Steelers sign rookies Will Howard, Jack Sawyer, Carson Bruener, Donte Kent
The Steelers announced that four of their seven draft picks signed their rookie contracts on Friday afternoon. Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer, Washington linebacker Carson Bruener and Central Michigan cornerback Donte Kent all signed their rookie deals. Today is the first day of the
Pickens responds to controversial Tomlin, Rooney II comments
From December through late January, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and team owner/president Art Rooney II publicly said they’d like to see wide receiver George Pickens grow/grow up. Thus, it wasn’t shocking when the Steelers officially traded Pickens to the Cowboys on Thursday. While speaking during an introductory conference call, Pickens publicly
Raiders sign 15 undrafted free agents
The Raiders announced their crop of undrafted free agent signings on Friday. There are 15 players in this year’s group and they joined the team in time for this weekend’s rookie minicamp. The Raiders also added 11 players in the draft, so a good chunk of their 90-man roster will
Dolphins sign LS Joe Cardona
The Dolphins signed long snapper Joe Cardona, the team announced Friday. The Patriots released Cardona last month after 10 seasons and 160 career games. He has recorded 13 special teams tackles and one forced fumble in his long career. Cardona also has played 13 postseason games and won Super Bowls
49ers sign Andre Dillard, seven draft picks in a flurry of roster moves
The 49ers announced a number of roster moves on Friday afternoon, including the addition of veteran offensive tackle Andre Dillard. Dillard entered the NFL as an Eagles first-round pick in 2019 and he spent the 2024 season with the Packers. He played in 10 games for Green Bay and has
49ers To Waive DE Drake Jackson
A knee injury has sidetracked Drake Jackson‘s career, and the former second-round pick will no longer move forward as a 49er. The team is waiving the young defensive end, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Jackson missed the entire 2024 season with a patella tendon injury sustained in 2023. While Schefter adds
Panthers waive OLB Kenny Dyson
The Panthers have moved on from one of their young defensive players. Carolina announced on Friday that the club has waived outside linebacker Kenny Dyson. Dyson, 23, signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent last year. He was on the practice squad in 2024, appearing in a pair
Omar Khan Addresses Steelers’ Decision To Trade George Pickens
Questions about George Pickens‘ future (at least for 2025) were put to rest earlier this week with the trade sending him to the Cowboys. Production was not an issue during his time in Pittsburgh, but it still came as little surprise when the team elected to move on. Pickens was the
Chargers sign seven of nine draft picks among other moves
The Chargers signed seven of their nine draft picks Friday, the team announced. Oregon defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell (third rounder), South Carolina edge rusher Kyle Kennard (fourth), Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (fifth), Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden II (fifth), Pittsburgh offensive lineman Branson Taylor (sixth), Clemson safety R.J. Mickens
49ers To Bring In Nicholas Petit-Frere, Andre Dillard
The Titans’ preferred 2023 tackle starters, Andre Dillard and Nicholas Petit-Frere are making an interesting joint move. The one-time Tennessee first-string tackle duo is heading to San Francisco. Despite signing D.J. Humphries after the draft, the 49ers will also bring in Dillard and Petit-Frere. Tennessee waived Petit-Frere before the draft;
Saints sign six draft picks, including first-round selection Kelvin Banks Jr.
