Tom Brady takes stage at Indy 500, draws boos
Are you sitting down for this? Tom Brady made an appearance at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. The crowd booed him. Of course they did. It’s Tom Brady. It would be no different if Patrick Mahomes were doing a public appearance in Buffalo, if Saquon Barkley would return to Madison
Patriots were debating another prospect as pick No. 38 approached, along with TreVeyon Henderson
Trading down wasn’t the only option the Patriots thought they’d have with the 38th pick in the 2025 draft. As the sixth pick on the second day approached, the Patriots were considering running back TreVeyon Henderson and another player. An article from Mike Reiss of ESPN.com regarding the current state
The ‘Active NFL players with 14+ sacks in one season’ quiz
Happy 26th birthday to Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons! Parsons has been in the NFL for just four seasons but has already made four Pro Bowls, been named to two All-Pro teams and was the 2021 AP Rookie of the Year and is already 13th on the Cowboys all-time
NFL scheduling exec responds to Burrow complaint about prime-time game
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow raised some eyebrows when he said shortly after the full NFL schedule was released earlier in May that the Bengals having to play at the division-rival Baltimore Ravens “for the fourth straight prime-time year isn’t ideal.” During a recent chat with Geoff Hobson of the
Brandin Cooks sends message to Saints doubters
As of the morning of Memorial Day, DraftKings Sportsbook had a New Orleans Saints side that lost starting quarterback Derek Carr to retirement earlier this spring as a +155 betting underdog to tally over 6.5 wins during the 2025 season. Wide receiver Brandin Cooks signed with the Saints before Carr
K Graham Gano, DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches Potential Cap Casualties
According to OvertheCap.com, the Giants are 30th in the NFL in 2025 with only $5.95MM of cap space and dead last in the NFL with an effective cap deficit of $4.51MM. Obviously, New York needs to clear up some salary cap space, and Dan Duggan of The Athletic suggested that
Mike North calls Joe Burrow’s complaint about another prime-time game in Baltimore “fair”
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had two bones to pick about the 2025 schedule: (1) he wanted to play a game overseas; and (2) he didn’t want another night game near the Inner Harbor. Burrow’s wish list came up empty. The Bengals don’t play in one of the seven international games,
Aaron Glenn won’t shy away from relying on younger players
The new-look Jets aren’t shying away from players who are newer to pro football. Via Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, coach Aaron Glenn explained this week that the Jets have no qualms about embracing players with less experience. It’s something he learned while with the Saints, and working with former Dolphins
AFC South Notes: WRs, Anderson, Sneed
Three receivers in the AFC South are facing big seasons for different reasons, according to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe. Titans wide receivers Calvin Ridley and Treylon Burks and Texans wideout John Metchie all are looking to have impactful 2025 campaigns in order to improve their prospects for the
Patriots Rumors: Moses, LG, UDFAs
At 34 years old, Morgan Moses is still playing at a level that garners the three-year, $24MM deal he signed with the Patriots. If he’s able to play out the entirety of his contract, he’ll be 37 years old when he hits free agency again; for reference, the oldest offensive
Examining Flag Football’s International Past
As expected, owners have paved the way for NFL players to take part in the 2028 Olympics. Several details are still to be worked out, with agreements including the NFLPA and International Olympic Committee (IOC) necessary for NFLers to suit up in Los Angeles. Plenty of time remains for that
Pablo Torre stands by his Bill Belichick-Jordon Hudson reporting
Pablo Torre isn’t afraid to eff around and find out. After the latest episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out landed, Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend/handler/publicist/ideal mill/creative muse Jordon Hudson posted, then deleted, an attack on Torre’s reported that included a couple of litigation buzzwords: “Pablo Torre’s ‘findings’ have been nothing short
Aaron Rodgers Pursuit Will Not Affect Steelers’ T.J. Watt Extension
No deal is in place between Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, although one remains the expectation from all parties. Regardless of what takes place on that front, a lucrative T.J. Watt extension looms as a key priority for the team. Watt entered this offseason as one of several high-profile edge rushers in line for
Broncos’ Bo Nix is living his best Colorado life this offseason
With organized team activities (OTAs) just a few days away, Denver Broncos starting quarterback Bo Nix is making the most of his time in the Centennial State this offseason. In a little over 24 hours over Memorial Day weekend, the 25-year-old Nix was very visible around Denver, even without his
Chargers LB Denzel Perryman Fully Healthy
Denzel Perryman exited the Chargers’ wild-card loss with an elbow injury, one which required a notable recovery process. The veteran linebacker has returned to full strength, however. Perryman recently revealed he has been cleared (h/t team reporter Eric Smith). As a result, he will be able to participate fully in the
Saints’ Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau Out Until At Least Training Camp
Saints do-it-all weapon Taysom Hill and true tight end Foster Moreau suffered significant injuries in the latter stages of the 2024 season, which was a fitting end to a generally miserable year. It appears they are on the mend, but as Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports, neither of them will
Darrell “Housh” Doucette hopes flag football players get an opportunity to make Olympic team
He’s five feet, seven inches. He weighs 140 pounds. Darrell “Housh” Doucette nevertheless performed a cannonball into the deep end of the pro football pool last year, when he declared he’d be a better flag football player than Patrick Mahomes, given Doucette’s knowledge of the game. Doucette and other flag
