Steelers Faced Small George Pickens Trade Market; Latest On Cowboys’ Acquisition Plan
By the time George Pickens was dealt, it hardly came as a surprise given the chatter surrounding a trade from the Steelers. The Cowboys acquired him last week, but not because they won a wide-ranging bidding war. Few teams showed interest in the pending free agent receiver, Mark Kaboly of The Pat McAfee
What Cam Ward will have in common with Joe Burrow as a rookie
Long before the Tennessee Titans made Miami quarterback Cam Ward the first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan was serving as offensive coordinator with the Cincinnati Bengals when the Bengals grabbed Joe Burrow with the No. 1 selection of the 2020 draft. For a piece
NFL announces six early kickoffs in Europe, Vikings will play in both Dublin and London
The NFL announced today which six games will be played in Europe in 2025 — including two in a row for the Vikings. All six games will be played on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. ET, which means they will be afternoon games in Europe and early-mornings for American fans. In
Inside source shares theory about when Rodgers could sign with Steelers
As recently as Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of “The Pat McAfee Show” explained that he feels free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers won’t officially join the Steelers before the club begins the organized team activities portion of the offseason program on May 27. Late Monday night, Pro Football Talk’s Mike
Analyst says Giants wouldn’t be ‘scared’ to make this Jaxson Dart decision
Shortly after the New York Giants traded back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to grab quarterback Jaxson Dart with pick No. 25, Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced that free-agency signing Russell Wilson would “be our starter…once we get started here in the spring.” However, NBC
Eagles will visit Packers on Monday night in Week 10
Three games from the Eagles’ 2025 schedule were revealed on Monday and a fourth was announced on Tuesday morning. A trip to Green Bay to face the Packers will be on tap in Week 10. The game will be on Monday night and will be broadcast on both ESPN and
Report: Asante Samuel Jr. visited Saints, isn’t expected to sign before July checkup on neck
It looks like cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is going to wait a little longer before finding a team for the 2025 season. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Samuel visited the Saints on Monday, but that his current plan is for him to wait until the summer before deciding on
Patriots sign three players – NBC Sports
The Patriots did some roster shuffling to kick off the week. They announced the signings of defensive tackle Isaiah Iton, guard Mehki Butler, and defensive tackle Wilfried Pene. Undrafted rookie tackle Cole Birdow was waived in a corresponding move. Iton spent last season on the Titans’ practice squad and remained
Report: Donovan Peoples-Jones agrees to terms with Saints
The Saints are signing free agent wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, Nick Underhill of neworleans.football reports. Peoples-Jones had a tryout at the team’s rookie minicamp over the weekend. He joins a wide receivers room that includes Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Brandin Cooks, Bub Means, Dante Pettis and Cedrick Wilson. Peoples-Jones, 26,
Cowboys sign fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue
The Cowboys have signed fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue, Todd Archer of ESPN reports. Blue receives a four-year, $4.627 million deal that includes a $427,068 signing bonus. The Cowboys already signed first-rounder Tyler Booker, third-rounder Shavon Revel Jr., fifth-rounder Shemar James, sixth-rounder Ajani Cornelius, seventh-rounder Jay Toia, seventh-rounder Phil Mafah and
Dolphins sign free agent CB Kendall Sheffield
The Dolphins signed free agent cornerback Kendall Sheffield, the team announced Monday. Sheffield, 28, played six games for the Jets last season, seeing action on 92 defensive snaps and 48 on special teams. He made nine tackles. Sheffield has appeared in 49 career games with 20 starts with Atlanta (2019-21),
Biggest games on the 2025 NFL schedule taking shape
The 2025 NFL schedule will be released in full on Wednesday night, with the league and its broadcast partners releasing individual game details in the days leading up to the big announcement. Here’s a look at some of the biggest games on the NFL schedule, which we’ll regularly update as
Browns announce nine roster moves
The Browns made nine roster moves Monday, the team announced. The signings of veteran safeties Rayshawn Jenkins and Damontae Kazee were previously reported as was the signing of undrafted free agent wide receiver Luke Floriea. The Browns also signed wide receivers Kisean Johnson and Cade McDonald after successful tryouts at
Insider addresses theory about when Rodgers could report to Steelers
Noteworthy members of the NFL community, such as retired wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson, have suggested throughout the spring that free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers and report to the club before Pittsburgh begins the organized team activities portion of the offseason program on May 27. During
Giants re-sign WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey, sign CB T.J. Moore
The Giants have made a few roster moves on Monday. New York announced the club has re-signed receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey and signed cornerback T.J. Moore. Moore attended the Giants’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. He went undrafted out of Mercer after he was the runner-up for the Buck Buchanan
Does insider think Derek Carr could unretire, play in 2026?
