Jets move forward with Allen Lazard, for now
Earlier this month, the Jets gave receiver Allen Lazard permission to seek a trade. A trade has not yet been found. As noted by Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, it’s a surprise that Lazard is still on the roster, nearly a week into free agency. Per a source with knowledge of
Justin Reid Chose Saints Over Titans, Eagles, Chiefs
The Saints won a multi-team battle for Justin Reid last week, with the Eagles and the Titans falling short in their bid to sign the veteran safety, per Bleacher Report’s James Palmer. The Eagles “weren’t close” to the $10.5M APY that Reid received from the Saints, per Jeff McLane of
Patriots could pursue Garrett Bradbury
The Vikings are moving on from center Garrett Bradbury. The Patriots could be moving him in. In his weekly look at various Pats-related issues, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com floats the notion that, if Bradbury is released, New England could pursue him. Last year, the Patriots released veteran center David Andrews.
How Cooper Rush’s departure could affect Cowboys’ draft plans
The Dallas Cowboys should explore quarterback options in the 2025 NFL Draft after backup Cooper Rush’s departure. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Rush agreed to a two-year, $12.2M deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Cowboys starting QB Dak Prescott is entering the second year of a four-year, $240M deal
Patriots Pursued C Drew Dalman In FA
The Patriots attempted to sign Drew Dalman in free agency, per Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal, but the 26-year-old center opted for a three-year, $42MM deal with the Bears. The Patriots entered free agency with the most cap space in the NFL and still have over $100MM of
Sam Darnold’s contract with Seahawks may not be what it seems
When NFL contracts get signed, there is always an emphasis put on the number of years and total dollar amount that the contract can be worth if everything goes perfectly according to plan. But those numbers are almost always to make headlines, boost agent and player egos and get the
Former NFL receiver Paul Flatley dies at 84
Former NFL receiver Paul Flatley, the UPI’s NFL offensive rookie of the year in 1963, has died. He was 84. A fourth-round pick of the Vikings (he was also drafted by the AFL’s Broncos), Flatley spent five seasons with the Vikings and three with the Falcons. In 106 games with
Sam Darnold’s Contract Details Reveal Year-To-Year Structure
The Seahawks used a year-to-year structure on Geno Smith‘s last contract, and they appear to have done the same with Sam Darnold. Darnold’s new deal with Seattle contains $37.5MM in fully-guaranteed money, which will comprise his 2025 compensation, per Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. He will then be owed $27.5MM for
RB Ronnie Rivers agrees to terms with Rams
Running back Ronnie Rivers is returning to the Rams for the 2025 season. The Rams announced that they have agreed to terms with Rivers on a contract. They opted not to tender Rivers as a restricted free agent last week. Rivers went undrafted in 2022 and spent time with the
Joe Flacco ‘In Play’ For Steelers, Browns, Vikings
The NFL’s annual quarterback carousel is still spinning, and Aaron Rodgers seems to have his hands on the controls. Multiple teams are pursuing the four-time MVP, and his decision will have a cascading effect on the rest of the market. Russell Wilson is ready to sign and will likely be
Seahawks can escape Sam Darnold’s deal after one year, $37.5 million
In some respects, the posting of an item on PFT operates like a bat signal. Stymied in our effort through usual channels to get a full breakdown of quarterback Sam Darnold’s three-year, $100.5 million deal with Seattle, we posted a little while ago that the numbers aren’t available. And, within
The Sam Darnold contract details remain out of view
Six days ago, the Seahawks struck a deal with quarterback Sam Darnold. He has since signed it. And the details of the deal remain under lock and key. Dozens of contracts have been filed and dissected over the past week. To date, Darnold’s hasn’t shown up. Anywhere. We’ve shaken the
Are Vikings seriously considering signing Aaron Rodgers?
