Offseason In Review: Carolina Panthers
Within a 10-month span, the Panthers had seen their owner throw a drink at a fan — amid a string of headlines involving the Carolina boss — and the team’s handpicked quarterback benched by Week 3. This came after the Panthers’ 2024 coaching search, due in part to David Tepper‘s
Will Blackmon joins the cast of Good Morning Football
The ever-changing cast of Good Morning Football has undergone another change. Via AwfulAnnouncing.com, former NFL defensive back Will Blackmon has joined the cast for the upcoming season. A fourth-round pick from Boston College in 2006, Blackmon spent four years with the Packers, two with the Giants, two with the Jaguars,
Latest On Titans’ QB Situation
Cam Ward has not officially won the Titans’ starting quarterback gig yet, but it remains the expectation that will be the case this summer. Beyond this year’s No. 1 pick, Tennessee has a number of interesting decisions to make. Returnee Will Levis saw some time with the first-team offense during spring practices,
Mark Davis: Al Davis loved Las Vegas, would love seeing where the Raiders are now
The legendary Raiders owner Al Davis died in 2011, having moved his franchise from Oakland to Los Angeles and back, but he didn’t live to see his team in Las Vegas. His son and successor says he would love it. Raiders owner Mark Davis reminisced on what would have been
The ‘NFL rookie TD reception leaders’ quiz
Wide receiver Chase Claypool was drafted with fairly high expectations in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft from Notre Dame. But after a breakout campaign in his rookie year that saw him catch 62 passes for 873 yards and nine touchdowns, Claypool has struggled both with consistency and
Dolphins announce trade for Darren Waller
Tight end Darren Waller is officially a member of the Dolphins. Waller’s move to Miami was reported last week and the Dolphins announced the move on Monday. Waller retired after playing the 2023 season for the Giants, but has agreed to come out of retirement for the AFC East club.
Tyron Smith expects “different” Tyler Guyton after working with him this offseason
Tyron Smith never played on the same Cowboys team as Tyler Guyton, but he may have a hand in making his successor at left tackle a successful fixture up front in Dallas. Guyton joined the Cowboys as a first-round pick in 2024 while Smith moved on to the Jets for
Extension Candidate: Trey Smith
July 15 looms as the deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign a long-term deal. In the case of 2025, that is only applicable to the Chiefs and right guard Trey Smith. A trip to free agency appeared to be in store given the cumbersome nature of using the tag on
Which future Hall of Famer has Patrick Mahomes been chatting with?
Kansas City Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes has contacted, perhaps, the greatest quarterback ever heading into this upcoming season. The Chiefs QB revealed he’s been talking to Tom Brady “a good amount” this offseason in a Monday interview with FanDuel’s “Up & Adams.” So, what did the future Hall of Famer
Chiefs get a one-year extension of their offer to move to Kansas
The Chiefs won’t be leaving Kansas City. Unless they leave Kansas City. For Kansas City. Kansas applied a June 30, 2025 deadline to its offer to build a new stadium for the Chiefs. The Chiefs requested an extension. On Monday, Kansas provided it. Via WIBW.com, the new deadline is June
RB Nyheim Hines Eyeing 2025 Deal
A jet ski accident suffered in the summer of 2023 has proven highly detrimental to Nyheim Hines‘ career. The veteran running back/returner is now seeking a return to the NFL, however. Hines suffered a major knee injury as a result of the accident, and it cost him the entire 2023
Report: Nyheim Hines wants to find a team for training camp
Nyheim Hines would like another shot. Via ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Hines is looking to find a team for training camp this summer — nearly two years after suffering a torn ACL during a jet ski accident. Hines, 28, was an effective dual-threat running back for the Colts for several years
Watch out for these ‘Supermen’ of the NFC East
Which NFL players will take their teams up, up and away in 2025? With DC’s Superman about to hit theaters and training camps not far behind, we had some thoughts about the NFC East. WR CeeDee Lamb | Dallas Cowboys After essentially flying solo as the team’s leading receiver for
Latest On Dolphins, CB Rasul Douglas
The Dolphins have, as expected, moved on from cornerback Jalen Ramsey. The trade which sent him to Pittsburgh also included the departure of tight end Jonnu Smith. Miami has already filled the TE vacancy by acquiring the unretired Darren Waller. As for the cornerback spot, however, it remains to be seen who
Patrick Mahomes: We have so many weapons, just have to maximize them
There have been several moments in recent seasons when it felt like the Chiefs were short on receiving options for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but Mahomes does not believe that will be an issue in 2025. The Chiefs have Rashee Rice back from last season’s knee injury and they re-signed JuJu
Watch out for these ‘Supermen’ of the AFC East
With DC’s Superman about to hit theaters and NFL training camps not far off, we’ve identified players most likely to take their AFC East teams up, up and away in 2025. QB Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills Some things are as obvious as the “S” on Superman’s chest. Clearly the
DE Bryce Huff Addresses Eagles Departure
Things did not go according to plan for Bryce Huff in 2024. The high-priced free agent addition was present for only year with the Eagles, spending time in and out of the lineup before being among the team’s healthy scratches for the Super Bowl. In all, Huff managed just 2.5 sacks in
