Jonathan Gannon stressing to Cardinals’ rookie defenders how good NFL WRs and QBs are
At the Cardinals’ rookie minicamp this weekend, head coach Jonathan Gannon will stress to his defensive rookies that they need to be ready for a step up in competition. Gannon said today that he wants his defensive backs to understand that NFL wide receivers and NFL quarterbacks have the kind
Browns GM sends message to fans regarding Nick Chubb’s future
Running back Nick Chubb is one of the most beloved players among Cleveland Browns fans since the franchise returned to the NFL in 1999. Nevertheless, Browns general manager Andrew Berry indicated during a Friday morning appearance on Cleveland sports radio station 92.3 The Fan that it is “probably increasingly unlikely”
Giants sign three picks, 13 undrafted free agents
The Giants have started signing their draft picks. The team announced that fifth-round offensive lineman Marcus Mbow, seventh-round tight end Thomas Fidone, and seventh-round cornerback Korie Black. Four other picks, including first-rounders Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart, remain unsigned. In addition to those moves, the Giants announced that they’ve signed
Colts Sign TE Tyler Warren, Six Other Draft Picks
Seven of the Colts’ nine draft picks are on the books. First-round tight end Tyler Warren is among the draftees who are officially under contract, the team announced on Friday. Warren’s four-year pact is worth $20.96MM, as noted by Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz. That figure is guaranteed in full and it includes
Texans sign seven draft picks, six undrafted free agents
The Texans are down to two unsigned draft picks. They announced the signing of seven of their nine selections on Friday. As reported on Thursday, one of the signings was second-round wide receiver Jayden Higgins and Higgins received a fully guaranteed four-year deal. Higgins is joined by third-round wide receiver
Sam Darnold expands on signing with Seahawks in free agency
Sam Darnold went 14-3 as the starter for the 2024 Minnesota Vikings en route to becoming the top quarterback available in this year’s free-agency class. During a recent chat with Scott Thompson of Fox News Digital, Darnold touched upon his decision to join the Seahawks after they agreed to trade
Jaguars sign three more draft picks
The Jaguars are up to six signed draft picks. The team announced that third-round offensive lineman Wyatt Milum, sixth-round defensive end Jalen McLeod, and seventh-round offensive lineman Jonah Monheim have agreed to their four-year deals with the team. Three picks remain unsigned, including first-rounder Travis Hunter. Milum was a four-year
Panthers Sign WR Tetairoa McMillan, Five Other Draft Picks
Most of the Panthers’ draft class has been signed in advance of the team’s rookie minicamp. Six of the eight players selected during last month’s event have put pen to paper, per a team announcement. The list of players now on the books includes Tetairoa McMillan. The No. 8 pick’s deal is
Buccaneers sign 15 rookie free agents
The Buccaneers announced 15 undrafted rookie additions to their 90-man roster on Friday. Some of the signings were previously reported. Former Colorado safety Shilo Sanders and former Florida defensive lineman Desmond Watson were notable names for different reasons and former West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene’s move to wide receiver also
49ers OC praises Mac Jones amid Brock Purdy uncertainty
Mac Jones’ presence with the San Francisco 49ers continues to raise eyebrows as starting quarterback Brock Purdy remains in the final year of his inexpensive rookie contract heading into the second weekend of May. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak offered high praise for the 26-year-old on track
Third-rounder Landon Jackson, five other draft picks sign with Bills
The Bills have two-thirds of their 2025 draft class under contract. The team announced six signings on Friday, including third-round defensive end Landon Jackson. Jackson was named second-team All-SEC after recording 6.5 sacks off the edge for Arkansas. Buffalo also signed fifth-round defensive back Jordan Hancock, fifth-round tight end Jackson
Dolphins Sign First-Round DT Kenneth Grant, Six Others
Many teams around the NFL are busy inking draft picks to their rookie deals. In the case of the Dolphins, that includes their top selection now being on the books. Kenneth Grant has signed his rookie deal, the team announced on Friday. The defensive tackle was one of several prospects at
QB Payton Thorne, 12 other undrafted players sign with Bengals
The Bengals signed four draft picks on Thursday and they added a bunch of undrafted rookies to the roster on Friday. Quarterback Payton Thorne was one of 13 signings announced by the team. Thorne spent three years at Michigan State and two seasons at Auburn before moving into the NFL.
