Falcons owner makes clear statement about a Kirk Cousins trade
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank made a firm statement about Kirk Cousins’ future with the organization, and made it very clear that a trade is, at least for now, not in the offing. Blank said the Falcons are perfectly happy to let Cousins sit on the bench behind Michael Penix
Marshon Lattimore will wear No. 2 in 2025
Cornerback Marshon Lattimore will be sporting a new look in his first full season with the Commanders. The Commanders announced on Thursday that Lattimore will be wearing No. 2 during the 2025 season. Lattimore wore the number while at Ohio State, but has worn No. 23 since entering the NFL
Lions Want To Extend Aidan Hutchinson, Kerby Joseph
The Lions hit on two defensive playmakers in the 2022 draft, selecting edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson with the second overall pick and safety Kerby Joseph in the third round. Both players are extension-eligible as they enter the fourth year of their rookie contracts, and Detroit is determined to lock them
Mike Edwards returning to Chiefs on one-year deal
The Chiefs are bringing back a familiar face for their defense. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, safety Mike Edwards is signing with Kansas City on a one-year deal. Edwards, 28, has spent most of his career with the Buccaneers, and appeared in five games with two starts for the
Vikings GM gives hint of QB plans amid Rodgers, McCarthy rumors
Back in late March, Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah raised eyebrows when he declined to slam the door shut on possibly signing veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers as 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy continues to recover from the full meniscus repair that sidelined him for all of last season. During
NFL announces key offseason program dates for all 32 teams
Offseason programs will be starting for teams with new coaches next week and the NFL has announced the key dates for all 32 teams. All teams will open their programs with two weeks of meetings and conditioning work before they can advance to on-field work. That work will include up
Analyst names clear winner in Cowboys’ trade for Patriots’ Joe Milton III
On Thursday, the New England Patriots surprisingly agreed to trade backup quarterback Joe Milton III and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Dallas Cowboys in return for a 2025 fifth-round choice. Later in the day, ESPN’s Seth Walder named the Cowboys the clear winner of that transaction. “If the
Mike Macdonald: DeMarcus Lawrence complements our room really well
While the biggest moves of Seattle’s offseason revolved around quarterbacks, they also made a splash on defense by signing lineman DeMarcus Lawrence. Lawrence, 32, signed with the club in March after 11 years with the Cowboys. At the annual league meeting in Palm Beach this week, head coach Mike Macdonald
Chiefs To Reunite With S Mike Edwards
April 3rd, 2025 at 11:29am CST by Nikhil Mehta The Chiefs are reuniting with veteran safety Mike Edwards on a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Edwards spent the 2023 season in Kansas City, appearing in all 17 games with a role that increased throughout the year. He started
Patriots trade Joe Milton to Cowboys
Joe Milton is headed to Dallas. According to multiple reports, the Cowboys have traded for Milton to backup quarterback Dak Prescott. The Patriots will receive a fifth-round pick in exchange for Milton and a seventh-round pick. It was reported on Wednesday that New England had received multiple trade inquiries on
Is Arch Manning guaranteed to enter 2026 NFL Draft?
Arch Manning has yet to experience a full college season as a starting quarterback, but many are already calling him a lock to be the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter says there is one big reason those predictions are a bit premature.
Titans set dates for OTAs, mandatory minicamp
The Titans have decided on some key dates for their offseason program. The team announced this week that they will begin their offseason work on April 22 and they also shared the dates for their organized team activities and mandatory minicamp. They’ll hold their OTAs on May 27,28, and May
NFL exec discusses ‘best-case scenario’ 49ers’ Brock Purdy should expect for contract extension
Some previously suggested that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy could soon put pen to paper on a contract extension similar to Dak Prescott’s four-year, $240M deal from the Dallas Cowboys. In a piece published on Thursday, The Athletic’s Mike Sando shared that at least one unnamed NFL team executive
Lawyers will likely nudge the league to dump the tush push
Even if concerns about injury and aesthetics have become embarrassing pretexts for dumping the tush push, the effort to nudge the play out of the rule book has likely started the clock on the official expiration of the technique. By flagging the play as a catastrophic injury waiting to happen,
Why Bowles isn’t worried about Bucs again having a new OC
For the third time in his Tampa Bay Buccaneers tenure that began in March 2023, quarterback Baker Mayfield will have a new offensive coordinator after Liam Coen left the organization to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars this past winter. While speaking with reporters at the NFL owners meetings this
Bengals hint at possibility of relocation — as soon as 2026
The Bengals have contract issues, on the field and off. Their lease at Paycor Stadium will expire on June 30, 2026 — unless they exercise an option to extend it by two years on or before June 30, 2025. Team executive V.P. Katie Blackburn was asked about the status of
Patriots Trading Joe Milton To Cowboys
The Patriots are trading quarterback Joe Milton to the Cowboys, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Dallas will send one of its fifth-round compensatory picks in April’s draft to New England in exchange for Milton and a seventh-rounder, according to David Moore of the Dallas Morning News. Milton was a sixth-round
Clock ticks on a new Derrick Henry deal
Ravens coach John Harbaugh recently said an extension for running back Derrick Henry is “definitely in the conversation.” At some point, it needs to be more than a conversation. Henry, who has earned a $1 million roster bonus, is due to make another $6 million in salary in 2025. That’s
Could NFL, NFLPA agree on 18-game regular season soon?
