NFL Draft intel: Could SEC QB go in first round?
In his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has Milroe going in the second round (pick No. 34) to the New York Giants, which could be a decent destination for him. The Giants signed QBs Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency, so the 22-year-old wouldn’t need to
DT Derrick Harmon has pre-draft visit with Jets
Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon’s pre-draft tour took him to the Jets’ facility. Harmon shared a picture from the facility to his Instagram story on Thursday. The Jets hold the seventh overall pick in this year’s draft. Harmon spent three years at Michigan State before transferring to Oregon for the 2024
Rams Re-Sign LB Troy Reeder
Troy Reeder will remain with the Rams for another season. The veteran linebacker was re-signed on Thursday, per a team announcement. Reeder has spent five of his six seasons with the Rams; the lone exception came in 2022 when he played for the Chargers. The 30-year-old has played on one-year-deals since
Garrett Bradbury: Vikings release a “wake-up call,” chance to re-prove myself with Patriots
Garrett Bradbury is in his first week of work with the Patriots and the circumstances that led to the center’s arrival in New England came up when he spoke to reporters on Thursday. Bradbury started 88 games for the Vikings over the last six seasons, but he became available when
Insider explains why Raiders could pass on RB Ashton Jeanty
The Athletic’s Austin Mock argued Thursday that the Las Vegas Raiders making Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty the sixth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft “would be a mistake” since the team could strengthen a premium position with that asset instead. In his latest mock draft on Thursday, Raiders insider
Rams will re-sign LB Troy Reeder
Linebacker Troy Reeder is back with the Rams. The Rams announced that they have agreed to terms with Reeder on a new contract. It is a one-year deal and no other terms have been announced. Reeder missed most of last season with a hamstring injury. He had 46 tackles in
Giants To Host RB Omarion Hampton; Latest On Team’s First-Round Plans
Adding a rookie quarterback is certainly on the table for the Giants; with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on the books, though, the team has increasingly been seen as situated to avoid a signal-caller with the No. 3 pick. Signs continue to point in that direction. Provided the Titans follow through with selecting Cam
Bill Belichick’s book sounds like less of a tell-all and more of a textbook
Bill Belichick has a book coming out next month. Some have received advanced copies for review purposes. Not surprisingly, we have not. So we’ll have to defer to the opinions of those who have gotten an early copy. A review of The Art of Winning (a title which may or
Insider updates ‘vibe’ around Steelers amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty
To the surprise of some, Aaron Rodgers did not announce during Wednesday’s event hosted by ESPN personality Pat McAfee at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh that he had signed a contract to become the next starting quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Thursday, well-known NFL insider Josina Anderson hinted that some
Shemar Stewart taking pre-draft visit with Patriots on Thursday
Former Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart made some noise at the Senior Bowl and now he’s in the middle of a busy April. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Stewart taking a pre-draft visit with the Patriots on Thursday. Stewart also has visits scheduled with San Francisco and Chicago.
Colts Release K Matt Gay
Matt Gay‘s time with the Colts has come to an end. The veteran kicker was released on Thursday, per a team announcement. After a successful three-year stint with the Rams, Gay joined the Colts in free agency in March 2023. That four-year, $22.5MM pact came with high expectations and seemed
Ohio State’s Will Howard calls himself the best QB in the 2025 NFL draft
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard recently heard Jon Gruden suggest that he’s the next Josh Allen and a player who could be considered the best quarterback in the draft. Howard himself agrees. “I believe I’m the best quarterback in this class,” Howard told ESPN. “I think there’s unbelievable talent. But
Why Browns insider has changed mind about team’s thoughts on Shedeur Sanders
As recently as Tuesday, Cleveland Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer seemed convinced that Browns general manager Andrew Berry hadn’t yet slammed the door shut on the idea of selecting Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders over both Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter and Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter
RB Omarion Hampton visits Giants Thursday
The Giants are visiting with edge rusher Abdul Carter on Thursday and they are also spending some time with a potential addition on the other side of the ball. Running back Omarion Hampton won’t be under consideration when the Giants are on the board with the third overall pick, but
Raiders Arrange Visits With Shedeur Sanders, Will Campbell, Mason Graham, Carson Schwesinger
Set to select sixth overall, the Raiders find themselves in an interesting position as the countdown to the draft continues. The team could go in several different directions, and a number of first-round options are being examined through pre-draft visits. Vegas lined up a large number of top-30 visits yesterday,
Bills NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Buffalo’s draft picks for every round
Last season, Josh Allen was named NFL MVP for the first time of his career as the Bills won a fifth straight AFC East division title. However, Buffalo was unable to get past Kansas City in the playoffs, losing against the Chiefs by three points in the AFC Championship Game.
Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth addresses George Pickens’ mindset
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens became the subject of trade rumors months before the Steelers acquired fellow receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks and handed Metcalf a five-year contract worth $150M. During an appearance on the latest edition of the “Kaboly and Mack” program, Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth
Liam Coen looking to tweak Trevor Lawrence’s footwork in 2025
As the Buccaneers offensive coordinator last year, Liam Coen helped bring out the best in quarterback Baker Mayfield. Now the Jaguars head coach, Coen has noticed some things in Trevor Lawrence’s game that can help take him to the next level as a quarterback. At his press conference to open
Jets writer addresses Sanders possibility amid rumors of draft slide
Recently signed New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields suggested via an interesting comment he offered on Wednesday that he understands the club could select a signal-caller with the seventh overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Lucas Hutcherson of SNY, the cable television home of the Jets, subsequently explained why
Will T.J. Watt, Steelers renew vows — or divorce?
At a time when plenty of Steelers fans still wonder whether quarterback Aaron Rodgers will say “hello,” many are now wondering whether linebacker T.J. Watt is preparing to say “goodbye.” Watt’s social-media post featuring the seven-time Pro Bowler flashing two fingers in what has morphed from meaning “peace” to “peace
Steelers’ T.J. Watt Extension Could Be More Expensive Than Anticipated?
T.J. Watt is one of several edge rushers still in line for a new contract this offseason. The position’s market has jumped thanks to Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett working out raises with their respective teams, and that could push the value Watt’s next Steelers pact upward. One season remains on the former Defensive Player
Pat Freiermuth: We have all the belief in Mason Rudolph
Anyone hoping that Aaron Rodgers might break his silence and make an announcement about his 2025 plans on Wednesday night was disappointed, so the wait to find out if he’ll be the Steelers quarterback will roll on. Tight end Pat Freiermuth is one of many people whose future will be
Browns’ Watson seems to respond to questions about NFL future
For an ESPN story published on April 8, an unnamed NFC team executive said he couldn’t “see” a different team signing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson assuming the Browns officially part ways with Watson in 2026. As has become somewhat of a tradition this spring, Watson seemingly used Instagram to respond to that piece
Leaving Commanders for Vikings, Jonathan Allen went from an F locker room to an A+
When the NFL Players Association issued its team report cards, the Commanders got an F for the quality of their locker room and the Vikings got an A+. Jonathan Allen sees the difference. Allen played the first eight years of his NFL career in Washington before signing in Minnesota this
Jets, WR Allen Lazard Agree To Restructure
Allen Lazard‘s time with the Jets seemed to be coming to an end earlier this offseason. Not long after granting the veteran receiver permission to seek a trade, however, it became clear New York would attempt to keep Lazard in the fold via a restructure. That effort has now produced
Aaron Rodgers, as expected, didn’t show up at Pat McAfee’s Pittsburgh event
It would have been the perfect Pittsburgh introduction for Aaron Rodgers. And it would have made perfect sense. Rodgers, who makes weekly in-season appearances on Pat McAfee’s show, could have shown up at McAfee’s live event in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night and announced to Steelers fans and the rest of
Insider, analyst share theory about Rodgers’ lack of Steelers decision
It’s widely believed that Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons, who has a full no-trade clause attached to his contract, won’t accept a move to a different club until he sees which teams select quarterbacks with first-round picks after he lost his starting job to 2024 rookie Michael Penix Jr. this past
Abdul Carter to visit Patriots
Edge rusher Abdul Carter will wrap up his pre-draft visits in New England. According to multiple reports, Carter will visit the Patriots on Sunday and Monday. That will be the fourth visit that Carter has taken as part of the pre-draft process with the Titans, Browns, and Giants getting the
Former Syracuse and Ohio State QB Kyle McCord will visit the Steelers
The Steelers’ quarterback search will include getting an up-close look at Kyle McCord ahead of the 2025 NFL draft. McCord, who started at Ohio State in 2023 and at Syracuse in 2024, will go to Pittsburgh next week, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. At the moment, the Steelers’ only
Bryce Young: We finished strong, but it doesn’t carry over
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has learned the lesson about how quickly circumstances can change in the NFL. Young went from being the first overall pick in the draft in 2023 to being benched two games into the 2024 season and the Panthers didn’t plan for it to be a brief
Deshaun Watson: I’ll be back way better than before
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam wrote off quarterback Deshaun Watson recently, but Watson isn’t writing himself off. Haslam called the trade for Watson “a big swing and miss” after three seasons that have featured mediocre play when Watson has been healthy. He’s not healthy right now due to a torn Achilles
Cam Jordan: Saints push for the NFC South title is “definitely attainable”
The Saints have a new head coach after missing the playoffs for the last four seasons, but that’s not enough for defensive end Cam Jordan to think of this year as a reset for the franchise. During an appearance on NFL Network, Jordan noted that the team dealt with a
Trevor Lawrence excited about the energy in the Jaguars’ facility with new coaching staff
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is heading into his fifth NFL season, with his third coaching staff. He thinks his career is ready for a new beginning. Lawrence, who played one year for Urban Meyer and three for Doug Pederson, said he and his teammates can feel a new energy with
Should Panthers trade up for Abdul Carter?
