Reporter reveals which NFL team wants the ‘tush push’ banned
A formal proposal has been submitted calling for the “tush push” to be banned, and we now know which team is responsible for it. NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said Monday that an unnamed team has formally proposed a rule that would ban the “tush push”,
Former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance to hit free agency after 5 starts in 4 years
Few players in NFL history have cost so much while producing as little as quarterback Trey Lance. In 2021, the 49ers traded three first-round picks and a third-round pick for the opportunity to draft Lance with the third overall pick. Lance started just two games in his first year and
Abdul Carter’s agents drop major injury update ahead of combine
Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter could very well be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. He has the talent to be, at least. The problem for Carter is that he suffered a shoulder injury in Penn State’s Fiesta Bowl CFP quarterfinal game against Boise State,
Raiders re-sign S Isaiah Pola-Mao
Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao was set for restricted free agency this offseason, but the Raiders have ensured he’ll be back with the team. The team announced that Pola-Mao has signed a new contract with the team. They did not divulge any details, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that
Cowboys’ trade for Lance looks even worse after expected decision
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones repeatedly defended his decision to acquire quarterback Trey Lance from the San Francisco 49ers for a 2024 fourth-round draft pick in late August 2023. This was long before the Cowboys signed starting signal-caller Dak Prescott to a four-year contract extension reportedly worth $240M
Report: Packers made proposal to ban tush push
NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said on Monday that a team has proposed banning the tush push, but did not identify which club wants to see the play out of the game. Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports that it is the Packers. That’s not a huge
Packers’ pathetic ‘tush push’ ban proposal has nothing to stand on
If you can’t beat it, ban it. That’s the defeatist attitude the Packers took when proposing that the NFL forbid teams from running the “tush push,” the short-yardage QB-keeper that the Eagles have turned into the league’s most un-guardable plays. On Monday, several media outlets reported that an unspecified team
The case for and against Steelers trading for Matthew Stafford
With Matthew Stafford potentially available and the Steelers in desperate need of a quarterback upgrade, many are connecting the dots. And while Stafford would be a significant improvement from what Pittsburgh has had under center in recent years, there are two sides to the debate about whether the Steelers should
49ers re-sign G Ben Bartch
The 49ers have secured guard Ben Bartch’s return for the 2025 season. The team announced that they signed Bartch to a new one-year deal on Monday. No other terms were disclosed. Bartch was a 2020 fourth-round pick of the Jaguars and he came to the 49ers after being signed off
Insider addresses if Browns’ Kevin Stefanski lost locker room
Whispers surfaced in November long before the Cleveland Browns ended the 2024 season with a record of 3-14 that team owner Jimmy Haslam could part ways with head coach Kevin Stefanski this winter. However, Haslam stuck with both Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry before All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett made
Browns release LS Charley Hughlett
The Browns will gain a little cap space by parting ways with a long-tenured member of the team. They announced the release of long snapper Charley Hughlett on Monday. The move will create a little over $1 million in cap room for the 2025 season. Hughlett joined the Browns in
Rams Add Alex Van Pelt To Coaching Staff
The Rams formally announced their coaching staff this afternoon, and a previously unreported name was notably listed as a senior offensive assistant. Per the team, Alex Van Pelt is one of the six new additions to the staff for the 2025 campaign. A long-time NFL coach, this is likely a
Abdul Carter won’t work out at Scouting Combine
One of the top prospects in this year’s draft class won’t be working out in Indianapolis during this week’s Scouting Combine. Defensive end Abdul Carter’s agents told Adam Schefter of ESPN that their client will not be doing on-field work. Carter injured his shoulder in Penn State’s playoff win over
Insider shares if teams think Stafford would push for trade, release
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated revealed on Monday that the Los Angeles Rams gave the camp for quarterback Matthew Stafford permission to speak with other teams during the week leading up to Super Bowl LIX to “see who’d be willing to give up trade compensation and a big, new contract
Browns sign CB Anthony Kendall
Free agent cornerback Anthony Kendall is heading to Cleveland. The Browns announced that they signed Kendall today. The 25-year-old Kendall has been in the NFL since the Titans signed him as a little-known undrafted rookie out of Baldwin-Wallace in 2023. He impressed in training camp, made the roster and played
49ers Re-Sign OL Ben Bartch
The 49ers aren’t letting Ben Bartch hit free agency. The team announced that they’ve re-signed the offensive lineman. It’s a one-year deal for Bartch. A former fourth-round pick by the Jaguars, Bartch got into 41 games across three-plus seasons in Jacksonville. He landed with the 49ers midway through the 2023
UFL training camp opens next Monday
If you miss football, you won’t have to wait long for more of it. The UFL has announced that its 2025 training camp opens next Monday, March 3. Camp for all eight teams will be held in Arlington, Texas, at the league’s headquarters. The second season of the merged XFL
Draft expert questions Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Scouting Combine decision
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders reportedly won’t work out at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, which starts Thursday. One draft expert isn’t a fan of that choice. On Sunday, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport tweeted Sanders (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) plans to only interview with teams at the combine and throw at
Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford look to add to their record career earnings
They entered the league four years apart, as first-round picks. They’re currently ranked first and second in all-time career earnings. Via Spotrac.com, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has made $381.6 million in his 20-year career. Quarterback Matthew Stafford ranks second on the list, with $364 million in 16 seasons. Tom Brady is
Browns Willing To Listen On Offers For No. 2 Pick?