Titans GM shares surprising update about Cam Ward, Will Levis
Shortly after the Tennessee Titans selected Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi hinted that he wanted Ward to earn the Week 1 starting job in a competition with 2023 second-round pick Will Levis. During a Thursday appearance on “The Rich
George Pickens: I’m where my feet are right now, not really thinking about contract
After the Cowboys agreed to trade for wide receiver George Pickens earlier this week, there was a report indicating that Pickens planned to play out the final year of his rookie deal before turning his attention to a new contract. Pickens confirmed as much in his first media session since
Giants announce Abdul Carter will wear No. 51, Jaxson Dart will wear No. 6
Giants first-round draft pick Abdul Carter wanted to wear Lawrence Taylor’s retired No. 56, but he was turned down. Then he wanted to wear Phil Simms’ retired No. 11, and was turned down again. Now he’s settled for a jersey number that starts with a 5 and ends with a
Will Johnson: Cardinals’ scheme is a cornerback’s dream
Will Johnson was not happy that he fell to the second round of the 2025 NFL draft. But he’s very happy with the team he fell to. Johnson, a cornerback from Michigan, was viewed for much of his college football career as a potential Top 10 pick. Instead he went
WR Ja’Corey Brooks among Commanders undrafted free agent signings
The Commanders drafted one wide receiver this April and they added two more undrafted rookies to the roster on Thursday. Ja’Corey Brooks and Jacoby Jones both signed with the team. The Commanders announced 10 undrafted free agent additions overall. Brooks played three seasons at Alabama before transferring to Louisville last
Jaguars sign three draft picks
The Jaguars have gotten the ball rolling on signing their 2025 draft class. The team announced their first three signings ahead of this weekend’s rookie minicamp. Third-round cornerback Caleb Ransaw, sixth-round safety Rayuan Lane III, and seventh-round running back LeQuint Allen have all signed their four-year rookie deals. Ransaw had
Robert Saleh “trying to stay a couple years ahead” of offenses
Robert Saleh is back with the 49ers as their defensive coordinator and he said on Thursday that he had no interest in filling that role for any other team than the one he worked for from 2017 to 2020. While Saleh is happy to turn back the clock in terms
SoFi Stadium will co-host Olympics opening ceremony, with the Coliseum
When the Olympics return to Los Angeles, the Coliseum will play a major role in the events. SoFi Stadium will, too. Via Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times, the two stadiums will co-host the opening ceremony. It’s the first time the opening ceremony will unfold in two separate
Report: Desmond Ridder no longer will attend Broncos’ rookie minicamp
Free agent quarterback Desmond Ridder was expected to have a veteran tryout with the Broncos this weekend. He now won’t. Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports that Ridder no longer will attend the team’s three-day rookie minicamp. No reason was given for the change of plans. Ridder became a
Bears sign 10 undrafted rookie free agents
The Bears announced 10 undrafted free agent signings on Thursday afternoon. LSU safety Major Burns, Cal defensive end Xavier Carlton, North Carolina linebacker Power Echols, Iowa long snapper Luke Elkin, Texas State running back Deion Hankins, Oregon safety Tysheem Johnson, Michigan State kicker Jonathan Kim, TCU wide receiver John Richardson,
Sean McVay gushed over Davante Adams’ tape in Rams team meeting
Sean McVay couldn’t be more excited to have Davante Adams on the Rams. McVay introduced Adams to his teammates in a team meeting by showing tape of some of the best plays from Adams’ career, showing them what has made Adams an All-Pro wide receiver. “Glad to be able to
Jaguars officially release Gabe Davis with a failed physical designation
The Jaguars made wide receiver Gabe Davis’ departure official, releasing him with a failed physical designation. Davis tore the meniscus in his left knee in November and was expected to need six months to recover from the injury, which limited him to 10 games in his only season in Jacksonville.
