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What can 2024 NFL breakout talents do for an encore? Last year, several players emerged after quiet starts to their professional careers, and below are five who could be even better in 2025. Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto Last season, Bonitto was a breakout star on the ascending Broncos

The turmoil to engulf Lloyd Howell early in his term as NFLPA executive director will end up producing a sea change. Howell is resigning his post, via CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. This comes not long after the NFLPA issued a statement backing Howell amid a conflict-of-interest controversy and the recent

Pat Surtain II of the Denver Broncos is the best cornerback in football heading into 2025. That’s perhaps a debatable fact — because Derek Stingley Jr., Denzel Ward and Sauce Gardner exist and will make a push for that title this season — but those who know the NFL better

Another second-round pick has been signed. The Cowboys have agreed to terms with second-round defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. As second-round picks around the NFL have pushed for guaranteed deals, Ezeiruaku got part of the way there. Per Garafolo, the rookie got 38 percent of

The prison sentence can be served at any time within that five-year period. Schefter adds Rice also received deferred adjudication, meaning that if he completes the probation process his case will be dismissed. This development paves the way for the NFL to move forward with its own investigation and potential

While many of the second-round picks who signed their rookie contracts today had to settle for partially guaranteed deals, Nick Emmanwori has reportedly gotten his way. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the rookie safety and the Seahawks have agreed to terms on a fully guaranteed rookie deal. The deal is

Maybe it’s the fact that he failed to throw for 300 yards in any game. Maye’s best game came in Week 11 in a 28-22 loss to the Rams, where he threw for a career-high 282 yards and two scores.  He also played well by completing 82.6% of his passes

Tate Ratledge will be in the building when the Lions start their training camp in full this weekend. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Lions have agreed to terms with their rookie offensive lineman. Like many teams around the league, the second rounder represented the Lions’ only unsigned draft

This offseason, Watt was entering into the final season of his previous four-year deal. Seeking long-term financial security, Watt and his team engaged in contract talks that took longer than both sides likely wanted. He sat out minicamp and in various interviews, discussed his frustrations with the negotiations. There was

While Tre Harris was one of many second-round picks to remain unsigned through mid-July, the rookie made headlines when he was a no-show during the start of Chargers training camp. Well, the unofficial holdout is over, as NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the rookie wideout has agreed to terms on

After agreeing to terms with second-round defensive lineman Shemar Turner earlier today, the Bears have now inked another one of their three Round 2 picks. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears have a “deal in place” with offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo. Around the league, a number

It took a bit, but the Commanders have now completed their draft pick signings. The team has agreed to terms with second-round cornerback Trey Amos, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Amos bounced around a bit during his collegiate career. He spent three seasons at Louisiana before spending the 2023 campaign

The Dallas Cowboys did it to themselves. With their complete lack of urgency in extending All-Pro edge-rusher Micah Parsons, the Cowboys may have cost themselves millions. On Thursday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers and edge T.J. Watt had agreed to a historic three-year, $123 million

The Ravens are among the teams to complete the signings of the rookie classes in time for training camp. Second-round edge rusher Mike Green is now on the books. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported earlier today an agreement was expected. The Ravens have since announced that a deal has indeed been

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has decided to retire, and the surprising news has called attention to one of the most impressive statistics you will ever see. Williams informed the Chargers on Wednesday night that he is retiring after eight NFL seasons. The 30-year-old had returned to L.A.

The wait has ended for T.J. Watt and the Steelers to work out an extension. Team and player have agreed to terms on another monster pact. Watt has landed a three-year, $123MM extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pact includes $108MM in full guarantees. With an average annual value of $41MM, Watt

It has been a little over a year since Rashee Rice was involved in a multi-vehicle accident in Texas, and a ruling on the case has finally been made. ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Thursday that Rice was sentenced to 30 days of jail time and five years of

Thursday continues to see second-round rookies agree to deals around the league. Running back R.J. Harvey is among them. Harvey and the Broncos have agreed to terms, Mike Klis of 9News reports. As the No. 60 pick in April’s draft, his four-year pact is worth a total of $7.36MM and includes a

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter , Mike Williams has officially announced his retirement from the NFL, just before the Los Angeles Chargers kick off training camp on July 23.  At 30 years old, the veteran wideout has officially informed the team, with his agent relaying the message.  Williams was drafted seventh

July 15 was set to mark the start of the trial process stemming from Jordan Addison‘s 2024 DUI citation. The case has instead come to an end by means of a plea agreement. Addison entered a guilty plea to the lesser charge of reckless driving with the involvement of alcohol

Third-year pro Anthony Richardson seemingly fell behind free-agency signing Daniel Jones in the competition for the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback job after he was shut down from throwing after experiencing pain in his surgically-repaired shoulder on May 29.  On Thursday, Colts insider Stephen Holder of ESPN revealed that Richardson “is believed to have recovered from his recent right shoulder

Mike Williams will not, in fact, see the field during his second stint with the Chargers. The veteran wideout is instead ending his career. Williams’ agent informed the Chargers last night that his client is retiring, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. As a result, Williams will depart the NFL at the age

It certainly seems ahead of training camp that Kenny Pickett could become the odd man out in the competition for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job.  It remains to be seen how Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski will divide reps between Pickett, veteran Joe Flacco, 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon

The legal situation surrounding Rashee Rice has reached a conclusion. The Chiefs receiver was sentenced on Thursday to five years probation and 30 days in jail, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The prison sentence can be served at any time within that five-year period. Schefter adds Rice also received deferred

Regardless of how people within the Buffalo Bills truly feel about the situation, the club will be featured on this year’s edition of the “Hard Knocks: Training Camp” program.  During a recent chat with Scott Thompson of Fox News Digital, Bills quarterback and reigning MVP Josh Allen discussed having to