The Titans have made it clear that they’re willing to move back from the No. 1 pick, but there could be a better chance that the No. 2 pick is ultimately moved. According to Josina Anderson of Bovada, the Browns are “most willing to listen” to offers among teams in
Bengals hire Sean Desai as senior defensive assistant
The Bengals are hiring Sean Desai as senior defensive assistant, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Desai spent last season in the same role with the Rams, helping the team with game planning. He is a two-time defensive coordinator, having served in that role with the Bears in 2021 and
Falcons may have wasted 2025 draft pick following latest report
The Falcons might have thrown away a valuable 2025 draft pick. On Monday, Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter revealed the Falcons and edge-rusher Matthew Judon, who played on an expiring deal in 2024, haven’t had contract discussions yet this offseason. The Falcons traded a 2025 third-round pick (No. 77 overall)
Eagles will visit White House, if invited
And so ends the drama over whether the Super Bowl LIX champions will visit the White House. For now. Contrary to a report from nearly three weeks ago that the Eagles had decided not to visit the White House if they win the Super Bowl, a source with direct knowledge
Cowboys Will Be “Selectively Aggressive” This Offseason
The Cowboys are hoping to steal headlines this offseason, but the team is making it clear that they won’t force any moves. While speaking with reporters at the combine today, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones told reporters that his team will be “selectively aggressive” when it comes to transactions.
Bills announce 2025 coaching staff, including Chris Tabor as special teams coach
The Bills announced four additions to their coaching staff, including Chris Tabor as the team’s special teams coordinator. Tabor, who replaces Matthew Smiley, has more than 15 years of experience in the NFL. He spent last season out of the league but was the interim head coach and special teams
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Ertz led the team 104 yards on 11 catches against Philadelphia’s top-rated defense in the NFC Championship Game and should have enough left in the tank to warrant another one-year deal from the team. 2. Cut CB Marshon Lattimore Washington gave up third-, fourth- and sixth-round picks to acquire Lattimore
Jalyx Hunt: Vic Fangio called defensive performance in second half of Super Bowl “unacceptable”
The Eagles won the Super Bowl in blowout fashion. But defensive coordinator Vic Fangio wasn’t pleased. Specifically, he didn’t like that the Philly defense surrendered 22 points in the second half, after shutting out the Chiefs through the first two quarters. Linebacker Jalyx Hunt told CBS 4 (via @PHLEaglesNation) that,
Minor NFL Transactions: 2/24/25
February 24th, 2025 at 7:23pm CST by Ben Levine One minor move to pass along: Miami Dolphins After getting waived by the Seahawks last week, “Bump” Cooper has already found a new home in Miami. The cornerback bounced around a bit during his rookie season. The UDFA earned a spot
Chiefs add Matt House, Chris Orr to coaching staff
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid added a couple of assistants to his staff on Monday. The Chiefs announced that Matt House will be a senior defensive assistant and that Chris Orr will be their defensive quality control coach. It is a return to Kansas City for House. He was the
Ashton Jeanty highlights big names not taking part in drills at combine
The NFL scouting combine is an interesting beast. There are players every year who, without a doubt, help themselves and their NFL Draft stock because of how they perform in shorts and a T-shirt in Indianapolis. On the other hand, some players hurt their draft stock if they run slower
Sean McDermott expresses safety concerns about the “tush push”
Of all NFL teams, the Eagles and the Bills have made the most effective use of the so-called “tush push” play. And, at a time when the Packers have proposed a rule prohibiting the move, Buffalo coach Sean McDermott has expressed concerns about the technique. “To me, there’s always been
Raiders Contender To Trade Up For Cam Ward
While a recent report indicated that the Raiders were focused on Shedeur Sanders, the Colorado QB may not truly be the organization’s top choice at the position. According to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda, there’s a general belief around the NFL that the Raiders are a prime contender to move up
Dolphins claim CB Bump Cooper off waivers from the Seahawks
The Dolphins claimed cornerback Ryan “Bump” Cooper Jr. off waivers from the Seahawks, the team announced Monday. Cooper entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent in 2024, signing with the Ravens. He spent most of the season on the practice squad, appearing in one game. He played six
Draft gurus explain why Abdul Carter is worthy of No. 1 pick
The Tennessee Titans would be foolish if they didn’t consider taking Penn State edge-rusher Abdul Carter with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. In a piece published Monday, The Ringer’s Todd McShay told Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer Carter (6-foot-3, 250 pounds) is his No. 1 player
Sean McDermott non-committal on Von Miller’s future
It is all but a certainty that Von Miller will make less than the $17.145 million he is due to make in 2025. The edge rusher has no guaranteed money left, and the Bills will not keep him on the roster with a $23.814 million cap hit. Miller took a