First-round pick Armand Membou signs with Jets
The Jets have signed their first-round pick. They announced that offensive tackle Armand Membou agreed to terms with the team on Thursday. The seventh overall pick’s four-year pact is worth over $31.9 million and the Jets have an option for a fifth season. Membou started 30 games at right tackle
Titans agree to terms with sixth-round RB Kalel Mullings
The Titans have agreed to terms with sixth-round running back Kalel Mullings, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Mullings will receive a four-year, $4.385 million deal. The Titans made him the 188th overall pick, and he will join Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears and Julius Chestnut in the running backs room. Mullings
First-rounder Tetairoa McMillan among six picks, 19 undrafted rookies to sign with Panthers
Panthers first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan has signed his first NFL contract. The Panthers announced that McMillan is one of six draft picks who have signed ahead of this weekend’s rookie minicamp. McMillan signed a four-year deal worth over $27.93 million and the team holds an option for a fifth season.
Ashton Jeanty signs rookie contract
The Raiders have their new running back under contract. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty has signed his rookie deal. He’s the highest 2025 draft pick to agree to terms. As the sixth overall selection, he will receive a slotted four-year contract, worth
George Pickens answers the big question about his contract
George Pickens is in the final year of his contract, and his new team is unlikely to sign him to an extension at any point in the near future. The star wide receiver does not sound too concerned about that. Pickens was traded to the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday in
Bengals sign four of their six draft picks
The Bengals signed four of their six draft picks Thursday. The team announced that offensive guard Dylan Fairchild, linebacker Barrett Carter, offensive tackle Jalen Rivers and halfback Tahj Brooks are under contract. The Bengals made Fairchild a third-round pick (81st overall) out of Georgia. He played 34 games with 24
Ex-NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. sentenced to 30 years for murdering his girlfriend
Former NFL player Kevin Ware Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend in 2021, KPRC reports. Ware, 41, reached a deal with the prosecution in exchange for a guilty plea. Taylor Pomaski disappeared under suspicious circumstances following a party in her Houston home on April
Three burning questions for the 2025 Colts
The Indianapolis Colts have gone four straight years without a playoff appearance, and owner Jim Irsay wants to see that change in 2025. It is fair to wonder if the team has made enough offseason moves to accomplish that goal. As Shane Steichen enters his third season as the head
Cardinals sign four of their draft picks
The Cardinals signed four draft picks on the eve of their rookie minicamp. The team announced that outside linebacker Jordan Burch, cornerback Denzel Burke, offensive lineman Hayden Conner and safety Kitan Crawford all are under contract. All signed the standard four years through the 2028 season. Burch, the Cardinals’ third-rounder,
Analyst criticizes Jets for questionable draft decision
The New York Jets signed Justin Fields to a two-year, $40M contract in free agency and then seemingly committed to him as their 2025 Week 1 starting quarterback when they didn’t select a QB during the NFL Draft. For an article published on Thursday, ESPN’s Aaron Schatz suggested the Jets should’ve at least taken
News of presidential college sports commission sparked “scrambling and confusion” on Capitol Hill
If you were surprised by Wednesday’s news that President Trump is forming a college sports commission, you weren’t alone. Amanda Christovich of FrontOfficeSports.com reports that the report of the planning commission “was met with surprise” on Capitol Hill. Per the report, a lobbyist said that the development sparked “scrambling and
Three burning questions for 2025 Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers made the playoffs in their first season under head coach Jim Harbaugh but lost to the Houston Texans 32-12 in the AFC wild-card round. The Bolts must address pivotal questions to make a deeper postseason run this upcoming season. Here are three heading into 2025: How
Vikings sign four of their five draft picks
The Vikings signed four of their five draft picks Thursday, the team announced. Minnesota now has third-round wide receiver Tai Felton, fifth-round defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, sixth-round linebacker Kobe King and sixth-round tight end Gavin Bartholomew under contract. First-round pick Donovan Jackson, who was selected 24th overall, is unsigned. The
