Steelers extend contract of safety DeShon Elliott
The man who didn’t want the Steelers to sign quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be sticking around Pittsburgh. Safety DeShon Elliott, who said “leave his ass in the retirement home” when the topic of Rodgers to the Steelers first emerged, has agreed to terms on a two-year, $12.5 million extension with
Bucs insider discusses Todd Bowles hot seat rumors
Discussions about whether or not Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles could find himself in jeopardy of losing his job seemingly pop up every summer before the start of a season. That trend will continue through August 2025, but Buccaneers insider Ira Kaufman of the JoeBucsFan website indicated during
Victims of West Virginia flooding need our help
This is something I don’t do very often. Fortunately, there are few natural disasters in my home state — and in my hometown — that require me to do it. Despite the 16-year relationship with NBC, PFT is a West Virginia operation. I’ve lived in Bridgeport for more than 30
Steelers, S DeShon Elliott Agree To Extension
June 16th, 2025 at 9:09pm CST by Ben Levine Following one of the most productive seasons of his career, DeShon Elliott is sticking in Pittsburgh for the next few years. The safety has agreed to a two-year, $12.5MM extension with the Steelers, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The deal
Decision on site of Texans’ new training facility could come soon
The Texans could decide on the location of their new team headquarters soon as talks have sped up in recent weeks, team president Mike Tomon told Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. “We’ve had a number of suitors proactively reach out to us on different options that were really focused
Bears’ Caleb Williams has a lot to prove in his second season
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will have a lot to prove as he heads into his second campaign in the NFL. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick came into the NFL with ample expectations and has been touted as “generational” by analysts and scouts. It is fair to say Williams’s
NFL Minor Transactions: 6/16/25
June 16th, 2025 at 8:05pm CST by Ben Levine One minor move to pass along: Seattle Seahawks Signed: OT Luke Felix-Fualalo The Seahawks added some offensive line depth in the 6-foot-7 Luke Felix-Fualalo. The lineman emerged during his time at the University of Hawaii, including a 2023 campaign where he
2025 Indianapolis Colts projected win total, prediction
The Indianapolis Colts might need to make the playoffs in 2025 in order for head coach Shane Steichen to keep his job, and they are going to have to surpass their projected win total in order to get there. The Colts finished 8-9 last season and fell short of the
UFL isn’t worried about ratings decline
In the second season of the UFL, the TV and attendance numbers were down. The UFL still sees the glass as half full. Via Jacob Camenker of USA Today, via Sports Business Journal, UFL president Russ Brandon downplayed viewership concerns in advance of the 2025 championship game. Brandon said the
Steelers, Mike Tomlin Operating On Year-To-Year Arrangement
Every offseason brings a new wave of speculation surrounding Mike Tomlin‘s future in Pittsburgh. While his eventual exit from the organization doesn’t appear to be imminent, it sounds like the two sides also don’t have a definitive future game plan. During an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, NFL Network’s
Tytus Howard is settling in at right guard after yet another move
Tytus Howard finished last season at left guard, but after C.J. Stroud took 52 sacks during the regular season and 13 more in the playoffs, the Texans overhauled their offensive line. They traded left tackle Laremy Tunsil, cut right guard Shaq Mason and replaced center Jarrett Patterson. Howard and right
Eagles, Panthers on ‘shortlist’ for two-time Pro Bowl safety
Interest in free agent safety Justin Simmons has started to build as teams wrap up mandatory minicamp and plan their summer roster moves. The Eagles and the Panthers are on a “shortlist” to land the nine-year veteran, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler (via Sports Illustrated’s Patrick McAvoy). Both teams could use
Report: Roger Goodell will not replace Brian Rolapp
With one of the top executives at 345 Park Avenue vacating his office, his office won’t be filled. Well, someone will probably move in. But Brian Rolapp’s title will remain vacant. Per multiple reports, Commissioner Roger Goodell will not replace Rolapp, who had served since 2014 as chief media and
Jets’ Jermaine Johnson Expected To Be Ready For Week 1
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is anticipating a Week 1 return from edge rusher Jermaine Johnson after he missed most of the 2024 season due to a ruptured Achilles, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. Johnson did not participate in spring practices and will likely be placed on the Physically Unable
Seahawks sign OT Luke Felix-Fualalo
The Seahawks have added an offensive lineman. Seattle announced on Monday that the club has signed offensive tackle Luke Felix-Fualalo. Felix-Fualalo went undrafted out of Hawaii this spring. He participated in Seattle’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. A native of Brisbane, Australia, Felix-Fualalo played his high school ball in
How Bo Nix could make Broncos ‘biggest threat’ to Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs have won nine straight AFC West titles. Could Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix help end that streak this upcoming season? In a column published Monday, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer named the Broncos the “biggest threat” to the Kansas City Chiefs in the division. Nix was one
Rookie RG Tyler Booker insists he won’t hold back the Cowboys offense
The Cowboys have lost a lot of leadership on their offensive line the past two years in left tackle Tyron Smith, who spent last season with the Jets before retiring after the 2024 season, and right guard Zack Martin, who also retired this offseason. Left guard Tyler Smith, who is
Eagles, Panthers On ‘Shortlist’ For Justin Simmons
Interest in free agent safety Justin Simmons has started to build as teams wrap up mandatory minicamp and plan their summer roster moves. The Eagles and the Panthers are on a “shortlist” to land the nine-year veteran, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler (via Sports Illustrated’s Patrick McAvoy). Both teams could
49ers moved quickly with extensions because of lessons from 2024
The 49ers went down to the wire dealing with a couple of contract situations in 2024 and that led them to take a different approach this offseason. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams sorted out their contracts shortly before the start of the 2024 season, which meant
Could Browns embrace unique QB idea for start of 2025 season?
