Insider repeats theory about reported slide of Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock
In March, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio suggested that the supposed slide of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock was at least somewhat related to fears NFL coaches may have about possibly losing their jobs to Colorado coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur’s father, as early as January 2026. For an article
The ‘Most touchdown passes in an NFL season’ quiz
Happy 45th birthday to former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and color-commentating guru Tony Romo! Despite continually coming up short i the postseason with the Cowboys, Romo is one of the most productive signal callers in Cowboys history. He’s first all-time in Cowboys passing yards, touchdowns and game-winning drives. Which brings us
Bears, Jaguars, Raiders, Jets open voluntary minicamps Monday
The draft is the biggest event on the NFL calendar this week, but it’s not the only business being conducted around the league. Offseason programs have gotten underway for the seven teams that hired new head coaches and the other 25 teams will be up and running by Tuesday. Some
Milton Williams: It’s going to get nasty with me and Keion White
The Patriots opened up the vault in free agency to add talent on their defense. Cornerback Carlton Davis, edge rusher Harold Landry, linebacker Robert Spillane, and defensive tackle Milton Williams all landed contracts with the team. The spending made it clear that there was dissatisfaction with the state of the
Mike Vrabel: Patriots will need a first-round pick who can handle high expectations
The Patriots’ first-round draft pick last year, Drake Maye, was brought in to be the franchise quarterback, which always comes with high expectations. Their first-round pick this year won’t be a quarterback, but the expectations will still be high. That’s the word from Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who said
Prospect Profile: Donovan Ezeiruaku
Boston College doesn’t always act as a pipeline of talent into the NFL, but often, the players they do put into the league (e.g. Matt Ryan, Luke Kuechly, Chris Lindstrom) have potential to be some of the best at their respective positions. Premier pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku has potential to
2025 NFL Draft Rumors: Hunter, Sanders, Morrison, Banks
With the 2025 NFL Draft just four days out, the Browns are increasingly expected to select Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter with the second overall pick in the first round. Several sources have told FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano that Cleveland will take the multi-positional talent at No. 2 overall, clearing
Milton Williams “up for” the challenge of facing Josh Allen
The Bills have won the AFC East the past five seasons. The last time the Bills didn’t win it, the Patriots did. Defensive tackle Milton Williams now plays for the Patriots, having signed in free agency. He can’t wait to face Josh Allen, the reigning MVP, after the only missed
Prospect Profile: Shedeur Sanders
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of Hall of Fame NFL cornerback and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, has been one of the 2025 NFL Draft class’s most polarizing prospects. At times trending to be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, Sanders’ draft stock has slowly fallen in
Nico Iamaleava announces his decision to play for UCLA
It was on. Then it possibly wasn’t. Now, it is. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has announced that he’ll be playing for UCLA, following his departure from Tennessee. “To the amazing people in Knoxville, thank you for embracing and uplifting me throughout my time there,” Iamaleava said on Instagram. “I’ll be forever
Commanders Looking To Draft A WR
The Commanders are interested in adding a wide receiver during next week’s draft, per Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline, though their lack of a third-round pick could complicate their strategy. Washington traded for Deebo Samuel to pair him with Terry McLaurin as one of the league’s most exciting starting WR duos, but
Oregon DT Derrick Harmon A 1st-Round Lock?
NFL front offices expected Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon to go in the first round of next week’s draft, according to Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post. Michigan’s Mason Graham is widely considered the draft’s top DT, but there’s no clear No. 2 behind him. That could be Harmon,
Jayden Daniels: It’s a whole new year, I have to prove myself again
There will be 257 players entering the NFL via the draft this week and they’ll be trying to replicate the kind of success that Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had upon entering the league last year. Daniels was voted the offensive rookie of the year for his play in the regular
Steelers Have 1st-Round Grade On Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart
The Steelers have a first-round grade on Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, though that does not mean they’ll prioritize the position over other needs in next week’s draft. Instead, Dulac writes, Pittsburgh will likely target a defensive lineman or even a running
Report reveals what dissuaded Giants from pursuing Aaron Rodgers
General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll preferred Rodgers to the other quarterbacks available in free agency, but Mara needed to be convinced. Rodgers has a reputation as an intense personality in the locker room with no shortage of off-field controversies The Giants reached out to three members
Aaron Rodgers’ Age, Durability Were Giants’ Biggest Concerns
The Giants seriously considered pursuing Aaron Rodgers, but concerns about his age and durability were too significant for team president John Mara to move forward with a potential signing, according to Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll preferred Rodgers to the
Deion Sanders on jersey retirements: “We are a now generation”
Deion Sanders capped his third spring practice in Colorado with the annual spring game. Before it started, the jerseys of former Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback Travis Hunter were retired. “I looked in both of their eyes — I know [Shedeur and Travis] were pleased, they were thankful, and
AFC West Notes: Thuney, Chiefs, Raiders
While the Chiefs again turned to Patrick Mahomes‘ increasingly team-friendly contract for a restructure to create cap space, they did move on from a core player to make room for Trey Smith‘s franchise tag. Kansas City traded three-time All-Pro Joe Thuney to Chicago, moving the guard’s contract-year salary off the
Busy week is coming for the Patriots
It’s a busy week for the NFL. It will be an even busier week for the New England Patriots. As noted by Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the Patriots will have a three-day voluntary veteran minicamp on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday — with the camp ending on the same day the
Where will Shedeur Sanders land?