The Saints have gotten some important business done with several members of their rookie class. New Orleans announced on Friday that the club has signed six draft picks to their rookie contracts, including first-round offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. The No. 9 overall pick out of Texas, Banks’ deal is
Browns Sign LB Carson Schwesinger, RB Dylan Sampson To Rookie Deals
Like many other teams in the NFL today, the Browns got started with signing some of their 2025 NFL Draft picks. The team announced that second-round linebacker Carson Schwesinger and fourth-round running back Dylan Sampson had signed their four-year rookie contracts. Starting his collegiate career as a walk-on at UCLA,
Shemar Stewart, Demetrius Knight won’t do on-field work until rookie deals are done
Draft picks typically participate in the rookie minicamp whether they have signed a contract or not. Unsigned picks can sign a Rookie Participation Agreement (RPA) that protects them in case of injury, and most do. The Bengals have two players who are watching on-field work from the sideline after declining
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/9/25
We saw a busy day of 2025 NFL Draft pick signings today. Here are the mid- to late-round picks who inked their four-year rookie deals: Arizona Cardinals Buffalo Bills Cincinnati Bengals Detroit Lions Jacksonville Jaguars Los Angeles Chargers DT Jamaree Caldwell (third round, Oregon) OLB Kyle Kennard (fourth round, South
Browns sign 2025 draft picks LB Carson Schwesinger, RB Dylan Sampson
The Browns have gotten two of their draft picks under contract. Cleveland announced on Friday that second-round linebacker Carson Schwesinger and fourth-round running back Dylan Sampson have each signed their rookie deals. According to multiple reports, Schwesinger’s four-year deal is fully guaranteed. The Browns selected the UCLA product at No.
The ‘RBs taken in the first round of the NFL Draft since 2005’ quiz
Ashton Jeanty hasn’t played a single snap in the NFL yet, but he’s already one of the league’s best-paid running backs. The Las Vegas Raiders announced they signed the No. 6 overall pick from the 2025 NFL Draft to a four-year, $35.9 million fully-guaranteed contract. For reference, Eagles RB Saquon
Quinn Ewers over his draft fall: I have the same opportunity as everyone else
Quinn Ewers didn’t look happy when the Dolphins selected him in the seventh round two weeks ago. It wasn’t the team that took him, but the round he went. The University of Texas quarterback was the 231st overall selection, the last of 14 quarterbacks selected in the seven rounds. “I
Saints Sign Round 1 T Kelvin Banks Jr., Five Other Draftees
With rookie minicamp season upon us, a flood of draft signings has naturally followed. In its 15th year, the rookie-scale contract system has removed most of the drama — save for maybe some offset language buffs — associated with signing first-round picks. Many have put pen to paper over the
Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against Mississippi auditor proceeds
Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre will be permitted to continued to pursue a defamation lawsuit against Mississippi auditor Shad White. The Associated Press reports that, on Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court denied White’s request to dismiss the civil action filed against him. “The facts of this case have not
Three burning questions for 2025 Rams
The Los Angeles Rams won 10 games for the second consecutive season, won a playoff game and had the eventual Super Bowl champions on the ropes in the divisional round of the playoffs. With Matthew Stafford back for at least one more year, expectations should be high in Los Angeles.
Jaylon Smith participating in Raiders’ rookie minicamp
Veteran linebacker Jaylon Smith is participating in the Raiders’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis this weekend, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Smith has remained a free agent since the season ended. The Steelers signed him to their practice squad Dec. 27, but he did not see any action. He
Falcons Sign First-Round OLB Jalon Walker
The Falcons have one of the NFL’s smaller classes to sign after taking only five rookies in the 2025 NFL Draft, and they’ll open up their signings with their top draft selection, outside linebacker Jalon Walker. The versatile defender’s first NFL contract will be a four-year, $20.56MM deal. For much of
Falcons sign first-rounder Jalon Walker
The Falcons have signed first-round pick Jalon Walker, the team announced Friday. Walker’s received a four-year, $20.56 million deal. He joins third-round safety Xavier Watts, fourth-round defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. and seventh-round offensive tackle Jack Nelson in getting under contract. First-round defensive end James Pearce Jr., the 26th overall