Patrick Mahomes: I’ve talked to Tom Brady a good amount this offseason
When he was still playing, Tom Brady defeated Patrick Mahomes in an AFC Championship Game and a Super Bowl. But now that he’s retired, Brady has been providing some insight and advice to the Chiefs’ quarterback. In an interview with Up & Adams that aired on Monday, Mahomes noted that
Giants TE Theo Johnson eager to get back in groove after foot surgery
Tight end Theo Johnson didn’t make the same kind of instant impact on the Giants offense as fellow 2024 draft picks Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy, but he was showing signs of that kind of production as the year went on. Johnson had three catches for 37 yards in the
Giants, Evans, Bourne, Washington, Raiders, Allen, Colts, Dean
July 7th, 2025 at 11:10am CST by Adam La Rose Here is a breakdown of PFR’s latest originals: Recapping Giants’ Offseason: Sam Robinson kicked off the 2025 edition of the Offseason in Review Series by detailing the Giants‘ moves. Both Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are still in place ahead of what
Patriots draft pick Julian Ashby is viewed as having “special” talent for long snapping
The Patriots made a surprising decision at long snapper this offseason, first drafting Vanderbilt’s Julian Ashby, then cutting their longtime long snapper Joe Cardona, whom they had previously made the highest-paid long snapper in football, as well as a team captain. Ashby’s Vanderbilt special teams coach, Jeff LePak, says the
Liam Coen envisions a bigger role for Dyami Brown than he had in Washington
Brian Thomas Jr. is the rising star. Travis Hunter is the new kid on the block. Dyami Brown could end up being the quiet difference maker. Via Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com, Jaguars coach Liam Coen expects the former Commanders receiver to have a bigger role in Jacksonville than he had
Andre Cisco: I’m excited for Justin Fields to prove doubters wrong
If the Jets are going to exceed expectations this season, they will need a strong season from quarterback Justin Fields. Fields was drafted 11th overall by the Bears in 2021 because they thought he could be their long-term answer at quarterback, but could never turn flashes of talent into consistent
President Trump: “I wouldn’t have changed the name” to Commanders
In late April, President Trump addressed the question of whether the Washington Commanders should revert to the name they dropped five years ago, given that the word was (and still is) a dictionary-defined slur. Although he expressed at the time that the former name is “superior” to the current one,
Joel Bitonio on retirement thoughts: Didn’t want to go out on 2024 season
Joel Bitonio will be back for a 12th season with the Browns, but the left guard’s return for the 2025 campaign wasn’t a sure thing. Bitonio took some time after the 2024 season to confirm that he’d be back in Cleveland and told Barry Shuck of Dawgs By Nature that
Bryce Huff: I knew in training camp that it wouldn’t work out with Eagles
Edge rusher Bryce Huff was happy when he was reunited with 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh this offseason and he revealed recently that he spent a lot of time thinking about getting traded away from the Eagles last year. Huff had 10.5 sacks playing for Saleh with the Jets in
Chase Claypool says he’s stronger and faster than ever after missing last season
Almost a year ago, wide receiver Chase Claypool suffered a toe injury in Bills training camp that was initially described as day-to-day but ended up being so serious that it cost him the entire season. Now Claypool is unsigned, but says he’s ready to have the best year of his
Release Candidate: Jamel Dean
Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean has enjoyed an impressive career in Tampa Bay. Since the team drafted him out of Auburn in the third round of the 2019 draft, Dean has been a consistent, impactful presence in the Buccaneers’ secondary, starting 63 games in 82 appearances while recording eight interceptions, 52
Patriots Felt Need To Lock Down LS Julian Ashby In Draft
It’s not too often that a long snapper is drafted in the NFL. While the numbers are slightly skewed based on players in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s who would play other positions and also long snap, there have been, at most, 19 long snappers technically selected in the NFL
Browns S Ronnie Hickman Could Earn Starting Job
Early this morning, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal previewed some opinions of players who could have breakout seasons for the Browns in 2025. One of these players was third-year safety Ronnie Hickman, whom Easterling believes has a chance to lock down a starting job in training camp. Hickman
Terry McLaurin still isn’t happy with his contract situation
It’s a summer of discontent for multiple pass rushers. There’s a pass catcher who still isn’t happy with his contract. Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin enters the last year of his current deal, at a base salary of $15.5 million. With the new-money market now north of $40 million, he clearly
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson Still Prepared To Hold Out During Regular Season
We’ve heard it before; the Bengals do not typically give out third contracts to veterans. The exceptions they did make were on the defensive line, with players like Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins, but they just can’t seem to get across the finish line with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson.
