Report reveals how QB Geno Smith forced a trade out of Seattle
New reporting suggests Geno Smith wanted out of Seattle, and pulled a move to force the Seahawks to trade him. The Seahawks opened contract negotiations with Smith and offered the quarterback a two-year deal worth between $40M-$45M, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. That average value would be
Aaron Jones re-signs with Vikings
Letting accomplished veteran running backs go to free agency is so 2024. The latest tailback to re-up with his current team is Vikings running back Aaron Jones. Jones has agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million deal with $13 million guaranteed, per multiple reports. He signed a one-year, $7
Vikings, Aaron Jones Agree To Deal
Aaron Jones will continue his Vikings stay. The veteran running back has agreed to a two-year, $20MM deal, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The pact includes $13MM in guarantees, nearly double what Jones took last offseason on his one-year Minnesota pact. The longtime Packers starter was a cap casualty
Seahawks agree to three-year deal with veteran DT
Jarran Reed was set to reach free agency in the coming days, but that will no longer be the case. The veteran defensive tackle has a new deal in place with the Seahawks. Team and player have agreed to a three-year contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pact has a
49ers To Release DT Maliek Collins
Maliek Collins was acquired via trade by the 49ers last offseason. After only one season in San Francisco, though, the veteran defensive tackle will be on the move this spring. Collins will be released, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. One year remained on his pact, and he was owed $10MM
Lions to release three-time Pro Bowl DE
Smith began the 2024 season with the Browns, having served as a full-time starter with the team the year before. Once Aidan Hutchinson suffered a broken leg, however, adding an edge rusher became a top priority for the Lions. Smith was quickly named as the top target in Detroit’s pursuit
Lions To Release Za’Darius Smith
Marcus Davenport will remain in place with the Lions for next season, but the same will not be true for Za’Darius Smith. The latter will be released, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Smith began the 2024 season with the Browns, having served as a full-time starter with the team
DK Metcalf has one interesting trade preference
DK Metcalf has reportedly informed the Seattle Seahawks that he wants to be traded to a contending team, but the star wide receiver is apparently sick of dealing with cold weather as well. Metcalf requested a trade from the Seahawks last week. He cited a desire to play for a
Arizona Re-Signing OLB Baron Browning
The Cardinals didn’t get to see a ton from outside linebacker Baron Browning after trading for him last year. Regardless, they brought him in for a reason and, with that in mind, they will reportedly bring him back in 2025, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The new contract is
Browns, 2023 DPOY agree to record-setting extension
In February, Cleveland Browns edge-rusher Myles Garrett requested a trade. It must have been all about the money. On Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted the Browns and Garrett agreed to a contract extension that averages $40M annually and includes $123.5M guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Schefter
Bills release veteran DE Von Miller
It’s been a long time since many of those accolades occurred, though. They all came during his 11-year tenure in Denver. After sitting out the entire 2020 season with injury, Miller was traded midseason to the Rams, with whom he won his second Super Bowl. He hasn’t reached double-digit sacks
Browns Extend DE Myles Garrett
Despite seemingly being at an impasse, the Browns and defensive star Myles Garrett have reportedly found their way together. After trade demands not long ago, ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report that Garrett will now remain in Cleveland on an extension that will pay him $40MM per year
Eddie George agrees to become the new coach at Bowling Green
Sometimes, the grass literally is greener. Dave Briggs of the Toledo Blade reports that former NFL running back Eddie George has agreed to become the new head coach at Bowling Green. Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com adds that George has informed his current employer, Tennessee State, that he’ll be leaving. The
Bills to cut Von Miller
The Bills are releasing veteran pass rusher Von Miller. The move, which will be made official this week, comes as no surprise: Miller would have had a $23.814 million salary cap hit if he had stayed on the Bills under his current contract, and that wasn’t feasible. That doesn’t necessarily
Bills Release Veteran DE Von Miller
Shortly after securing their future at the pass rushing position, the Bills are moving on from a veteran at the same position. According to a joint report from NFL Network reporters Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, Buffalo is releasing pass rusher Von Miller. It’s a cost-cutting move as the Bills
Keon Coleman: Teams at Scouting Combine got mad at me for eating fruit snacks
It became obvious last year that Bills receiver Keon Coleman is hilariously authentic and self-aware. He recently provided another concrete example of that reality. Appearing on the 7pm in Brooklyn podcast, Coleman reflected on his experience at last year’s Scouting Combine. It happened in the speed-dating interview sessions that unfold
FA QB Sam Darnold Looking For Multi-Year Deal
Recent reporting on the pending free agency of Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has claimed that he is seeking some modest commitment with a three-year contract, per Diana Russini of The Athletic. A more up-to-date report from senior NFL insider Josina Anderson tells us that Darnold is not limiting his opportunities
Saints had contractual right to restructure Derek Carr’s contract
The Saints are doing what the Saints do, pretty much every March. They’re turning a seemingly unfixable cap crunch into far smoother sailing. Saturday’s move to create $30.996 million in cap space was the result of the team exercising its absolute contractual right to convert all but $1.255 million of
Will Trey Hendrickson find what he’s looking for elsewhere?