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr confirming over the weekend that he was retiring due to reasons related to a significant shoulder injury seemed to be the final chapter of a saga that had hovered over the Saints since the end of the 2024 regular season. However, NFL insider Albert
Titans sign TE Drake Dabney, waive two
The Titans have announced a few roster moves on Monday. The club signed tight end Drake Dabney and receiver TJ Sheffield. Both players participated in Tennessee’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Sheffield’s signing was previously reported earlier in the day. Dabney played his college ball at TCU in 2024
The greatest free agent QB signings in NFL history
Here are, in ascending order, the best quarterback free agent additions in NFL history. This list only factors in passers’ work after their respective free agency signings. Brad Rempel-Imagn Images A Vikings bridge QB after they passed on outbidding the Falcons to keep Kirk Cousins, Darnold reignited his career
Falcons sign LB Caleb Johnson, release WR Phillip Dorsett
The Falcons signed veteran linebacker Caleb Johnson, the team announced Monday. Johnson was among 20 tryout players in attendance for the Falcons’ rookie minicamp last week. He spent the past three reasons with the Jaguars, playing mostly special teams. Johnson, 26, recorded 30 combined tackles and one forced fumble. He
Shedeur Sanders has strong message for Browns fans
Shedeur Sanders endured one of the most stunning draft slides in NFL history last month, but the former Colorado star’s confidence remains fully intact. Sanders has joined a crowded quarterback room after the Cleveland Browns selected him in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Though he slid further
Seahawks sign first-round pick Grey Zabel
The Seahawks have taken care of some important business on Monday. Seattle has signed first-round pick Grey Zabel to his rookie contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Zabel’s fully guaranteed four-year deal is worth $18.471 million. Zabel, an offensive lineman, was the No. 18 overall pick in this year’s draft.
Which NFL teams still have the biggest roster holes left to fill?
The draft revealed what teams thought of their rosters, but as hundreds of college standouts will aim to fill needs around the NFL, certain deficiencies still appear to exist for teams. Here are the league’s top roster holes as teams head into their offseason programs. Katie Stratman-Imagn Images The
Eagles-Commanders, Packers-Bears set for Week 16 Saturday doubleheader
The NFL has put two NFC divisional matchups on the schedule for Saturday in Week 16. The Eagles will face the Commanders in Washington, followed by the Packers facing the Bears in Chicago, on Saturday, December 20. Fox will air both games and made the announcement this afternoon. Although the
Infamous Chiefs superfan has prison sentence extended
A well-known Kansas City Chiefs superfan was sentenced to more prison time on Monday over a string of bank robberies that he committed. Xaviar Babudar, who is known to fans in Kansas City and online as “Chiefsaholic,” was sentenced in an Oklahoma courtroom on Monday to 32 years in prison.