Matthew Stafford Seeking $50MM Per Year; Multiple Teams Showing Trade Interest
The future of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford continues to dominate the news cycle as the new league year approaches. The Super Bowl winner will manage to secure a new pact ahead of the 2025 season, but whether or not it comes from Los Angeles remains to be seen. One of the many
Bills hire Ryan Nielsen as a senior defensive assistant
The Bills have hired Ryan Nielsen as their senior defensive assistant, Sean McDermott said at his Scouting Combine media availability on Monday. McDermott said Nielsen will work with the defensive line. Nielsen served as the Jaguars’ defensive coordinator last season. He was the defensive coordinator of the Falcons in 2023
NFL players reveal which position Hunter should play at pro level
It remains unclear which position Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter should play in the pros, but NFL players think the answer is apparent. For a piece published Monday, New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton told The Athletic that “[Hunter’s] ceiling as a corner is a lot more rare than his
Knee injury will keep University of Miami TE Elijah Arroyo from working out at Combine
University of Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo will not workout at the NFL Scouting Combine this week. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Arroyo injured his knee at the Senior Bowl. Arroyo, though, does plan to be ready to perform for scouts at UM’s Pro Day on March 24.
Cowboys Expect Trey Lance To Depart, Plan To Draft QB
With Dak Prescott on the books for the foreseeable future, the top of the Cowboys’ quarterback depth chart is set. Dallas may well have a new backup in place for 2025, though. [RELATED: Cowboys Open Contract Talks With Osa Odighizuwa] Trey Lance is a pending free agent with his rookie contract set to
Stephen Jones: Cowboys will be “selectively aggressive” in free agency
The Cowboys’ motto last offseason was “all in,” a phrase used by Jerry Jones that, as it turned out, didn’t mean what everyone thinks it means. The Cowboys did a lot of nothing in free agency, and after signing Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to extensions just before the start
Three offensive linemen the Raiders could target in free agency
When free agency begins on March 12, the Las Vegas Raiders would be smart to address its offensive line. Who will be the starting quarterback when free agency begins is unknown. There have been talks that it could be Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold or Aaron Rodgers to name a few.
Falcons, Kirk Cousins could end up playing a game of contract chicken
A handful of accomplished quarterbacks on the wrong side of 35 will be available in free agency. Another one could be. The Falcons need to decide what to do with Kirk Cousins. The most obvious choices are these: (1) pay him $27.5 million to serve as the backup to Michael
Browns Release LS Charley Hughlett
Charley Hughlett‘s run with the Browns has come to an end. The veteran long snapper has been released, per a team announcement. “This is a bittersweet transaction for our organization because we hate separating from a valued and long-tenured player for our team,” a statement from general manager Andrew Berry reads in part.
Report: Falcons, Matthew Judon haven’t had contract talks yet
The Falcons acquired edge rusher Matthew Judon from the Patriots for a third-round pick before the 2024 season, but it remains to be seen if he’ll be back for a second year in Atlanta. Judon played out the final year of his contract and D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta
Broncos offseason checklist: Should Denver trade for Super Bowl champion?
With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Denver Broncos should make in the coming months. 1. Trade for a veteran WR Broncos QB Bo Nix exceeded expectations during his rookie season in 2024.
Jaguars announce seven additions to coaching staff
The Jaguars have announced seven more members of Liam Coen’s initial coaching staff in Jacksonville. Longtime NFL assistant Bill Sheridan has been hired as a senior defensive assistant. Sheridan spent the last three years as the linebackers coach for Arlington in the UFL and was coaching on the collegiate level
RB Ashton Jeanty Opts Out Of On-Field Combine Drills
It was learned yesterday that quarterback Shedeur Sanders will attend the upcoming NFL Combine but will not throw at the event. Several other players will no doubt do the same, and the top running prospect in the 2025 class is among them. Ashton Jeanty will not participate in on-field work during the
Former Rams and Dolphins running back Eddie Hill dies at 67
Eddie Hill, who spent six seasons playing running back in the NFL, has died at the age of 67. The Dolphins announced on Monday that Hill died. Hill had been battling brain cancer for several years. After playing his college football at Memphis, Hill was selected by the Rams in
AFC scouting director repeats draft warnings about Ward, Sanders
For a piece published back on Jan. 31, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe mentioned that “numerous front office sources” said around that time that they would not rank Miami’s Cam Ward or Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders “ahead of the six quarterbacks who were selected in the first round” of the 2024 NFL Draft. It