As we recently surmised, the Maxx Crosby contract sparked the Bengals’ decision to let defensive end Trey Hendrickson seek a trade. The question is whether it will lead to a new team, or whether there will be a Matthew Stafford-style renewal of vows. The Bengals, we’re told, have made an
Mike Gesicki says he’s staying in Cincinnati to compete for a championship
Rather than test free agency, Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki agreed to a three-year contract on Saturday to remain in Cincinnati. He says that’s because he wants to bring a Lombardi Trophy to town. “Everybody’s goal in Cincinnati is to compete for a championship, and that’s another reason I wanted
Giants To Target CB In Free Agency
Free agency is just around the corner, and after four years with Joe Schoen at the helm as general manager, the Giants are still looking for additions to their roster that can take them to the next level. ESPN’s Jordan Raanan did a deep dive yesterday on some of the
Commanders To Re-Sign TE Zach Ertz
Another 2024 Commanders addition is staying put ahead of free agency. Tight end Zach Ertz has a new deal in place. This will be a one-year agreement, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The pact has a base value of $6.25MM with upside of $9MM thanks to incentives. After a strong debut
One free-agent QB could be big winner of Geno Smith trade
The Las Vegas Raiders managed to land their new quarterback days before the start of free agency, and the trade could have a significant ripple effect across the NFL. One veteran player in particular might be a big beneficiary of the deal. The Raiders on Friday night sent a third-round
Raiders Declined Seahawks’ Offer For Maxx Crosby; Sam Darnold Likely To Choose Seattle?
The Seahawks aimed much higher in a Geno Smith trade compared to what they eventually received. Fetching a third-round pick three years after their Russell Wilson trade brought eight assets back, the Seahawks asked the Raiders about a player who drew trade interest before last year’s deadline. Seattle included Maxx
Are Raiders still in play to draft a QB after trading for Geno Smith?
The Raiders have their 2025 starting quarterback, needing to give up only a third-round pick for him. Geno Smith‘s reunion with Pete Carroll checked off the most important box for the Raiders during their offseason, and a new contract will be expected for the ex-Seahawk. A meeting between Carroll, Tom Brady, John Spytek, Chip
Carr, Horn, Kupp, Cowboys, Okereke
Derek Carr‘s contract will be restructured for the second straight offseason, ensuring he remains with the Saints for at least one more year. The veteran quarterback’s future had been in question until the news of his pact being reworked. General Mickey Loomis said keeping Carr in place was the team’s plan, so it comes
Chiefs’ Xavier Worthy arrested for felony domestic violence
Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs was arrested on Friday night in Williamson County, Texas. According to Adam Teicher of ESPN, the soon-to-be second-year wide receiver out of Texas had been arrested on a charge with “assault of a family or house member and impeding the breathing or circulation.”
Marcus Davenport returns to Lions, on another one-year deal
Defensive end Marcus Davenport, a first-round pick in 2018, had five lackluster seasons in New Orleans. His first elsewhere, one in Minnesota and one in Detroit, were limited by injury. For 2025, he’ll be returning to the Lions. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Davenport has agreed to a one-year
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/8/25
Saturday’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills New York Giants Ferguson’s new pact is four years in length, per a team announcement. The eight-year veteran has spent his entire career with the Bills, and his Buffalo tenure will continue for the foreseeable future. Ferguson, 30, has only missed one game to date.
