Steelers insider offers strong reaction to GM’s George Pickens comments
While speaking with reporters at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan raised eyebrows when he said the club has “a desire” for wide receiver George Pickens “to be great and to be great here.” Later on Tuesday, Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Texas A&M edge Shemar Stewart’s Senior Bowl performance has made him a first-round prospect
Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart has been fastest rising draft prospect after a standout performance at the Senior Bowl. Stewart dominated in the Senior Bowl workouts, showing game-changing ability. “I felt like the Senior Bowl gave me an opportunity to show people my ability,” Stewart said, “because they had
Sean McVay Wants Matthew Stafford Back; Tom Brady Reaches Out On Raiders’ Behalf
The Rams have let Matthew Stafford speak with other teams, even as the veteran quarterback has not requested a trade. As the sides attempt to use this process to determine the Super Bowl-winning passer’s value, Stafford has been linked to a few teams. But a future in which he stays
Eric DeCosta: Derrick Henry was just a perfect player for us last year
Derrick Henry and the Ravens proved to be a match made in football heaven in 2024, as the veteran running back rushed for 1,921 yards with 16 touchdowns. Henry rushed for at least 135 yards in Baltimore’s last three games of the regular season and then added 186 yards and
Vikings sound ready to replace Sam Darnold with J.J. McCarthy
It was suggested that the Minnesota Vikings could place the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold in part because of concerns related to where 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy was in his recovery from the full meniscus repair he needed this past summer. According to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, head
Andrew Berry: Deshaun Watson Achilles re-tear was “just an unfortunate accident”
Word emerged in January that Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could miss all of the 2025 season after re-tearing his Achilles. At that point, it was unclear how Watson was injured for the second time after first tearing his Achilles in October. But on Tuesday, General Manager Andrew Berry clarified that
Titans Grant OLB Harold Landry Permission To Seek Trade
Making a successful comeback after an ACL tear kept him off the field in 2022, Harold Landry returned to form. The quality edge rusher, however, has done so for back-to-back struggling Titans teams. With two years remaining on what was viewed as a team-friendly contract at the time of signing
Brad Holmes says Lions “probably not” able to add a star pass rusher
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has spoken to Browns defensive end Myles Garrett about the possibility of playing together, but it sounds like it will remain something to think about rather than something we will see on the field in 2025. During his press conference at the Scouting Combine in
Sean McVay makes feelings on Matthew Stafford trade rumors clear
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay raised eyebrows in January when he was noncommittal about Matthew Stafford remaining the club’s starting quarterback. Stafford has since been granted permission to speak with other teams regarding his value and a potential trade. During the latest edition of the “Fitz & Whit”
Jets on Davante Adams: He’s on team right now, we have a plan in place
The Jets have announced that they will release quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the near future, but they’ve been mum about what they have in mind for another splashy veteran addition to the offense. Wide receiver Davante Adams is set to have a cap hit of more than $38.25 million during
Ravens GM gives big hint about future of TE Mark Andrews
Throughout the offseason, NFL reporters and analysts have mentioned that the Baltimore Ravens could trade or release veteran tight end Mark Andrews this offseason. Per Sarah Ellison of “The Vault: A Podcast Covering the Baltimore Ravens,” Ravens executive vice president and general manager Eric DeCosta seemed to offer a farewell
Todd Bowles on tush push: Up to defensive coaches to stop it
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said on Tuesday that the tush push should be banned, but one of his NFC South peers has a different view of the Eagles’ signature play. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has led his team to wins over Nick Sirianni’s Eagles in four of their
Browns sound ready for lengthy standoff with Myles Garrett
During Super Bowl week media appearances, Cleveland Browns wantaway pass-rusher Myles Garrett made it clear that he is “willing to do whatever it takes” to receive his desired trade to a Super Bowl contender. While speaking with reporters at the NFL combine on Tuesday, Browns general manager Andrew Berry seemed to deliver
Jim Harbaugh: No doubt in my mind that Justin Herbert is one of the greatest QBs ever
A flop against the Texans in the playoffs fed some outside doubts about Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s ability to win in the postseason, but it didn’t lead to any internal strife. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh made that clear during an appearance on PFT Live Tuesday. Harbaugh is rarely understated
Nine-time Pro Bowl OL expected to retire, join Seahawks’ staff
Jason Peters was unable to see any game action during his age-42 season, but the decorated veteran was still in the NFL as a member of the Seahawks’ practice squad. His next gig is not expected to be as a player, which stands to bring an end to one of
Brandon Beane: Coming up short just makes chip on Josh Allen’s shoulder bigger
The 2024 season ended with some individual glory for Bills quarterback Josh Allen, but the ultimate team success remained elusive. Allen was voted the NFL’s MVP for the first time in his career, which came as a bit of a surprise after two-time MVP Lamar Jackson was voted a first-team
Ravens GM addresses Justin Tucker allegations at NFL Combine
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta made his first public comments on Tuesday about the allegations against Justin Tucker. DeCosta was asked several questions about Tucker during the GM’s media availability at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. He called the sexual misconduct allegations against the kicker “serious and concerning.”