It’s getting harder for incoming players to push back against the draft
Caleb Williams considered it. Ultimately, he didn’t do it. The real question moving forward is whether any player will push back against the sacred sorting-hat process known as the NFL draft. Two quarterbacks have done it since 1983: John Elway and, 21 years later, Eli Manning. Both happened before the
Jets’ Josh Myers, Joe Tippmann To Compete For Starting C Job
Josh Myers cracked our list of 2025’s Top 50 Free Agents (he checked in at No. 41), and his run as the Packers’ starting center seemingly positioned him well for a notable contract this offseason. However, it seems the league-wide perception of Myers mirrors the subpar Pro Football Focus grades
Jets’ support for tush push could be a sign that they plan to use it with Justin Fields
The Jets were among the 10 teams that voted to keep the tush push, defying the league’s desire to kill the play. Could it be a sign that the Jets are planning to incorporate the technique into their offense, given that quarterback Justin Fields is on track to be the
Lions Unlikely To Pursue Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson
As the Bengals-Trey Hendrickson contract impasse drags on, the possibility of a trade looms over the situation. The Lions, despite recent interest in elite EDGE players like Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby, do not appear to be a Hendrickson suitor. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press says a pursuit
Jim Nantz believes Chiefs-Cowboys will set viewership records (and he’s right)
It’s one thing for a bozo like me to say it. It’s quite another when it comes from the guy who will be calling the game. Appearing this week on Rich Eisen’s show, lead CBS play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz expressed a belief that the Thanksgiving game between the Chiefs and
Roger Goodell: USA Football will select Olympic team, not the NFL
The NFL has cleared the way for active players to participate in the 2028 Olympic flag football tournament. Many questions remain, culminating in the determination of the names of the players who will be loaned to the effort. On that point, Commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear in a session
49ers’ Brock Purdy Sought $65MM/Year Deal; No Trade Interest In QB
The 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy recently agreed to an extension that moves the former seventh-rounder near the top of the quarterback market in terms of average annual value ($53MM) but still outside the top five earners at his position. Cowboys passer Dak Prescott still leads the way with a
Morgan Moses had offseason surgery on knee injury from Week 3
New Patriots tackle Morgan Moses has yet to participate in full-team drills during the offseason program. He has a very good reason for it. Via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Moses said he’s recovering from offseason surgery to repair a knee injury. “Just pacing things out,” Moses said. While playing for
Aaron Rodgers isn’t interested in joining the Saints
When free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently said he could be joining a team that “might play in Chicago this year,” the obvious inference was that Rodgers was referring to the Steelers. But another team to which Rodgers has been linked also has a 2025 regular-season game at Soldier Field. The
Roger Goodell reveals no CBA talks have been planned
The current collective bargaining agreement runs through 2030, leaving plenty of time for negotiations between the NFL and NFLPA to take place on several issues. Commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear when speaking at the recent owners meetings an effort to begin serious talks on the next CBA are not
Roger Goodell: No CBA Talks Planned
The current collective bargaining agreement runs through 2030, leaving plenty of time for negotiations between the NFL and NFLPA to take place on several issues. Commissioner Roger Goodell made it clear when speaking at the recent owners meetings an effort to begin serious talks on the next CBA are not lined up.
Cowboys RB Javonte Williams addresses knee recovery
Javonte Williams showed plenty of potential during his rookie season. A 2022 knee injury, which included ACL and LCL tears, has proven to be a major hindrance since then, however. Williams was limited to just four games in his second Broncos campaign as a result of the injury, and he
Cowboys RB Javonte Williams Addresses Knee Recovery
Javonte Williams showed plenty of potential during his rookie season. A 2022 knee injury which included ACL and LCL tears has proven to be a major hindrance since then, however. Williams was limited to just four games in his second Broncos campaign as a result of the injury, and he was
Aaron Rodgers Will Not Sign With Saints; QB Hints Further At Steelers Deal
Despite not having a deal for the 2025 season in place – along with no timeline for an agreement to be reached –Aaron Rodgers remains the focus of considerable offseason attention. His latest public remarks on his future point further in the direction it has been heading in for quite some
With 2,044 fans showing up today, the UFL may not be long for Memphis
The second season of the UFL is not going nearly as well as the first. In Memphis, it’s a downright disaster. Via Mike Mitchell, who religiously tracks UFL attendance on Twitter, Saturday’s game between the Arlington Renegades and Memphis Showboats at Simmons Liberty Bank Stadium was a paltry 2,044. (The
Panthers Part Ways With DPP Cole Spencer, Scout Robert Haines
One of several teams making front office changes in the wake of the NFL draft, the Panthers have reportedly parted ways with director of player personnel Cole Spencer and long-time college scout Robert Haines, per Joe Person of The Athletic. Starting his football career in football operations and coaching at
Seahawks voted to ban tush push, despite support for the play from Mike Macdonald, John Schneider
More than two thirds of the NFL voted in favor this week of banning the tush push, including 13 of the NFC’s 16 teams. One NFC team that voted to end the play despite the fact that its two most significant football employees have said they don’t mind the play.
