Author: Roster Insider

Submitting one of this decade’s premier contract years, Zack Baun moved the needle in a big way toward the Eagles’ second Super Bowl championship. The Eagles are not letting the veteran linebacker return to free agency. Baun was set to join other Eagles starters on the market, but a Wednesday

After leading the Philadelphia Eagles to their second Super Bowl championship in franchise history, running back Saquon Barkley is being rewarded with the largest contract ever for a running back. Barkley and the Eagles have agreed to a two year extension worth $41.2 million with $36 million guaranteed. Which brings

As several edge rushers will have plenty to say about where that market goes this offseason, Maxx Crosby is beating his peers to the punch. Despite not being in a contract year, the star Raiders pass rusher now has a monster extension in place. The Raiders and Crosby have agreed

It’s believed the Minnesota Vikings decided against using the franchise tag to retain quarterback Sam Darnold after they learned during the NFL Scouting Combine that other teams weren’t eager to trade for him if he was on the tag worth roughly $40.24M for the 2025 season.  For a mailbag published

Wednesday is producing a flurry of wide receiver news. Following the Seahawks’ release of Tyler Lockett, D.K. Metcalf has let it be known he wants to be traded. Metcalf submitted a trade request, and NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report the Seahawks are working with him on it. One

Offensive line protection was a massive problem for the Bears last season, as Williams was sacked a league-high 68 times as a rookie. Thuney is entering the final year of his current deal and expected to sign a contract extension with the Bears. The 32-year-old two-time All-Pro was instrumental in the

After the Giants could not pull off a trade to land Drake Maye last year, they continue to be connected to moving up in this draft for a passer. First, however, a bridge option is drawing serious consideration. As Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll sit on hot seats, they need

Following weeks of “will he or won’t he?” speculation regarding his future, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce confirmed last week he will play another season rather than retire.  During the latest edition of his “New Heights” podcast, Kelce acknowledged that Kansas City’s Super Bowl LIX loss to the

As the Bengals prepare a plan for Trey Hendrickson, they have been informed their other defensive end starter will be out of the mix for 2025. Sam Hubbard announced his intention to retire. A career-long Bengal who grew up in Cincinnati, Hubbard is just 29. He has been a regular

The nine-year veteran, originally selected in the third round (No. 78 overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, signed with the Chiefs during the 2021 offseason. Thuney made three consecutive Pro Bowls (2022-24) and was named first-team All-Pro in 2023 and 2024. Last season, Thuney finished

Minutes after a report indicating the Chiefs were exploring a Joe Thuney trade surfaced, the Bears are expected to swoop in. Chicago is on track to land the All-Pro guard from Kansas City, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. This will be the second straight day the Bears will have reached a

As recently as Tuesday, NFL reporter Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic essentially scoffed at the idea that the Tennessee Titans will trade the first pick of the 2025 draft when they don’t have a franchise quarterback on the roster and could grab Miami signal-caller Cam Ward on the night of April 24.  On

March 5th, 2025 at 8:16am CST by Sam Robinson The Chiefs were one of two teams to use the franchise tag this year, cuffing fifth-year guard Trey Smith. The team has barely a week to move under the salary cap. A route being explored appears to be a trade of

Before the NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up on Sunday, Tony Grossi, Cleveland Browns reporter for ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand, hinted that the Browns hoped the New York Giants would trade for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft from the Tennessee Titans. This move would allow

The Las Vegas Raiders desperately need a quarterback, but don’t count on them pursuing Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets.  The Jets have already confirmed they’re moving on from Rodgers this offseason. New York will probably release the four-time MVP. During a Tuesday episode of the “Scoop City” podcast,

A Cincinnati Bengals franchise legend thinks the team is making a big mistake in its handling of Tee Higgins. Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson appeared on ESPN’s “First Take” Tuesday and suggested that the team’s decision to tag Higgins for a second straight year was “disrespectful.” In Johnson’s view,

With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Indianapolis Colts should make in the coming months. 1. Add competition for quarterback Anthony Richardson The No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft had

The franchise tag will not be needed in the case of Osa Odighizuwa. The fourth-year defensive tackle has reached an agreement on a pact that will keep him in place with the Cowboys well beyond 2025. The team and player have agreed to terms on a four-year, $80M contract, per

Jonah Jackson played only one season with the Rams, and his time in Los Angeles is set to come to an end. A trade agreement is in place, which will see the veteran offensive lineman join the Bears. Chicago is set to send Los Angeles a 2025 sixth-round pick in exchange

March 4th, 2025 at 3:56pm CST by Sam Robinson As is the case at wide receiver, the cornerback market will feature several players who have been in free agency before. A handful of this batch of third-contract-seeking cover men, however, are under 30. D.J. Reed may lead this contingent, with

Adams is being released, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He will now become one of the most intriguing options at the receiver position in free agency. Presuming this move is processed immediately, it will save $29.9M in cap space while generating $8.36M in dead money. No

Travis Hunter‘s ambition to play on both sides of the ball in the NFL was initially met with some skepticism. Coming out of the Combine, though, the projected top-five pick is gaining steam as a two-way player in the pros. The Titans, who hold the first pick in April’s draft

It was learned Monday that Darius Slay is set to be released by the Eagles. The same is true of another veteran of the team’s secondary. James Bradberry has been informed he will be let go, as ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler first reported. 2025 is a void year on Bradberry’s pact, and he

The franchise tag will not be needed in the case of Osa Odighizuwa. The fourth-year defensive tackle has reached agreement on a pact which will keep him in place with the Cowboys well beyond 2025. Team and player have agreed to terms on a four-year, $80MM contract, per Odighizuwa’s agent. ESPN’s

The NFL offseason is heating up quickly.  On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the New York Jets will release wide receiver Davante Adams, a move that will save the team $29.9M in salary-cap space. The Jets have since confirmed the news. It will also open another major vacancy on offense

Saquon Barkley enjoyed one of the most productive running back seasons in NFL history during his debut campaign with the Eagles. That has resulted in a new contract and accompanying raise. Barkley has agreed to a two-year extension worth $41.2MM, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Two years remained on the Offensive Player

The on-field drama of the NFL season is well in our rear-view mirror, but off-field drama of contract negotiations has just begun. One of the most high-profile discussions will be between the Cincinnati Bengals and wide receiver Tee Higgins. The Bengals are planning to franchise tag Higgins for the second-straight