The Carolina Panthers have shown a strong commitment toward rebuilding a defense that finished dead last in the NFL in points and yards last season with their moves so far this offseason. Making additions along the defensive line has been a big area of focus, as they signed Tershawn Wharton,
Don’t expect Chiefs to fill this glaring need early during 2025 NFL Draft
The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off their third straight Super Bowl appearance and must find ways to improve their offense, which was often sluggish throughout 2024. The Chiefs finished 12th overall in passing and 22nd in rushing. One big reason the offense struggled was injuries to key players —
Sheduer Sanders set to visit Raiders Monday
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders’s pre-draft tour of the NFL will take him to Las Vegas next week. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that Sanders will be meeting with the Raiders on Monday. Sanders’s father Deion grabbed some attention late last year when he told then-Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce that he
Inside sources share takes about what Sanders will be as NFL QB
The New York Giants reportedly are not “in love with” Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders enough to make him the third overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft over either Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter or Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter. For a piece published on Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler expanded
Kyler Murray: I feel I have to run more in 2025
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray feels sufficiently recovered from his 2022 torn ACL to “do whatever I want to do” on the field this season and one thing is at the top of that list. Murray told PHNX Sports that he felt he was still “feeling something” in his knee early
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Colts’ first-round pick at No. 14
The 2025 NFL Draft is getting closer and closer. Last year, the Colts took UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu 15th overall. This year, the team owns the 14th pick with links to these players in recent mock drafts. TE Tyler Warren | Penn State The Colts desperately need a tight
Trevor Lawrence will have pitch count in offseason, but should be ready for Week 1
Trevor Lawrence underwent surgery on the left AC joint in his shoulder in December. The quarterback is well on the road to recovery and told reporters on Wednesday that he’s been throwing. But new head coach Liam Coen also noted the signal-caller will have limited reps in the spring. “As
Jaguars provide major update on Trevor Lawrence’s health
The Jacksonville Jaguars don’t technically need franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence to suit up until the fall of 2025, but every rep in the spring and summer matters for a player coming off a major injury. Lawrence’s rehab from surgery to repair the AC joint in his left shoulder will be
DE DeMarcus Walker visited Lions last week
Defensive end DeMarcus Walker is taking a visit with the Giants on Wednesday, but he’s also recently been around an NFC North club. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Walker had a free-agent visit with the Lions last week. Walker, 30, was released by the Bears in February after spending the
Analyst sees NFC team as best ‘fit’ for QB Shedeur Sanders
At least “one source with knowledge” of the New York Giants’ thinking reportedly now believes general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll aren’t “in love with” Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders enough to make Sanders the third pick of the 2025 NFL Draft over either Penn State pass-rusher Abdul
Cowboys to sign OL Saahdiq Charles
The Cowboys are making an addition to their offensive line. According to multiple reports, they will sign Saahdiq Charles to their 90-man roster. Charles recently worked out for the team and is returning after sitting out the 2024 season. Charles signed with the Titans last year as a free agent,
Justin Fields breaks silence on ending to Steelers tenure
If quarterback Justin Fields held a grudge toward the Pittsburgh Steelers, that would be understandable. Fields (who has since signed a two-year, $40M deal with the New York Jets) went 4-2 in six starts with the Steelers in 2024 before Russell Wilson recovered from a calf injury and assumed the
Tremaine Edmunds says Bears are in win-now mode
The Bears are not a rebuilding team, according to one of their defensive captains. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds says they’ve already built a team that is ready to win this season. Edmunds said new head coach Ben Johnson began the offseason program by saying exactly what the team wanted to hear.
DeMarcus Walker Visits Giants, Lions
The market for DeMarcus Walker is apparently heating up. ESPN’s Peter Schrager reported yesterday that the veteran pass rusher was meeting with the Giants. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler added on to the report this afternoon, noting that Walker met with the Lions last week. A former second-round pick, Walker has transformed
Justin Fields is back in a “comfortable” role as the Jets’ starter
Jets coach Aaron Glenn already has named Justin Fields his starting quarterback. In replacing Aaron Rodgers, Fields will become the eighth different Week 1 quarterback for the Jets the past 14 seasons. It’s a role Fields is accustomed, unlike last season when the Steelers benched him after a 4-2 start.
Report names prospect 49ers ‘praying’ falls to them in draft
With only two weeks until the 2025 NFL Draft, the 49ers might have their sights set on one of the top defensive players in this year’s class. Per The Athletic, “With defensive tackle their biggest need, [defensive coordinator] Robert Saleh must be praying that Michigan’s Mason Graham falls.” In 2024,
T.J. Watt stirs up Steelers fan with social-media post
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt enters the final year of his contract, with a base salary of $21.05 million. That’s nearly half the current market for edge rushers. The total average of his current deal also lags behind the $40 million Myles Garrett high-water mark; Watt is at $28 million. To