The ‘Walter Payton Man of the Year award winners’ quiz
Happy 43rd birthday to Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten! While the Cowboys never made it to the NFL championship with Witten, he was an excellent security blanket for Tony Romo and the early years of Dak Prescott — making 11 Pro Bowls (including seven in a row from 2004-2010), named
Raiders see sixth-rounder Tommy Mellott as “unique guy,” won’t “pigeonhole” his role
Raiders sixth-round pick Tommy Mellott played quarterback at Montana State, but the team announced him as a wide receiver when they selected him last month and that led to a lot of Julian Edelman references. Edelman made the same transition when he went from Kent State to the Patriots and
Steelers still confident about signing Aaron Rodgers?
Multiple members of the NFL community have publicly suggested that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has remained unsigned through the first week of May because he doesn’t really want to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers later this year. During a Monday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, NFL insider
Jalen Milroe working to become a more “efficient passer” ahead of rookie season
Jalen Milroe was a successful quarterback at Alabama, but his ability to make plays with his feet led to discussion heading into the draft about whether he’d be used in other ways as an NFL player. Milroe was adamant that he’s only a quarterback and Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald
Chiefs release CB Robert Rochell
Cornerback Robert Rochell’s short stay with the Chiefs has come to an end. The Chiefs announced on Monday that they have released the veteran corner. Rochell signed with the team in late March. No corresponding addition to the 90-man roster was announced, but Carson-Newman announced that their alum Major Williams
Barry Sanders thinks Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery can lead the Lions to a Super Bowl
Saquon Barkley’s big season with the Eagles has led to renewed talk that NFL teams can ride a running back to the Super Bowl. Or in the case of the Lions, perhaps ride two running backs to the Super Bowl. Barry Sanders, who won only one playoff game during his
Elijah Moore: Josh Allen made decision to sign with Bills “very, very easy”
Wide receiver Elijah Moore officially signed with the Bills on Monday and then met with the media to discuss why he decided to come to Buffalo. The list of reasons started with the player who will be charged with getting him the ball this fall. Moore said quarterback Josh Allen’s
Warren Moon has strong message for Shedeur Sanders
The biggest story of the 2025 NFL Draft was the unprecedented slide of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who fell to the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round at pick No. 144 overall. Many were left perplexed by Sanders’ fall from grace but it wasn’t long before potential explanations were made
Ravens’ LaJohntay Wester predicts Colorado teammate Shedeur Sanders will start for Browns
The Ravens took Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester in the sixth round of the draft, and he was happy to hear his name called on Day Three. But he wasn’t happy that his college quarterback had to wait until Day Three to hear his name called as well. Wester said
Report expands on why Vikings chose Howell over reunion with Cousins
Before the 2025 NFL Draft got underway, some suggested that the Minnesota Vikings could eventually embrace a reunion with current Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kirk Cousins. However, Minnesota seemed to say plenty about its potential interest in Cousins when the club sent 2025 draft pick No. 142 to the Seattle Seahawks for
President Trump announces 2027 NFL draft will be held on the National Mall
The leader of the sport with an oblong ball found himself in the Oval Office on Wednesday. Commissioner Roger Goodell, along with Commanders owner Josh Harris, stood next to President Trump as he announced that the 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C. “I’m pleased to reveal that
Giants GM shares ‘what really stands out about’ Jaxson Dart
One of the most discussed developments of the 2025 NFL Draft involved the New York Giants passing on Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and trading back into the first round to grab Ole Miss signal-caller Jaxson Dart at pick No. 25. During a recent conversation with Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Giants general
George Kittle happy for “short and sweet” contract negotiations
49ers tight end George Kittle agreed to a four-year contract extension last month and the way that it came together left Kittle feeling pleased about the process. It was the second time that Kittle went through negotiations on a long-term contract and he said this one was “short and sweet”
Rams Finalize Matthew Stafford Restructure
After a new round of speculation about his future – tied not to his desire about playing in 2025, but rather where he would do so – Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached agreement on another restructure. Now, that deal is officially in place. Team and player finalized the new agreement over
Brian Schottenheimer: I am not going to change; I am going to be me
