Chiefs To Place Franchise Tag On Trey Smith
February 27th, 2025 at 1:15pm CST by Adam La Rose The NFL’s top pending free agent amongst offensive linemen will not reach the market. The Chiefs plan to use the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The franchise tag groups all offensive linemen
Appearing with Pat McAfee, Ian Rapoport addresses the Starbucks standoff
The day after the Thrilla in Vanilla (Latte), NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport has addressed the incident that happened between him and Jordan Schultz of Fox at an Indianapolis Starbucks. Appearing with Pat McAfee, Rapoport was asked about the situation. “So, last night when it all broke, everyone in the world
Top draft prospect will not work out at NFL combine
Travis Hunter was listed with the wide receivers and the defensive backs on the NFL’s combine invite list, but he won’t be participating in drills for either position this week, per the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson. His decision continues a trend of combine opt-outs in recent years, a list that includes Marvin
Salary cap set at $279.2 million for 2025 NFL season
The salary cap for the 2025 NFL season is set. The NFL announced on Wednesday that the cap will be $279.2 million. The news comes a week after the league sent teams a memo saying the final number would be somewhere between $277.5-281.5 million. It’s the highest salary cap in
Travis Hunter Will Not Work Out At Combine
Travis Hunter was listed with the wide receivers and the defensive backs on the NFL’s Combine invite list, but he won’t be participating in drills for either position this week, per the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson. His decision continues a trend of Combine opt-outs in recent years, a list that
UFL inches toward a potential player strike
The UFL is experiencing growing pains. In the form of labor pains. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal reports that the spring league’s 24 quarterbacks skipped a recent camp in advance of the launch of training camp on Monday, March 3. As two sides negotiate, the players’ union contends the
Giants Speak With Matthew Stafford’s Camp; Raiders Will Not Face Tampering Charges
A quartet of teams was recently mentioned as suitors to watch for on the Matthew Stafford trade front. The Giants and Raiders in particular have shown strong interest, and a bidding war could ensue as a result. The Giants met with Stafford’s representatives at the Combine on Tuesday night, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York
Tyler Warren says he wore No. 44 in honor of John Riggins
Former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren was one of the most dominant forces in college football in 2024, winning the John Mackey Award as the nation’s best at his position. Warren will now enter the 2025 NFL Draft with a chance to be one of the top players off
Bucs offseason checklist: Retaining Pro Bowl WR should be first priority
With the new league year kicking off on March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should make in the coming months. 1. Re-sign wide receiver Chris Godwin Godwin was on the brink of a career year before
Travis Hunter on being two-way player: They say nobody has ever done it, but I’m different
Some teams see Travis Hunter as a cornerback. Others see him as a wide receiver. Hunter sees himself as both. “They say nobody has ever done it, for real, the way I do it, but I tell them I’m just different. I’m a different person,” Hunter said Thursday from the
Buccaneers Meet With Lavonte David; LB Drawing Outside Interest
Retirement was on the table last year for Lavonte David, but he ultimately signed a one-year deal to continue his decorated Buccaneers career. It remains to be seen if he will play in 2025. A report from last month indicated David is likely to hang up his cleats. No final decision
DT Kenneth Grant won’t do on-field work at Combine
Mason Graham won’t be the only Michigan defensive lineman passing on doing on-field drills during the Scouting Combine this week. NFL Media reports that Kenneth Grant will also be holding off until Michigan’s pro day. Grant was diagnosed with a hamstring strain during his medical check in Indianapolis and pushed
Colts insider makes bold prediction about Anthony Richardson, ‘open’ competition
Shortly after Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard confirmed during the NFL Scouting Combine that 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson will be part of an “open” competition for the starting job this summer, some said the Colts could and even should look to land a replacement for Richardson this offseason. However,
Kevin Stefanski: Really good QB draft class all the way through
The Browns have the second overall pick in the draft and a need for a quarterback, so there’s been plenty of discussion about whether they will take Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders early in the first round. On Wednesday, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that the team has met
Ravens K Justin Tucker Addresses Latest Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A second wave of accusations against Justin Tucker has brought the total number of women alleging sexual misconduct at massage therapy sessions to 16. The Ravens’ kicker has denied any wrongdoing already, and his second set of public remarks on the matter repeat that stance. “I maintain I did not act inappropriately
Mason Graham will only do the bench press at Combine
Defensive lineman Mason Graham will be skipping most drills at the Scouting Combine this week. Graham’s agent Ryan Matha told Ian Rapoport of NFL Media that his client will only do the bench press while in Indianapolis. Graham will do the rest of his drills at Michigan’s pro day workout.
