Broncos To Table Extension Talks Until After Draft; RB Quinshon Judkins On Team’s Radar
Playing central roles in the Broncos’ first playoff berth since their Super Bowl 50 victory, Courtland Sutton, Nik Bonitto and Zach Allen reside as the team’s top extension candidates this offseason. No deals should be expected for a bit, however. As the draft nears, the team will prioritize its next
Stefon Diggs: I’m ahead of schedule, trying to be ready when the whistle blows
At a Friday press conference from the Patriots facility, wide receiver Stefon Diggs talked about his desire to be a weapon for quarterback Drake Maye during the 2025 season and fulfilling that goal will take a full recovery from the torn ACL that ended his 2024 season after eight games.
Owners will talk about 18-game season at league meetings
It’s inevitable that the NFL will expand to 18 games. At the latest, it’s coming after the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires. At the earliest, it’ll happen whenever the league and the NFL Players Association agree to do it. Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports recently reported that the owners will
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Rams’ first-round pick at No. 26
Listed at 5-foot-11 and 183 pounds, Hairston may not have ideal size, but his 4.28 time in the 40-yard dash topped all cornerbacks at the NFL Scouting Combine, and his 39.5-inch vertical jump ranked second at the position. CB Jahdae Barron | Texas CBS Sports’ Kyle Stackpole has similar ideas
Did Russell Wilson take big risk by signing with Giants?
Russell Wilson is in line to become the new starting quarterback of the New York Giants, but it is fair to wonder if that role is guaranteed for the former Pro Bowl signal-caller. On Tuesday, Wilson signed a one-year deal with the Giants worth up to $21M. He will receive
Inside the new Stefon Diggs deal
It was reported as a three-year, $69 million deal with $26 million guaranteed. It is not. The new Stefon Diggs contract falls short on both counts, based on the details reported by Albert Breer of SI.com. Here they are: 1. Signing bonus: $12 million. 2. 2025 workout bonus: $200,000. 3.
Dan Simmons, Saints head equipment manager for 42 years, dies at 78
Dan Simmons, who spent 42 years as the Saints’ head equipment manager, has died at the age of 78. Simmons became the Saints’ head equipment manager in 1973 and kept working through 2014, when he retired but continued working with the Saints in an alumni capacity. Before working for the
Titans G.M. Mike Borgonzi: Moving JC Latham to RT good for him, entire offensive line
The Titans may be using the first overall pick in the draft on quarterback Cam Ward next month and one of the best ways to set him or any quarterback up for success is by making sure that they are well protected. New Titans General Manager Mike Borgonzi has worked
Will there be enough votes to kill the tush push?
How much of a push is there to ban the tush push? The time to put the cards on the table is coming very soon, with the league’s owners due to meet next week in Florida. That’s when proposed rule changes get a vote (or, if they’re going to fail,
Hunter Renfrow plans to play in 2025, is taking free-agent visits
Hunter Renfrow wants back in. After not playing in the 2024 season, Renfrow has recently taken a free-agent visit with the Panthers and is set to take another with the Raiders, according to NFL Media. Renfrow met with Carolina on Wednesday and will meet with Las Vegas on Friday. A
NFL insider sheds light on contract situation between Smith, Raiders
Geno Smith has been a member of the Las Vegas Raiders since the franchise acquired him in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks on March 13. Yet, there hasn’t been a news conference introducing Smith, 34, to the Las Vegas media. NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shed some
Eagles announce several changes to 2025 coaching staff
The Eagles confirmed a few previously reported changes to their coaching staff on Friday and they announced several other moves as well. They have promoted Tyler Yelk to a defensive assistant position on Nick Sirianni’s staff. Yelk was a quality control coach in 2024 and an assistant to Sirianni during
Analyst gives update on rising draft stock of QB prospect
While it was previously thought Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe had no shot of being selected before the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, that was before he impressed teams during his March workouts. ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller listed Milroe as the player responsible for the pro day
Report: Jaxson Dart has top-30 visit scheduled with Steelers
The Steelers have Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson on their depth chart at quarterback. They may or may not have Aaron Rodgers on their roster for 2025. They may or may not draft a quarterback. The Steelers, who have the 21st overall pick, are doing their due diligence on draft
NFL owners expected to discuss 18-game schedule during March meeting
Sunday will mark the beginning of the next league meeting. As always, several topics will be discussed, and it would not come as a surprise if increased discussion about an 18-game regular season took place. Expanding the season once again has long been a target for the NFL and commissioner
Lions’ stadium will be called Ford Field through at least 2036 under new sponsorship deal
Ford Field will remain the name of the Lions’ stadium after a new agreement between the team and Ford Motor Company. The new agreement keeps the Ford name on the stadium through at least 2036. The Lions’ stadium has been called Ford Field since it opened in 2002. Among NFL
NFL Owners Expected To Discuss 18-Game Schedule During March League Meeting
This Sunday will mark the beginning of the next league meeting. As always, several topics will be discussed, and it would not come as a surprise if increased discussion about an 18-game regular season took place. Expanding the season once again has long been a target for the NFL and
Sparked by Lions’ proposal, NFL to have “fresh discussion” on playoff seeding
The Lions have proposed playoff seeding independent of division championship. Even if the proposal fails, it will spark a conversation for the powers-that-be. Earlier this week, Competition Committee chairman Rich McKay addressed the situation during a call with reporters. He said that the issue has come up before, but that
Did Raiders GM give hint of draft plans with Geno Smith comments?
