PFT’s weekend NFL news roundup, 6/2/25 edition
We know how it works, especially in the ever-shrinking NFL slow time. When you’re not working, you don’t check the NFL news as frequently as you do when working. Which means you possibly missed a few things this weekend. Now that we’re all back in the saddle, and given that
Buccaneers’ David expands on how Mayfield is different than Brady
Numerous members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have noted over the past couple of years how quarterback Baker Mayfield has been an ideal replacement for Tom Brady following Brady’s “for good” retirement in February 2023. During a recent appearance on ESPN’s “The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny,” Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte
St. Louis Battlehawks finish UFL season with league-best 8-2 record
The best UFL city has the UFL’s best team. The St. Louis Battlehawks finished the league’s 2025 season with an 8-2 record. That’s the best mark in the eight-team league. The Battlehawks capped the season with a 13-8 win over the Defenders in D.C. The two teams will meet on
Saints Hosting DL Jonathan Bullard
Jonathan Bullard remains on the free agent market, but that could soon change. The veteran defensive lineman has a visit lined up with the Saints today, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Bullard started his career with the Bears, and during the 2017 and ’18 seasons he spent time with Brandon
D.J. Reed immediately noticed a different energy with the Lions than the Jets
The Lions signed cornerback D.J. Reed this offseason after he spent the last three seasons with the Jets, and Reed says things are different in his new home. Asked if the energy difference was immediately noticeable playing in Detroit than they were playing in New York, Reed answered, “Yeah, for
Jayden Daniels: Terry McLaurin has to handle his business, but we know he’s working
The Commanders practiced without wide receiver Terry McLaurin last week, but neither his quarterback nor his head coach expressed much concern about McLaurin’s absence from OTAs. McLaurin is in the final year of his contract, which is likely why he has opted out of voluntary work. Head coach Dan Quinn
The ‘Rookies to rush for 1,000+ yards in an NFL season’ quiz
Hapy 35th birthday to former Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks running back as well as 2013 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Eddie Lacy! Lacy only played five years in the NFL after being selected in the second round of the 2013 draft out of Alabama, but for a
Jordan Love wonders how he took a step back when Packers improved their record
The Packers failed to get out of the first round of the playoffs after making it to the divisional round in 2023 and quarterback Jordan Love’s numbers were down from his first season as a starter in several categories, so it isn’t a major surprise that one talking point coming
Russell Wilson discusses embracing opportunity with Giants
Throughout the spring, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have insisted that they want to start veteran quarterback Russell Wilson over rookie Jaxson Dart, backup Jameis Winston and Tommy DeVito through at least the majority of the 2025 season. During a recent appearance on the
As of June 1, Jalen Ramsey trade became far more feasible
Last week, Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey said he’s awaiting his “new chapter.” Now that June has arrived, the page could turn at any time. By rule, a trade after June 1 makes the dead-money charge more palatable for 2025. While the Dolphins will still absorb the bonus allocation for 2025,