Bucs sign LB Nick Jackson, DL Dvon J-Thomas
The Bucs signed linebacker Nick Jackson and defensive lineman Dvon J-Thomas on Monday, the team announced. Both players were tryout participants in the club’s rookie minicamp this past weekend. The Bucs waived linebacker Deion Jennings and tight end Anthony Landphere in corresponding moves. Jackson played collegiately at the University of
Asante Samuel Jr. Underwent Neck Surgery In April, Visited Saints
Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. underwent neck surgery in April after missing most of the 2024 season due to injury, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. He is planning to play this season, but is waiting until an early July check-up to sign with a new team. Samuel started just four
Ravens sign three undrafted free agents after minicamp tryouts
The Ravens announced three signings to their 90-man roster on Monday, including the previously reported signing of kicker John Hoyland. Hoyland, offensive tackle Lucas Scott, and defensive back Keyon Martin all tried out for the team during their rookie minicamp earlier this month. Hoyland joins sixth-round pick Tyler Loop as
Three burning questions for 2025 Vikings
The 2024 Minnesota Vikings went from one win away from the No. 1 seed in the NFC to getting their doors blown off in the Wild-Card round of the playoffs. After a busy offseason, here are the three biggest questions the Vikings need to answer in 2025. Will J.J. McCarthy
Bears sign DB Jeremiah Walker
The Bears announced a couple of transactions on Monday. Punter Tory Taylor has been given a roster exemption as an international player, which opened up a spot on the 90-man roster. The Bears filled it by signing defensive back Jeremiah Walker. Taylor is from Australia and joined the Bears as
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/12/25
May 12th, 2025 at 10:04pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The following 2025 draft picks signed their rookie contracts today: Arizona Cardinals Dallas Cowboys New Orleans Saints New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles San Francisco 49ers Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Saints sign S Terrell Burgess
Veteran safety Terrell Burgess had a successful tryout at the Saints’ rookie minicamp. The Saints announced on Monday that they have signed Burgess to their 90-man roster. They also confirmed the previously reported addition of wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, who also tried out at the minicamp. Burgess was a Rams
Asante Samuel Jr. waiting to sign with team after undergoing neck surgery
Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. underwent neck surgery in April after missing most of the 2024 season due to injury, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. He is planning to play this season, but is waiting until an early July check-up to sign with a new team. Samuel started just four
Jets sign fourth-round pick Arian Smith
Wide receiver Arian Smith has signed his first NFL contract. The Jets announced that the deal was finalized on Monday. It’s a four-year contract for the fourth-round pick. Smith led Georgia with 817 receiving yards during the 2024 season. He had 48 catches and four touchdowns as well and he
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/12/25
Here are the latest minor moves from around the NFL: Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Chicago Bears Signed: CB Jeremiah Walker Placed on Exempt/International Player list: P Tory Taylor Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos Signed: LB Jordan Turner, WR Kyrese White, LS Zach Triner, TE Cole Fotheringham Waived: CB Kendall
Aaron Rodgers may have chosen the lesser of two distractions
The uncertain status of quarterback Aaron Rodgers has hovered over the Steelers for nearly two months. There’s a very good chance the situation will be resolved soon, with Rodgers finally inking a deal to play in Pittsburgh. So why the delay? As one source who knows Rodgers (but who has
Cowboys need big game from Dak Prescott in 2025 season opener
The Dallas Cowboys will open the 2025 NFL regular season on Thursday, Sept. 4, with a road matchup against the Eagles. The Philadelphia Eagles will commemorate their second Super Bowl championship by raising a banner, while Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will look to raise his game. The 31-year-old passer may
Eagles to host Bears in Black Friday game
The NFL will release its full schedule Wednesday, but the Eagles already know three of their 17 games. The latest schedule reveal has the Eagles hosting the Bears on Black Friday, Nov. 28, at 3 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on Prime Video. The NFL began playing an
Browns, S Rayshawn Jenkins Agree To Deal
The Browns are having a busy day in terms of veteran safety additions. Rayshawn Jenkins has a deal in place with the team, as first reported by Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Jenkins joins Damontae Kazee as an experienced option at the position who has agreed to a Browns pact today. Kazee
Cardinals sign fourth-round linebacker Cody Simon
The Cardinals signed fourth-round pick Cody Simon on Monday, the team announced. Arizona made the Ohio State linebacker the 115th overall pick. The Cardinals have signed five of their seven selections, with only first-round pick Walter Nolen III and second-round pick Will Johnson unsigned. Simon will compete for the starting
Takeaways from leaked NFL games
The NFL releases its schedule on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network and ESPN. However, some games have already been leaked. Here’s a list of these matchups and some takeaways: Thursday, Sept. 4 – Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock), per NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico
Seahawks sign eight of 11 draft picks
The Seahawks signed eight of their 11 draft picks on Monday, the team announced. The signings include North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel, the team’s first-round pick. Also signing Monday were Notre Dame defensive end Rylie Mills (Round 5, No. 142 overall), Colorado State receiver Tory Horton (Round 5, No.
