Will Bengals keep, or trade, Tee Higgins?
The Bengals have tagged receiver Tee Higgins for the second straight year. The next question is whether they’ll make good on their stated intention to turn the tag into a long-term deal. The thing about intentions is that they can, and often do, change. If someone makes the Bengals a
Cowboys’ Lamb opens up about controversial hiring of new HC
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones continues to receive criticism from pockets of fans for replacing accomplished head coach Mike McCarthy by promoting offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer rather than via a big-name acquisition. During a recent chat with Ryan Morik of Fox News Digital, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb explained why
Sean McVay: “We would love to bring back” Jimmy Garoppolo
Now that the Rams know their starting quarterback will return for at least one year, they can turn their attention to his understudy. On Monday, coach Sean McVay told reporters that the Rams are interested in bringing back Jimmy Garoppolo for a second season. “We would love to bring him
Are Eagles reportedly releasing CB to prepare for blockbuster trade?
After signing running back Saquon Barkley last offseason, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman may be preparing to make another splash. On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted the Eagles are cutting six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay. Per Schefter, Slay will be designated with a post-June 1 release, saving Philadelphia
Deebo Samuel Sr.: “No bad blood” with 49ers
At a time when some reports are indicating that the 49ers had developed a disdain for receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., Deebo feels no ill will toward the 49ers. “49ers know where I stand with them and it’s nothing but love,” Samuel tweeted on Monday night. “Love [G.M.] John [Lynch] and
Saints Hire Scott Linehan, Fill Out Staff
The Saints are hiring several coaches to round out Kellen Moore‘s staff, including former Rams head coach Scott Linehan, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The 61-year-old Linehan has 35 years of coaching experience, including several stints as offensive coordinator at top college programs (Washington, Louisville) and several NFL teams (Vikings,
Rams tender OL Dylan McMahon
The Rams have tendered offensive lineman Dylan McMahon, the team announced. McMahon is an exclusive rights free agent. McMahon, 24, originally joined the Rams by signing off the Eagles’ practice squad last season. He started in his lone appearance in 2024, which was the Rams’ Week 18 regular-season finale against
The ‘NFL active interception leaders’ quiz
After helping the Philadelphia Eagles get to an win Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs, Darius “Big Play,” Slay will need to find a new home for 2025. The Eagles announced they are releasing the veteran defensive back after five seasons with Philly, but had his first interception-less
Bengals say they have “intent of continuing to work toward a long-term deal” with Tee Higgins
Last week, Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said the team hopes to sign receiver Tee Higgins to a long-term deal. Later that day, Higgins tweeted the “cap” emoji, which means he was saying someone was lying, about something. Now that the Bengals have officially placed the franchise tag
Jaguars Preparing Free Agent Pursuit Of CB Carlton Davis?
The Jaguars turned their free agent attention toward retaining in-house players last offseason, with the likes of Trevor Lawrence, Josh Hines-Allen and Walker Little receiving lucrative extensions. A major pursuit of numerous outside options should not be expected in 2025, but one potential target has been linked to Jacksonville. Jacksonville is set to “gauge
Mike Hilton hints he is moving on from Bengals as he heads to free agency
The Bengals have their hands full, trying to get receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson signed to long-term extensions. They used the franchise tag on Higgins on Monday, giving them more time to either trade him or sign him to a long-term agreement. That means
Jimmy Johnson’s five greatest accomplishments in football
The announcement caps off an incredible career for Johnson, who flourished as a player, coach and broadcaster. With that in mind, here are five of the 81-year-old’s greatest accomplishments in football: 1. First coach to win a national championship and Super Bowl Johnson won his only national title in 1987
Rams “fully expect” Rob Havenstein, Tyler Higbee to return in 2025
Quarterback Matthew Stafford will remain with the Rams in 2025 and head coach Sean McVay expects to hold onto a couple of other offensive fixtures as well. Right tackle Rob Havenstein and tight end Tyler Higbee are both entering the final year of their contracts after dealing with injuries that
Chris Godwin drawing interest from AFC team
Wide receiver Chris Godwin will have some interest from elsewhere if he wants to explore options beyond the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The New England Patriots are in the market for a wide receiver and would have interest in Godwin, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive. That interest is contingent on
Saints hire Scott Linehan to coaching staff
The Saints are hiring Scott Linehan to their staff, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports. He spent last season as a coaching analyst at Montana. Linehan, whose position is unknown, has not served as an on-field coach since 2020 at LSU when he was the passing game coordinator. He was a
Sean McVay Addresses Matthew Stafford’s New Rams Deal
Matthew Stafford represented a notable trade target during the Combine, but in the end he and the Rams worked out a new agreement. The exact details on that front are still not known, but Sean McVay confirmed on Monday Los Angeles accelerated compensation which was due later in Stafford’s pact. The team took
Sean McVay: Rams take it a year at a time on how long Matthew Stafford will play
After allowing Matthew Stafford to talk to other teams, the Rams reached a new deal with Stafford to keep him in 2025. But no one knows what the situation will be for 2026 and beyond. Rams head coach Sean McVay said Stafford’s status as the Rams’ starting quarterback will be
Lions offseason checklist: Win-now mode activated
The biggest hole on Detroit’s roster probably is in the secondary, especially with cornerbacks Carlton Davis and Ifeatu Melifonwu set to hit free agency. To build a Super Bowl-caliber defense, the Lions should let Davis and Melifonwu walk and make a play on Ward. Almost every player on the Cleveland