Fans and analysts have assumed ever since the Cleveland Browns added rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel to their quarterback room via the 2025 draft that the club could trade or cut veteran Joe Flacco or 2022 first-round selection Kenny Pickett so that the Browns can have both Sanders and Gabriel
Jordan Addison DUI case is set for July 15 trial
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison has a trial date arising from July 2024 a DUI citation. Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, a jury trial will commence on July 15, in a California court. In July 2024, Addison was found asleep at the wheel at LAX airport. He is accused of driving
Commanders WR Noah Brown Carted Off Field At Minicamp
Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown was carted off the field during the team’s mandatory minicamp last Wednesday, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Head coach Dan Quinn had little to say about Brown’s injury the next day, only confirming that the seven-year veteran was getting an MRI to assess an
Report: Panthers have interest in Justin Simmons, but no signing imminent
Could veteran safety Justin Simmons end up on another NFC South club in 2025? According to Joe Person of TheAthletic.com, the Panthers have been in touch with Simmons’ representation about potentially joining the team. But no signing is imminent at this time. That makes sense, as Carolina wrapped up its
Reporter seems to refute claim about Browns’ alleged QB plans
An update released on the final day of the Cleveland Browns’ mandatory minicamp indicated that the club is “trending toward” naming 2022 first-round draft choice Kenny Pickett its 2025 Week 1 starting quarterback over veteran Joe Flacco, rookie Shedeur Sanders and first-year pro Dillon Gabriel. For an article published on Monday, NFL
George Kittle: 49ers have “lofty expectations” for 2025
The 49ers overhauled their roster this offseason, something General Manager John Lynch called it a “little uneasy” but necessary. The changes haven’t changed the team’s outlook. They still expect to contend. “I would say we have pretty lofty expectations,” 49ers tight end George Kittle told CBS Sports, via David Bonilla
Panthers Injury Updates: Brown, Tremble, Barno, Wallace
After missing virtually all of the 2024 season, Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown is aiming for a full return to the field during training camp later this summer, per Joseph Person of The Athletic. Brown tore his meniscus in Week 1 and underwent season-ending surgery that has kept him limited
Saquon Barkley: Everyone I trust told me to take it easier this offseason
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley never took it easy during the 2024 season, but his approach to this offseason was different. Barkley was named the offensive player of the year for his regular season work and he helped carry the Eagles to a Super Bowl title with more strong play
Three Patriots rookies who should make an immediate impact
In the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots grabbed promising players on offense, defense and special teams, so Mike Vrabel will have many new weapons to tinker with in his first season as head coach in Foxborough. Players chosen in the later rounds probably will have lesser roles this
Why Steelers aren’t worried about Rodgers learning Smith’s offense
One reason some analysts and former players criticized quarterback Aaron Rodgers for waiting until early June to officially join the Pittsburgh Steelers was that such individuals felt Rodgers should’ve spent the offseason program learning the system run by Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Rodgers has never before played directly under
49ers Not Seeking WR Addition
The rehab process for Brandon Aiyuk continues. As the 49ers’ top receiver recovers from an ACL tear, the wait is ongoing with respect to when he will be cleared to return. That could take place early in the 2025 season, but Aiyuk’s absence and the decision to trade away Deebo Samuel have left some
Chargers LB Daiyan Henley sees “so much more out there for me” in Year 3
Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley took a big step forward in 2024 and he thinks he can take another one in 2025. Henley played almost all of his snaps on special teams after being drafted in the third round in 2023, but the team’s coaching change opened the door to a
Cowboys HC discusses relationship with Parsons amid contract talks
Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons clearly wants a contract extension while in the final year of his rookie deal, but he nevertheless reported on time to attend Dallas’ mandatory minicamp last week. First-year Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer touched upon his relationship with Parsons during a recent chat with NFL insider Albert
Christian Kirk: C.J. Stroud is going to take the Texans as far as we want to go
It hasn’t taken long for Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk to become impressed with quarterback C.J. Stroud. Kirk said on SiriusXM NFL Radio that the 23-year-old Stroud runs the offense like a seasoned veteran. “The thing that sticks out about C.J. is he’s super mild-mannered, but he has a lot
Insiders see clear favorite in Colts’ QB competition
Free-agency signing Daniel Jones worked as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback during their mandatory minicamp last week as 2024 Week 1 starter Anthony Richardson dealt with discomfort in his throwing shoulder that popped up earlier this spring. For an article published on Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated
John Lynch expresses confidence in WRs while Brandon Aiyuk recovers