Browns Sign 13 Undrafted Free Agents
The Browns have signed 13 undrafted free agents to bring their rookie class to 20 players. Here are Cleveland’s latest UDFA signings: Adin Huntington, DE/DT (Tulane) Jason Ivey, OT (North Carolina A&T) LaMareon James, CB (TCU) Dom Jones, CB (Colorado State) Gage Larvadain, WR (South Carolina) Ahmani Marshall, RB (Appalachian
Chiefs will host Broncos on Christmas night in Kansas City
For the second consecutive year, the Chiefs are playing on Christmas. Although the NFL is not declaring the Chiefs a permanent Christmas host, they’ll play on Christmas again this year: The Broncos are visiting the Chiefs on Christmas Night in a game that will air on Amazon Prime Video. Last
Packers answer the big question about their draft approach
The Green Bay Packers seemed to confirm with their approach in the NFL Draft that they were not happy with their wide receiver group last season, which led to some questions about how they view Jayden Reed. Those have apparently been answered. Reed, a second-round pick two years ago, operated
Report: Saints to sign undrafted rookie QB Hunter Dekkers
The Saints are signing undrafted rookie quarterback Hunter Dekkers, Mike Triplett of neworleans.football reports. Dekkers was a tryout player at the team’s rookie minicamp. Second-round pick Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener are competing for the starting job after Derek Carr’s retirement. Dekkers finished his college career at Iowa
WR Gabe Davis Visits 49ers
Less than a week after he was released by the Jaguars, veteran wide receiver Gabriel Davis visited the 49ers, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Davis arrived in Jacksonville last offseason on a three-year, $39MM deal, but struggled to make an impact before tearing his meniscus in November. He underwent
Report: Packers met with Jayden Reed’s agent after draft to clarify WR’s status
The Packers used two draft selections on wide receivers last month. They selected Matthew Golden in the first round and Savion Williams in the third. That apparently left Jayden Reed wondering where he stood with the team. Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst met with Reed’s agent last week to “clarify”
Watch: Derek Carr’s wife shares glimpse into QB’s retired life
The sports world may not have seen Derek Carr’s abrupt retirement coming, but it looks like the former New Orleans Saints quarterback is already settling into a new routine. Carr announced on Saturday that he has decided to retire after doctors advised him to undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder.
Chiefsaholic sentenced to another 14.5 years in prison
Xaviar Babudar, known as Chiefsaholic, was sentenced to more time in prison for his bank robbery spree. In an Oklahoma courtroom on Monday, Babudar was sentenced to 32 years in prison, ESPN reports. He already is serving a 17 1/2-year federal sentence for robbing banks in seven states in 2022-23.
Seahawks Sign First-Round OL Grey Zabel
Grey Zabel is the latest first-rounder to sign his rookie deal. The Seahawks’ top choice has inked his first NFL contract. This four-year pact is worth $18.47MM, ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes. That figure is guaranteed in full. Like all other Day 1 selections, Zabel could be kept under team control through
















































