Insider updates how much Brock Purdy could make via contract extension
A report shared ahead of the first full weekend of May mentioned that the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy were closer to coming to terms on a contract extension than some outsiders thought as recently as during the 2025 NFL Draft. During a Monday appearance on “The Rich
Three burning questions for 2025 Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs made Super Bowl LIX last season but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 40-22. No team has returned to and won the big game the following season since the 2018 New England Patriots. To win its fourth Super Bowl in seven years, KC must answer key questions.
Packers rookies Golden, Williams can help each other
The Green Bay Packers had a need at wide receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft, and in typical Brian Gutekunst fashion, it was addressed in multiple different ways. For the first time since 2002, the Packers selected a wideout in the first round of the NFL Draft. That wideout was
Kayvon Thibodeaux welcomes the idea of Abdul Carter fueling the Giants’ pass rush
When the Giants made edge rusher Abdul Carter the third overall pick in the 2025 draft, many wondered whether it would impact the team’s plans for 2022 first-round edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux. The Giants quickly resolved any doubt by announcing that same night that they would be exercising Thibodeaux’s fifth-year
Why DeVito may be stuck with Giants after drafting of Dart
The New York Giants trading back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart with the 25th overall pick signaled the unofficial beginning of the end of Tommy DeVito’s time with the franchise. On Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic shared why DeVito may
Ted Cruz: NFL has been “tiptoeing up to the rule” protecting college and high school football
The Senate Commerce Committee has proceeded with a hearing on the pivot from sports broadcasting to streaming, without any involvement by the NFL. (Commissioner Roger Goodell declined an invitation to appear.) In his opening comments, Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) made a pointed comment about the NFL. He said the
Eagles take big swing on massive free agent
At 6-foot-8 and 344 pounds, offensive tackle Hollin Pierce can block the sun, but can he do the same against NFL pass-rushers? If so, the Eagles will find a spot for their gigantic undrafted free agent. At one point, Pierce weighed over 450 pounds as a high school student but
Jason Pierre-Paul wants NFL teams to know he’s available and in shape
Veteran defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul did not play in the NFL in 2024, but he says he’s not retired and hoping some team gives him a chance this season. Pierre-Paul told TMZ.com that he has been taking his training very seriously, is in good shape, and is ready to sign
Insider reveals odd man out in Browns’ QB room
While the ink still isn’t dry on Joe Flacco‘s contract with the Browns, there’s already speculation that the veteran may not make it to the regular season with his new squad. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Joe Flacco is likely the odd man out in the Browns quarterbacks
Until NFL investigation ends, Justin Tucker could have a difficult time finding a new team
The Ravens have released kicker Justin Tucker. Once the transaction becomes official (presumably today), Tucker will become a free agent. In theory, he’ll be able to sign immediately with any team. As a practical matter, any interested team will likely wait. The NFL’s investigation regarding the allegations made against Tucker
Joe Flacco Odd Man Out In Browns QBs Room?
While the ink still isn’t dry on Joe Flacco‘s contract with the Browns, there’s already speculation that the veteran may not make it to the regular season with his new squad. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Joe Flacco is likely the odd man out in the Browns quarterbacks
Chiefs sign Jimmy Holiday, Cooper McDonald
A few players had a successful rookie minicamp for the Chiefs. According to the NFL’s daily transaction wire, Kansas City has signed receiver Jimmy Holiday, linebacker Cooper McDonald, and defensive back Major Williams. Carson-Newman University previously announced Williams had signed with the Chiefs on Monday. All three participated in Kansas
Joe Milton’s Starting Ambition, Questionable Fit With Mike Vrabel Led To Trade
While the Patriots have Drake Maye entrenched as their franchise QB moving forward, it was still a bit surprising when the organization decided to quickly move on from fellow 2024 draft pick Joe Milton. The sixth-round pick had a standout performance during New England’s season finale, and he was still
Seahawks waive DE T.J. Jackson, LB Jackson Woodard
The Seahawks made two roster moves after last weekend’s rookie minicamp. The team announced it waived defensive end T.J. Jackson and linebacker Jackson Woodard on Tuesday. Both rookies signed with the Seahawks as undrafted free agents last week. Jackson spent three seasons at Troy before transferring to West Virginia. He
Report details how Brady impacted Raiders’ offseason QB moves
Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady is widely viewed as the greatest quarterback in NFL history, so it makes sense that first-year Raiders general manager John Spytek and new head coach Pete Carroll would want to involve Brady in the club’s attempts to improve its offense during the offseason. A
Tom Brady on Shedeur Sanders’s draft-day slide: I wasn’t part of the evaluation
In the aftermath of the draft, some old comments from Tom Brady emerged, during which he advised quarterback Shedeur Sanders to “get his ass in the film room and spend as much time in there as possible and less time in the car and more time in the film room.”