Zach Ertz stays with Commanders on a one-year deal
The Commanders are bringing back another one of their key free-agent additions from 2024. Tight end Zach Ertz has agreed to terms on a one-year deal to remain in D.C., per multiple reports. It’s a one-year, $6.25 million contract for Ertz, with another $2.75 million available in incentives, via Tom
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end lands new contract with Commanders
Already with one Super Bowl ring under his belt, a veteran tight end will continue to pursue his second one with the Washington Commanders. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Saturday that tight end Zach Ertz is re-signing with the Commanders on a one-year deal. Ertz’s new contract is
Giants agree to three-year deal with P Jamie Gillan
The Giants are bringing back their punter. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, New York is signing Jamie Gillan to a three-year deal. The initial report notes Gillan’s contract is worth up to $10.2 million. Gillan, 27, was set to become an unrestricted free agent next week. He will instead
RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/8/25
March 8th, 2025 at 8:37pm CST by Adam La Rose Here are Saturday’s tender decisions around the league: RFAs Tendered: Williams and Kohou have received the right of first refusal tender from their respective teams. That will set them up for $3.26MM in 2025, but if they depart via an
Brandin Cooks open to a return to the Cowboys only if they plan to use him “right”
Four teams have traded Brandin Cooks, but the wide receiver has never been a free agent. There is a first time for everything. Cooks, who has played 10 seasons, is scheduled to hit free agency for the first time next week. “I’m expecting a good free agency since this is
Geno Smith trade should be lesson to not believe what teams say
The only information that professional sports teams will openly share with the media and fans is misinformation. They do it with injuries. They do it with who is starting the next game. They do it anywhere they can get an advantage or cloud what their actual plans are. In other
Lions re-sign LB Ezekiel Turner
The Lions have re-signed linebacker Ezekiel Turner to a one-year deal, his agents announced on social media. Turner signed to the Lions’ practice squad Nov. 6, and the team promoted him to the active roster three days later. He played 111 defensive snaps and 176 on special teams in nine
Panthers Re-Sign C Austin Corbett, TE Tommy Tremble
The Panthers will have plenty of continuity up front in 2025. One day after tendering restricted free agent Cade Mays, the team has ensured Austin Corbett will be in place as well. The latter agreed to terms on a new contract, the team announced Saturday. Joe Person of The Athletic notes it is
Eddie George could soon be Bowling Green’s new head football coach
Former NFL running back Eddie George could be moving up in the coaching world. George, the head coach at Tennessee State for the past four seasons, has emerged as a candidate to become the next head coach at Bowling Green, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.com. George is one of
Saints’ Derek Carr move could do more harm than good
The Saints got significant cap relief on Saturday when they restructured quarterback Derek Carr‘s contract. The decision effectively ties Carr to New Orleans for 2025, which could do more harm than good. Per Over The Cap, a simple restructure saves New Orleans $30.996 million against the 2025 cap. The Saints
Panthers re-sign TE Tommy Tremble
Tight end Tommy Tremble is returning to the Panthers. The team announced he has agreed to a two-year deal, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports it’s a max deal of $16 million with $8 million guaranteed. Tremble, 24, was a third-round pick in 2021, and he has played 2,104
Giants Extend P Jamie Gillan, Re-Sign Tommy DeVito
The Giants shored up two under-the-radar positions today, locking down both punter Jamie Gillan and quarterback Tommy DeVito to return in 2025. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Gillan is staying in New York on a three-year extension, while DeVito’s signing was announced by Dan Salomone, the senior managing editor
TE Chris Manhertz agrees to a one-year deal to return to the Giants
The Giants are bringing back veteran tight end Chris Manhertz. The team announced a one-year deal with Manhertz. Manhertz has played nine NFL seasons with five different teams, joining the Giants last March. He played all 17 games, with 11 starts, last season, seeing action on 342 offensive snaps and
Cowboys WR critical of team on way to free agency
Cowboys pending free-agent wide receiver Brandin Cooks was critical of his likely soon-to-be former team two days before the NFL’s legal tampering period opens on Monday, March 10. According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, Cooks knocked how Dallas used him in 2024. “I would love to play with the Cowboys.
Xavier Worthy won’t be charged at this time
A Friday arrest of Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy has resulted in a Saturday decision that he won’t be charged with a crime. Via the Austin American-Statesman, Williamson County district attorney Shawn Dick said Saturday night that his office will not be accepting the case. Worthy had been booked for assault
Saints Restructuring QB Derek Carr’s Contract
After many reported discussions concerning how the Saints and quarterback Derek Carr would handle his compensation in 2025, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that the team is expected to convert most of the $40MM due to him into a signing bonus for salary cap purposes. Per Garafolo, this transaction
Derek Carr staying in New Orleans on restructured deal
The Saints will have Derek Carr on their roster in 2025 and likely as their starting quarterback. After talks to “work different things out” with Carr’s contract, the Saints will do a standard conversion, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. Carr will have most of his salary converted to a signing
Ravens keep top offensive lineman out of free agency
The Baltimore Ravens delivered some bad news to rival NFL teams that needed a left tackle in free agency this offseason. They are taking the best available one off the market and keeping him for themselves. The Ravens have reportedly agreed to terms with tackle Ronnie Stanley on a three-year,
Will Daniel Jones land a starting job for 2025?
After four NFL seasons, quarterback Daniel Jones received a significant contract from the Giants. Midway through its second season, the Giants moved on. Now, the 2019 first-round pick heads toward free agency. He’s 27. He’s won a playoff game. And it became obvious after the Giants released Jones that he
Ravens Extend LT Ronnie Stanley
It looks like Ronnie Stanley‘s time in Baltimore is not over quite yet. Surprisingly, the Ravens were the first to announce the deal on X. Diana Russini of The Athletic quickly followed to inform us that Stanley is signing a three-year, $60MM extension with $44MM guaranteed at signing. Returning Stanley
Ronnie Stanley agrees to new deal in Baltimore
Ronnie Stanley isn’t going anywhere this offseason. Stanley was set to become a free agent in a few days, but the Ravens announced on Saturday that their longtime left tackle has agreed to a new contract with the team. Stanley was No. 6 on PFT’s list of this year’s top