While the Minnesota Vikings may be Aaron Rodgers’ preferred destination, it doesn’t seem like the franchise will aggressively pursue the quarterback. On a Sunday episode of “SportsCenter,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler indicated the Vikings won’t sign the 41-year-old, whom the New York Jets released on March 12. “Teams are waiting this
As players make more, owners do, too
Much has been said this week — some accurate, plenty not — about the many millions that players will earn as a result of the flurry of free-agent contracts. One point has not been made. For every dollar that goes to the players, the owners pocket a dollar, too. Also,
Ravens Sign QB Cooper Rush
The Ravens have a new backup in place for QB Lamar Jackson. Per Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Baltimore is signing Cooper Rush to a two-year deal worth up to $12.2MM. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Rush will receive $4.2MM in guaranteed money, and Jeff Zrebiec
Cooper Rush agrees to two-year deal with Ravens
Cooper Rush is headed to backup a quarterback in the AFC. Rush has agreed to a two-year deal with the Ravens, according to multiple reports. The initial numbers indicate Rush’s contract is worth $12.2 million. Rush, 31, had spent effectively all of his career with the Cowboys — with the
What 49ers’ decision to trade Jordan Mason could mean
The San Francisco 49ers parted ways with another key player on Saturday when they traded running back Jordan Mason, but the latest deal may be a positive sign for the team. Mason was traded from San Francisco to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. The deal,
Jets agree to terms with Derrick Nnadi
Defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi has found a new team. Nnadi’s agents announced on Sunday that their client has agreed to terms on a contract with the Jets. They did not disclose the terms of the deal. Nnadi entered the NFL as a 2018 third-round pick in Kansas City and he’s
Jets Sign DT Derrick Nnadi
The Jets have signed former Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi, as ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler was first to report. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Dolphins agree to terms with P Ryan Stonehouse
The Dolphins are set to add another punter to their roster. According to multiple reports on Sunday, they have agreed to terms on a contract with former Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse. Stonehouse was not tendered last week as the Titans opted to sign Johnny Hekker as their new punter. The
Rams QB Matthew Stafford Intends To Play In 2026; Team To Retain TE Tyler Higbee, RT Rob Havenstein For 2025
Before the Matthew Stafford sweepstakes got underway this offseason, a competition in which the Raiders and Giants emerged as the top contenders to acquire the Rams’ Super Bowl-winning quarterback via trade, Stafford first had to determine whether he was even going to continue his playing career in 2025. A little
Dolphins Sign P Ryan Stonehouse
The Dolphins are signing former Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse, as first reported by Justin Melo of The Draft Network and seemingly confirmed by Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Tennessee recently declined to extend an RFA tender to Stonehouse, thus sending him to the open market. Melo classifies the Titans’
Garrett Wilson is “thrilled” to be reunited with Justin Fields
Jets receiver Garrett Wilson reportedly wasn’t looking forward to a third season with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Wilson feels very differently about what will be his third year with quarterback Justin Fields. Wilson and Fields spent two years together at Ohio State. Via Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Wilson has told friends
Giants, Seahawks Pursued G Will Fries; Giants Surprised To Land S Jevon Holland
In an effort to improve their offensive front for their rushing attack and for whomever happens to line up at quarterback in 2025, the Giants “went hard for” former Colts right guard Will Fries, per ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. Ultimately, Fries signed a five-year pact worth over $17MM per year with
Next book in Father of Mine series arrives soon
Father of Mine landed in April 2023. The sequel, Son of Mine, debuted in September 2024. I had no intention to write another one. Which of course means I’m currently writing another one. Father of Mine was inspired by my dad’s work as a bookie, and his connection to the
Roughly 34 NFLPA employees took buyout offer
Earlier this year, the NFL Players Association offered buyouts to approximately half of its 150 employees. Approximately half of the eligible employees opted to make a voluntary exit. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal recently reported that “roughly 34” employees have accepted the buyout. They left on February 28, reducing
Extensions For Jets’ 2022 First-Rounders Not Imminent; Team Unlikely To Explore Early Extension For RB Breece Hall
There are myriad reasons why the Jets have failed to post an above-.500 record since 2015, but the top of their 2022 draft class is not one of them. CB Sauce Gardner (No. 4 overall pick in 2022), WR Garrett Wilson (No. 10), and DE Jermaine Johnson (No. 26) form
The Aaron Rodgers wait continues
Three weeks ago, it seemed as if he was in danger of slipping into irrelevance. Now, he’s in the center of the NFL’s spotlight. And everybody wants to know what Aaron Rodgers will do in 2025. The four-time NFL MVP participated in the RX3 charity flag football game on Saturday.
Mike Williams thinks he has something to prove “because last year was terrible for me”
A year after the Chargers cut him, wide receiver Mike Williams is back, and eager to show he’s the same player Chargers fans remember from his two 1,000-yard seasons with the franchise. Williams did not look like the same player last year, when he played half the season with the
Seahawks sign former Saints cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles
The Seahawks have added some depth to their secondary and a contributor on special teams. Seattle is signing free agent cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Last year Jean-Charles played in nine games for the Saints, starting two at cornerback and also contributing on special teams. Jean-Charles
Cooper Kupp shares heartfelt farewell message to Rams
Cooper Kupp was officially released by the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, and the star wide receiver is already looking back fondly on his time with the franchise. The Rams have released Kupp following unsuccessful attempts to trade the former All-Pro wideout. The move, which was not a surprise, will
Russell Wilson Prepared To Sign; Steelers, Giants Waiting On Aaron Rodgers’ Decision
The top free agent storyline around the league remains Aaron Rodgers‘ next destination. That could be the Vikings, although it remains to be seen if they will match his willingness to take a Minnesota deal. Retirement is also an option for the 41-year-old, but if does elect to play – and
49ers continue offseason purge with Jordan Mason trade
In terms of the names and faces the San Francisco 49ers are going to be mostly unrecognizable next season. Their offseason purge continued on Saturday night when they traded running back Jordan Mason to the Minnesota Vikings. Mason also agreed to a new two-year contract that will pay him $7
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/15/25
Saturday’s minor moves: New Orleans Saints Seattle Seahawks Jones’ Bears tenure ended midway through the 2024 campaign when he was waived. The former third-rounder saw time on the Jaguars’ practice squad before making a pair of appearances with the Panthers at the end of the year. Jones, entering his age-28
Inside the Jordan Mason deal
The official numbers are in for the new deal to be signed by new Vikings running back Jordan Mason. He’s getting a two-year deal to replace his one-year, second-round restricted free agency tender of $5.346 million. Here are the full details, per a source with knowledge of the terms: 1.