Super Bowl champion makes bold claim regarding Broncos defense
Former Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. starred for an elite defense when the team won their third Super Bowl during the 2015 season. That year, Denver allowed the league’s fewest yards (283.1) and fourth-fewest points (18.5) in the regular season. Harris didn’t guarantee the 2025 edition of the Broncos
Desmond Ridder to throw at Broncos’ rookie minicamp
Quarterback Desmond Ridder remains a free agent, but he will get a tryout this weekend. Ridder will throw at the Broncos’ rookie minicamp, Mike Klis of 9News reports. The Broncos currently have Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger behind Bo Nix. Ridder became a free agent in March after the Raiders
NFL Minor Transactions: 5/6/25
May 6th, 2025 at 6:52pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Kansas City Chiefs Seattle Seahawks A trio of players had successful tryouts at Chiefs rookie minicamp, and the team added those three rookies to their growing list of UDFAs signings. To make room on the roster, the Chiefs
Bill Belichick conducts book event at NYU, with no obvious holes in his clothing
Bill Belichick’s second (that anyone knows of) event related to his new book happened today as scheduled. For now, there’s little available evidence as to how it all went. Radio host Zach Gelb, who explained his cousin was present for the NYU-community-only session, has posted a video of Belichick’s entrance.
Diontae Johnson’s Browns contract should be huge wake-up call
Diontae Johnson has played for five different teams over the past year-plus, and the latest contract that the veteran wide receiver signed should serve as a major wake-up call for him. Johnson agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns last week. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Field Yates reported that
Titans won’t have new uniforms this year
Titans (Oilers) legend Warren Moon recently said he has seen “futuristic” new uniforms for the Titans. Apparently, those new uniforms are not coming in the immediate future. Jim Wyatt of the Titans’ official website wrote this in a mailbag item: “I was standing right in front of Warren Moon when
Desmond Ridder Trying Out For Broncos
Desmond Ridder continues to look for his next gig, and he may find that opportunity in Denver. According to Mike Klis of 9News in Denver, the veteran quarterback will participate at Broncos rookie minicamp as a veteran tryout player. Ridder got into six games for the Raiders in 2024, but
Bengals K Evan McPherson revamps routine to get healthy, stay healthy
Bengals kicker Evan McPherson missed the final five games on injured reserve last season after tearing an abductor muscle Dec. 1. McPherson now has incorporated his rehab regimen into his offseason work as he seeks to remain as healthy as possible for as long as possible. The new routine, which
Three burning questions for 2025 Browns
The Cleveland Browns were the talk of the 2025 NFL Draft after trading the chance to land Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter to the Jacksonville Jaguars and selecting Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, here are the three biggest questions facing the
West Virginia QB Garrett Greene will try to make Bucs’ roster as an undrafted WR
Garrett Greene played quarterback at West Virginia. He will try to make it in the NFL at wide receiver, having signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. He saw the writing on the wall as soon as his college career ended and began his pre-draft training for the
Broncos’ Nik Bonitto Eyeing Extension Topping $20MM Per Year
Nik Bonitto picked a good time to deliver a breakout season. The edge rusher market is amid an offseason surge, after a bit of a lull (Nick Bosa‘s contract excluded) in recent years. More deals topping $40MM per year should emerge once T.J. Watt, Micah Parsons and Aidan Hutchinson are
Broncos LB Alex Singleton on track to return for Week 1
Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton played 190 defensive snaps last season, with 49 of those coming after he tore an anterior cruciate ligament. Singleton injured his knee on the eighth play of the Week 3 win over the Buccaneers on Sept. 22. He didn’t miss a snap in the game, but
Five NFL players who benefited the most from their team’s offseason moves
With the 2025 NFL Draft and free agency over, each team has plenty of new faces, and fans have months to convince themselves that these new reinforcements will make a positive impact. However, the roster will first see what these new additions can do. With voluntary workouts and training camps
Cowboys rookie WR Traeshon Holden feels “disrespected” after going undrafted
The Cowboys guaranteed money to eight of their nine undrafted free agents, Todd Archer of ESPN reports. Syracuse defensive back Alijah Clark and Syracuse linebacker Justin Barron both received a team-high $234,000 guarantee. Oregon wide receiver Traeshon Holden signed an undrafted deal with the Cowboys for no guaranteed money and
Browns Did Not Significantly Factor Deion Sanders Into Shedeur Sanders Evaluation; Latest On QB’s Slide
In 2018, Deion Sanders famously criticized the Browns as a poor place for a quarterback prospect to land. This assessment came before Baker Mayfield‘s inconsistent tenure, one that ended soon after the Deshaun Watson trade, but the cornerback legend/future college HC was not exactly off-base when it came to quarterbacks
Anonymous fan make lawsuit equivalent of prank call over Shedeur Sanders’s draft slide
An unnamed Colorado fan has filed a lawsuit in the NFL over the draft-week free fall of quarterback Shedeur Sanders. In our view, it’s the legal equivalent of a prank call. In saying that, we are expressing an opinion only, not stating facts. (I’m not interested in being the next
Jaguars set to ‘fight’ over use of Travis Hunter?