Cowboys RG Zack Martin to announce his retirement Tuesday
The Cowboys have confirmed right guard Zack Martin is retiring. They are honoring him during a news conference at noon ET Wednesday. Martin, 34, was scheduled to become a free agent. He took some time after the season to make his decision and told the Cowboys 12 days ago that
Cowboys Planning To Use Second-Round RFA Tender On KaVontae Turpin
The Cowboys are interested in keeping a number of their pending unrestricted free agents from hitting the market next week. One of their RFAs, meanwhile, is unlikely to become available. The Cowboys are likely to use a second-round RFA tender on wideout/returner KaVontae Turpin, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News
Saints add Grady Brown, Robert Blanton, Jay Rodgers to defensive staff
New Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley is building his staff. He has hired three more coaches to positions on the defensive staff, as Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports that Grady Brown, Robert Blanton and Jay Rodgers are on board. The Saints previously hired defensive coaches Bo Davis, Peter Sirmon
Jets’ offseason checklist: Calling all safeties
With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the New York Jets should make in the coming months. 1. Add a safety (or two) Four of the team’s five safeties, including starters Tony Adams and
Justin Jefferson: Who the quarterback is doesn’t matter to me
Sam Darnold? J.J. McCarthy? Daniel Jones? Aaron Rodgers? (I’m kidding, I think.) As far as all-universe receiver Justin Jefferson is concerned, the identity of the Vikings’ quarterback is a detail. “I’m not sure who the quarterback is gonna be, and just like I said last year, it truly doesn’t matter
Bengals Place Franchise Tag On Tee Higgins
As expected, Tee Higgins will not reach the market in 2025. The Bengals wideout announced on Monday he has been informed of the team’s decision to use the franchise tag on him for the second year in a row. After Higgins was tagged last offseason, he wound up being the only player
Bengals announce full coaching staff for 2025 season
The Bengals announced head coach Zac Taylor’s staff for the 2025 season on Monday. It includes senior defensive assistant Sean Desai, whose hiring was reported last week, and the Bengals also announced that they have hired defensive assistant Mike Moon. They will work under new defensive coordinator Al Golden and
Why Falcons, Cousins situation could get ugly before March 17
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot raised eyebrows when he suggested during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that he plans to hold onto quarterback Kirk Cousins as a backup even though Cousins lost his starting job to 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. in December. For a piece
Jimmy Johnson announces retirement from Fox Sports
The Fox studio show is going to be a bit different for the 2025 season. Jimmy Johnson announced on a Monday appearance on The Herd that he is leaving the show and retiring from broadcasting. Johnson first worked for the network after his run as the Cowboys head coach ended
Eagles To Release Darius Slay
Darius Slay‘s decorated tenure with the Eagles is coming to an end. The Pro Bowl corner will be released, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Such a scenario has been raised recently, meaning the move does not come as a complete surprise. Eyeing one more year in the NFL,
Rams sweetened Matthew Stafford’s contract, but the details remain elusive
On Friday, the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford mended fences and renewed vows. Or at least staved off a divorce for another year. So what did the Rams offer Stafford to get him to stay? The fact that three days have passed without any numbers being leaked points to the
AFC West NFLPA report card takeaways
The NFL Players Association recently released its third annual report cards for the league’s 32 teams. Nearly 1,700 players shared with their union information about their team’s facilities, treatment of their families and more. Here are four surprising takeaways from the AFC West: Denver Broncos: Head coach Sean Payton’s grade
UFL training camp opens, despite player concerns about pay
The UFL’s quarterbacks boycotted a pre-training camp get-together, in protest of the league’s latest offer on a collective bargaining agreement. The move apparently has not sparked a broader effort by players to stay away from the official start of the UFL preseason. Training camp opens today. Per a source with
Packers, LB Isaiah McDuffie Agree To Deal
Isaiah McDuffie was on track to hit the open market, but that will no longer be the case. Packers have a new deal in place with one of their starting linebackers, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. This will be a two-year deal with a base value of $8MM, Fowler adds. The pact
Sean McVay “sleeping better” with Matthew Stafford’s future squared away
The Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford looked like they might be heading toward the end of their relationship at this time last week, but a meeting last Friday ended with an agreement on a revised contract for the next two seasons. Rams head coach Sean McVay said before that meeting
Bengals Release G Alex Cappa
After three seasons with the Bengals, Alex Cappa‘s time with the organization has come to an end. The veteran guard was released on Monday, per a team announcement. Cappa was added in 2022, the offseason in which Cincinnati aimed to rebuild much of its offensive line in very short order. He
Packers, LB Isaiah McDuffie agree on new contract
The Packers are holding on to one of their own free agents. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that they have agreed to a new deal with linebacker Isaiah McDuffie. It’s a two-year pact worth at least $8 million and up to $9.5 million. McDuffie was a 2021 sixth-round pick and
Jets insider updates ‘early prediction’ for team’s QB plan that could impact Steelers
While multiple recent reports indicated the Pittsburgh Steelers would prefer to re-sign backup quarterback Justin Fields instead of current starter Russell Wilson, team insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (h/t Steelers Depot) said during Sunday’s edition of the KDKA “#1 Cochran Sports Showdown” program he is “completely keeping the
Bengals release Alex Cappa – NBC Sports
Veteran guard Alex Cappa is hitting the open market ahead of the start of the new league year. The Bengals announced that they have released Cappa on Monday. The move creates $8 million in cap space for the Bengals. Cappa signed a four-year deal with the team in 2022 and
Jets Eyeing Modest Free Agent QB Addition?
