Giants re-sign LB Tomon Fox
Linebacker Tomon Fox will be staying with the Giants. The Giants announced that they re-signed Fox on Friday. Fox was set to be an exclusive rights free agent, but the move means that process won’t have to play out for the Giants to guarantee he’s back. Fox signed with the
Titans To Release OLB Harold Landry
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
NFL Network sees highest Scouting Combine viewership since 2017
As offseason NFL tentpoles go, the Scouting Combine remains the smallest. In 2025, it was bigger than it’s been in years. Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, NFL Network had its highest four-day Combine viewership since 2017. The average for Saturday’s quarterback/receiver/running back workouts hit 484,000. That’s the best
Raiders’ connection to Geno Smith grows stronger
The Las Vegas Raiders clearly didn’t want to wait until free agency to improve their quarterback situation, as they heavily pursued Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams before those sides agreed to a reworked contract for the 2025 season. On Friday, NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported
Seahawks don’t close the door on a Tyler Lockett return
On Wednesday, the Seahawks moved on from veteran receiver Tyler Lockett. The split isn’t necessarily permanent. Via Michael-Shawn Dugar of TheAthletic.com, G.M. John Schneider addressed the question of whether Lockett could return during Schneider’s visit with Seattle Sports 710. Schneider’s message to Lockett means the door isn’t closed: “Go out
Travis Kelce On Decision To Play In 2025
Travis Kelce‘s future was a talking point leading up to Super Bowl LIX, and that remained the case after the game. It was learned during last week’s Combine, however, that the future Hall of Famer will remain with the Chiefs for at least one more season. “I love playing,” Kelce said
Seahawks tender TE Brady Russell as an exclusive rights free agent
The Seahawks will hold onto tight end Brady Russell. The team announced that they have tendered Russell as an exclusive rights free agent. With the tender in place, Russell will not be able to talk to other teams when free agency opens next week. Russell has seen most of his
Bengals offseason checklist: Time to stop the bleeding
With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Cincinnati Bengals should make in the coming months: 1. Keep WR Tee Higgins, sign WR Ja’Marr Chase to an extension Higgins was set to become the
Report: Texans to release Shaq Mason
Veteran guard Shaq Mason’s time with the Texans is reportedly set to come to an end. Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports that the Texans will release Mason. Mason was set to make $10 million in 2025 and was under contract for $10.4 million in the 2026 season. If Mason’s release
Commanders To Release 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 before the
Texans restructure Azeez Al-Shaair’s contract
The Texans have cleared a little more cap space ahead of the start of free agency next week. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they have restructured the contract of linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Converting some of his salary into a bonus cleared $6.26 million in cap space by moving
Insider addresses if Browns could target big-name QB
Some assumed shortly after it was learned on Thursday that the Cleveland Browns had once again restructured the contract for Deshaun Watson that they could soon pursue a big-name quarterback in free agency such as Sam Darnold of the Minnesota Vikings. In his latest The Land on Demand article, Browns
Bengals sign TE Tanner Hudson to one-year deal
The Bengals are keeping one of their role players on offense. Cincinnati announced on Friday that the club has signed tight end Tanner Hudson to a one-year deal. Hudson joined the Bengals late in the 2022 season on their practice squad. He then stuck with the club over the last
Bills, LB Terrel Bernard Agree To Extension
Another major piece of business has been taken care of by the Bills in the lead-in to free agency. Terrel Bernard is the latest in-house player on the team to land a lucrative new deal. The third-year linebacker and the Bills have agreed to terms on a four-year extension, NFL Network’s Ian
Jets tender WR Irv Charles, OL Xavier Newman
The Jets announced that they tendered a couple of their exclusive rights free agents on Friday. Wide receiver Irv Charles and offensive lineman Xavier Newman received the tenders. Neither player will be able to negotiate with other teams as long as the tenders are in place. Charles has been a
Rams’ Matthew Stafford opens up about taking less money
Shortly after the Los Angeles Rams confirmed that quarterback Matthew Stafford will remain with the club through at least the 2025 season, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported that Stafford took less money than what the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders “proposed paying him as part of a trade” to
Panthers tender Cade Mays as a restricted free agent
The Panthers aim to hold onto center Cade Mays this offseason. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that they have tendered Mays with a contract as a restricted free agent. It’s an original round tender worth $3.263 million. Under the terms of the tender, the Panthers will be able to match
Lions To Re-Sign LB Derrick Barnes
March 7th, 2025 at 8:27am CST by Adam La Rose 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
Terrel Bernard, Bills agree to four-year extension
Linebacker Terrel Bernard is staying in Buffalo. The Bills announced that they have agreed to a four-year extension with Bernard on Friday. NFL Media reports that the deal is worth $50 million with $25.2 million in guaranteed money. Bernard joins wide receiver Khalil Shakir as key members of the Bills