Saints to hire Peter Sirmon as linebackers coach
Saints head coach Kellen Moore is set to make another addition to his first coaching staff in New Orleans. Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports that the Saints will hire Peter Sirmon as their linebackers coach. Sirmon spent the last seven seasons on the staff at Cal. Sirmon was the defensive
Bengals exec reveals plans for Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins
The Cincinnati Bengals have made it known they would love to keep wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins together for the long haul, giving quarterback Joe Burrow one of the best wide receiver duos in the league. Duke Tobin, the team’s director of player personnel, emphasized that again on
Titans GM downplays one potential concern about top prospect
New Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi seems to believe a quarterback doesn’t need a rocket arm to succeed in the NFL. The Titans have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and could take Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) to replace Will Levis, who
Howie Roseman: Saquon Barkley had the best skill position season in NFL history
When Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman signed Saquon Barkley 11 months ago, not everyone thought it was a smart move: Free agent running backs have been devalued around the NFL, and there were plenty of arguments that the Eagles were devoting too much salary cap space to an unimportant position.
Bengals To Add Sean Desai To Staff
After a quick demotion from his role as Eagles defensive coordinator, Sean Desai resurfaced in Los Angeles on Sean McVay‘s staff. The veteran defensive coach is now on his way to a fifth team in five years. The two-time DC is expected to join the Bengals’ staff, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler
Omar Khan on George Pickens: We want him to be great as a Steeler
The end of the Steelers’ season didn’t provide much reason to think that they were prioritizing a contract extension for wide receiver George Pickens. Pickens shared his lack of optimism about the direction of the team’s offense while both head coach Mike Tomlin and team president Art Rooney II discussed
Chargers GM has revealing comments on Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa
Khalil Mack‘s career will include at least one more season, but it remains to be seen where he will play in 2025. The former Defensive Player of the Year is on track for his first trip to free agency. Mack has spent the past three year with the Chargers, collecting
Report: Tom Brady reached out to Matthew Stafford’s camp about Raiders trading for him
The Rams told Matthew Stafford’s representatives that they are free to talk to other teams about a potential trade, and it didn’t take long for Raiders minority owner Tom Brady to take that opportunity. Brady has been in contact with Stafford’s camp about the possibility of Stafford playing for the
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Brett Veach on Travis Kelce: I still think he has that fire and desire to play
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce recently said on his podcast that he’d like to take some time before deciding if he’s going to keep playing in 2025. Head coach Andy Reid and General Manager Brett Veach were both asked about the star tight end at this year’s scouting combine and
Ultimate NFL Scouting Combine Q&A: Schedule, QB3, Ohio State’s best … and a left-footed kicker?
2. Who will emerge as QB3? It’s anyone’s guess. Ahead of the event, Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart (6-foot-2, 225 pounds) is the favorite. He’s the only other QB to appear in the top 50 of big boards from Pro Football Focus, ESPN, The 33rd Team, Tankathon and NFL Network’s
Darren Mougey: Jets never gave Aaron Rodgers any ultimatums or rules of engagement
General Manager Darren Mougey said the Jets never gave Aaron Rodgers an ultimatum or rules of engagement before the decision was made on his future. A report indicated the Jets told Rodgers that, if he returned in 2025, he would have to participate in all offseason activities as well as
Long-Term Deal Coming For RG Trey Smith In Kansas City?
An earlier report today discussed how, despite the difficulty the Chiefs would face in adding another eight-figure-per-year deal to their ledger, general manager Brett Veach felt “pretty optimistic” about extending right guard Trey Smith to a long-term deal. An even more recent report from Nate Taylor of The Athletic tell
Bills agree to four-year extension with Khalil Shakir
The Bills announced a four-year extension with wide receiver Khalil Shakir. NFL Media reports the deal, which runs through 2029, is worth $60.2 million, including $32 million guaranteed. Shakir led the Bills in targets (100), receptions (76) and receiving yards (821) in 2024, all career-highs for the 2022 fifth-round selection.