Some analysts and reporters who have posted mock drafts throughout March have linked the Las Vegas Raiders with a quarterback, even though the Raiders acquired veteran Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks earlier this month. Raiders general manager John Spytek may have hinted at his draft plans during a recent appearance
Jets WR Irvin Charles signs exclusive rights tender
Jets wide receiver Irvin Charles signed his tender Friday, according to the NFL’s transactions reports. Charles was an exclusive rights free agent. Charles appeared in 13 games for the Jets last season, recording seven tackles and blocking a punt before tearing an anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. He played
Steelers To Host QB Jaxson Dart
The Steelers’ quarterback situation remains unresolved for 2025. Even if a deal can be struck with Aaron Rodgers, though, a long-term investment at the position could be made as early as this year’s draft. Owner Art Rooney II has indicated Pittsburgh will look to make a high draft investment at the position in
Packers hire Kevin Manara as general counsel
The Green Bay Packers have a new chief lawyer. The team announced on Friday that Kevin Manara is the team’s new general counsel. Incoming president/CEO Ed Policy made the announcement. “We are excited to welcome Kevin to Green Bay,” Policy said in a team-issued release. “He brings a wealth of
Ravens make big decision regarding HC John Harbaugh’s future
John Harbaugh is already one of the NFL’s longest-tenured head coaches with the Baltimore Ravens, and that run seems like it is going to continue for several more seasons. The Ravens announced on Friday that they have agreed to a three-year contract extension with their head coach. Harbaugh has coached
Battlehawks return without A.J. McCarron
When I tuned into the UFL regular-season opener between the St. Louis Battlehawks and the Houston Roughnecks, I expected to see A.J. McCarron playing quarterback for the Battlehawks. As it turns out, McCarron doesn’t work in the UFL anymore. He was cut in November 2024. He wasn’t happy about the
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/28/25
March 28th, 2025 at 7:46pm CST by Adam La Rose Friday’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs New York Jets Pittsburgh Steelers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Welch has played 72 games in the NFL, with much of his tenure taking place with the
Abdul Carter: Great defensive players impact game as much as QBs
Edge rusher Abdul Carter didn’t do any on-field work during Penn State’s Pro Day workout on Friday, but he still tried to make his case to be the first overall pick in this year’s draft. While quarterback Cam Ward is seen as the likeliest choice to go first overall whether
‘More arm length drama’: Another NFL Draft prospect’s measurement makes waves
One NFL Draft prospect’s arms have apparently grew in the last month. When former Ole Miss linebacker Chris Paul Jr. was measured at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana, last month, his arm length measured 29 7/8 inches. However, when his arm length was measured at the Ole Miss
Lions re-sign OL Kayode Awosika
The Lions closed out the week by re-signing one of their players. The team announced that they have re-signed offensive lineman Kayode Awosika. They did not disclose any terms of the deal. Awosika signed with the Eagles after going undrafted in 2021 and the Lions signed him off of the
Raiders Aiming For Long-Term QB Geno Smith Deal
The Raiders have their quarterback of the present in the form of Geno Smith, and he will reunite with head coach Pete Carroll for the 2025 campaign. Smith’s time in Vegas could stretch well beyond the final year of his current deal, of course. The Seahawks quickly realized a new accord would not
UFL players will start season without a strike
The UFL’s players have no new Collective Bargaining Agreement. They’ll nevertheless proceed with the season as scheduled, reports Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. It starts on Friday night at 8:00 p.m. ET, with the Houston Roughnecks hosting the St. Louis Battlehawks. The development comes as no surprise to those monitoring the
Former players critical of Steelers for Rodgers pursuit, QB situation
While Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin clearly views Aaron Rodgers as an upgrade over discarded quarterbacks Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, Rodgers seemingly would rather spend his spring waiting to hear from the Minnesota Vikings than as a member of the Steelers. During the latest edition of NBC’s “Football
NCAA denies Colorado-Syracuse spring game
The NCAA continues to be out of step with the new dance moves of college sports. Via Griffin McVeigh of On3.com, the collegiate athletics governing body has declined a request from Colorado and Syracuse to have joint practices followed by a scrimmage. More specifically, the FBS Oversight Committee won’t recommend
Ravens Extend HC John Harbaugh
John Harbaugh‘s lengthy Baltimore stint will continue for the foreseeable future. The Ravens announced on Friday that a three-year extension has been worked out with the Super Bowl-winning head coach. 2025 had previously represented the final year of Harbaugh’s contract, making this offseason one to target another long-term commitment on
Ravens, John Harbaugh agree to three-year contract extension
Ravens coach John Harbaugh won’t be leaving Baltimore any time soon. The Ravens announced today that they have reached a three-year contract extension with Harbaugh. The 62-year-old Harbaugh has been the Ravens’ head coach since 2008. He won Super Bowl XLVII after the 2012 season and was named NFL coach
