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After months of negotiating and posturing, the Pittsburgh Steelers and star Edge rusher T.J. Watt finally came to terms on Thursday on a new long-term contract extension. The three-year, $123 million extension (with $108 million guaranteed) makes Watt the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history (for now).  It’s not without its

The standoff between NFL organizations and second-round draft picks seemingly is starting to thaw out, and the Baltimore Ravens are the latest team to benefit.  According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network , the Ravens are expected to finalize a deal with pass rusher Mike Green, making him the third

After agreeing to terms with second-round defensive lineman Shemar Turner earlier today, the Bears have now inked another one of their three Round 2 picks. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears have a “deal in place” with offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo. [RELATED: Bears, Second-Round DL Shemar

Sauce Gardner signed a four-year, $120.4M extension with the New York Jets on Tuesday, making him the league’s highest-paid cornerback. But league insiders don’t consider him the top corner.  ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler released his annual cornerback rankings on Thursday, determined by league executives, coaches and scouts who submit a ballot. This

While much of the focus today has been on the signings of second-round picks, there was one fourth-round pick who remained unsigned…until now. The Jaguars announced that they have inked fourth-round linebacker Jack Kiser to his rookie deal, a move that wraps up their rookie class signings. While the unsigned

As of Thursday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had second-year pro Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders fifth among the betting favorites at +750 odds to win 2025 MVP after he ran away with the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award for the 2024 campaign.  During a recent appearance on the FanDuel TV

Today’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Placed on active/PUP: S Ar’Darius Washington Detroit Lions Placed on active/PUP: OT Taylor Decker, CB Khalil Dorsey, OG Miles Frazier, DL Alim McNeill, LB Malcolm Rodriguez, DL Mekhi Wingo Placed on active/NFI: DL Josh Paschal, CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver Waived-injured: RB Anthony Tyus Los Angeles Chargers

Following the lead of many other teams around the league, the Raiders have finally agreed to a deal with their second-round pick. According to Tashan Reed of The Athletic, the Raiders agreed to terms with wideout Jack Bech. While sixth-overall pick Ashton Jeanty has garnered much of the focus in

Sellers, 20, must develop a quicker release to prove he’s worthy of a first-round pick. He averaged 3.31 seconds to throw in 12 games last season, via Pro Football Focus, the fourth-slowest mark in the FBS (minimum 131 dropbacks). Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson  Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward — pick

Quickly revealing the Chiefs’ tightrope walk toward a threepeat would not go the distance in Super Bowl LIX, last year’s Eagles edition cemented itself among the great modern-era NFL teams. In terms of roster strength, the 2024 Eagles proved they belonged in the conversation with the century’s best squads. After

What can 2024 NFL breakout talents do for an encore? Last year, several players emerged after quiet starts to their professional careers, and below are five who could be even better in 2025. Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto Last season, Bonitto was a breakout star on the ascending Broncos

The turmoil to engulf Lloyd Howell early in his term as NFLPA executive director will end up producing a sea change. Howell is resigning his post, via CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. This comes not long after the NFLPA issued a statement backing Howell amid a conflict-of-interest controversy and the recent

Pat Surtain II of the Denver Broncos is the best cornerback in football heading into 2025. That’s perhaps a debatable fact — because Derek Stingley Jr., Denzel Ward and Sauce Gardner exist and will make a push for that title this season — but those who know the NFL better

Another second-round pick has been signed. The Cowboys have agreed to terms with second-round defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. As second-round picks around the NFL have pushed for guaranteed deals, Ezeiruaku got part of the way there. Per Garafolo, the rookie got 38 percent of

The prison sentence can be served at any time within that five-year period. Schefter adds Rice also received deferred adjudication, meaning that if he completes the probation process his case will be dismissed. This development paves the way for the NFL to move forward with its own investigation and potential

While many of the second-round picks who signed their rookie contracts today had to settle for partially guaranteed deals, Nick Emmanwori has reportedly gotten his way. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the rookie safety and the Seahawks have agreed to terms on a fully guaranteed rookie deal. The deal is

Maybe it’s the fact that he failed to throw for 300 yards in any game. Maye’s best game came in Week 11 in a 28-22 loss to the Rams, where he threw for a career-high 282 yards and two scores.  He also played well by completing 82.6% of his passes

Tate Ratledge will be in the building when the Lions start their training camp in full this weekend. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Lions have agreed to terms with their rookie offensive lineman. Like many teams around the league, the second rounder represented the Lions’ only unsigned draft

This offseason, Watt was entering into the final season of his previous four-year deal. Seeking long-term financial security, Watt and his team engaged in contract talks that took longer than both sides likely wanted. He sat out minicamp and in various interviews, discussed his frustrations with the negotiations. There was

While Tre Harris was one of many second-round picks to remain unsigned through mid-July, the rookie made headlines when he was a no-show during the start of Chargers training camp. Well, the unofficial holdout is over, as NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the rookie wideout has agreed to terms on

After agreeing to terms with second-round defensive lineman Shemar Turner earlier today, the Bears have now inked another one of their three Round 2 picks. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears have a “deal in place” with offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo. Around the league, a number

It took a bit, but the Commanders have now completed their draft pick signings. The team has agreed to terms with second-round cornerback Trey Amos, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Amos bounced around a bit during his collegiate career. He spent three seasons at Louisiana before spending the 2023 campaign

The Dallas Cowboys did it to themselves. With their complete lack of urgency in extending All-Pro edge-rusher Micah Parsons, the Cowboys may have cost themselves millions. On Thursday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers and edge T.J. Watt had agreed to a historic three-year, $123 million

The Ravens are among the teams to complete the signings of the rookie classes in time for training camp. Second-round edge rusher Mike Green is now on the books. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported earlier today an agreement was expected. The Ravens have since announced that a deal has indeed been

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has decided to retire, and the surprising news has called attention to one of the most impressive statistics you will ever see. Williams informed the Chargers on Wednesday night that he is retiring after eight NFL seasons. The 30-year-old had returned to L.A.

The wait has ended for T.J. Watt and the Steelers to work out an extension. Team and player have agreed to terms on another monster pact. Watt has landed a three-year, $123MM extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pact includes $108MM in full guarantees. With an average annual value of $41MM, Watt