Brian Schottenheimer, 51, waited a long time for his first head coaching job. He was an NFL assistant for 25 years before the Cowboys named him their head coach, allowing him to follow his father into a top NFL job. Schottenheimer vows that his new role won’t change him. “I
Multiple analysts rip Browns for two NFL Draft decisions
At the start of the first full week of May, some continue to wonder why the Cleveland Browns selected Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft and then traded up in the fifth round to grab Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders. For an article published
A second person has been charged with murder of reporter during Super Bowl week
Another suspect has been charged with killing a Kansas City-based reporter during Super Bowl week in New Orleans. Via the Associated Press, Louisiana authorities announced on Monday that Rickey White, 34, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 27-year-old Adan Manzano, a reporter and anchor
Cowboys Expected To Be Cautious With Dak Prescott During OTAs
While Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott recently expressed confidence about his recovery from a hamstring injury, he may not be a full participant when practices begin. Jon Machota of The Athletic says the Cowboys plan to be cautious with the quarterback’s recovery during OTAs and minicamp. [RELATED: Dak Prescott Close To
Packers waive WR Tulu Griffin
The Packers announced a roster move on Monday afternoon. They have waived wide receiver Tulu Griffin. There was no corresponding move, so the team has space to add a player as they continue their offseason program. Griffin signed a future contract with the Packers in January. He was undrafted out
Multiple analysts praise Raiders for making ‘favorite pick’ of draft
Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, some argued that the Las Vegas Raiders should pass on taking Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick and should instead strengthen a premium position with that asset. Raiders head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek disagreed with
Ravens are expected to sign Wyoming K John Hoyland
The Ravens cut kicker Justin Tucker on Monday. For the first time since 2011, someone other than Tucker will kick for the Ravens. The team drafted Arizona kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round, but he is not expected to be the only candidate for the job. Jeff Zrebiec of
Chiefs Waive BJ Thompson
The Chiefs moved on from BJ Thompson today, but the separation may be temporary. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the Chiefs waived the defensive end with a non-football illness designation. The specific designation of the transaction means Thompson will most likely land back in Kansas City. Assuming
Matthew Stafford, Rams will have another early offseason of uncertainty
In the NFL, no deal is ever done until it’s done. Now that quarterback Matthew Stafford’s new deal with the Rams is officially done, the two-year deal will once again tee up the question, after the next season, of whether the Rams and Stafford are done. He ends up with
Texans HC discusses Tank Dell’s status after concerning injury report
A concerning report about wide receiver Tank Dell’s health surfaced on Sunday. Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans attempted to downplay it in his Monday news conference. Dell dislocated his left knee and tore multiple ligaments after he caught a 30-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter of a 27-19 road
NFL declines comment on proposed White House cuts to TBI research and education
Commissioner Roger Goodell went to Washington on Monday. While he was standing in the Oval Office, a report emerged from ESPN.com regarding a White House proposal to slash millions from the budget for traumatic brain injury research and education. In response to an email from PFT, the NFL has declined
NFL Minor Transactions: 5/5/25
May 5th, 2025 at 7:55pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams Josiah Deguara brings 65 games of experience to Arizona, with the majority of those appearances coming during his four seasons with the Packers. While he’s had a consistent special teams
Ravens made a “football decision” (wink, nod) about Justin Tucker
The Ravens have been in a delicate spot from the moment the first allegations surfaced in January against kicker Justin Tucker. On Monday, they made an indelicate exit from the relationship. On one hand, there have been no findings that Tucker has done anything wrong, in civil court, criminal court,
Do Eagles have a backup plan if ‘tush push’ is banned?
The Philadelphia Eagles want to revive an often-forgotten position to help continue their dominance in the run game and potentially make up for the “tush push” play if it’s banned. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie called into Sports Radio 94WIP to celebrate legendary defensive end Brandon Graham, who announced his retirement
Will Johnson on falling to second round: They going to have to pay for this shit
If Will Johnson’s knee is OK, the Cardinals got a steal with the 47th overall pick. No one expected the Michigan cornerback still to be in the green room after the first round ended. Johnson reportedly had a medical red flag on his knee, which is the reason he fell.
