Steelers Likely Out On CB Jalen Ramsey
Speculation continues as the Dolphins work to trade veteran cornerback Jalen Ramsey. In an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network claimed that he doesn’t believe Pittsburgh is a trade destination for the three-time All-Pro. Since 2022, the Steelers secondary has been uncharacteristically average, while last year
Ex-NFL star makes a prediction about Browns QB Shedeur Sanders
A former NFL star made a rather negative prediction about where Shedeur Sanders stands in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback battle. In an appearance on the “Nightcap” podcast, former Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh said he had heard negative things about Sanders’ work in minicamp. Houshmandzadeh implied that Sanders’ success came
CB Stephon Gilmore Aims To Play In 2025?
In the wake of the 2024 campaign, Stephon Gilmore emerged as one of the veteran Vikings who could elect to retire. No announcement on that front has been made yet, meaning the former Defensive Player of the Year is likely planning to sign with a new team ahead of training camp. Indeed,
Other Edge Rush Deals Could Alter Price On Trey Hendrickson Bengals Extension
While Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals have resumed extension talks, the parties still do not appear to close to an agreement. With other monster edge rush deals looming, a waiting game could ensue which has an impact on the 2024 NFL sack leader. [RELATED: Bengals Prefer One-Year Hendrickson Extension] Micah
Citing storm delays, Chelsea coach asks whether some American cities are “the right place” to play
The Club World Cup is happening currently in multiple American cities. The weather is prompting some to ask whether certain American cities should be excluded from such events. After a 113-minute weather delay in Charlotte on Saturday, Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca sounded off about the situation. “For me personally it’s
Cardinals’ Isaiah Adams In “Pole Position” For Starting RG Job; RB Trey Benson Hopes To Earn More Carries
Isaiah Adams, one of four third-round picks the Cardinals made in 2024, started at right guard over the last five games of his rookie season after seeing sporadic playing time prior to that point. Per Darren Urban of the team’s official website, Adams is in “pole position” to earn the
Steelers receivers coach Zach Azzanni loves the “challenge” of working with Aaron Rodgers
The delicate genius can be hard on receivers. And Steelers receivers coach Zach Azzanni welcomes the reality that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has high standards for his pass catchers. “I love that challenge,” Azzanni said regarding coexistence with a demanding quarterback, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. “I like that. I’d rather
Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks Joins Athletes First
Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks will be eligible for an extension after the 2025 slate, which will mark his third season in the league. In anticipation of that, Wicks has signed with powerhouse NFL agency Athletes First, as the agency itself recently announced. Wicks, a fifth-round draft choice in 2023,
Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II reveals his ‘main goal’ after winning 2024 DPOY
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II won 2024 Defensive Player of the Year, but that’s not stopping him from setting higher benchmarks heading into the 2025 season. “There’s always something out there to do better,” Surtain said at his football camp Saturday, via DNVR Sports’ Zac Stevens. “I mean, why
Aaron Rodgers Cites D.K. Metcalf As A Reason For Joining Steelers; FA Tyler Boyd Would Welcome Pittsbugh Deal
Although he may not have had much by way of realistic landing spots in 2025, new Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers still had to think highly enough of the situation in Pittsburgh to join the team and put off retirement for one more year. Having previously cited head coach Mike Tomlin
Is Brian Callahan on the hot seat in 2025?
I was talking to my son last night about the recent PFT list of the five hottest coaching seats. Said my son, “Is Brian Callahan on it?” Said I, “Shit!” If Panthers coach Dave Canales is there as he enters his second season as a head coach, the Titans head
Tyler Boyd would welcome a chance to play for the Steelers
Tyler Boyd is a Pittsburgh native. He played college football at Pitt. After nine NFL seasons, he’d like to continue his pro career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Absolutely,” Boyd told Pittsburgh Sports Now on Saturday, via Bryan DeArdo of CBSSports.com. “You know, all my family is here. I’d be able
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins On Health Status; Latest On Trade Market
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, one of the most prominent names in this offseason’s news cycle, remains with Atlanta despite being an obvious trade/release candidate. After Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers, the last team that realistically would install Cousins as a QB1 took itself off the list of potential destinations,
Jalin Hyatt packs on more than 20 pounds
Receiver Jalin Hyatt has yet to move the needle in the NFL. As he prepares for his all-important third NFL season, he has moved the needle on the scale. Considerably. Hyatt has packed on more than 20 pounds this offseason, in an effort to perform better against the big boys.