The first quarterback to be drafted on Thursday night, Cam Ward, is the overwhelming favorite to be the first player taken. The biggest question as the draft approaches is where will the second quarterback go? Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders continues to be the wildest wild card at the top of the
New Jets regime says nothing in response to Aaron Rodgers’s recent grievances
Three days ago, former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers unloaded regarding the team’s decision to offload the future Hall of Famer. Since then, the Jets haven’t uttered a peep. Not a word, directly or indirectly. On any of the various subjects Rodgers addressed or claims he made — including that the
Chiefs Preparing To Discuss Extensions With Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
The Tyreek Hill trade gave the Chiefs two first-round picks in 2022. They used their own first-rounder on George Karlaftis and traded up for Trent McDuffie with the pick the Dolphins sent them (via the 49ers) for Hill. Both defenders are now extension-eligible. McDuffie and Karlaftis have been central cogs
Howie Roseman: Big Dom is the best in the NFL at finding out about players’ red flags
Philadelphia’s Big Dom DiSandro is best known to NFL fans for his looming presence on the Eagles’ sideline during games, most notably his scuffle with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw that got him booted off the sideline. But Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman says DiSandro does a lot more than that.
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Patriots’ first-round pick at No. 4
The 2025 NFL Draft is four days away, and the Patriots hold the fourth pick for the first time since 1994 when they selected defensive end Willie McGinest. This year, they’ve been linked to these prospects. OT Will Campbell | LSU Last offseason, New England took North Carolina quarterback Drake
Jaxson Dart likely to go in the middle of the first round, based on betting odds
Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the overwhelming favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, and Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is a betting favorite to go in the Top 10. But what about the third quarterback in the draft? That would be Jaxson Dart of Ole
Report suggests Aaron Rodgers embellished details of infamous Jets meeting
The New York Jets, unsurprisingly, have a different characterization of their now-infamous meeting with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers blasted the Jets for their handling of his release, but the Jets would not entirely agree with how he characterized the meeting. In an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show” Friday, NFL
Multiple QBs could be drafted before Shedeur Sanders?
Recent reports have indicated that Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders could slide out of the top 10 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft, in part because “the majority of the league” doesn’t see him as a first-round talent. When asked to make a bold prediction for an article published on Friday,
DT Isaiah Buggs Seeking NFL Return
Last summer, Isaiah Buggs was released by the Chiefs while he faced criminal charges on multiple fronts. The veteran defensive tackle was out of the league in 2024 as a result, but with his legal situations now behind him a return to the NFL is being targeted. “The cruelty to dogs charges
Chiefs Eyeing Post-Draft Trey Smith Extension
Trey Smith seemed at one point to be on track for free agency and thus a massive contract sending him to a new team. Instead, the Chiefs kept him in place via the franchise tag, buying team and player time to work out an extension agreement. [RELATED: Chiefs Aiming To Trade
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show becomes an issue in Drake’s Not Like Us lawsuit
The NFL may not like it, but it could get dragged into Not Like Us lawsuit. As explained by Michael McCann of Sportico.com, the league’s role would be witness, not defendant. Drake, who has sued Universal Music Group for defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s hit, alleges in an amendment to his
Bears LT Braxton Jones Expected To Be Limited In Training Camp
Braxton Jones missed the final two games of the 2024 campaign due to ankle surgery, a procedure which ensured a lengthy recovery timeline. The latest update on his recovery notes Chicago’s starting left tackle is making progress, but he is unlikely to be back to 100% in time for training camp.
