Inside the new Saquon Barkley deal
Less than a year after signing a significant contract with the Eagles, running back Saquon Barkley has earned another. And this one makes Barkley the first $20 million player at his position. The two-year extension to the remaining two years of Barkley’s original deal with the Eagles creates a new
NFL analyst proposes ‘unique opportunity’ for Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins is facing an uncertain NFL future after he lost his starting job with the Atlanta Falcons last season, and one analyst thinks a reunion might make some sense for the veteran quarterback. Cousins remains under contract with the Falcons, who signed him to a massive four-year, $180 million
Patriots are the betting favorites to draft Travis Hunter
Colorado’s Heisman Trophy-winning cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter is likely heading to New England, if the betting odds are to be believed. The Patriots are the betting favorites to draft Hunter, with +190 odds at DraftKings. New England owns the fourth overall pick in the draft, and has the highest pick
NFL Minor Transactions: 3/7/25
Friday’s minor NFL moves: Arizona Cardinals Re-sign: S Joey Blount, LS Aaron Brewer Cincinnati Bengals Extended: TE Tanner Hudson Detroit Lions Extended: LB Zeke Turner San Francisco 49ers Claimed off waivers (from Rams): CB Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson Tampa Bay Buccaneers Signed ERFA tender: S Kaevon Merriweather Tennessee Titans Signed ERFA tender: DT Keondre
Titans to release Harold Landry after team did not find trade partner
Late last month, word emerged that the Titans had given edge rusher Harold Landry permission to seek a trade. But at this point, no partner has emerged for Tennessee. Now the club will release Landry, according to multiple reports. Landry, a second-round pick in 2018, had two years remaining on
Reporter says Garrett is serious on threat about trade request
Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett “is preparing to miss games if he’s not traded” before Week 1 of the 2025 season arrives in September, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero on Friday. The same report revealed Browns owner Jimmy Haslam recently “declined to speak” with Garrett about Garrett’s desire to
Report: Arthur Smith was UNC’s first choice, not Bill Belichick
Before the folks at North Carolina made Bill Belichick the program’s next head coach, they had a first choice. As reported by ESPN.com, Plan A was Arthur Smith. Smith, who played guard for the Tar Heels from 2001 through 2005, coached the Falcons for three seasons. He’s now the Steelers’
WR Michael Gallup Eyeing Comeback From Retirement
Less than eight months after announcing his retirement from the NFL, veteran wide receiver Michael Gallup is looking to make a return, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. He had signed to the Raiders before being placed on the reserve/retired list, so his rights were in Las Vegas, but
Michigan CB Will Johnson to miss Pro Day workout with hamstring injury
Michigan cornerback Will Johnson, one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft, has suffered another injury that will cause him to miss Michigan’s Pro Day. Johnson can’t work out at Michigan on March 21 because of a hamstring injury, according to ESPN. Injuries were already a concern with
Eagles could lose key member of Super Bowl team?
The Philadelphia Eagles have managed to retain some key players in the wake of their Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but there is reportedly a chance they will lose one important piece of their offense. Veteran tight end Dallas Goedert has been a significant contributor in
Commanders tender RB Chris Rodriguez
Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez will not hit the open market next week. According to multiple reports, the Commanders have tendered Rodriguez with a contract as an exclusive rights free agent. The move bars him from negotiating with other clubs, so he’ll be vying for playing time in the Washington
Outside Suitors To Push Steelers For Justin Fields; QB’s 2024 Benching Remains Factor?
As a lukewarm quarterback draft class awaits, several teams need 2025 starters — either for bridge or longer-term purposes. Holding the No. 21 overall pick, the Steelers profile as a team interested in a veteran to keep the reins beyond next season, and it would appear they have a clear
Raiders plan to release C Andre James
The Raiders plan to release starting center Andre James after the new league year begins next week, NFL Media reports. That indicates the Raiders plan to make James a post-June 1 cut. James signed a three-year, $24 million deal before free agency started last year. He will count $5.57 million
Browns offseason checklist: Tear it all down
Shipping off arguably the most dominant defensive force in the NFL won’t be easy for the Browns, but they almost have no choice. This roster is in no position to compete for an AFC North title, and Garrett could decide to sit out games next season if his trade request
Bobby Wagner on staying with Commanders: We have unfinished business
Bobby Wagner could have hit free agency as one of the top insider linebackers available. Instead, he officially re-signed with Washington on Friday, staying on a one-year deal worth up to $9.5 million. Wagner said he never considered leaving. “I just love what we’re building here. I love the team.
Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam Declines Meeting With Myles Garrett
Myles Garrett‘s trade request came about in the wake of discussions over the Browns’ future. A renewed attempt to speak about the situation has led to the All-Pro meeting a roadblock. Garrett recently requested to meet in person with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, who declined to do so, Tom Pelissero
Seahawks to send Geno Smith to Raiders
When quarterback Matthew Stafford decided to stick with the Rams, the Raiders were SOL when it came to their quarterback situation. Now, they’re apparently S-in-L. The Seahawks will be trading quarterback Geno Smith to the Raiders, according to NFL Network. In return, the Raiders will send a 2025 third-round pick
Lions LB to avoid free agency after striking new three-year deal
Derrick Barnes was on track for free agency, but that will no longer be the case. The fourth-year linebacker has agreed to remain in Detroit for the foreseeable future. Barnes and the Lions have a three-year deal in place, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The pact is worth
All signs point to Sam Darnold in Seattle
With Geno Smith set to be traded to the Raiders, the Seahawks need a new quarterback. It’s a pretty good bet that his name will be “Sam.” And not current backup Sam Howell, for whom the Seahawks traded a year ago. With Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold headed to free agency
RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/7/25
More teams made tender/non-tender decisions on restricted and exclusive rights free agents today. Here are the latest updates: RFAs Tendered: Carolina has tendered Mays with an original-round tender worth $3.26MM. A former sixth-round draft pick, the third-year center will be able field offers from the rest of the league. If
Report: Seahawks wanted Maxx Crosby, Raiders said he’s not available
It’s been a busy week for the Seahawks, and the Raiders. The former AFC West rivals (prior to 2002) did some business on Friday night, with quarterback Geno Smith being sent from Seattle to Las Vegas for a third-round pick. Albert Breer of SI.com has added a wrinkle to the
Raiders still have big QB questions even after Geno Smith trade
The Las Vegas Raiders were one of the teams most in need of a quarterback heading into the 2025 offseason, and they are working to fill that gap by striking a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for Geno Smith on Friday night. In exchange for Smith, the Raiders are sending
Christian Kirk promises the 2025 season will be his “best one yet”
Christian Kirk’s time in Jacksonville didn’t end the way he wanted. A season-ending collarbone fracture limited him to eight games and 27 catches. The Jaguars traded him to the Texans on Thursday, three years after he signed a four-year, $72 million contract with Jacksonville in free agency. He heads back
Chargers Releasing RB Gus Edwards
The reunion between running back Gus Edwards and Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman was a short-lived one as the team informed Edwards today that he would be released, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This leaves Los Angeles without its top two rushers from 2024 as J.K. Dobbins‘s one-year deal expires next
Browns won’t tender edge James Houston
The Browns are not tendering pass rusher James Houston, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Cleveland claimed Houston on Nov. 27 after the Lions waived him. He played only three games, seeing action on 25 defensive snaps and 11 on special teams, in his time with the Browns. Houston had
Seahawks moving on from Geno Smith, appear to have younger QB in mind
The NFL quarterback carousel is picking up its pace. Friday night, another domino fell, sending the free-agent pool into a frenzy. The Seattle Seahawks traded QB Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round pick at the 2025 NFL Draft. Smith will reunite with his former
Public records show North Carolina was “closely monitoring” whether Bill Belichick might make a quick exit
Remember when we reported nerves were frayed in North Carolina regarding the possibility that new Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick wasn’t long for Tobacco Road? Remember when Lombo, Esq. tweeted in response “not [sic] one is nervous other than this erronous [sic] report?” Here’s this, from the ESPN.com story regarding
Seahawks To Trade Geno Smith To Raiders
Rumored to be still looking into trades after the Matthew Stafford push failed, the Raiders have found a solution. Pete Carroll will be reuniting with a QB — just not via free agency. Rather than a Russell Wilson signing, the Raiders are trading for Geno Smith, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports.
NFLPA issues statement of support for UFL players
As the UFL’s players continue to prepare for the 2025 season without a new labor deal, the NFL Players Association has posted a statement of support for their spring-league brethren. “We are proud to stand in solidarity with the players of the UFL as they fight for a contract ahead
Buccaneers LB to return for 14th NFL season
Like Bobby Wagner, Lavonte David is coming back for a 14th season. The Buccaneers are re-signing their standout linebacker, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Tampa Bay and David are in agreement on another one-year deal; this one will be worth $10M, per Fowler. The all-time Bucs great will see $9M guaranteed on this
Report: Chargers to release RB Gus Edwards
The Chargers are not bringing back running back Gus Edwards. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Chargers have informed Edwards they will release him, making him a free agent. His impending release will save the Chargers $3.13 million of cap space, with a $1.125 million dead cap hit. The
Seahawks Pursuing QB Sam Darnold After Trading Geno Smith
With today’s decision to trade veteran quarterback Geno Smith to Las Vegas, the Seahawks have shifted their focus at the quarterback position. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Vikings pending free agent passer Sam Darnold is the new target to lead the offense in Seattle in 2025. Darnold’s market
Saints tender exclusive rights free agent Nephi Sewell