Bears Sign Colston Loveland, 4 Other Draft Picks
The Bears have signed five of their 2025 draft picks, including first-round tight end Colston Loveland, according to a team announcement. Loveland, the No. 10 pick, will receive $26.64MM over four years with a $16.01MM signing bonus, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Like all contracts for first-round selections, his deal
George Pickens on CeeDee Lamb: We’re going to work off each other very well
The Cowboys have not had a true top-flight wide receiver to pair with CeeDee Lamb since they traded Amari Cooper. Cooper had 68 receptions for 865 yards and eight touchdowns in 2021 to Lamb’s 79 catches for 1,102 yards and six touchdowns. Noah Brown was second among the team’s wide
NFL insider debunks theory about Aaron Rodgers, Steelers situation
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ actions over the past handful of months have left many believing the club has some sort of arrangement worked out with Aaron Rodgers that will result in the free-agent quarterback joining the club. During a Thursday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” NFL insider and ESPN personality Peter
Raiders sign sixth-round WR Tommy Mellott
The Raiders signed sixth-round wide receiver Tommy Mellott on Thursday, the team announced. He is the eighth of the Raiders’ 11 draft selections to sign. Second-round wide receiver Jack Bech, third-round cornerback Darien Porter and fourth-round wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. remain unsigned. Mellott was the 213th overall pick. He
Jets Sign Armand Membou, 4 Other Draft Picks
The Jets have signed first-round offensive tackle Armand Membou to a four-year rookie contract worth $31.9MM, per a team announcement. Like all first-round picks, the deal is fully-guaranteed and contains a fifth-year option for 2029. Membou will likely take over the Jets’ starting right tackle job right away after Morgan Moses
Judge dismisses most of the FTX claims against Tom Brady
When the crypto-trading platform FTX imploded, various celebrity endorsers found themselves on the wrong end of a civil action. Now, a judge has dismissed most of the claims against a group of big names, including Tom Brady. Via MacKenzie Sigalos of CNBC.com, a federal judge in Florida has found that
Packers in ‘a good place’ with veteran CB but health is concerning
This is quite a turnaround. From a messy relationship that seemed to be on the rocks, to talks about a future together. The Packers and Alexander have seemingly come back from the brink. And yes, that is a great thing for the Packers because a healthy Alexander does potentially make
Report: YouTube is “heavy favorite” to stream Week 1 Friday night game from Brazil — for free
This year’s Week 1 Friday night game from Brazil will, like last year, be available via streaming. Unlike last year, it will reportedly stream at no charge. Previously, the candidates were YouTube, Warner Brothers Discovery, and Amazon Prime. Now, Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reports that YouTube is the “heavy favorite”
Top landing spots for former No. 1 overall pick
If you didn’t watch the Carolina Panthers play football last season, you probably wouldn’t have known that former No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney is still playing in the NFL. Clowney, however, will not be spending a second season with Carolina. It was announced on Thursday by Tom Pelissero that
Bucs sign four of their six draft picks
The Buccaneers signed four of their six draft picks ahead of their rookie minicamp. Third-round cornerback Jacob Parrish, fourth-round outside linebacker David Walker, fifth-round defensive lineman Elijah Roberts and seventh-round wide receiver Tez Johnson now are under contract, the team announced Thursday. That leaves only first-round wide receiver Emeka Egbuka
Raiders Sign Ashton Jeanty, 7 Other Draft Picks
The Raiders have signed No. 6 overall pick Ashton Jeanty to a fully-guaranteed four-year rookie contract worth $35.9MM, per a team announcement. The former Boise State Bronco will receive a $22.75MM signing bonus as part of the deal, which includes a fifth-year option in 2029. He will immediately take over
Jets sign four more draft picks
The Jets announced the signing of four more draft picks on Thursday. Third-round cornerback Azareye’h Thomas, fourth-round safety Malachi Moore, fifth-round defensive lineman Tyler Baron, and fifth-round linebacker Francisco Mauigoa have signed their four-year rookie deals. First-round pick Armand Membou signed his deal as well. Second-round tight end Mason Taylor
















