Contract details suggest what Giants expect from Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson’s contract with the New York Giants is worth up to $21 million, but only half is guaranteed. According to NFL insider Albert Breer, Wilson can earn the other $10.5 million based on his production in the upcoming season. In a breakdown of the incentives in the one-year deal,
Bill Belichick and girlfriend troll Falcons, again
If you missed it the first time, they’ve performed an encore. Sort of. On the weekend of the Super Bowl, Bill Belichick’s girlfriend was walking around New Orleans in a T-shirt that trolled the Falcons for their loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl LI. The game included the Falcons
Colorado Extends HC Deion Sanders
Linked to NFL jobs, Deion Sanders is returning to Colorado for a third season. No significant Cowboys traction emerged, but the Hall of Fame cornerback has come up as a potential option regardless. For the time being, however, Sanders — who has said he wants to stay at the college
Stefon Diggs on Drake Maye: I’m excited, people say he’s like Josh Allen
Wide receiver Stefon Diggs met the media as a member of the Patriots for the first time on Friday and his new quarterback was an early topic of conversation in his press conference. Drake Maye had a good rookie season in New England and showed an ability to make plays
Tom Brady coaxes former Pro Bowl teammate to Raiders
Tom Brady already brought in one of the Buccaneers’ former Super Bowl LV starters, adding Alex Cappa. The new Raiders part-owner will now add another of his former Tampa Bay teammates. Devin White is joining the Raiders on a one-year deal, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz tweets. New Raiders GM John Spytek was in
Falcons sign TE Teagan Quitoriano
The Falcons signed tight end Teagan Quitoriano on Friday, the team announced. They also made the signing of German-born kicker Lenny Krieg official. The addition of Krieg previously was reported. Quitoriano entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick of the Texans in 2022, and he spent most of his first
No Milton Williams Agreement Occurred
One of the top storylines coming out of the legal tampering period involved Milton Williams, who was viewed as close to committing to the Panthers before a monster Patriots offer came in. The Patriots ended up using their league-leading cap-space figure to outmuscle the Panthers, but Carolina’s agreement with the
Packers sign LB Kristian Welch
The Packers signed linebacker Kristian Welch on Friday, the team announced. He spent the 2023 season with the Packers before splitting last season between the Broncos and Ravens. The Packers originally signed him to their practice squad Aug. 31, 2023, after the Ravens cut him. He signed to the Packers’
Could Raiders reunite with former standout eyeing return?
Hunter Renfrow didn’t play in the NFL in 2024 after suiting up with the Raiders for several seasons. Is he ready for a return? NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Renfrow was set to visit with the Raiders on Friday. Per Rapoport, Renfrow visited with the Panthers and could meet
Report: Raiders agree to one-year deal with LB Devin White
The Raiders are signing free agent linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Raiders General Manager John Spytek was with the Bucs when they drafted White with the fifth overall pick in 2019. White also played with Raiders minority owner Tom Brady with the
Raiders To Sign Devin White
Tom Brady already brought in one of the Buccaneers’ former Super Bowl LV starters, adding Alex Cappa. The new Raiders part-owner will now add another of his former Tampa Bay teammates. Devin White is joining the Raiders on a one-year deal, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz tweets. New Raiders GM John
John Spytek hopes Geno Smith is the Raiders’ quarterback “for years to come”
Four weeks ago, it wasn’t clear what the Raiders would do at quarterback. Three weeks ago, the clouds parted. The new quarterback in Las Vegas is Geno Smith. New Raiders G.M. John Spytek addressed the decision to trade for Smith during a recent episode of the team’s Upon Further Review
49ers’ Brock Purdy opens up about Super Bowl loss to Chiefs
The San Francisco 49ers’ injury-plagued 6-11 season may make it easy for some to forget that quarterback Brock Purdy, the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, was a fourth-down stop away from ending his second pro campaign with a Super Bowl LVIII win over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City
Deion Sanders gets five-year, $54 million contract with Colorado
After two years with Colorado, head football coach Deion Sanders has landed five years of significant financial security. Via Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera, the school has announced a new five-year, $54 million deal with Sanders. The $10.8 million-per-year agreement makes Coach Prime one of the highest-paid coaches
Latest On Giants, Russell Wilson; Team Still Eyeing Shedeur Sanders?
Although it was fairly clear the Giants preferred Aaron Rodgers, they signed Russell Wilson to be their expected Week 1 starter. Wilson may well have preferred to stay in Pittsburgh, but his 2024 team is still pursuing Rodgers, leading to this marriage of convenience. Reeling after making the mistake of
Chiefs’ 2024 season will be subject of six-part documentary
In 2024, the Chiefs tried to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls. Cameras and microphones chronicled the ride. We’ll all get to see it, soon. ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports announced today a six-part docuseries focusing on Kansas City’s 2024 season. “ESPN and