Author: Roster Insider

One of the biggest embarrassments of the past few decades of professional football was the NFL using “replacement referees.” In 2012, the league was unable to reach a collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association. That led to a “lockout” that went 110 days and lasted three weeks into

By Sam Robinson | at March 18, 2026 4:22 pm Greg Dortch will complete a quick reunion with Drew Petzing. The new Lions offensive coordinator will once again coach his former Cardinals slot charge. Detroit hosted Dortch on a Wednesday visit, per NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo, and NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and

A recent update indicated that Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are essentially on equal ground as it pertains to the Cleveland Browns’ competition for the starting quarterback job. On Wednesday morning, NFL insider Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom US repeated previous claims made by others and noted that “Monken is open to the idea

Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby addressed the Ravens’ decision to back out of their trade for him on a recent episode of his podcast, The Rush, offering a detailed timeline of his brief trip to Baltimore. Chatter regarding a potential Crosby trade gained steam in early March, but despite that,

The Minnesota Vikings are adding a very decorated free agent (albeit at a less-heralded position). Minnesota announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to sign veteran punter Johnny Hekker in free agency. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds that Hekker is getting a one-year contract from the Vikings. The 36-year-old

The Raiders remain active into the second week of free agency. The team announced the signing of guard Spencer Burford on Tuesday. It’s a one-year deal, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 first reported an agreement was in the works. Burford, 25, spent the first four

Kenneth Walker III’s decision to leave the Seattle Seahawks may have been a long time coming. Walker was “privately irked” at having to share the running back job with Zach Charbonnet last season, according to Gregg Bell of The News Tribune. Walker’s exit was largely sealed in late January when

By Adam La Rose | at March 17, 2026 10:19 am The Broncos’ first outside addition of the new league year is certainly a notable one. Jaylen Waddle is heading to Denver. The Dolphins have worked out a trade to send Waddle to the Broncos, as first reported by Tom Pelissero and

New San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans didn’t ease into his new role — the 12-year veteran declared himself the missing piece. He’s right. “I feel like they were one piece away, and I’m that piece,” the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star said during his introductory news conference, per Nick

New San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans didn’t ease into his new role — the 12-year veteran declared himself the missing piece. He’s right. “I feel like they were one piece away, and I’m that piece,” the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star said during his introductory news conference, per Nick

As expected, Justin Fields‘ time in New York is coming to an end. A trade has been worked out which will send him from the Jets to the Chiefs, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This trade will include a late-round pick swap. The Jets are dealing Fields and a

After one season with the New York Jets, quarterback Justin Fields is on the move once again.  The former 11th-overall Draft pick is heading to Kansas City for a 2027 sixth-round selection, where he’ll play for his third team in three seasons after being traded to the Steelers ahead of the 2024-25

The Dolphins continue to shape their roster under a new decision-making tandem. David Ojabo is Miami’s latest arrival. Ojabo was signed on Monday, per a team announcement. The fifth-year edge rusher hit the market once his Ravens rookie contract expired. A change of scenery may prove to be a welcomed development in

As had been expected for some time, the Atlanta Falcons were finally able to confirm on Friday that they had signed former Miami Dolphins starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a team-friendly one-year contract.  Before Tagovailoa officially inked his agreement, Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham hinted that Tagovailoa and 2025 Week 1 QB1 Michael Penix Jr.

The Rams have been one of two teams showing considerable interest in A.J. Brown this offseason. Had Los Angeles managed to swing a deal for the Eagles All-Pro, another wideout trade likely would have taken place. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that during discussions about a Brown acquisition, the Rams

As the 2026 NFL free-agency period enters its second week, the initial frenzy of blockbuster signings has started to slow down. High-profile moves like edge rusher Jaelan Phillips landing a four-year, $120M deal with the Carolina Panthers, wide receiver Alec Pierce re-signing with the Indianapolis Colts for four years and $114M and running back Kenneth Walker III joining the Kansas City Chiefs on a three-year, $43M contract have reshaped rosters across the league.  Yet, a number of impactful veterans and proven contributors remain on

5:31pm: According to ESPN’s Tim McManus, Goedert’s new one-year deal in Philly will be for $7MM. McManus adds that at least $4.25MM of that figure will be guaranteed as he receives that amount as a signing bonus. 3:05pm: Efforts between Dallas Goedert and the Eagles to work out a new arrangement

Tyreek Hill’s tenure with the Miami Dolphins was a bit of a rollercoaster. He was, undeniably, the most impactful wide receiver in the game at one point, but fell off a cliff almost immediately. Of course, some of that wasn’t because of him, and he may still be the same guy

The Ravens made it clear their goal was to extend quarterback Lamar Jackson before the start of the new league year, and when that didn’t happen, they were forced to restructure his contract in order to avoid a massive $74.5MM cap hit. General manager Eric DeCosta informed the media this

Josh Johnson, perhaps the NFL’s ultimate journeyman backup quarterback, is going to have another opportunity to stick around in the league for the 2026 season.  The 39-year-old quarterback signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, continuing what has been an absolutely wild career that has taken him across

In the latest update to the legal situation surrounding Falcons rookie outside linebacker James Pearce Jr., ESPN’s Marc Raimondi and Michael Rothstein note that Pearce’s five pending felony arrest charges will be reduced to three. Pearce has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police,

The Las Vegas Raiders were one of the more active teams during the “legal tampering” portion of free agency after they agreed to trade star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round draft picks at the start of the new league year at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. 

Then preparing to end the Kyler Murray era, the Cardinals reportedly entered free agency eyeing veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. The sides did engage in discussions, but their talks “hit a snag,” according to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe. Garoppolo remains unsigned late in the first week of free agency,

With the first wave of NFL stars already getting deals in free agency, San Francisco 49ers star WR Jauan Jennings remains unsigned. Spotrac projects Jennings’ market value at $22.6M, the highest among available wide receivers. That might be a lofty price tag for a player who was mostly a rotational

The Ravens remain at the heart of the NFL’s most notable (and controversial) storyline of the offseason. Shortly after backing out of the trade agreement which would have sent Maxx Crosby to Baltimore, the team agreed to terms with free agent Trey Hendrickson. GM Eric DeCosta spoke about the matter recently at a