Texans second-round pick lands historic rookie deal
The first part of the Texans’ all-Iowa State receiver mission on Day 2 will bring an important distinction into the NFL. Higgins will become the first second-round pick to see his contract fully guaranteed. The Texans have been known to provide friendly guarantee structures to their second-round picks, thus moving
Jaxson Dart “hasn’t really sat before,” but he’s unconcerned about depth chart
Jaxson Dart did not begin his freshman season at USC as the starter but ended up starting six games. That’s the last time — and the only time — Dart has served as the backup. He will begin his NFL career as the third-string quarterback behind Russell Wilson and Jameis
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/9/25
May 9th, 2025 at 6:41pm CST by Ely Allen Here are the minor NFL transactions to close out the week: Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Los Angeles Chargers Seattle Seahawks Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Report: Bill Belichick had P.R. expert Brandon Faber present at NYU book event
Last weekend, PFT reported that North Carolina coach, and former long-time Patriots coach, Bill Belichick has been talking to former Bears P.R. chief Brandon Faber regarding a role with UNC and/or Belichick directly. Two days later, Faber was apparently working directly for Belichick. The New York Post reports that Faber
Bears rookie ticked off over his draft snub
Chicago Bears rookie Luther Burden is still steaming over his perceived draft snub. Burden was a five-star recruit out of high school and went to Missouri. He was a first-team All-SEC player in 2023 and 2024, and he peaked with 86 catches for 1,212 yards and nine receiving touchdowns as
Broncos cut P Matt Haack, LS Zach Triner
The Broncos have cut punter Matt Haack and long snapper Zach Triner, according to the NFL’s transactions report. The team needed the roster spots for the 20 incoming rookies. The release of Haack and Triner was not a surprise. The Broncos drafted rookie punter Jeremy Crawshaw in the sixth round,
Giants Cut WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
Lil’Jordan Humphrey held a regular role for the Broncos over the past two seasons, leading to a deal with the Giants. But the latter partnership looks set to be short-lived. The Giants brought in the veteran wide receiver in late March, adding him on a one-year deal worth $1.25MM, but
Bills claim DL Casey Rogers off waivers
The Bills claimed defensive lineman Casey Rogers off waivers on Friday, the team announced. The Giants waived Rogers on Thursday. Rogers signed with the Giants in 2024 as undrafted free agent. He appeared in two games for the team as a rookie, seeing action on 33 defensive snaps and nine
Being Jets HC left Robert Saleh needing ‘therapy’
Shortly after the New York Jets fired Robert Saleh during the 2024 NFL season, he accepted a role as a consultant working under Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. Now serving as the defensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers for a second stint, Saleh spoke with reporters on
Kevin Stefanski: Don’t read anything into who takes first QB reps at practice
The Browns kicked off their rookie minicamp on Friday and that gave two of the players competing for the starting quarterback job a chance to hit the field for the first time. Third-round pick Dillon Gabriel got the first snaps of the day and fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders followed him in
Texans, Second-Round WR Jayden Higgins Reach Fully Guaranteed Deal
In a move that will force the hands of at least one other team, the Texans will make draft history. Houston is fully guaranteeing Jayden Higgins‘ second-round contract, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. The first part of the Texans’ all-Iowa State receiver mission on Day 2 will bring an important distinction
Report: Cowboys looked into a trade for Rashod Bateman
The Cowboys traded for Steelers receiver George Pickens, but they had interest in another AFC North receiver, too. Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports that the Cowboys made a call to the Ravens about the availability of Rashod Bateman. Those talks “didn’t go far,” per Schultz. The Cowboys gave up
Three burning questions for 2025 Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars have made some profound changes this offseason, headlined by hiring a new head coach and trading up to select the most exciting player in the 2025 NFL Draft. As they look to erase the stench of a 4-13 season, here are three big questions the Jaguars are
Colts waive G Atonio Mafi, DT Pheldarius Payne
The Colts dropped a couple of players from their roster on Friday. They announced that they have waived guard Atonio Mafi and defensive tackle Pheldarius Payne. They also signed undrafted rookie running back Ulysses Bentley IV. Mafi played in three games for the Colts last year. He played 17 games