Head coaches such as Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs and DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans indicated during the NFL owners meetings that they realize it’s only a matter of time before the league and the NFL Players Association come to terms on an agreement for an 18-game
Should Chiefs get a permanent Christmas Day game?
Christmas football is here to stay. And the Chiefs hope to stay playing on Christmas. The Chiefs reportedly hope to become a permanent fixture on Christmas, like the Lions and Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Our two cents? Don’t do it, NFL. The Chiefs won’t permanently be competitive and relevant. They won’t
Giants insider, NFL executive address latest Sanders, draft rumors
Multiple mock drafts produced by national football analysts published on Wednesday linked the New York Giants with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders after some recently suggested the Giants should and will make Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter or Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter the third overall pick of the 2025 NFL
Commanders sign DE T.J. Maguranyanga
The Commanders have gone outside the usual football development system for the latest addition to their roster. The team announced the signing of T.J. Maguranyanga on Thursday. Maguranyanga, who is listed as a defensive end, is part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program for the the 2025 season. Maguranyanga
Did Falcons’ Cousins reject Browns before Steelers rumors emerged?
Many reporters and analysts have assumed ever since wantaway quarterback Kirk Cousins lost the Atlanta Falcons’ starting job in December that he’d want to play for the Cleveland Browns because he had Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski as a quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator when the two were with the
Browns’ Watson, agent seem to respond to comment from owner
The track record of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suggested it was only a matter of time before he would offer a response via social media after Browns owner Jimmy Haslam acknowledged on Monday that the franchise “took a big swing and miss” by acquiring Watson and giving him a
Shane Steichen thinks “big jump” is coming for Laiatu Latu
Quarterback has been the position of focus for the Colts this offseason as their decision to sign Daniel Jones and set up a competition with Anthony Richardson has been the biggest move they’ve made since the end of the 2024 season. It’s not the only place they need to improve
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti: We have a window with Lamar Jackson, I want to win now
The Ravens have been a perennial playoff team since drafting quarterback Lamar Jackson and they have had some success in the postseason, but not enough of it to end their Super Bowl drought. Jackson and the Ravens have not advanced past the AFC Championship Game and last year’s season came
Christian Benford: Contract is life-changing, but won’t change how I approach the game
Bills cornerback Christian Benford’s new contract will change his life. But not his approach. Benford said in announcing the deal that the money, about $70 million over the life of the contract, will make an enormous difference to his family. “Let’s be for real – like, it’s a life-changing moment,”
Russell Wilson will wear No. 3 jersey with Giants, Deonte Banks switches to No. 2
Russell Wilson will keep his old number on his new team. The Giants have announced that Wilson will wear No. 3 this season. That’s the number he’s worn throughout his NFL career, for 10 years in Seattle, two years in Denver and last year in Pittsburgh. Deonte Banks, who previously
Do Steelers have rookie QB other than Jalen Milroe in mind?
Rumblings emerged during the second half of March that the Pittsburgh Steelers could make Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe the 21st overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft even if the club signs veteran Aaron Rodgers. However, ESPN’s Field Yates predicted in his latest mock draft published on Wednesday that Pittsburgh
Will Browns essentially choose Pickett over Falcons’ Cousins?