The ‘Most career Super Bowl rushing yards’ quiz
Happy birthday to Pittsburgh Steelers legendary running back Franco “Sting Bee” Harris, who would have been 75 years old today. Harris rushed for 12,120 yards over 13 NFL seasons and is the owner of the record for most all-time rushing yards in the Super Bowl with 354. With that being
Commanders, Falcons Interested In Trey Hendrickson; Bengals Made Extension Push
As the Bengals — perhaps at their quarterback’s urging — have changed their messaging on Tee Higgins, a tricky situation emerged due to Ja’Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson also being in contract years. With Joe Burrow on a top-market deal, it appeared something had to give. Right now, it looks
Eagles DE’s message to teammate goes viral for great reason
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun was rewarded on Wednesday for an outstanding season, and at least one of his teammates saw it coming. The Eagles on Wednesday re-signed Baun to a three-year, $51M contract. Baun is now one of the highest-paid linebackers in football. Brandon Graham had a feeling Baun
John Schneider: Ernest Jones knee surgery not a big deal, hope to get contract done soon
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf’s trade request is dominating the headlines, but it isn’t the only thing on General Manager John Schneider’s plate right now. Linebacker Ernest Jones’s future with the team is also on the radar and Schneider addressed it on Thursday. Jones had knee surgery recently that Schneider
Rams Nearing Decision On Cooper Kupp
Although this offseason may not see the volume of wide receiver contracts 2024 brought, a number of high-profile wideouts are either available in trades or in free agency. None of those options has put together a season like Cooper Kupp‘s top showing, but injuries have prevented the Rams standout from
Seahawks’ asking price for DK Metcalf revealed
Talk of a potential DK Metcalf trade has taken place this offseason, and his situation saw a notable development Wednesday when a request to be moved emerged. Further details on the financial motivation behind the move have emerged. Metcalf — who has one year remaining on his pact — is
RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/6/25
More teams made tender/non-tender decisions on restricted and exclusive rights free agents today. Here are the latest updates: RFAs Tendered: Non-tendered: ERFAs: Tendered: One of four Luther Elliss sons who has made it to the NFL, Christian joins Kaden and Jonah in being active players. Christian Elliss turned in his
Beloved Eagles player reportedly suffered torn triceps in Super Bowl
Brandon Graham has not confirmed his retirement just yet, but if the longest-tenured player in Eagles history wants to keep playing, he appears to need another lengthy rehab process. After making it back from a Week 12 triceps tear to play in Super Bowl LIX, Graham is believed to have
Brandon Graham Re-Tore Triceps In Super Bowl LIX
Brandon Graham has not confirmed his retirement just yet, but if the longest-tenured player in Eagles history wants to keep playing, he appears to need another lengthy rehab process. After making it back from a Week 12 triceps tear to play in Super Bowl LIX, Graham is believed to have
NFL Draft intel: Is Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders trailing in race for QB1?
Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Green Bay. From a Colorado quarterback to an LSU offensive lineman, here are five players we are tracking: Is Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders no longer a QB1 candidate? Sanders (6-foot-1, 212 pounds) didn’t work out at the 2025
Darnold, Ward, Sanders, Carter, Hunter, Levis, Rudolph
Not seeing their Will Levis plan work out, the Titans have to chart a path to finding a better option. The team has an interesting dilemma, holding the No. 1 overall pick in a draft not flush with QB talent. In fact, teams may be determining only one passer will
49ers will cut Javon Hargrave on Wednesday
As expected, 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave will hit free agency next week. The 49ers have informed Hargrave that they will cut him on Wednesday, the first day of the league year, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Hargrave and the 49ers agreed to a contract restructuring late last season
Jaguars, Texans agree to Christian Kirk trade
Christian Kirk will not be released after all. The Jaguars are moving on from the veteran wideout but will do so via trade instead. Kirk is heading to the Texans, as first reported by Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Houston will send Jacksonville a 2026 seventh-round pick, she adds. Kirk will not
Texans plan to renovate stadium, not build new one
The Texans explored building a new stadium. And they decided not to do it. New team president Mike Tomon said the Texans are “focused on a renovation” of NRG Stadium, in collaboration with the annual rodeo and county officials. Tomon downplayed prior talk of a possible new building. “We have
Commanders To Re-Sign Bobby Wagner
Bobby Wagner‘s reunion with Dan Quinn will last another year. After being on three teams from 2022-24, Wagner is staying in Washington. The Commanders have a deal in place with the future Hall of Fame linebacker, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report. The contract includes $8MM guaranteed and can
Seahawks re-sign CB Josh Jobe
Cornerback Josh Jobe will be back with the Seahawks for the 2025 season. The Seahawks and Jobe’s agents announced that he has re-signed with the team on Thursday. Jobe was set for restricted free agency this offseason, but the deal with Seattle eliminates the need to go through that process.