Aaron Rodgers is no longer in the Jets’ plans, and the timing of his release will likely come at the start of the new league year. By the time the first wave of free agency is underway, more clarity will no doubt be in place regarding the team’s intentions under center.
Bills won’t tender TE Quintin Morris as a restricted free agent
The Bills are set to allow tight end Quintin Morris to hit the open market next week. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they have decided not to tender Morris a contract as a restricted free agent. Unless they sign him to another deal, that will make him an
Patriots’ offseason checklist: Spend big, add weapons
Hunter had 96 receptions for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns along with 35 tackles and four interceptions last season and led the FBS with 21 catches of 20-plus yards. The Patriots threw for 176.1 yards per contest last season, but that wouldn’t be the case with Hunter on the team.
John Lynch: Brian Griese’s departure was “a family decision that he made”
When the 49ers announced their full coaching staff last week, it was revealed that Brian Griese was no longer with the club as quarterbacks coach. At the scouting combine last week, General Manager John Lynch said Griese’s departure was his decision. Lynch noted that when Griese had joined San Francisco
No Deal Imminent Between Ravens, Ronnie Stanley; Latest On LT’s Market
The pending free agent class amongst offensive linemen has been thinned in recent days. The Chiefs have used the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith, while the Rams prevented left tackle Alaric Jackson from hitting the market by agreeing to a lucrative new pact. With the latter no longer available, the remaining
Jets won’t find a trade partner for Davante Adams
From the moment receiver Davante Adams signed his current contract three years ago, it was always obvious that, come 2025, something had to give. In order to get the annual average for the five-year deal to $28 million, the package included a couple of phony-baloney back-end years carrying $35.64 million
Report: Browns have interest in former No. 2 overall pick QB
The Cleveland Browns are in the market for a veteran quarterback, and one player who is reportedly on their radar is Carson Wentz. The Browns have the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Most people expect them to remain at that spot and take either Shedeur Sanders
Report shares big claim about Giants’ interest in Aaron Rodgers
Almost immediately after it was confirmed on Friday that the New York Giants had struck out in their pursuit of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, a report claimed that the Giants were “now shifting their interest to” New York Jets signal-caller Aaron Rodgers. On Sunday afternoon, NFL insider Connor
Strong Combine performance helps North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton was one of the players who helped himself the most at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Hampton measured at 6 feet tall and 221 pounds, ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, vertical jumped 38 inches and broad jumped 10 feet, 10 inches, while also bench
Insiders expand on if Browns should trade Myles Garrett
Cleveland Browns beat writer Zac Jackson of The Athletic recently argued that general manager Andrew Berry should look to trade wantaway pass-rusher Myles Garrett “sometime in these next two weeks” and well before the 2025 NFL Draft gets underway on the night of April 24. On Sunday, Browns insider Tony Grossi
Louisville QB Tyler Shough: Media make an issue of me being 25 years old, NFL teams don’t
Tyler Shough spent three years at Oregon, three more at Texas Tech and finally ended up playing his final season of college football at Louisville last year, as a 25-year-old starting quarterback. He says NFL teams like that about him. Shough, who turns 26 in September, says reporters often ask
Patriots may be suitors for Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley in free agency
Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley becomes a free agent next week, and Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta recently said he’s optimistic Stanley will stay in Baltimore. But the Ravens may have to out-bid the Patriots to make that happen. There’s buzz at the Scouting Combine that the Patriots will aggressively
WR Allen Robinson Mulling Retirement
The 2024 season saw Allen Robinson receive the opportunity to play for his hometown team. The veteran receiver could again find himself with the Lions this offseason, but he is giving thought to retirement. “For me it’s more so about figuring out what my future in this game and in this league