42 years later, Joe Delaney’s sacrifice still resonates
Every June 29, we remember the sacrifice Joe Delaney made. Every June 29, we hear from people who hadn’t heard about Joe Delaney’s sacrifice. That’s all the more reason to honor him every year, on this day. June 29, 1983. Delaney, only 24 years old and two years into his
Zaire Franklin: Colts players feel extra motivation to honor Jim Irsay with our play
The death of longtime Colts owner Jim Irsay had an impact in the locker room, and defensive captain Zaire Franklin says he and his teammates want to honor Irsay with their play. Franklin said on SiriusXM NFL Radio that Irsay’s death put the Colts’ purpose for 2025 into focus: They
Defensive player of the year Patrick Surtain’s “main goal” for 2025 is a Super Bowl win
Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain was the league’s best defensive player last season. The NFL honored him with the defensive player of the year award, and PFF recently dubbed Surtain “the most valuable non-QB in football.” So, how does Surtain top what he did last season? He has an idea, he
Raiders Open To Retaining LT Kolton Miller Beyond 2025
Kolton Miller remains attached to the final year of his contract without any of his scheduled $12.31MM in compensation guaranteed. The veteran left tackle has made it clear he wants to stay in Vegas well beyond 2025, but it remains to be seen if an agreement can be reached to make
5 Key Stories: 6/22/25 – 6/28/25
The past week has seen developments take place on a wide range of fronts around the NFL. In case you missed any of the top stories from recent days, here is a quick recap: Bucs Extend Bowles, Licht: The Buccaneers have been the class of the NFC South for several
Jaguars RT Anton Harrison Not Assured Of Starting Role?
Anton Harrison has operated as a full-time starter at the right tackle spot for the Jaguars during each of his two seasons in the NFL. 2025 could bring about a change in workload for him, however. Selected 27th overall in his draft year, Harrison understandably took on starting responsibilities right away
Chris Long speaks out on NFLPA hiding the collusion ruling
When it comes to the collusion ruling that came to light this week, no current players have said a word. Most former players have kept quiet, too. On Friday, one prominent former player had something to say. Chris Long, who entered as the second pick in the draft and exited
Latest On Titans CB L’Jarius Sneed
Things have not gone according to plan with Tennessee in the case of L’Jarius Sneed. The high-priced trade acquisition played just five games during his debut Titans campaign and is still not fully healthy. An October quad injury initially did not appear to be severe enough to keep Sneed sidelined
Bears Considering Sale Of Minority Stake
A minority ownership stake in the Bears could soon be up for sale. The team is giving thought to a sale of the shares previously owned by Andrew McKenna Sr., Bloomberg’s Randall Williams and Miranda Davis report. McKenna died in 2023, and a sale would bring an end to questions
Who’s on the hot seat entering the 2025 season?