How will the Jacksonville Jaguars use cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter? They may not even know, which could cause bickering among their coaching staff. “There’ll be a fight to see who gets to use [Hunter],” a college football coach told ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg in a story published Tuesday. In the 2025
Ja’Marr Chase: I’m holding myself to a higher standard now
Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s long push for a new contract ended in March when he signed a four-year extension with the Bengals that made him the leagu’e best-paid non-quarterback. Chase set the stage for that pact by putting up 127 catches for 1,708 yards and 17 touchdowns during the 2024
Conerly, Commanders, Dolphins, Patriots, Seahawks, Bears, Giants, Rams
As OTAs near, teams will begin evaluations regarding roles for rookie offensive linemen — and potential veteran relocations stemming from draft decisions. A couple of changes figure to come out of the Commanders‘ Josh Conerly Jr. draft choice. The Browns and Texans attempted to trade up for Conerly, but the
Adam Peters: Deebo Samuel can put team on his back and will you to win
Commanders General Manager Adam Peters worked for the 49ers before going to Washington and that gave him some helpful insight into a trade target this offseason. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel joined the Niners in 2019 when Peters was their vice president of player personnel and Peters said on The Pat
George Kittle offers help to Brock Purdy amid new NFL experience
For the first time since the San Francisco 49ers made quarterback Brock Purdy the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, he is eligible to sign a contract extension this offseason. 49ers tight end George Kittle recently received a four-year, $76.4M extension with $40M guaranteed from what’s been his only NFL
Tom Brady has high hopes for Raiders sixth-round quarterback Cam Miller
The greatest sixth-round quarterback in history was on board with the team he partially owns taking another sixth-round quarterback this year. Raiders minority owner Tom Brady was regularly communicating with General Manager John Spytek during the draft and was on board with the Raiders picking quarterback Cam Miller in the
Jaguars To Hire Brian Xanders
Shortly after the draft took place, the Jaguars moved on from Ethan Waugh. The departure of Jacksonville’s assistant general manager – who took over from Trent Baalke on an interim basis this winter – left a notable vacancy in the team’s front office. Brian Xanders is being hired by the Jags as part of their
B.J. Hill in walking boot at Bengals workouts
Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill is at the team’s workout on Tuesday, but he’s not ready for full participation. Multiple reporters at the Bengals facility passed along word that Hill is an observer because of a walking boot on his lower left leg. It’s not clear what injury has led
College DC criticizes Browns for curious NFL Draft decision
The Cleveland Browns selecting both Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft continued to generate discussions among members of the football community through the first week of May. For a piece produced by ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg that was published on Tuesday, one unnamed
Bill Belichick’s book is out today
Smile, Bill. Your book is out today. Of course, the man who doesn’t smile much might not be inclined to smile about anything at all, when it comes to The Art of Winning: Lessons From My Life in Football. He wouldn’t even smile about the title. “The publisher, a couple
Bears Eyeing RB Addition
In the build-up to the draft, it became clear the Bears were among the teams which coveted Ashton Jeanty. The top running back in the 2025 class wound up being drafted sixth overall by the Raiders, though, leaving him out of Chicago’s range. The Bears did wind up selecting a rookie to
Jaguars to hire Brian Xanders in front office role
New Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone is bringing someone with him from the Rams. Per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, Brian Xanders is joining Jacksonville in a front office role. Xanders had been with the Rams since 2017 as a senior personnel executive. He was previously the Broncos’ G.M. from
Report refutes claim on why Giants soured on Shedeur Sanders
Shortly before the New York Giants traded back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart at No. 25, a report claimed that Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders essentially bombed a predraft visit with Giants head coach Brian Daboll. For an article published Tuesday, Giants beat
Kyle Dugger says ankle is “doing well” after undergoing tightrope surgery
After the 2024 season, Patriots safety Kyle Dugger underwent tightrope surgery to repair his right ankle. While Dugger started 13 games for the Patriots last year — including the team’s final seven contests — Dugger was dealing with a right ankle injury throughout the season. But now that the team
Jason Pierre-Paul Aims To Play In 2025
Jason Pierre-Paul‘s last NFL action came in 2023, but he made it clear this past December he intended to continue his career. That remains the case now. “Anybody that gives me the opportunity, I’m ready to go and I’m ready to rock right now,” the 36-year-old said during an interview
Sheduer Sanders will wear No. 12 for Browns
Plenty of people bought Shedeur Sanders jerseys after the Browns picked the quarterback in the fifth round last month and they now know what number will be on those jerseys. The Browns announced that Sanders has been issued No. 12 for his rookie season. Safety Rodney McLeod wore that number
Giants legends could enter into unexpected competition
Michael Strahan and Eli Manning banded together to pull off one of the greatest upsets in NFL history during their playing career, but it sounds like the two former New York Giants stars are now on opposite teams. According to a report from Sportico, Strahan is planning to team up with billionaire
Lions will have both their rookie guards take practice reps at center
The Lions used two of their seven draft picks on guards, taking Tate Ratledge in the second round and Miles Frazier in the fifth. Neither has ever played center. In Detroit, one or both of them might. Lions GM Brad Holmes said offensive line coach Hank Fraley will try both