Chargers HC Harbaugh: Herbert is ‘truly one of the best ever’
There’s pumping up your dudes, and then there’s coach busting out a cringe-worthy comment that prompts a moment of “did I just hear that?” among the audience. In an interview earlier Tuesday with Mike Florio and Chris Simms of NBC’s Pro Football Talk, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh
Panthers WR Xavier Legette had foot surgery
Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette dealt with a left wrist injury during his rookie season, but that’s not what sent him to the operating room this offseason. General Manager Dan Morgan told reporters on Tuesday that Legette had foot surgery after the end of the team’s season. Morgan said Legette
Colts’ New QB Will Compete With Richardson
The Colts are planning to add a quarterback this offseason and hold an “open” competition with Anthony Richardson for the starting quarterback job, according to general manager Chris Ballard. “It’s got to be the right guy to create real competition,” said Ballard (via ESPN’s Stephen Holder), adding that such competition would
Jason Peters to retire, take job in Seahawks front office
Jason Peters has played his final snap. Seahawks General Manager John Schneider told reporters at the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that Peters has decided to retire after spending the last two decades in the league. Schneider said, via Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, that Peters will take a job
GM reveals if Jets gave Aaron Rodgers ultimatums for possible return
Shortly after it was learned that the New York Jets would be moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason, a report suggested that recently hired general manager Darren Mougey and first-time head coach Aaron Glenn wanted Rodgers to give up his weekly appearances on “The Pat McAfee Show” and
Andrew Berry: Stance hasn’t changed, we don’t have interest in trading Myles Garrett
Despite Myles Garrett’s public trade request, Browns General Manager Andrew Berry reiterated during his Tuesday press conference at the 2025 scouting combine that the star defensive end is not available. “So, Myles, as you guys have all heard me say, he’s a huge part of our organization,” Berry said. “Really
Bengals Prepared To Make Ja’Marr Chase NFL’s Highest-Paid Non-QB
The Bengals were unable to work out an extension agreement with Ja’Marr Chase last offseason, and the decision to use the franchise tag on Tee Higgins led to doubt about his future beyond 2024. In the case of both receivers, the team remains intent on inking both to long-term deals. Chase in particular
Ravens waiting for NFL to conclude Justin Tucker investigation, but they will scout kickers
Justin Tucker’s future in Baltimore is in serious doubt. Despite the kicker remaining on the roster — for now — Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the team is scouting kickers. “We’re looking at kickers,” Harbaugh said. “The kicker position would have been a priority no matter what. Justin’s our kicker,
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts Jets draft Aaron Rodgers replacement
Mel Kiper Jr. has been doing this NFL Draft thing for a long time. He is plugged into the NFL Draft, so it’s interesting to hear his latest take on what’s going to happen with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who is, of course, the son of Deion Sanders. Kiper released
Omar Khan says “there’s a lot of fake news out there” when asked about Matthew Stafford
The Steelers need a quarterback. Could Matthew Stafford be a solution? Pittsburgh General Manager Omar Khan was asked about the possibility of trading for the Rams’ veteran QB during his Tuesday press conference at the scouting combine. But as is customary to avoid tampering, Khan didn’t directly talk address potentially
Chargers Have Discussed Extension With Rashawn Slater
The Chargers have discussed a contract extension with left tackle Rashawn Slater, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract. “We’ve had conversations,” said general manager Joe Hortiz (via ESPN’s Kris Rhim). “I love Rashawn. And Rashawn is a great player, and he helps us win football games,
Vikings hire Keith Carter as assistant offensive line coach
The Vikings have made an addition to their coaching staff with the hiring of Keith Carter as assistant offensive line coach. Carter spent the last two years as the Jets’ offensive line coach and run game coordinator, and five years before that as the Titans’ offensive line coach. Vikings head
Chiefs GM shares update on Kelce’s retirement decision
Travis Kelce has been weighing his future since the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl earlier this month, and the star tight end appears to have made a decision. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday that Kelce
Donald Trump says Eagles will be invited to White House
It’s looking more and more likely that the Eagles will indeed visit the White House. Capping an unexpected two-day news cycle, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the reigning Super Bowl champions will be invited for the traditional Pennsylvania Avenue boondoggle. “They will be [invited],” President Trump said, via FoxNews.com.
Giants Won’t Move No. 3 Pick For Stafford, Rams Unwilling To Met $50MM Asking Price
The Giants are interested in trading for Matthew Stafford, but the No. 3 pick is (unsurprisingly) off-limits in a potential deal, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. New York’s second-round pick (No. 34 overall) would likely be a “starting point” in negotiations with the Rams, per Duggan, though that
Tee Higgins seems to take issue with Bengals’ claim that they intend to sign him to long-term deal
On Tuesday afternoon, the Bengals’ power structure had some things to say about receiver Tee Higgins. On Tuesday night, Higgins posted a one-emoji response. Higgins posted the cap symbol on Twitter. It’s the universal indication that the person using it believes a lie has been told. The alleged falsehood apparently
Raiders HC Pete Carroll hopes to bring back breakout defender
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce had a breakout season in 2023 when he recorded eight sacks. Plenty was expected from Koonce going into the 2024 NFL season, but a training camp injury derailed those plans. Koonce’s season was over before it was started and the Raiders had to
Sean McVay: The Rams want Matthew Stafford to continue as their quarterback
The Rams still want Matthew Stafford to be the team’s quarterback. But it’s more complicated than a binary up or down, yes or no proposition. Stafford has received permission to talk to other teams. Recent comments from coach Sean McVay to the Fitz & Whit podcast make it clear that
Cousins To Remain Falcons’ QB2
The Falcons are planning to move forward with Kirk Cousins on the roster, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Cousins was tabbed for an offseason release after he was benched for the last three games of the 2024 season. After the season ended, Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said that Cousins