During Thursday’s episode of #PFTPM, someone asked for a list of the coaches on the hot seat. I started to rattle off names before deciding to take the issue under advisement, Wapner-style, until Friday’s episode. And then I nearly forgot to do it. During my extensive prep (i.e., none whatsoever)
49ers, Packers Showed Interest In CB Damon Arnette
Damon Arnette returned to pro football this year with a season in the UFL, and his performance led to NFL interest. The former first-rounder wound up landing a contract with the Texans allowing him to compete for a roster spot during training camp. Arnette’s last action in the NFL came in
Browns Nearing Land Purchase For Domed Stadium Construction
Efforts on the part of the Browns to construct a new, domed stadium have seen a notable development. An agreement has been reached for the purchase of land 12 miles outside of downtown Cleveland. Primacy Development – a company located at the Browns’ headquarters with ties to the Haslam Sports
NFL Contract Notes: Chubb, Metcalf, Joseph, Dickson
D.K. Metcalf‘s four-year, $132MM extension with the Steelers is “really a two-year commitment,” according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano. The 27-year-old’s deal only includes $60MM in guaranteed money, made up of a $30MM signing bonus and $30MM in guaranteed salary over the next two years, per OverTheCap. After 2026, he has
Jim Harbaugh added to new lawsuit against ex-Michigan assistant
Former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has been included as a defendant in a new lawsuit stemming from a former Wolverines assistant’s alleged computer crimes. A new federal lawsuit alleges that Harbaugh allowed former offensive coordinator Matt Weiss to coach during the 2022-23 College Football Playoff despite being aware that Weiss
NFL Cancels 2025 Supplemental Draft
The NFL has cancelled its 2025 supplemental draft, according to The Athletic’s Dane Brugler. This marks the fifth time in the last six years the league has scrapped the supplemental draft. It was instituted in 1977 to offer an alternative path to the NFL for players who were ineligible for
Justin Tucker hopes to thread needle between claiming innocence, accepting responsibility
When the NFL announced on Thursday that former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has received a 10-game suspension under the Personal Conduct Policy, the initial reaction based on the bare-bones statement was that the league completed its investigation and its in-house legal process with a finding that Tucker had done what
Accusers’ lawyers call NFL’s investigation of Justin Tucker “incredibly thorough and thoughtful”
With former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker accepting a 10-game suspension in lieu of defending himself in a full-blown hearing, the evidence the NFL developed in support of the allegations against Tucker will remain under wraps. The lawyers representing his accusers are nevertheless pleased with how the league went about its
It’s a Fourth of July week Father of Mine giveaway
The unofficial midpoint of the summer is approaching. So if you’re going to start doing some summer reading, now is the time. Father of Mine and Son of Mine continue to be available for a mere 99 cents in ebook form. You will enjoy both. If you don’t enjoy them,
Arch Manning says he’s studying Josh Allen, Joe Burrow to improve his own game
Texas quarterback Arch Manning doesn’t have to look far to find quarterback role models, given that his grandfather Archie and uncles Peyton and Eli all had long and successful NFL careers. But Manning doesn’t only look at his own family when trying to grow as a quarterback. Asked at the
Jim Harbaugh is added to Matt Weiss hacking scandal lawsuit
The criminal hacking case against former Michigan assistant Matt Weiss has sparked civil litigation. That civil litigation has now ensnared his former boss. Via the Associated Press, former Michigan coach (and current Chargers coach) Jim Harbaugh was added to a lawsuit on Friday arising from the Weiss hacking scandal. The
Rams star Jared Verse has surprising remarks about Eagles fans
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse made himself an enemy of Philadelphia Eagles fans during the playoffs last season, but the latest comments he made might help ease some of the tension. Prior to the divisional round of the playoffs last season, Verse made headlines for saying he hates Eagles
Jared Verse hates Eagles fans, but calls them the best opposing fan base
Before the Rams and Eagles met in the playoffs, Rams linebacker Jared Verse said he hates Eagles fans. Verse hasn’t backed off from that, but he also respects the passion of the fans who he says scream obscenities at him from the stands. In an interview with the YouTube channel
Browns close on purchase of 176 acres for new stadium in Brook Park