Individuals such as Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated continue to insist the Cleveland Browns should and will trade for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins at some point this offseason. However, people who cover the Browns are convinced that head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry are prepared to
Ryan Fitzpatrick asks good question he wants NFL owners to answer
The NFL has once again expanded its list of gestures that will trigger an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, and former quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick wants to know why. The NFL sent a report to teams highlighting new rules or changes for the 2025 season. In the section regarding rules for unsportsmanlike conduct
How Browns owner challenged Garrett after signing of extension
Cleveland Browns star pass-rusher Myles Garrett rescinded his trade request and signed a massive four-year, $160M extension that included $123.5M guaranteed in March to stay with the franchise. Shortly after that, Jason Lloyd of The Athletic revealed that Garrett has been “frequently late to the facility” and has “skipped mandatory team activities on
NFL executive doubts Raiders would make big Geno Smith move
Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll revealed during this week’s NFL owners meetings that the club is “working on” a contract extension for recently acquired quarterback Geno Smith. For a piece published Wednesday, Mike Sando of The Athletic shared that at least one NFL
NFL passes proposal that will bring significant change to legal tampering period
The NFL’s annual free agency signing window officially begins at the start of the new league year, but teams are allowed to negotiate terms with agents for two days beforehand, known as the legal tampering period. Teams can agree to deals, but players can’t officially sign contracts until free agency
2025 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won’t be drafted until the later rounds
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds. Kirby Lee / USA Today Sports
Talks regarding 18th game could start soon
For the 18-game season, it’s a question of “when” and not “if.” And the “when” could be coming soon. Per a source with knowledge of the dynamics, talks between the NFL and the NFL Players Association could begin as soon as June or July. The addition of another regular-season game
QB Prospect Notes: Dolphins, Colts, Saints, Rams
While much of the pre-draft quarterback talk has been focused on teams atop the draft board, there are plenty of additional squad eyeing prospects at the position. Over the past few weeks, the Dolphins, Colts, Saints, and Rams have been among the teams connected to rookie quarterbacks. As mentioned, the
Buccaneers plan “massive renovation” to Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium opened in 1998. The Buccaneers currently plan not to replace it but to renovate it. Via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Bucs co-owner Joel Glazer told reporters on Tuesday that the team plans a “massive renovation” of its longtime home. “It’s something you’re always looking
Comparison to bust could hurt Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is being compared to a bust, which may explain why he could fall during the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman released his mock draft on Wednesday, which featured opinions from college coaches and NFL sources. Feldman had the New York
Chargers sign TE Jordan Petaia as part of the International Player Pathway program
The Chargers signed tight end Jordan Petaia on Wednesday, the team announced. He joins the team as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway training program. Petaia trained in the IPP program over 10 weeks at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, culminated by showcasing his skills at a Pro Day
Minor NFL Transactions: 4/2/25
Just one minor move to pass along: Los Angeles Chargers New York Jets Xavier Newman-Johnson was tagged as an exclusive rights free agent last month, so his return to New York was all but inevitable. A former UDFA, the lineman has spent the past year-plus with the Jets, including a
Browns have challenged Myles Garrett to become “a real leader of the team”
The Browns signed Myles Garrett to a four-year, $160 million extension in March that included $123.5 million guaranteed. They now expect more out of the edge rusher. “What we’ve challenged Myles on is, by his practice habits, by his actions, etcetera, to become a real leader of the team,” Browns
Latest Stefon Diggs update is good news for Patriots
The Patriots finally landed their coveted WR1, but the signing came with a major caveat. Stefon Diggs is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in late October. Fortunately for both team and player, it sounds like the wideout is ahead of schedule in his recovery. During his introductory news
Guaranteed possession in 10-minute OT could have unintended consequences
The chatter regarding the Eagles’ trademark play has taken attention away from other proposed rules, including a change submitted by the Eagles. The suggested change in regular-season overtime to guarantee a possession for both teams passed. But it came without a corresponding expansion of the extra period from 10 to
Buccaneers Restructure Antoine Winfield Jr.’s Contract
The Buccaneers continue to restructure veteran deals. After reworking Tristan Wirfs‘ contract last month, the team has now restructured the contract of safety Antoine Winfield Jr., according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Specifically, the team took Winfield’s impending $21MM base salary and converted it into a minimum salary and
Falcons will listen to trade offers but have made no promises to Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins wants to go somewhere he can start. The Falcons quarterback made that clear in a one-hour phone conversation with owner Arthur Blank in early March. Cousins expressed the same in face-to-face meetings with coach Raheem Morris and General Manager Terry Fontenot. Morris said this week that if a
Bengals’ Hendrickson reacts to blunt comment about negotiations
Cincinnati Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn’s comment about contract negotiations with Trey Hendrickson clearly upset the star edge-rusher. Hendrickson is entering the final year of his contract in 2025 and seeking an extension. On Tuesday, Blackburn said, “[Hendrickson] should be happy at certain rates that maybe he doesn’t think
Brian Daboll on Travis Hunter: Takes a long time to evaluate, there’s a lot of tape
Giants General Manager Joe Schoen said this week that signing quarterback Russell Wilson leaves the team open to taking a player at any position with the third overall pick in the draft, but attention has shifted to a player who plays a couple of them. Betting markets now favor the
Stefon Diggs Says He’s Ahead Of Schedule; Texans Had Interest In Re-Signing WR
The Patriots finally landed their coveted WR1, but the signing came with a major caveat. That’s because Stefon Diggs is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in late October. Fortunately for both the team and the player, it sounds like the wideout is ahead of schedule in his recovery.
NFL tweaks definition of a hip-drop tackle, allowing for more fines in 2025
The NFL wants hip-drop tackles out of the game completely. Armed with data that showed that the tackling technique is 20 to 25 times more likely to cause an injury than other tackles, NFL teams voted unanimously in 2024 to ban the hip-drop. “We were tracking about one hip-drop tackle