Cowboys potential trade destination for CB Jalen Ramsey?
Much of the news on the potential trade situation for Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey has already been reported. Essentially, Ramsey is looking to depart from South Beach, a potential return to the Rams has gained traction, but the Dolphins’ unwillingness to retain some of Ramsey’s salary has stalled things at
Cowboys Potential Trade Destination For CB Jalen Ramsey?
Much of the news on the potential trade situation for Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey has already been reported. Essentially, Ramsey is looking to depart from South Beach, a potential return to the Rams has gained traction, but the Dolphins’ unwillingness to retain some of Ramsey’s salary has stalled things at
Shedeur Sanders has theory for why he has so many critics
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders thinks he knows why so many people are rooting for him to fail. Sanders has been criticized for some of his conduct leading up to the NFL Draft, but the rookie does not think that is necessarily because of anything he has done. Instead, he
Todd Bowles: Bucs didn’t sign Desmond Watson to defend the tush-push
With the tush push here to stay (at least for another year), every team other than the Eagles has two potential objectives: (1) come up with a way to do it; and/or (2) come up with a way to stop it. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles recently explained that one of
Browns rookie QBs likely to get fewer reps in OTAs
As the Browns look forward to Organized Team Activities, head coach Kevin Stefanski reflected on what he’s seen thus far in the team’s offseason program. According to ESPN’s Tony Grossi, Stefanski seemed to indicate that the narrative that all four quarterbacks will be competing for the starting job is losing
Browns Rookie QBs Likely To Get Fewer Reps In OTAs
As the Browns look forward to Organized Team Activities, head coach Kevin Stefanski reflected on what he’s seen thus far in the team’s offseason program. According to ESPN’s Tony Grossi, Stefanski seemed to indicate that the narrative that all four quarterbacks will be competing for the starting job is losing
Details out regarding Shemar Stewart-Bengals contract dispute
Stewart has not participate in any on-field practices since being drafted, though he has attended team meetings. He sat out rookie minicamp and is poised to remain on the sidelines when OTAs kick off next week unless his demands are met. Initial reports indicated that the timing of bonus payments
Details Revealed Regarding Shemar Stewart-Bengals Contract Dispute
More details have emerged regarding the contract dispute between the Bengals and their first-round pick, Shemar Stewart, who has yet to sign his rookie deal. Stewart has not participate in any on-field practices since being drafted, though he has attended team meetings. He sat out rookie minicamp and is poised
Saquon Barkley calls tush-push opposition “soft”
On Eagles player who would potentially benefit from a tush-push ban is running back Saquon Barkley. He lost plenty of potential touchdowns to his team’s signature play. But Barkley wants to the Eagles to keep it. And he had some fairly strong comments for those who want to kill it.
It’s three-day Father of Mine giveaway weekend
It’s Memorial Day weekend. Beyond it being the unofficial start of summer, these three das are the annual occasion to honor those who gave their lives in defense of our nation. As we remember our fallen veterans, we also remember others we have lost. My own father, who had a
NFC North Notes: Reed, Simmons, Ratledge
Since trading Davante Adams to the Raiders in 2022, the Packers have relied on the draft to add wide receivers rather than pursuing veteran talent. They did so once again this year, drafting Matthew Golden with the 22nd overall pick and double-dipping with Savion Williams in the third round (No.
Roger Goodell hints that next CBA will address owner concerns about cap system, rising costs
Superyachts ain’t free. During Commissioner Roger Goodell’s press conference to cap this week’s ownership meetings, he was asked about potential discussions on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement. With the NFL intent on expanding to 18 regular-season games (the current CBA allows 17) and 16 annual international games (the current CBA
Impasse between Bengals and Shemar Stewart comes down to one specific contract detail
Bengals first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart continues to refuse to participate in the offseason program until he signs his rookie contract. It’s a stance that pushes back against the widespread fan and media assumption that new players will submit to the way things are done. Earlier this week, for example,
Jordan Love has three-word response to Olympic flag football question
NFL team owners voted on Tuesday to unanimously approve a proposal that will allow players to participate in flag football at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, Calif. That has led to a lot of speculation about which NFL stars might want to represent Team USA. Could Green Bay Packers
Texans To Keep Aireontae Ersery At OT
The Texans are planning to keep second-round pick Aireontae Ersery at offensive tackle to begin his NFL career, though he may not earn a starting job right away. “Really liked his tape in college at tackle,” said Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans of his rookie offensive lineman (via KPRC2’s Aaron
Jordon Hudson attacks Pablo Torre’s reporting on her relationship with Bill Belichick
Jordon Hudson is getting upset. Her very public relationship with North Carolina coach Bill Belichick has created the attention she craved. But, like many public figures, she would prefer maximum attention with minimal scrutiny. In recent weeks, Pablo Torre of Pablo Torre Finds Out has carefully scrutinized the most weirdly