tight end
The Dolphins are on the hunt for a new tight end. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Miami is engaged with multiple teams about acquiring a player at the position after agreeing to trade Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh on Monday. After the deal is finalized, the Dolphins will have Pharaoh
Dolphins To Trade Jalen Ramsey To Steelers For Minkah Fitzpatrick
The Jalen Ramsey trade saga is coming to an end. The All-Pro corner is on the move, but not out west as many predicted. The Dolphins have reached agreement with the Steelers on a Ramsey swap, Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. Pittsburgh recently emerged as the most recent
Report: No current contract talks between Alec Pierce, Colts
Colts receiver Alec Pierce was one of the most explosive players in the league in 2024, finishing with the NFL lead of 22.3 yards per reception. Having completed his third season, the 2022 second-round pick is eligible for an extension. But according to Stephen Holder of ESPN, the Colts and
What Mac Jones worked on fixing after signing with 49ers
Former New England Patriots starting quarterback Mac Jones spent the 2024 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars before he signed a two-year contract to join the San Francisco 49ers in March. For a piece published on Monday, 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner of ESPN detailed what Jones worked on with head coach
Steelers acquire Jonnu Smith from Dolphins
Jonnu Smith is headed to Pittsburgh, too. The Steelers and Dolphins had been engaged in trade talks for the tight end earlier this offseason. Now, the deal has been agreed to, as Pittsburgh has acquired Smith in the same blockbuster deal that will send Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers and
Steelers To Acquire Jonnu Smith From Dolphins
June 30th, 2025 at 10:06am CST by Adam La Rose In addition the Jalen Ramsey–Minkah Fitzpatrick blockbuster, the Dolphins and Steelers have agreed on another swap. Tight end Jonnu Smith is headed to Pittsburgh. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Smith has been traded to the Steelers in a deal involving a late-round pick swap.
Steelers trade for Jalen Ramsey
Jalen Ramsey is headed to the AFC North. According to multiple reports, the Steelers have agreed to acquire Ramsey from the Dolphins. Ramsey confirmed the news with a video posted to social media. While terms of the deal were not immediately reported, Ramsey is set to receive a $1.5 million
Insider predicts if Steelers will match Watt’s alleged asking price
A recent report indicated that there was “a chance” that Pittsburgh Steelers unsettled pass-rusher T.J. Watt will eventually better the four-year, $160M deal that included $123.5M guaranteed that Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns received earlier this offseason as it pertains to at least average annual value. ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler offered an
Eagles first-rounder Jihaad Campbell: No preference on position, just want to play football
Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said earlier this month that first-round pick Jihaad Campbell will begin practicing with the team in August when he’s cleared to return from shoulder surgery and he also offered a preview of where Campbell will fit into the team’s defense. Fangio said that Campbell will
Titans CB L’Jarius Sneed Fully Healthy
L’Jarius Sneed was limited to just five games in 2024, his debut campaign with the Titans. While the most recent update on his health status suggested a lengthy wait would be in store for his return to the field, that may not wind up being the case. “I’m healthy, I’m healthy
Former Patriots great shares concerns about Drake Maye
Both New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and first-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel spoke during the spring about how they’d like quarterback Drake Maye to improve as a team leader during his first NFL offseason as a full-time starter. Former Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson
Few will say anything about the collusion case
It’s been six days since Pablo Torre’s podcast episode regarding the collusion ruling landed. And very few people in and around the NFL are saying anything about it. The NFL and the NFL Players Association haven’t said a word. While there’s still a chance either or both will hand-pick a
The ‘Most receiving yards in a season by NFL team’ quiz
Happy 28th birthday to Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown! After starting his career with the Tennessee Titans and playing in a run-heavy offense powered by Derrick Henry, the Philadelphia Eagles traded for him ahead of the 2022-23 season. Despite some sideline spats here and
Saquon Barkley: I “never heard a word” from Commanders, Cowboys
The Giants get plenty of criticism for allowing running back Saquon Barkley to become a free agent in 2024. They weren’t alone in their decision not to make him part of the team moving forward. Two of their top rivals never even called Barkley. “Never heard a word from the
Could Deshaun Watson could be option for Browns during 2025 season?
A report from late May indicated that Deshaun Watson could potentially try to return to the Cleveland Browns’ active roster during the 2025 regular season after he suffered a torn Achilles in October 2024 and then tore the Achilles again during his recovery. On Sunday, Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot of the
Rams OC Mike LaFleur: Puka Nacua more confident in his elite skills
Puka Nacua took on a new role as a leader of the Rams’ wide receiver group with Cooper Kupp’s departure this offseason, but that’s not the only change that the team has seen in him since the end of the 2025 campaign. Nacua has only been in the NFL for
Report expands on how Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins are handling unique situation
A report from early June detailed how the Atlanta Falcons holding onto veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins through the club’s springtime program was “not a hindrance” as it pertains to the development of second-year pro Michael Penix Jr., who entered the summer as the team’s undisputed starter after he replaced Cousins
Brian Branch: Lions feel invincible on defense
The Lions fell short of their goal last season, but safety Brian Branch believes their experience in 2024 sets them up well for success in 2025. Branch made the Pro Bowl after playing in 16 regular season games and that availability made him an outlier on the team’s defense. Defensive
Maxx Crosby: I’m the best pass rusher in the world, Patrick Mahomes is the best QB
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby says that when he’s going up against Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, it’s the best against the best. Crosby said on ESPN that he and the Raiders know that if they’re going to get to where they want to go, it starts with beating the Chiefs,
Titans CB L’Jarius Sneed says he’s healthy and ready to go after injury
Last year, the Titans traded second- and third-round picks to the Chiefs for cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, then signed Sneed to a four-year, $76 million contract. His first season in Tennessee came to an early and disappointing end, as Sneed suffered a quadriceps injury in the fifth game and missed the
Twenty-five years later, what a ride it has been
Twenty-five years ago tonight, I couldn’t sleep. I was too keyed up. Too excited about this new thing I’d stumbled into. Writing about the NFL. Something that happened on a lark. It was a simple column submitted to NFLTalk.com, a long-defunct web outlet that covered pro football in essentially the
Eagles’ Cooper DeJean Could See Time At Safety
As we discussed earlier in the month, Cooper DeJean is expected to be a full-time starter in Philadelphia this year, instead of only being on the field in nickel packages as the primary slot corner. DeJean will still be the primary nickelback, but when the defense’s base personnel are on
Ravens Rookie K Tyler Loop Facing Undrafted Competition
On the third day of this year’s draft, the Ravens drafted a kicker for the first time in their 30-year history, taking Arizona’s Tyler Loop with the 186th pick. Despite getting undercut by the Patriots, who took the first kicker of the draft four picks earlier, the Ravens insisted that
Patriots Kept K Andy Borregales From Falling To Ravens
Make no mistake, the Patriots were in dire need of a kicker, and to address this, they took Miami kicker Andy Borregales with the 182nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. New England was strategic about where they selected Borregales, though, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Drafting kickers is a
A pessimist’s guide to the 2025 New England Patriots
With a new head coach, an offensive coordinator on his third stint with the team and a host of player additions, Patriots fans may be feeling optimistic about next season, but here’s why they should lower expectations. Coaching Former Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo couldn’t fill Bill Belichick’s shoes in 2024