Cardinals GM raises eyebrows with claim about Harrison’s rookie season
In the eyes of many outsiders and even some Arizona Cardinals fans, Arizona wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was somewhat of a letdown as a rookie considering the expectations that hovered over him last winter. During a recent chat with Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports at the NFL Scouting Combine
John Lynch: I think we’re going to see a real motivated Trent Williams in 2025
Just after the end of the season, 49ers General Manager John Lynch told reporters that he thought left tackle Trent Williams still had a lot left in the tank. That has not changed in late February, as Lynch said on Wednesday that Williams is playing in 2025 “and he’s ready.”
Why Saints could move on from Derek Carr despite combine comments
Per Katherine Terrell of ESPN, New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and recently hired head coach Kellen Moore indicated while speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday that Derek Carr will remain the club’s starting quarterback through at least the 2025 season. However, NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo
Eliot Wolf: We’re excited about the future Drake Maye can bring to our team
A year ago at the scouting combine, the Patriots got a chance to see Drake Maye up close and in person. Now they have a quarterback to build around, with Maye displaying plenty of flashes during his rookie season. Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said on
Insider shares when Rams, Matthew Stafford saga could end
As of Thursday morning, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams hadn’t come to terms on a restructured contract amid rumors linking Stafford with quarterback-needy teams such as the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders. For a piece published Wednesday night, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated suggested the conclusion
Saints to hire Bo Davis as defensive line coach
The Saints are adding another coach from the college ranks to new head coach Kellen Moore’s first staff. Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that they are going to hire Bo Davis as their defensive line coach. Davis had the same post at LSU during the 2024 season.
Jim Harbaugh has blunt seven-word message about tush push
The Philadelphia Eagles have frustrated many of their opponents with the tush push, but Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has made it clear he is not one of the people calling for the play to be banned. NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said Monday
Nick Caserio: Texans saw value in trading for Joe Mixon before he was going to get cut
A year ago, the Bengals were widely expected to cut running back Joe Mixon before the Texans traded a seventh-round draft pick for him. At the time, some wondered why the Texans would trade anything at all for a player who was about to be available without having to give
Eliot Wolf on Patriots free agency: We’ll do what’s necessary, won’t be frivolous
One of the reasons why Mike Vrabel is the head coach of the Patriots in 2025 is because the team’s 2024 offseason failed to turn up enough productive players and Vrabel signaled his desire to move things the other way earlier this week. Vrabel said that he expects the Patriots
49ers make a major announcement about future of Deebo Samuel
The San Francisco 49ers are leaving no doubt about where things stand with wide receiver Deebo Samuel going forward. 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed Wednesday that the team plans to honor Samuel’s trade request. Lynch admitted that a Samuel trade “makes sense” at this point and will probably happen.
Justin Tucker issues new statement denying misconduct allegations
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has issued another statement concerning the allegations that he engaged in inappropriate behavior with massage therapists. A total of 16 women have accused Tucker of misconduct over the course of his career and the NFL has started an investigation into those claims. They have interviewed some
How valuable is the No. 1 pick to winning a Super Bowl?
The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner and fans are clamoring to know who will be picked No. 1 overall. The Tennessee Titans are currently on the clock and will have their choice of every prospect coming out of college. Will they select a quarterback and replace the
NFL says there were no injuries on tush push plays in 2024
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni called talk of banning the tush push play that his team has made a staple of their offense “unfair” earlier this week and took particular aim at arguments that the play was unsafe. Sirianni said that he didn’t think that the data would back up
Rams allowing notable free-agent signing to seek trade
The Rams benched Jackson last season, doing so despite signing him to a three-year, $51M deal in free agency. They are now giving the guard/short-lived center a green light to look elsewhere, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler reports. This might not be the easiest task, as the Rams benched Jackson to use
49ers “focused on” other things now, but want to extend George Kittle
49ers tight end George Kittle hasn’t been the center of attention during the early part of the team’s offseason, but he’s expected to take on a more central role as time moves on. Kittle is moving into the final year of his current contract and he said during Super Bowl
49ers begin extension talks with Brock Purdy
49ers general manager John Lynch said the team has started negotiating a long-term extension with Brock Purdy, per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows. “We want Brock to be our quarterback as long as we’re here,” said Lynch at the combine. Purdy is entering the final year of his contract as one of the best
49ers GM has revealing comments on Brock Purdy extension talks
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is heading into the final year of his rookie contract. At this time, he has no guarantees beyond the 2025 season, and he’s only scheduled to make $5 million — a bargain for a quarterback who has led his team to the Super Bowl.