2025 NFL Draft Trade Rumors: Edge, Bears, Vikings
We’ve seen lately that a litany of first-round options at edge rushing positions could lead to a run at the position in the first two days of the 2025 NFL Draft. After Penn State’s Abdul Carter (projected at Nos. 2 or 3 overall), there isn’t expected to be another pass
Through three weeks, the UFL TV audience was down by a third in comparison to 2024
The UFL has launched the fourth week of its 2025 season. The first three weeks haven’t gone as well as they did a year ago. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal recently noted that the total TV audience is down by 33 percent in comparison to 2024. No game has
OL Draft Rumors: Campbell, Jackson, Membou
In our recent 2025 NFL Mock Draft, we projected that LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell would be selected by the Patriots at No. 4 overall, and we don’t appear to be alone in that projection. Ben Volin of the Boston Globe recently asserted that “all roads lead to” New England
Jordan Love: Jaire Alexander definitely a player we need back
Cornerback Jaire Alexander’s future with the Packers has been a topic of conversation this offseason and quarterback Jordan Love shared his thoughts on the matter this week. General Manager Brian Gutekunst said after the season that there was frustration about Alexander missing extensive time with injuries the last two years
Georgia Defenders Making Early First-Round Connections
The University of Georgia has been a pipeline for first-round defensive talent in the past several years. Since 2016, 11 Bulldogs have been selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, including in 2022 when No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker was joined by four other defensive teammates in
Eagles don’t have first-round grades on 32 players, but still like their options at No. 32
The Eagles are picking where every team would like to be picking in the draft, the No. 32 spot that goes to the defending Super Bowl champion. The bad news is, there’s a chance that every player they have a first-round grade on will be gone. Eagles General Manager Howie
Patriots know which player they are picking at No. 4 overall?
The New England Patriots have plenty of needs to address in the upcoming NFL Draft, but there is a growing sense that they already know which player they will select with their first-round pick on Thursday night. The Patriots have the fourth overall pick in this year’s draft. That will
Michigan CB Will Johnson’s Draft Stock Falling
Entering the 2024 college football season as a likely top five draft pick, Michigan cornerback Will Johnson only needed to show NFL scouts what they had seen for the first two years of his career in order to solidify that status. Unfortunately, an up-and-down junior campaign could cost Johnson money
It’s a book giveaway weekend
My mom would have turned 91 on Friday. We lost her nearly 30 years ago. I spend too much time thinking about the things she didn’t get to enjoy, starting with her grandchildren. She would have showered them with love while pushing them harder than they’ve ever been pushed. She
Complicated Derek Carr situation may have taken new turn
Shoulder surgery could force Carr to miss some, if not all, of the 2025 season, effectively forcing the Saints into a long-avoided rebuild. That could push them to using the No. 9 pick on a quarterback after doing their homework on this year’s class. However, surgery is not a certainty,
Cam Ward is the overwhelming favorite to go No. 1
He wore No. 1 in college. In five days, he’s the overwhelming favorite to go No. 1 overall. There’s little mystery at the very top of the draft. Former Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the -20000 favorite at DraftKings to be the first pick made. The Titans never fully closed
Unclear If Derek Carr Needs Surgery
Reports of a shoulder injury to Saints quarterback Derek Carr that may require surgery have put his situation in New Orleans back in the spotlight. Shoulder surgery could force Carr to miss some, if not all, of the 2025 season, effectively forcing the Saints into a long-avoided rebuild. That could
Falcons Unlikely To Take Day 3 Pick For Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins has made it clear that he wants out of Atlanta, but the Falcons aren’t letting him go without some compensation after giving him $90MM in fully-guaranteed money last offseason. Cousins’ situation has been the subject of much scrutiny this offseason, and he and the team are at odds
Travis Hunter’s two-way wish will eventually complicate his contract situation
As much as they don’t want us to notice it, pro football is at its core a business. And Travis Hunter’s dream of playing offense and defense on a full-time basis is a fascinating football development. If he pulls it off, it will spark an even more fascinating business consideration.
The recent Aaron Rodgers comments didn’t seem to move the needle for Steelers fans
Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don’t. When Steelers legend Cam Heyward uttered those words last month regarding free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, they resonated with Steelers fans. The justifiably elite franchise, owners of six Lombardi Trophies, is too proud to beg. Or at least it should
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Jaguars’ first-round pick at No. 5
NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein compares Graham to the Raiders’ Christian Wilkins, a first-round pick of the Dolphins in 2019. “Graham’s first-step quickness makes interior disruption inevitable,” Zierlein wrote. “He has the instant read and response to regularly beat lateral blocks.” If taken, Graham would be Jacksonville’s first interior defender taken
Howie Roseman’s aggressive approach to draft-day trades stems from being an outsider
Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman never played football, and got his start as a front office intern with the team. And he says that makes him look at his job differently. Asked why he’s so eager to make trades during the draft, Roseman said it comes from having a different
The ‘NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winners’ quiz
Happy 44th birthday to Pittsburgh Steelers legend, 2020 Pro Football Hall-of-Fame inductee and two-time Super Bowl champion Troy Polamalu! Known for his iconic hair trailing behind him as he flew around the football field distributing punishment, racking up 783 tackles with 12 sacks in 12 seasons as a safety to
Eastern Michigan sees a recruiting edge with Maxx Crosby on staff while playing in the NFL
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has become the assistant general manager of Eastern Michigan’s football team, an unprecedented role for an active player to have with a college program. And Eastern Michigan believes there are unique benefits to having a staff member who’s playing on Sundays. Eastern Michigan Athletic Director