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An update released on the final day of the Cleveland Browns’ mandatory minicamp indicated that the club is “trending toward” naming 2022 first-round draft choice Kenny Pickett its 2025 Week 1 starting quarterback over veteran Joe Flacco, rookie Shedeur Sanders and first-year pro Dillon Gabriel. For an article published on Monday, NFL

After missing virtually all of the 2024 season, Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown is aiming for a full return to the field during training camp later this summer, per Joseph Person of The Athletic. Brown tore his meniscus in Week 1 and underwent season-ending surgery that has kept him limited

In the 2025 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots grabbed promising players on offense, defense and special teams, so Mike Vrabel will have many new weapons to tinker with in his first season as head coach in Foxborough.  Players chosen in the later rounds probably will have lesser roles this

One reason some analysts and former players criticized quarterback Aaron Rodgers for waiting until early June to officially join the Pittsburgh Steelers was that such individuals felt Rodgers should’ve spent the offseason program learning the system run by Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Rodgers has never before played directly under

The rehab process for Brandon Aiyuk continues. As the 49ers’ top receiver recovers from an ACL tear, the wait is ongoing with respect to when he will be cleared to return. That could take place early in the 2025 season, but Aiyuk’s absence and the decision to trade away Deebo Samuel have left some

Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons clearly wants a contract extension while in the final year of his rookie deal, but he nevertheless reported on time to attend Dallas’ mandatory minicamp last week.  First-year Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer touched upon his relationship with Parsons during a recent chat with NFL insider Albert

Free-agency signing Daniel Jones worked as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback during their mandatory minicamp last week as 2024 Week 1 starter Anthony Richardson dealt with discomfort in his throwing shoulder that popped up earlier this spring.  For an article published on Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated

Spring practices did not settle any position battles around the NFL, of course. In the case of the Steelers, though, a pair of young defenders are in line for first-team action on a permanent basis pending on how training camp shakes out. Derrick Harmon was among the five interior defensive linemen

Individuals within the Tennessee Titans, such as general manager Mike Borgonzi and head coach Brian Callahan, have tried their best to convince outsiders they’re holding a legitimate competition for the team’s starting quarterback job between rookie Cam Ward and 2023 second-round draft pick Will Levis. For an article published on Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer

It remains to be seen if Jonnu Smith will play for the Dolphins in 2025. If the veteran tight end does stay in Miami, it may well be on a new deal. Smith’s preference is to stay in place for the coming campaign, which doubles as the final year of his current

The New York Jets made Zach Wilson the second overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft but unceremoniously shipped the quarterback to the Denver Broncos after his third NFL season.  Now with the Miami Dolphins, Wilson recently opened up about the positives he has taken from his Jets tenure. “That’s

Shortly after quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed a team-friendly contract to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in time to participate in their three-day mandatory minicamp last week, rookie signal-caller Will Howard noted that Rodgers is “super down-to-earth and not at all what you would expect.”  During the latest edition of the “Kaboly + Mack”

Jaire Alexander has drawn immediate interest following his Packers release. He is joined by Jalen Ramsey as a high-profile cornerback available late in the offseason, but in both cases the Panthers should not be considered a landing spot. Carolina is not positioned to make a run at Alexander or Ramsey, Joe Person of

Star pass-rusher Micah Parsons raised some eyebrows when he recently told Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS Sports that the Dallas Cowboys waiting to give Parsons a contract extension to his liking is “going to cost them more” in the long run.  Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns reset the market for

Happy 26th birthday to Minnesota Vikings stud wide receiver Justin Jefferson! Jefferson has been in the NFL just five years but has already racked up four Pro Bowl selections, two All-Pro designations and has yet to have under 1,000 receiving yards in a season despite only playing 10 games in

Earlier this week, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst announced four promotions and a new hire to the team’s scouting department. Mike Owen was promoted from college scout to national scout, Daric Whipple and Sam Fleming were both promoted from scouting assistant to pro scout, Connor Koch has been promoted from

New Bills linebacker Shaq Thompson has been a full-time starter for most of his career. A veteran of 10 years, Thompson started double-digit games in each of his first eight seasons and entered each of his last two seasons as the starter, as well. For the first time in his

Willie Snead hasn’t seen much success in the NFL since his departure from Baltimore following the 2020 season. The 32-year-old veteran receiver bounced around over the next two years, splitting his 2021 campaign between the Raiders and Panthers before spending two seasons in San Francisco. After an injury placed him

So far, Allen Lazard‘s career has been tied in lockstep with new Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Lazard spent his first five years in Green Bay catching passes from Rodgers. Then, in anticipation of a trade that would send Rodgers to the Jets, Lazard headed to New York as a free

Sitting atop the AFC East with NFL MVP Josh Allen at quarterback, it’s hard (but not impossible) to find fault with the Buffalo Bills. Here’s what we found for dubious fans. 1. Suspensions Last March, Bills GM Brandon Beane announced the team had signed former Rams DE Michael Hoecht to

Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish took first-team reps in the slot during spring practices, per FOX Sports’ Greg Auman, giving the third-round pick a chance at a starting role as a rookie. Parrish played the vast majority of his college snaps at Kansas State on the boundary, but his 5-foot-10 height

The Colts are expecting second-year linebacker Jaylon Carlies to take over a starting role under new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. The team let veteran E.J. Speed walk this offseason and could not find a replacement in free agency or the draft, according to Joel Erickson of The Indianapolis Star. Instead, Colts general manager

It seems the Cincinnati Bengals are coming to their senses regarding contract negotiations with their top pass-rusher. On Sunday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the Bengals have resumed contract talks with star edge-rusher Trey Hendrickson (h/t ESPN’s Ben Baby). Hendrickson — who is entering the final year of a contract that

JUNE 15: Apparently, Simmons is the Chiefs’ preferred left tackle for 2025, provided he can return to full health. ESPN’s Adam Teicher says if the rookie is a full participant in this week’s minicamp, that will bode well for his chances of opening the season as Patrick Mahomes‘ Week 1

Scott Pioli, thrice recognized as a PFWA Executive of the Year for his NFL work, is now part of a growing trend that has seen college programs hire former NFLers. Per Scott Dochterman of The Athletic (subscription required), Iowa is hiring Pioli to serve as a consultant. Pioli, 60, began

While the 49ers managed to work out new deals for QB Brock Purdy, LB Fred Warner, and TE George Kittle well in advance of training camp, the club was forced to part with a number of other talented players over the past several months due to its cap constraints (exacerbated

The Broncos recently signed running back J.K. Dobbins to a one-year contract worth $2.75MM, with an additional $2.5MM incentive package. Although the two sides just came to terms several days ago, there was mutual interest since free agency opened in March. Per Luca Evans of the Denver Post, the Broncos

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, fresh off a magical debut season in Philadelphia that culminated in First Team All-Pro and Offensive Player of the Year honors for him and a Super Bowl championship for the club, created something of a panic during a recent appearance on the Green Light with