49ers To “Honor” Deebo Samuel’s Trade Request
While trade requests don’t always result in a trade, it sounds like Deebo Samuel will get his wish. 49ers general manager John Lynch acknowledged that the team intends to honor the wideout’s recent trade request (per Mike Klis of 9News in Denver). [RELATED: 49ers WR Deebo Samuel Worth Day 3
Saints GM explains decision to stick with Derek Carr
Derek Carr isn’t the best quarterback in the NFL, but when he’s healthy, he’s a pretty darn good signal-caller. That’s why the New Orleans Saints feel that he’s “their guy” heading into the 2024 season. “I think we feel like we’ve got a guy we can win with,” general manager
Abdul Carter might need foot surgery
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter, one of the best players in the 2025 NFL draft, might need foot surgery. Carter’s agent told multiple reporters that Carter has a stress reaction in his foot, has been consulting with doctors, and might get surgery to insert a screw in his foot
49ers, Dre Greenlaw Discussing New Deal
Dre Greenlaw has spent his entire career in San Francisco, and it sounds like there’s some mutual interest in extending the partnership. While speaking with reporters today, 49ers GM John Lynch said the two sides are engaged in ongoing discussions, and there’s optimism that they agree to a new pact
One prime cut or trade candidate for every NFC team
As NFL teams approach the new league year (March 12), they are not just focusing on the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis (through Monday) and draft in Green Bay (April 24-26). Behind the scenes, teams are deciding on potential cut and trade candidates. Ahead of the new league year, Yardbarker NFL
Draft Rumors: Carter, Walker, Miami, Loveland
The NFL Scouting Combine starts tomorrow, February 27, and will continue through Sunday, March 2. In a prospect pool that has been reportedly devoid of top-end talent but full of starters and contributors, the combine will be a prime opportunity for players to display their most impressive attributes and stand
Brett Veach: Good dialogue with Trey Smith, optimistic about chances of re-signing him
Super Bowl LIX was not a good night for the Chiefs offensive line and the prospect of improving their protection would look a lot dimmer if right guard Trey Smith is in a different uniform come September. That’s a real possibility as Smith is set to become a free agent
Potential No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft may have surgery on foot
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Carter underwent tests Wednesday that revealed a stress reaction in his right foot. The prospect is considering “pre-emptive surgery” that would result in a screw being inserted in the foot. That route would require about eight weeks of recovery, which at the very least would
Dave Canales: Give Bryce Young credit for improving through his benching
Panthers coach Dave Canales took a risk when he benched Bryce Young early last season, because a young quarterback can lose confidence from a benching. But that’s not what happened with Young. Canales said on PFT Live that Young did all the right things while Andy Dalton started last season,
Saints Planning To Retain Derek Carr
The Saints’ on-brand restructure of Derek Carr‘s contract last year leaves them with a harder out on the middling quarterback’s contract. Even after the Broncos took on $83MM-plus in dead money to drop Russell Wilson, a Saints-Carr split would bring a noticeable dead cap hit for a team that wages
Edge rusher Mykel Williams won’t work out at Scouting Combine
Edge rusher Mykel Williams is on the list of the top draft prospects who won’t be working out during this week’s Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Williams was a guest on PFT Live on Wednesday morning and he said that he will hold off on on-field work until Georgia’s pro day.
Jets’ Aaron Rodgers reportedly reached out to surprising team
NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic raised eyebrows when she reported on Tuesday that “there’s no one team that [she’s] hearing that is, in the market, locked in on” pursuing veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers after his divorce from the New York Jets becomes official. It appears Rodgers is no
Report: Packers have talked to teams about trading Jaire Alexander
Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst didn’t commit to cornerback Jaire Alexander remaining with the team when he spoke to reporters at a Tuesday press conference from the Scouting Combine and Wednesday brought another sign that Alexander might be moving on this offseason. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the
Abdul Carter Has Stress Reaction In Foot, May Have Surgery
Abdul Carter won’t participate at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine, and it was assumed the blue-chip prospect was simply saving his energy for Penn State’s pro day. Instead, the projected first-overall pick may skip all workouts as he deals with a foot injury that could require surgery. According to ESPN’s
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard has “full confidence” in Aidan Hutchinson’s return to form
The Lions probably won’t add a star pass rusher to the roster this offseason, General Manager Brad Holmes said Tuesday. They already have one. Aidan Hutchinson is the betting favorite to win comeback player of the year and defensive player of the year in 2025. New Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin
The ‘Super Bowl winning starting quarterbacks’ quiz
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is much closer to his final NFL start than his first – but as he and the organization negotiate a potential contract extension, head coach Sean McVay said he wants Stafford back. “There’s no discrepancy on us wanting him to continue to lead the
Tom Brady’s agent calls dubs report of Matthew Stafford visit “inaccurate”
The biggest story, so far, of the Scouting Combine has a straight-line connection to the competing reports regarding whether and to what extent the Raiders’ interest in Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford resulted in Stafford visiting Raiders minority owner Tom Brady at his Montana home. After Jordan Schultz of Fox, who