The Saints have tendered linebacker Nephi Sewell, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. Sewell is an exclusive rights free agent. He joined the Saints in 2022 as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Utah. Sewell was on the practice squad as a rookie, and, after signing a futures contract with
Ideal landing spots for top NFL free agents
Bosa is a Defensive Rookie of the Year winner, a five-time Pro Bowler and a four-time double-digit sack player, but he has played in only four playoff games in his nine-year career. The 29-year-old deserves to play on a Super Bowl contender for the first time, and his personality would
Lavonte David agrees to one-year deal with Buccaneers
The inside linebacker market is drying up quickly, with Zack Baun, Bobby Wagner and now Lavonte David re-signing. David agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $10 million with $9 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. David is 57th on PFT’s list of top-100 free agents, but the only
Buccaneers To Re-Sign LB Lavonte David
March 7th, 2025 at 5:42pm CST by Sam Robinson Like Bobby Wagner, Lavonte David is coming back for a 14th season. The Buccaneers are re-signing their standout linebacker, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Tampa Bay and David are in agreement on another one-year deal; this one will be worth $10MM, per
Kirk Cousins asks for, gets, meeting with Arthur Blank
Myles Garrett wanted a meeting with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam. Haslam said no. Kirk Cousins wanted a meeting with Falcons owner Arthur Blank. Blank said yes. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that Cousins requested, and received, a meeting with Blank regarding Cousins’s future with the team. As we see it,
Browns owner sends clear message to Myles Garrett
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski both said during the NFL Scouting Combine that the club isn’t trading pass-rusher Myles Garrett after Garrett made it clear in February he wants to play for an advertised championship contender. It appears the Browns are quite serious about holding onto Garrett
Michael Gallup to attempt a comeback as Raiders release him from the reserve/retired list
Former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup is ending his retirement, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Gallup, who retired last offseason, was released from the Raiders’ reserve/retired list Friday for that reason. Gallup, 29, signed a one-year contract worth up to $3 million with the Raiders last April. He was
Kirk Cousins Pushing For Falcons Release
Contrary to what most expected coming out of the 2024 season, Falcons GM Terry Fontenot has held the line on keeping Kirk Cousins as a backup. This would mean taking on another $10MM (via a roster bonus due in less than two weeks) on a player due a fully guaranteed
49ers claim CB Tre’Vius Tomlinson off waivers
The 49ers claimed cornerback Tre Tomlinson off waivers, the team announced Friday. The Rams waived Tomlinson on Thursday. Tomlinson, 25, missed last season on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. The Rams made Tomlinson a sixth-round pick in 2023 after he won the 2022 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, an award
Commanders make decision on Jonathan Allen
Efforts to trade Jonathan Allen came up short. As a result, the veteran defensive tackle is now set to become a free agent. The Commanders have informed Allen he will be released, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This move will give him a small window of opportunity to test his market
Titans re-sign exclusive rights free agents Otis Reese IV, Keondre Coburn
The Titans big news Friday came in the release of edge rusher Harold Landry. The team announced the move after not finding a trade partner, and Landry will hit the free agent market. The Titans made two other moves Friday: They re-signed linebacker Otis Reese IV and defensive lineman Keondre
Bucs, Mack, Dolphins, Holland, Panthers, Titans, Giants, Bills, Falcons
The Buccaneers did not see their Joe Tryon-Shoyinka first-round pick pay off, and the 2021 draftee is close to hitting free agency. As the Bucs prepares a pass-rushing plan for 2025, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler connects Khalil Mack to the team. Also mentioning the Bears (a previously noted Mack suitor), Fowler
Ravens won’t tender CB Christian Matthew
The Ravens will not tender restricted free agent Christian Matthew, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The tender would have cost $3.3 million for 2025. Matthew will become a free agent if the Ravens don’t re-sign him to something lower than the tender amount before the start of free agency next
Is contract standoff between 49ers, Purdy brewing amid uncertainty?
While it seemed earlier this winter that the San Francisco 49ers could announce at any time that they had locked quarterback Brock Purdy down via a lucrative contract extension, there’s no indication the two sides are close to an agreement. For a piece published on Friday, 49ers/NFL insider Michael Silver
Report: 49ers are expected to pursue Jonathan Allen
The 49ers are being linked to another recently released veteran defensive player. Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the 49ers are expected to target former Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen. They were also linked to Joey Bosa after the Chargers released him earlier this week. Allen’s name
Patriots Expected To Pursue Chris Godwin
Although many big-name receivers are available in free agency, Chris Godwin is probably the top prize — now that Tee Higgins is again out of play. PFR’s No. 7 free agent in this year’s class, Godwin is indeed expected to draw major interest. Leading the way in cap space, the
Cardinals re-sign S Joey Blount, LS Aaron Brewer
The Cardinals have struck deals that will keep a couple of their players from hitting the open market next week. The team announced that they have signed safety Joey Blount to a two-year deal and long snapper Aaron Brewer will be sticking around on a one-year contract. Blount was set
Titans to release standout edge-rusher
The Titans’ top edge-rusher for nearly his entire career, Harold Landry is now available in free agency. After giving Landry permission to seek a trade during Combine week, the Titans are cutting him, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets. Landry joins Joey Bosa and Jonathan Allen as standout pass-rushers cut this week. A year younger than