Ravens re-sign OL Ben Cleveland
The Ravens are holding onto offensive lineman Ben Cleveland. The team announced that Cleveland has re-signed with the team. They did not disclose any terms of the deal. Cleveland has appeared in 54 games for the Ravens over the last four regular seasons and he’s also made five playoff appearances.
49ers trade breakout RB to Vikings
Despite receiving the second-round RFA tender from the 49ers this week, Jordan Mason will not play in San Francisco next year. The fourth-year running back has been traded to the Vikings, per his agency (via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network). As part of the deal, Mason has agreed to a
49ers trade RB Jordan Mason to Vikings
The Vikings are adding a body to their backfield, and the 49ers are subtracting one from theirs. Via multiple reports, the 49ers have traded running back Jordan Mason to Minnesota. He gets a two-year, $12 million deal with more than $7 million of it fully guaranteed. The 49ers recently had
Vikings Acquire Jordan Mason From 49ers; RB Agrees To Minnesota Extension
Despite receiving the second-round RFA tender from the 49ers this week, Jordan Mason will not play in San Francisco next year. The fourth-year running back has been traded to the Vikings, per his agency (via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network). As part of the deal, Mason has agreed to a two-year Vikings
Saints agree to terms with Velus Jones
The Saints are set to make an addition on the offensive side of the ball. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the team has agreed to terms with wide receiver Velus Jones on a contract. Jones was a 2022 third-round pick of the Bears and he has also seen time
Cowboys, WR Parris Campbell Agree To Deal
Parris Campbell is set to play for a third career NFC East team. The veteran wideout has agreed to a one-year Cowboys deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Campbell struggled with injuries while playing out his rookie contract with the Colts. His final year with Indianapolis was a healthy one, however, and
Eagles sign former NFC rival running back
The Philadelphia Eagles already have the best running back in football, and they will now have one of the top backups in the league next season. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Aaron Rodgers Mulling Vikings Or Retirement?
It seems impossible to avoid the drama that surrounds free agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers on what has become an annual basis. From the trade he forced Green Bay into that sent him to the Jets to his insistence on returning from a season-ending Achilles injury on a truncated schedule with
Chiefs re-sign familiar face in WR room
With some potential question marks in the receiving corps for 2025, the Chiefs seem to have opted to keep some familiar faces in the room for Patrick Mahomes to throw to. To that end, Kansas City will re-sign veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for the 2025 season, per Jordan Schultz
Titans release Chidobe Awuzie – NBC Sports
The Titans parted ways with veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie on Saturday. They announced that they have released Awuzie a year after signing him to a three-year contract. Awuzie will leave more than $12.5 million in dead money on the salary cap and account for over $1.7 million in cap savings
Cowboys agree to terms with WR Parris Campbell
Parris Campbell is headed to Dallas, the Cowboys announced Saturday. The deal is for one year, per multiple reports. The Cowboys will be the fourth team for Campbell in the past four seasons, his third in the NFC East. He spent 2023 with the Giants and 2024 with the Eagles.
Titans Release CB Chidobe Awuzie
March 15th, 2025 at 3:15pm CST by Ely Allen The Titans have announced that they will be releasing veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie, per Titans senior writer/editor Jim Wyatt. Unless it’s announced that the team is designating the move as one of its two post-June 1 releases, the team will eat
JuJu Smith-Schuster to re-sign with Chiefs on one-year deal
JuJu Smith-Schuster is sticking with Kansas City. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Smith-Schuster is re-signing with the Chiefs on a one-year deal. Smith-Schuster, 28, rejoined Kansas City in late August after he was released by New England. He ended up appearing in 14 games with eight starts, catching 18
Ravens Re-Signing G Ben Cleveland
The Ravens have made a move that could impact their view on needing to address the offensive line this offseason. According to Ravens editorial director Ryan Mink, the team has re-signed backup offensive guard Ben Cleveland, who could get another crack at a starting role with the departure of Patrick
Haason Reddick ready to move forward after “very bizarre” 2024 season
Haason Reddick’s run of four straight seasons with at least 11 sacks came to an end in 2024 and limited production on the field was only part of the reason. Reddick was traded by the Eagles to the Jets last offseason and did an introductory press conference with the team