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/5/25
Today’s draft pick signings: Kansas City Chiefs After quickly signing OT Josh Simmons to his first-round rookie contract, the Chiefs are now pivoting to the other end of their draft board, agreeing to contracts with their final two selections from the 2025 draft. Bassa was a four-year starter at Oregon,
Texans interested in building team headquarters away from the stadium
The Texans’ current practice facility and team headquarters is located at NRG Stadium. Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports that the team is interested in moving from the stadium and building a facility that could include an entertainment district. The Cowboys began that trend in 2016 when they debuted
Quinn Ewers’ Agent Explains Draft Slide
Quinn Ewers didn’t do enough during the 2024 campaign to warrant being one of the first quarterbacks off the draft board. Still, it was a surprise when the Texas signal caller slid all the way to the seventh round, and he was ultimately the final QB taken when he was
Chiefs sign 2025 draft picks Jeffrey Bassa, Brashard Smith
The Chiefs have made it official with a pair of their draft picks. According to the league’s Monday transaction wire, Kansas City signed 2025 draftees linebacker Jeffrey Bassa and running back Brashard Smith. Bassa, 22, was the No. 156 overall pick in the fifth round out of Oregon. He was
Ravens’ rookie made releasing Justin Tucker inevitable
Justin Tucker’s time with the Baltimore Ravens has come to an unceremonious end. The Ravens officially released their longtime kicker on Monday. And while opinions about why Baltimore made this move are all over the place, it’s not surprising to those who have been paying attention. In fact, Tucker’s days
White House’s proposed budget dramatically cuts funding for traumatic brain injury research
As the man whose signature appears on every NFL football was in the Oval Office for the announcement that the 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C., ESPN.com published an important piece of news regarding one of the spending objectives of the man whose signature looks like the
No Timeline For Texans WR Tank Dell’s Return
Tank Dell‘s 2024 season came to an abrupt end when he suffered a massive knee injury in Week 16. The Texans wideout still faces a very long road to recovery, and no firm timeline exists for him to return to the field. “For Tank, I want him to continue to
Ravens will designate Justin Tucker as a post-June 1 cut
The Ravens announced Monday they are releasing kicker Justin Tucker. Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com reports the team will designate Tucker as a post-June 1 release. The move will allow the Ravens to spread out Tucker’s $7.5 million in dead cap money — the biggest dead cap hit in NFL history
Ravens release K Justin Tucker in a ‘football decision’
The Baltimore Ravens announced a major decision on the future of kicker Justin Tucker on Monday. The Ravens confirmed that they are releasing Tucker after 13 seasons as the team’s kicker. In a statement, Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said the decision was “incredibly difficult,” but the team made the move
Ravens release Justin Tucker – NBC Sports
Kicker Justin Tucker is no longer a member of the Ravens. Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta announced Tucker’s release via a statement on Monday afternoon. The move comes a day after Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that an NFL investigation into misconduct allegations against Tucker was still in progress
Ravens Release K Justin Tucker
Justin Tucker‘s tenure with the Ravens has come to an end. The decorated kicker was released on Monday, per a team announcement. “Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances,” a statement from general manager Eric DeCosta reads in part. “Considering our current roster, we have made the
Cardinals sign TE Josiah Deguara
The Cardinals announced an addition to their 90-man roster on Monday. They have signed tight end Josiah Deguara. The team did not announce any terms of the deal. Deguara spent the 2024 season with the Jaguars and had three catches for 14 yards in 15 appearances. The Packers picked Deguara
Could Cowboys reunite with veteran WR?
The draft came and went without the Cowboys adding at the receiver spot. At least one addition amongst the veterans still on the market is expected as a result, with a familiar face on the team’s radar. Amari Cooper‘s name was recently mentioned as a wideout the Cowboys have discussed
DeMeco Ryans: Tank Dell is doing real well in his rehab, no timeline for when he’ll play
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a gruesome knee injury in December that knocked him out not only for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs, but could cost him the 2025 season as well. But Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said today that Dell is on the road
Mutual Interest Between Cowboys, WR Amari Cooper
The draft came and went without the Cowboys adding at the receiver spot. At least one addition amongst the veterans still on the market is expected as a result, with a familiar face on the team’s radar. Amari Cooper‘s name was recently mentioned as a wideout the Cowboys have discussed
John Lynch: We’re having “really good, positive discussions” with Brock Purdy
The 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy are still in the middle of negotiating a new contract, as Purdy has clearly earned a raise after his first three pro seasons. But it doesn’t seem like anything is imminent when it comes to striking a deal. General Manager John Lynch joined Chris
Three burning questions for 2025 Dolphins
Miami hasn’t won a playoff game in 25 years and missed the postseason in 2024. Dolphins fans want answers, but we have questions about their 2025 campaign. Is HC Mike McDaniel on the hot seat? At the end of last season, 84-year old team owner Stephen Ross took to social
Rams sign WR Britain Covey
The Rams have added another player to their receiver group. The team announced that they have signed Britain Covey as a free agent. It’s a one-year deal for Covey and no other terms of the pact have been announced. Covey signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in
Packers Sign 10 UDFAs
While serving as the host of the 2025 draft, the Packers selected eight rookies over the course of the three-day event. Green Bay has since added to its rookie class with the following UDFA signings: Johnathan Baldwin, CB (UNLV) Brant Banks, T (Rice) Kahzir Brown, S (FAU) Tyler Cooper, G (Minnesota) Tyron Herring, CB (Delaware)
Texans S Jimmie Ward out of boot, starting to run after foot surgery
The Texans closed out the 2024 season without safety Jimmie Ward, but it looks like he’s on track to be back for the start of the 2025 campaign. Ward suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 16 and had surgery to repair it. On Monday, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans
Three burning questions for 2025 Broncos
During the 2024 season, the Denver Broncos snapped an eight-year playoff drought, but it’s fair to wonder whether they’ll continue progressing this upcoming season. With that in mind, here are three burning questions for the Broncos heading into the 2025 season: How can QB Bo Nix make a second-year leap?