Cowboys, Texans making donations for Texas flooding recovery efforts
The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans are teaming up to aid flood recovery efforts in their state. The NFL’s X account announced Sunday that the two Texas-based teams and the NFL Foundation are collectively contributing $1.5M in donations to those affected by flooding in central Texas. The league told
Jags’ Dyami Brown In Line For Starting Role
Dyami Brown was unable to make an impact during most of his four-year Commanders tenure. The closing stages of the 2024 campaign and the team’s surprise playoff run demonstrated a potential to handle starting receiver duties, however. The 25-year-old had a notable uptick in usage late in the regular season and
Cowboys’ KaVontae Turpin Arrested
Cowboys receiver/returner KaVontae Turpin was arrested and booked into Collin County Jail on Sunday, per court records. Turpin faces a pair of misdemeanor charges: possession of marijuana (totaling less than two ounces) and unlawful carrying of a weapon, as detailed by Joseph Hoyt of the Dallas Morning News. Neither the Cowboys nor
Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin is arrested on two misdemeanor charges
During the slow time, NFL coaches dread that phone call. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer has gotten one. Via CBS News Texas, Cowboys receiver KaVontae Turpin was arrested during Fourth of July weekend on a pair of misdemeanor charges. It happened on Sunday morning, in Allen, Texas. Turpin was booked for
Extension Candidate: Mike Evans
Despite missing three full games due to injury in 2024, Buccaneers wideout Mike Evans completed his mission of topping 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first 11 seasons in the NFL. The six-time Pro Bowler and franchise icon is entering the final year of the two-year, $41MM contract he
New coaching staff wants more from Jets CB Sauce Gardner
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner started his career with two memorable seasons. Year Three was forgettable, to say the least. Via Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Next Gen Stats ranked Gardner 47th out of 52 cornerbacks in Expected Points Added per target as the nearest defender to the receiver. In 2022, he
Grading the nicknames of NFC quarterbacks
NFL quarterbacks hear all kinds of names, depending on their level of play. We’ve focused on those given by friends and family and gave a letter grade for each. NFC passers are first up. Jayden Daniels | Washington Commanders | “Smooth Operator” During an appearance on “Boardroom” with Kevin Durant
Cowboys, Texans contribute $500,000 each for flood relief in Texas
NFL teams rely upon community support. It’s fitting for those franchises to support the community in times of need. Horrific flash flooding in Texas has claimed 59 lives, with 11 young girls who were attending a summer camp still missing. Both the Texans and the Cowboys have donated $500,000 to
Packers Plan To Use Nate Hobbs, Other Top CBs Interchangeably
Over the course of his four seasons in the NFL, new Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs has played more than twice as many snaps in the slot than on the boundaries. So, when the 2021 Raiders draftee left Las Vegas for Green Bay this offseason by way of a four-year, $48MM
Free Agent S Quandre Diggs Hopes To Continue Playing Career
Free agent safety Quandre Diggs saw his 2024 season cut short by a Lisfranc injury, which put a damper on what was already likely to be a tepid free agent market in 2025. As of the end of May, Diggs still had not received medical clearance to return to the
Update emerges on Terry McLaurin’s potential Commanders holdout
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin did not attend mandatory minicamp last month as he seeks a new contract, and it does not sound like the two sides have made much — if any — progress toward an extension since then. McLaurin is entering the final season of a three-year,
Bengals QB Joe Burrow Says Throwing Wrist Still Not 100%
Much of the discussion surrounding the Bengals this offseason has been focused upon new deals for wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson (the Hendrickson matter continues to drag on with no obvious end in sight). Star quarterback Joe Burrow, meanwhile, has taken advantage of
Which teams are legitimately in the Super Bowl window for 2025?
Thursday’s #PFTPM including a simple question: “What are your thoughts on a potential Bills-Rams Super Bowl?” My thoughts are it could happen, because both teams are firmly in the Super Bowl window. In any given year, not many teams truly are. And while teams not apparently in the window can,
De Smith’s upcoming book takes shots at Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones, Jeff Pash
Turf Wars, the upcoming book from former NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith, contains several blunt characterizations regarding some of the management folks with whom he did battle during his years on the job. Via Daniel Kaplan of AwfulAnnouncing.com, the book has choice words for three of the folks
A hearing in the civil lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe is set for July 9
The days preceding the draft were dominated by news of a sexual assault lawsuit that had been filed against Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe. An ill-advised P.R. blitz, which included his lawyer, Lanny Davis, that Sharpe had offered at least $10 million to settle the case, fueled the
Larry Fitzgerald’s son, Devin, commits to Notre Dame
The next generation of the Fitzgerald family is on the brink of playing big-time football. Via Eli Lederman of ESPN.com, receiver Devin Fitzgerald has committed to Notre Dame’s incoming class of 2026. He’s the son of future Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald picked Notre Dame over UCLA. The
Former NFL LB Kemoko Turay involved in post-game CFL brawl
Saturday night’s game between the CFL’s B.C. Lions and Montreal Alouettes ended with a walk-off field goal. Followed by an all-out brawl. Former Colts second-rounder Kemoko Turay was at the heart of the fracas. Now with the Lions, Turay and Alouettes defensive lineman Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund began arguing. And then it
Chase Claypool Healthy, Eyeing 2025 Deal
A toe injury resulted in Chase Claypool landing on injured reserve last August. He was waived with an injury settlement by the Bills, something which allowed him to hit free agency. The Canadian wideout did not land an opportunity in 2024, however. As a result, Claypool spent the year rehabbing in preparation
















