Insider suggests one team is close to signing Aaron Rodgers
The New York Giants are in need of a starting quarterback. Fans and pundits expect general manager Joe Schoen to draft a rookie signal caller in April but one report suggests signing a well-known veteran could be plan A. NorthJersey.com’s Art Stapleton told “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday that
Bills release P Sam Martin
Buffalo is moving on from its veteran punter. The Bills have released Sam Martin, the club announced on Thursday. Martin was about to enter the last year of his contract. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media noted the club had discussions with Martin about revising his deal to keep him in
Jaguars, Texans Agree To Christian Kirk Trade
Christian Kirk will not be released after all. The Jaguars are moving on from the veteran wideout, but they will do so via trade instead. Kirk is heading to the Texans, as first reported by Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Houston will send Jacksonville a 2026 seventh-round pick, she adds. Kirk
Louisville QB Tyler Shough has pre-draft visit with Steelers
The Steelers have a big need at quarterback, and they’re beginning the process of evaluating potential draft picks at the most important position. Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough is making a pre-draft visit with the Steelers today. The 25-year-old Shough, who spent seven years in college football, told PFT Live at
Watson’s contract restructure gives Browns room to find 2025 QB
On Thursday, the Browns moved under the 2025 salary cap when they restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson‘s contract. Now, they must find a quarterback with their savings. ESPN NFL insider Field Yates reported that Cleveland shaved roughly $36 million off Watson’s 2025 cap number with the restructure. Watson entered Thursday with
John Schneider: Seahawks are talking to “a ton of teams” about a D.K. Metcalf trade
On Wednesday, word emerged that Seahawks receiver D.K. Metcalf wants to be traded — and that the team will explore it. On Thursday, G.M. John Schneider confirmed the situation during an appearance on Seattle Sports 710. “Everything is in a cordial, professional place,” Schneider said, via Brady Henderson of ESPN.com.
49ers Interested In Joey Bosa
The Chargers gave Joey Bosa a pay cut last year, but the sides did not work out another such arrangement. As a result, Bosa has become a high-profile free agent. As the Chargers already announced the cut, Bosa can sign before the legal tampering period begins. One obvious suitor looms
Seahawks were “very disappointed” the D.K. Metcalf news landed on Tyler Lockett’s day
Wednesday was supposed to be Tyler Lockett Day in Seattle. It instead became D.K. Metcalf Could Be Traded Day. And the Seahawks weren’t thrilled about it. G.M. John Schneider told Seattle Sports 710 on Thursday that they weren’t thrilled the Metcalf news overpowered the end of Lockett’s 10-year run in
The ‘Active NFL players with the most sacks in a season’ quiz
After experiencing just one winning season in six years with the Las Vegas Raiders, most people wouldn’t have blamed Maxx Crosby for looking towards greener pastures. But the Raiders made the pastures plenty green in Sin City, signing the four-time All-Pro pass rusher to a three year, $106.5 million contract
The 49ers are the betting favorites to land Joey Bosa
Joey Bose officially became a free agent on Thursday. He can sign with any team, at any time. The folks at DraftKings have installed the 49ers as the betting favorite to unite Bosa with his younger brother, Nick. The odds at +220. Next on the list is the team that
Texans To Re-Sign Kurt Hinish; Latest On Team’s DL Plans
The Texans’ defensive line could feature a number of different faces in the near future. At least one in-house option will be back for 2025, however. Kurt Hinish has agreed to a one-year deal to remain in Houston, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports. The contract has a base value of $1.8MM,
Report: UFL players were threatened with release if they boycott the league’s media days
The UFL’s players continue to be unhappy with their financial situation. And the UFL reportedly isn’t happy with the players’ potential strategies for pushing back. Last night, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reported that players were threatened with release, if they boycott the UFL’s media days on Thursday and Friday. The
Commanders re-sign 10-time Pro Bowler
The Washington Commanders are bringing back one of the anchors of their defense as they look to replicate their success from 2024. Veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner agreed to a new one-year deal with the Commanders on Thursday, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Media. Wagner will earn
Todd Monken: Lamar Jackson still just scratching the surface
Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken signed a contract extension earlier this year and the chance to continue working with quarterback Lamar Jackson is one of the reasons he’s sticking around Baltimore. Jackson didn’t wind up being voted the league’s MVP for the third time in 2024, but the 2023 MVP
Broncos Fire Michael Wilhoite, Add Todd Davis To Staff
Michael Wilhoite‘s recent arrest will lead to his dismissal. The Broncos fired their two-year outside linebackers coach, 9News’ Mike Klis reports. A former NFL linebacker, Wilhoite had also been on the Saints’ staff under Sean Payton. The team announced the firing, which comes after an arrest for suspicion of second-degree
















































