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The Detroit Lions re-submitted a proposal at this week’s NFL owner’s meetings that could re-shape the way the playoffs look.  After initially proposing that playoff teams be seeded strictly based on record, potentially stripping division winners the right to host a playoff game if a wild-card team had a better

Joe Burrow‘s influence on the Bengals organization was clearly highlighted this offseason, as the QB got his wish when Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were both signed to long-term extensions. Burrow also made it clear that he wanted star defender Trey Hendrickson to receive a new deal, although a lack

We’ve had a week to dissect the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2025 schedule. For a full list of games, click here. Here’s a look at what stands out most, including one date we’re circling, the toughest and easiest stretches, plus a key takeaway. Circle the date: Sept. 28 vs Philadelphia Eagles

The 49ers have made Brock Purdy‘s extension official, as the team announced the new five-year deal earlier this evening. “Brock is a tremendous leader and a fantastic representative for the 49ers organization, and we are ecstatic to get this deal done,” said GM John Lynch. “When we took him with

Ashton Jeanty has been playing football a certain way for nearly his entire career, and it’s kind of worked out for him. He rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns last season for Boise State and found himself selected No. 6 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025

May 20th, 2025 at 8:38pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Houston Texans Signed: DB Keydrain Calligan Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Moose Muhammad III was a notable UDFA signing by the Panthers considering his connection to the organization. The wide receiver’s father is Muhsin Muhammad,

C | Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs Humphrey has three Pro Bowl selections, two Super Bowl championships and an All-Pro nomination in his first four seasons. Easily the best pass-blocker among NFL centers, he’ll fit nicely in front of Daniels. WR/RB | Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals The 25-year-old pass-catcher has

Today’s draft pick signings: Detroit Lions Kansas City Chiefs The Lions continue to chip away at their draft class, with only their first-round pick (DT Tyleik Williams) and second-round pick (G Tate Ratledge) remaining unsigned. The Lions clearly have high hopes for the latest signing, as the team used the

The Las Vegas Raiders haven’t had stability in their organization for many seasons. That’s led to poor performances on the field, including this past year when the Raiders finished 4-13. That didn’t sit well with Raiders owner Mark Davis, who named Pete Carroll the head coach after dismissing Antonio Pierce

The Titans are clearly committed to Cam Ward as their long-term quarterback, but head coach Brian Callahan isn’t rushing into naming his Week 1 starter. As ESPN’s Turron Davenport writes, Ward evenly split reps with Will Levis as the Titans opened Phase 2 of their offseason activities. Callahan acknowledged that

Once again, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is using the bully pulpit to convince the team to sign his teammates.  In February, Burrow said he would revise his contract to create more cap space for the Bengals to help them re-sign wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Cincinnati then

The Tennessee Titans are so convinced that Cam Ward is a future franchise cornerstone that there was never any real chance of them drafting another player first overall or trading the pick. Now, NFL fans and rival teams are supposed to believe Ward is competing with Will Levis for a

It was somewhat surprising when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon instead of a quarterback with the 21st overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft.  Per Josh Carney of Steelers Depot, Harmon admitted during the latest edition of the “Not Just Football with Cam Heyward” podcast that

After three seasons attempting to make an inherited quarterback work, the Joe Schoen–Brian Daboll regime will attempt to move their way off hot seats via the passer they drafted. Jaxson Dart is now in place after Daniel Jones did not come close to living up to his $40MM-per-year contract. Dart-Giants

It sounds like new Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has been on his best behavior so far. On May 7, the Pittsburgh Steelers dealt Pickens and a 2027 sixth-rounder to the Cowboys for a 2027 third and fifth-rounder. Maturity concerns were one key reason the Steelers traded the talented wideout.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been adamant that the team needs to take care of its star players contractually this offseason. That stance has not changed even though it has brought one of his teammates into a public dispute with the organization. Burrow gave his full support to Bengals

In his short time with the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Geno Smith likes what he sees from new coordinator Chip Kelly’s offense. The Raiders are continuing voluntary organized team activities for the week of May 19. In a story by Ted Nguyen published in The Athletic on Tuesday, Smith cited the

Circle the date: Sept. 5 vs. Kansas City Chiefs in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Week 1) | To win their first AFC West title since the 2009 season, the Chargers must beat the Chiefs, something they’ve struggled to do recently. L.A. last beat Kansas City in a road game in September 2021. 

The Patriots have been linked to showing interest in the player the Dolphins chose in Round 2, guard Jonah Savaiinaea, but after the Arizona product went off the board, multiple teams eyed the Patriots’ No. 38 choice. An episode of Forged in Foxborough details a Bears offer for No. 38; the

There appears to be growing momentum for some sort of tush push ban in the NFL, and one of the Philadelphia Eagles’ standout offensive linemen appears to be bracing himself for it. Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata appears to be at peace with the prospect of a ban on the

Jalen Ramsey is still a member of the Dolphins, but a trade remains the expectation in that case. Moving on from the All-Pro will create a notable cornerback vacancy, and to no surprise a few free agent options are on the team’s radar. The Dolphins have made contact with Asante Samuel Jr., Barry

Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel have only been teammates since the Cleveland Browns acquired both quarterbacks during the 2025 NFL Draft in late April.  It seems they have already begun building somewhat of a bond as they prepare to compete with Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett for reps and in-game

Circle the date: Sept. 7 at New England Patriots (Week 1) | This offseason, the Raiders hired new head coach Pete Carroll, a Super Bowl champion, to turn around the franchise after a 4-13 season. He could face an immediate test in Week 1.  The Patriots also went 4-13 in 2024,

Shemar Stewart sat out the Bengals’ rookie minicamp as a result of the fact he has yet to sign his initial NFL contract. The structure of the pact was at the heart of the issue, and that is still the case. Stewart has attended meetings during voluntary offseason work, but Kelsey

It was speculated earlier this offseason that the San Francisco 49ers could trade Brock Purdy to a quarterback-needy team instead of extending him and name backup Mac Jones as their starting signal-caller for at least the 2025 season.  However, other clubs weren’t interested in matching San Francisco’s possible asking price for Purdy