Factory of Sadness 2 is moving closer and closer to reality. With the Ohio legislature amending the Art Modell Law in a way that allows the Browns to move from Cleveland, the Browns have acquired a 176-acre parcel in Brook Park. Via Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland,
TruEdge Sports backs off in its criticism of George Pickens over youth camp cancellation
Earlier this week, TruEdge Sports postponed a youth football camp that was supposed to feature former Steelers (now Cowboys) receiver George Pickens. The email sent to those who purchased tickets for the camp included strong language regarding Pickens’s cancellation. Now, TruEdge Sports has sent a fresh email clarifying — and
Multiple Starting Jobs Up For Grabs On Texans OL
With Laremy Tunsil, Shaq Mason, and Kenyon Green all missing from the roster in 2025, the Texans had an interesting challenge in filling out their offensive line this offseason. There are lots of new faces, only one returning full-time starter, and according to Mike Jones of The Athletic, almost every
Ravens Host Several Former Players For Scout School
Two things that we’ve witnessed in the last 30 years are the Ravens’ elite draft history between general managers Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta and the propensity for NFL players to return to the sport in coaching and scouting roles when their playing careers are over. Newsome himself was a
Patriots Deploying Marte Mapu At LB
Patriots defender Marte Mapu spent most of the team’s spring practices as a linebacker, according to The Boston Globe’s Ben Volin, signaling a potential role change headed into training camp. At 6-foot-3 230-pounds, Mapu has the size and athleticism to drop into coverage or blitz from the second level. He
The ‘Super Bowl MVPs’ quiz
Phil Simms won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants (one as the starting QB in Super Bowl in 1987) in his 14-year NFL career. Now, the football stadium at his alma mater Morehead State will bear his name. Simms threw for 5,545 yards and 32 touchdowns in his
Dolphins Will Not Relent On Trading Jalen Ramsey
The Dolphins are still planning to trade disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Miami’s standoff with the nine-year veteran has dragged on since April, when the team declared their intention to trade Ramsey after reported disagreements with head coach Mike McDaniel. No deal has materialized, in
Vikings To Use Dallas Turner As Off-Ball LB?
The Vikings traded up in the first round for Dallas Turner last year, but his usage did not reflect the team’s apparent excitement about his talent. Turner only played 300 defensive snaps as a rookie, notching three sacks and three tackles for loss across 16 games with a core role
Second round is current battleground for fully-guaranteed contracts
The collusion grievance, which found that the NFL/Management Council encouraged teams to violate the CBA, flowed from an effort to limit the spread of fully-guaranteed contracts. And there’s an ongoing effort to limit the spread of fully-guaranteed contracts. The vast majority of all 2025 draft picks have signed their four-year
Umpire Carl Paganelli retires after 25 NFL seasons
Umpire Carl Paganelli has retired from the NFL after 25 seasons, Mark Schultz of Football Zebras reports. The NFL hired Paganelli in 1999 as an umpire, a position he kept his entire career. He served on the crews of Bernie Kukar, Phil Luckett, Johnny Grier, Walt Anderson, Walt Coleman, Gene
Tom Brady again downplays Raiders role
Since at least January, numerous reports have suggested that Tom Brady has essentially been “running” the Las Vegas Raiders since being approved as a minority owner of the franchise in October 2024. During a chat with Paul Gutierrez of Raiders.com, Brady downplayed his role within the organization compared to that
Tyrone Tracy shooting for 1,500 rushing yards this season
Tyrone Tracy had 1,123 yards from scrimmage and six total touchdowns last season as a rookie. It was an encouraging start to the fifth-round pick’s career and certainly something to build on. He has one word in mind to describe his goal for 2025. “Dominate,” Tracy told NFL Media. “I
Tom Brady on Raiders: I’m a sounding board for anything they want to do
Raiders majority owner Mark Davis has talked plenty about minority owner Tom Brady’s vision and how Brady can be involved with constructing the team. New G.M. John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll have also spoken about Brady’s positive influence on the team in their first offseason together running the
49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir Arrested
49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday, as detailed by NBC Bay Area. He was booked for obstruction of justice and has since been released. Los Angeles police stopped a group (including Lenoir) on Thursday and noticed a gun inside a parked car. When police requested the keys
















































