Author: Roster Insider

The Vikings have made it clear that they plan for J.J. McCarthy to be their starting quarterback in 2025, but the identity of their backup quarterback has been the subject of some interest in Minnesota this offseason. McCarthy did not play as a rookie because of a knee injury and

Aaron Rodgers has broken his silence. He appeared on Thursday’s edition of The Pat McAfee Show, at the apparent urging of his sister. After complaining (as he usually does) about the “bullshit” out there, he said he has told teams he would play, if he does, for only $10 million.

Former Princeton receiver Tiger Bech became one of the victims of the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Day. That loss has fueled his brother, former TCU receiver Jack Bech. Jack is now a week or so away from entering the NFL. He firmly believes his game is going

The Giants had both the fifth overall pick and the seventh overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Three years later, the jury is still out on whether either of those picks has a long-term future with the franchise. New York General Manager Joe Schoen said the Giants haven’t make

Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach held his pre-draft press conference on Thursday and he said that adding to the offensive line is something the Chiefs are likely to do at some point over the seven rounds of activity in Green Bay next week. Veach also touched on one member of

Quarterback Jalen Milroe is one of the players set to attend the draft in Green Bay next week, but he’s not currently seen as a safe bet to come off the board during the first round. Milroe had a lot of success as a starter at Alabama, but neither his

With the first round of this year’s draft set to begin in one week, it appears the Titans are set to pick quarterback Cam Ward at No. 1 overall. The Browns pick second and most signs are pointing to them selecting Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter at that spot. But

Joe Flacco is back with the Browns after agreeing to a one-year deal with the club late last week. Next week, he could have a teammate who wants to play both offense and defense. In a Thursday morning interview with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima on 92.3 The Fan in

Three years ago, Aaron Rodgers upstaged the draft when a flurry of reports emerged regarding the question of whether he was about to be traded by the Packers. Whether he intended or not, Rodgers commandeered the spotlight, with many thinking he could be sent to the Broncos during the first

A week before the 2025 NFL draft, all 32 teams still have their first-round draft picks. That is unprecedented. As noted on the Cardinals’ website, this was already the first year since the first common draft in 1967 in which every team still had its own first-round pick at the

Colin Cowherd may eventually be right. But he’s apparently not right yet. The radio/TV host reported on Wednesday the former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is heading to UCLA. Chris Low of ESPN.com subsequently reported that it’s not a done deal. “We’ll see if it gets worked out,” an unnamed UCLA

Edge rushers Jalon Walker and Mykel Williams are unlikely to share the field in the NFL, but the Georgia teammates are set to do so one more time on Thursday. The two players will take part in a joint workout in Athens, Georgia that will give teams a last chance

We will find out who the Giants take with the third overall pick in the draft in a week and the betting markets have a strong conviction about which way they are going to go. Edge rusher Abdul Carter is the heavy favorite to be General Manager Joe Schoen’s choice

The 2025 NFL draft is a week away, and the first seven picks have come into focus. The betting odds for the Top 7 picks are all in minus territory, meaning the oddsmakers have put a greater than 50 percent chance on one particular player landing at that particular pick.

Ken Whisenhunt briefly stepped away from his role as the head coach of the UFL’s Memphis Showboats earlier this season and he’s now taking a permanent leave from the position. The UFL announced that Whisenhunt is stepping down from the job on Wednesday. He took a leave of absence in

On Tuesday, Dolphins G.M. Chris Grier said the team isn’t pursuing a Tyreek Hill trade. But Grier hardly slammed the door on the possibility. “If someone wants to come and give me two first round picks, then we’d consider it,” Grier said. No one will be offering a pair of

The 49ers have one of the draft’s top edge rushers in their building on Wednesday. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart is taking a pre-draft visit with San Francisco. Stewart, 21, was not a full-time starter until 2024, recording only 1.5 sacks, seven quarterback hurries, and

The Giants hold the No. 3 overall pick in next week’s draft and have a realistic shot at selecting Colorado’s Travis Hunter. In his pre-draft press conference on Wednesday, General Manager Joe Schoen told reporters that New York views Hunter as a unique piece who could realistically play both offense

The Texans are wrapping up the pre-draft visit period by meeting with defensive tackle Kenneth Grant. Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports that the former Michigan star is in Houston for a meeting with the team on Wednesday. Grant played a key role on the Michigan defensive line during their national

The 49ers doubled up on pre-draft visits with edge rushers on Wednesday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that former Tennessee edge James Pearce is in town to meet with the team. They also hosted Shemar Stewart, who played at Texas A&M, on Wednesday. Pearce was first-team All-SEC in his

As the 2025 draft approaches, there has not been any movement at the top of the first round. But there’s at least one team that hasn’t dismissed the possibility of trading out of the top five picks. Giants General Manager Joe Schoen told reporters in his pre-draft press conference on

Tyron Smith retired a Cowboy on Wednesday, signing a one-day contract before a news conference. He is the team’s second former first-round pick with a Hall of Fame resume to retire this offseason. Offensive guard Zack Martin called it quits March 20. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones pledged to put both

One of San Francisco’s depth pieces along the offensive line will not be available early in the season. The league announced on Wednesday that offensive tackle Isaac Alarcón has been suspended without pay for the first six games of 2025 for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. He is still

Travis Hunter wants to become the NFL’s first full-time two-way player in decades. And we hope he gets a full and fair chance to try. If he does, and if he decides he should choose one side of the ball or the other, the right choice seems obvious: Receiver. Simms,

Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett recently said he plans to win the starting job in Cleveland. Earlier today, Browns quarterback Joe Flacco opted not to express similar confidence. “I don’t think there’s any expectation of exactly who’s gonna be the starting quarterback,” Flacco said in an appearance on ESPN Cleveland. “So,

Future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Aaron Donald has secured a restraining order against a person he claims has been stalking him and his family for years. Via Jayna Bardahl of TheAthletic.com, a Los Angeles court has granted Donald’s request for a temporary restraining order against Janelle Anwar. Donald claims

Of all the strange developments of the 2025 offseason, one of the newest is one of the strangest. Months after making cornerback Jalen Ramsey the highest-paid player in the league at his position, the Dolphins have decided to move on. When confirming the situation on Tuesday, G.M. Chris Grier was

The Bears continue to lock up its key players with long-term extensions. The most recent is linebacker T.J. Edwards, who has agreed to a two-year, $20 million extension with $16.6 million fully guaranteed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Edwards, 28, has spent the past two seasons in Chicago. He