Cowboys Pursued Ravens’ Rashod Bateman In Trade
The Cowboys’ long-running search for an upper-crust No. 2 wide receiver appears to have ended with the George Pickens trade. Although Dallas does not have assurances Pickens will be more than a one-year rental, the team has an intriguing CeeDee Lamb complementary piece for 2025. Dallas and Pittsburgh had begun
Texans waive G Nick Broeker
Guard Nick Broeker is on his way out of Houston. According to multiple reports, the Texans have waived Broeker off of their 90-man roster on Friday. Broeker joined the team as a waiver claim ahead of the 2023 season. He was a seventh-round pick of the Bills that year and
Three burning questions for 2025 Bears
The Chicago Bears, who finished 5-12 and last in the NFC North in 2024, are poised to take a big step forward in 2025, but winning the offseason doesn’t always translate to the field. Chicago’s success this season will depend on the answers to these three questions. Can Ben Johnson
49ers to waive Drake Jackson
Defensive end Drake Jackson won’t be with the 49ers when they move into the next stage of their offseason work. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the 49ers are waiving Jackson. The move will come with a failed physical designation due to the knee injury that the 2022 second-round pick
Dolphins To Sign LS Joe Cardona
After 10 Patriots seasons, Joe Cardona joined Jonathan Jones, Deatrich Wise and David Andrews as Super Bowl-era bastions to move on this offseason. New England released the veteran long snapper following the draft. As the Pats became the rare team to draft a snapper, Cardona will see another opportunity come
Patriots DC Terrell Williams is away from team due to medical condition
The Patriots have been working without one of their key assistants in the building. Head coach Mike Vrabel announced on Friday that defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is not with the team for rookie minicamp, telling reporters Williams is “working through a medical condition,” Vrabel did not put a timeline on
Do Steelers view Pickens as a ‘disappointment’ following trade?
The most noteworthy NFL-related development of the second week of May involved the Pittsburgh Steelers trading mercurial wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. While speaking with reporters on Friday, Steelers general manager Omar Khan reflected on Pickens’ tenure with the organization that ran from 2022 through this past
Patriots sign eight draft picks, 16 undrafted free agents
The Patriots got most of their draft class under contract on Friday. The team announced the signing of eight picks from last month’s draft, which leaves them with three more to sign before everyone’s four-year deal is done. New England signed third-round wide receiver Kyle Williams, third-round center Jared Wilson,
Buccaneers Sign First-Round WR Emeka Egbuka, Four Other Draftees
Five of the Buccaneers’ six draft picks are under contract. First-round wideout Emeka Egbuka is among the rookies who have signed their initial NFL pacts, per a team announcement. Egbuka’s four-year contract is worth a total of $18.1MM, ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes. That figure is fully guaranteed, per standard operating procedure for
Abdul Carter: No. 51 is what was available, will have to grow on me
Giants first-round pick Abdul Carter’s extended search for his first NFL number finally ended on Friday. Carter was given No. 51 and put it on for the first practice of the team’s rookie minicamp. The edge rusher wore No. 11 at Penn State, but that number has been retired for
Why insider feels Steelers let Pickens down before trade to Cowboys
Even before the Pittsburgh Steelers officially traded wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys ahead of the second weekend of May, reports indicated that Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin was ready to move on from the 24-year-old who caused the club numerous headaches over the past two seasons. However,
Dolphins sign 16 undrafted free agents
The Dolphins signed seven draft picks on Friday morning and followed that up by announcing 16 undrafted additions to the roster. UCF cornerback BJ Adams is one of six defensive players in that group. The Dolphins also signed Auburn linebacker Eugene Asante, South Carolina defensive tackle Alex Huntley, Minnesota cornerback
Unlikely Browns Re-Sign RB Nick Chubb
As the offseason has unfolded, Nick Chubb‘s time in Cleveland has increasingly looked as though it is coming to an end. Another indication emerged on Friday pointing to the Pro Bowl back needing to change teams shortly. “I wouldn’t rule anything out, but I would say it’s probably increasingly unlikely,” general manager Andrew