The 49ers’ top receiver Brandon Aiyuk is still recovering from a torn ACL and MCL suffered midway through the 2024 season. Given the severity of the injury, it’s unlikely that Aiyuk will be ready for Week 1. But San Francisco General Manager John Lynch said in an interview with Matt
Steelers DL Derrick Harmon, CB Beanie Bishop In Line For Starting Roles
Spring practices did not settle any position battles around the NFL, of course. In the case of the Steelers, though, a pair of young defenders are in line for first-team action on a permanent basis pending on how training camp shakes out. Derrick Harmon was among the five interior defensive linemen
Chuba Hubbard: Panthers’ goal this year is winning the Super Bowl
Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has played his entire four-year career in Carolina, and he has yet to play on a winning team. As he heads into Year Five, he’s eager to change that. Hubbard told Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer that the Panthers have assembled a team that
Insider gets real about Titans’ alleged QB competition
Individuals within the Tennessee Titans, such as general manager Mike Borgonzi and head coach Brian Callahan, have tried their best to convince outsiders they’re holding a legitimate competition for the team’s starting quarterback job between rookie Cam Ward and 2023 second-round draft pick Will Levis. For an article published on Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer
John Lynch: 49ers offseason was “a little uneasy,” but necessary
The 49ers roster looks significantly different today than it did at the end of the 2024 season. A slew of free agent departures, the trade of wide receiver Deebo Samuel and the addition of 11 draft picks have been the biggest drivers of the new look for the NFC club.
Extension Talks Ongoing Between Dolphins, TE Jonnu Smith
It remains to be seen if Jonnu Smith will play for the Dolphins in 2025. If the veteran tight end does stay in Miami, it may well be on a new deal. Smith’s preference is to stay in place for the coming campaign, which doubles as the final year of his current
Rashee Rice: We’re gonna put on a show this season
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been waiting a long time to get back in the lineup and he thinks the wait is going to be worth it in the long run. Rice suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week Four, which is one of the reasons why the Chiefs
Zach Wilson discusses what he took away from failed Jets tenure
The New York Jets made Zach Wilson the second overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft but unceremoniously shipped the quarterback to the Denver Broncos after his third NFL season. Now with the Miami Dolphins, Wilson recently opened up about the positives he has taken from his Jets tenure. “That’s
Drew Rosenhaus: Jonnu Smith’s situation with Dolphins “still fluid”
Jonnu Smith did not attend the Dolphins’ mandatory minicamp last week, but that doesn’t mean the tight end will definitely be playing elsewhere this fall. The Dolphins have talked with other teams about trading Smith because he is looking for a new deal after signing a two-year, $8.4 million contract
Insider shares how Aaron Rodgers is fitting in with Steelers
Shortly after quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed a team-friendly contract to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in time to participate in their three-day mandatory minicamp last week, rookie signal-caller Will Howard noted that Rodgers is “super down-to-earth and not at all what you would expect.” During the latest edition of the “Kaboly + Mack”
Myles Garrett: Micah Parsons should get every penny he’s owed
Myles Garett signed a new deal with the Browns this offseason, but the defensive end is still keeping an eye on the market. Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons said recently that the team’s decision to wait on signing him to a long-term contract extension is going to wind up costing
Panthers Unlikely To Pursue CBs Jaire Alexander, Jalen Ramsey
Jaire Alexander has drawn immediate interest following his Packers release. He is joined by Jalen Ramsey as a high-profile cornerback available late in the offseason, but in both cases the Panthers should not be considered a landing spot. Carolina is not positioned to make a run at Alexander or Ramsey, Joe Person of
Andy Reid: Gardner Minshew will be great with Patrick Mahomes on gameday
The Chiefs had Carson Wentz serve as their backup quarterback in 2024. In 2025, that job will belong to Gardner Minshew. As the Chiefs finish up their offseason program, head coach Andy Reid said last week that Minshew’s experience is a positive and should aid starter Patrick Mahomes on gameday.
Myles Garrett makes statement about Micah Parsons’ desire for extension
Star pass-rusher Micah Parsons raised some eyebrows when he recently told Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS Sports that the Dallas Cowboys waiting to give Parsons a contract extension to his liking is “going to cost them more” in the long run. Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns reset the market for
Trey Benson wants to join James Conner as RB1 in Arizona
James Conner dominated the running back work for the Cardinals in 2024, but Trey Benson has eyes on changing that in 2025. Benson was a third-round pick last year and he carried the ball 63 times for 291 yards and a touchdown during his rookie season. Conner ran the ball
The ‘AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award winners’ quiz
Happy 26th birthday to Minnesota Vikings stud wide receiver Justin Jefferson! Jefferson has been in the NFL just five years but has already racked up four Pro Bowl selections, two All-Pro designations and has yet to have under 1,000 receiving yards in a season despite only playing 10 games in