Cowboys sign seven of their nine draft picks
The Cowboys have signed seven of their nine draft picks, the team announced Friday. Offensive guard Tyler Booker, the 12th overall pick, became the first-round selection to agree to his rookie deal. He will receive a four-year, $22.5 million deal with $13 million guaranteed. “We were both on the same
Why Kirk Cousins isn’t causing problems for Falcons amid trade desire
It’s hardly a secret that Kirk Cousins wants to leave the Atlanta Falcons after he lost his starting job to 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. in December. Thus, some were surprised when Cousins reported for the start of voluntary offseason workouts in April. Michael Cunningham of The Atlanta
Packers sign third-rounder Savion Williams, five other picks and 10 undrafted rookies
The Packers have most of their draft class under contract. Six of the team’s eight draft picks signed with the team at the start of rookie minicamp on Friday. That group includes third-round wideout Savion Williams, who joined first-rounder Matthew Golden as new additions to the receiving corps. Williams may
RB Jerome Ford Agrees To Browns Pay Cut
Jerome Ford saw the Browns make a pair of running back additions during the draft, something which may have opened the door to a trade taking place. Instead, the three-year veteran will remain in Cleveland for 2025. Ford has agreed to a pay cut, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports. The
Victims in Matt Weiss case are in the dark
The criminal case against former Ravens and Michigan assistant Matt Weiss is moving toward a November 2025 trial. The victims of his alleged hacking of thousands of accounts of female athletes know little or nothing about what he saw. “I feel like we are kind of being held in the
Insider shares if there’s ‘concern’ with 49ers, Purdy extension talks
Eyebrows were raised when it was suggested following the 2025 NFL Draft that contract extension talks between the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy could last through the spring because the two sides were “not close” to agreeing to terms. However, NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic offered some
Seahawks sign 17 undrafted free agents ahead of rookie minicamp
The Seahawks will have 17 undrafted rookies on their roster for this weekend’s rookie minicamp. Eleven of the new additions are on the defensive side, which helps balance things out after the Seahawks used nine of their 11 draft picks on offensive players. The defensive signings are LSU cornerback Zy
Eagles Sign Nine UDFAs
The Eagles added 10 players during the draft, and their rookie class has expanded further today. Philadelphia has signed the following undrafted free agents: The Super Bowl champions, like all other teams, made a few notable investments as part of the process of putting together their UDFA class. Pierce received
Ashton Jeanty will wear No. 2 for Raiders
Running back Ashton Jeanty wore No. 2 while putting up huge numbers at Boise State and he’ll be wearing the same number while trying to do the same thing for the Raiders. The Raiders announced the jersey numbers for all of this year’s draft picks on Friday and Jeanty will
Executive predicts how Saints will handle Shough amid Carr uncertainty
Amid rumors claiming that starting quarterback Derek Carr could miss at least a portion of the upcoming season due to a shoulder injury, the New Orleans Saints selected Louisville signal-caller Tyler Shough with the 40th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. For a piece published on Friday, one unnamed
Eagles add nine undrafted free agents
The Eagles drafted cornerback Quinyon Mitchell in the first round of the 2024 draft and they announced the signing of one of his former college teammates on Friday. Defensive back Maxen Hook was one of nine undrafted rookies to sign with the team. He made three All-MAC teams at Toledo
Vikings, OLB Andrew Van Ginkel Agree On Extension
MAY 2: Van Ginkel’s new guaranteed money includes a $10MM signing bonus, as detailed by Over the Cap. His cap charges now sit at $11.4MM for 2025 and $19.4MM the following season. $510K in per-game roster bonuses are included for both campaigns. Four void years are present in the deal. APRIL
Cowboys first-round pick Tyler Booker signs his rookie contract
Cowboys first-round draft pick Tyler Booker has his rookie contract done. Booker and the Cowboys have agreed to the deal today, according to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. It’s a four-year, $22.52 million guaranteed contract, and Booker gets a little over $13 million of that as a signing bonus. The
McVay makes big statement about Matthew Stafford’s future
The Athletic’s Jeff Howe and others have mentioned how the Los Angeles Rams’ acquiring an extra 2026 first-round pick during this year’s draft could allow the club to grab a replacement for starting quarterback Matthew Stafford next spring. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio, Rams head
Nick Caserio: Texans tried to trade up before trading out of first round
Before trading out of the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Texans tried to trade up. Texans General Manager Nick Caserio said the Texans were initially attempting to move up in the first round, but when they couldn’t find a team in the top half of the first
Browns Undecided On Nick Chubb’s Future
Nick Chubb remains unsigned at this point of the offseason, and his Browns future is still uncertain. That is especially true considering Cleveland added a pair of running backs during the draft. Cleveland selected Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins in the second round before bringing in Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson in the fourth
Eagles sign draft picks Kyle McCord, Myles Hinton, Antwuan Powell-Ryland
The Eagles have signed three more 2025 draft picks as their rookie minicamp begins this weekend. Philadelphia announced quarterback Kyle McCord, offensive tackle Myles Hinton, and outside linebacker Antwuan Powell-Ryland put pen to paper on Friday. The club also announced linebacker Smael Mondon has signed his rookie deal, which was
Why were Browns comfortable with drafting Shedeur Sanders?
Ever since Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders fell to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft before the Cleveland Browns traded up to take him at pick No. 144, numerous stories have detailed how Sanders bombed interviews with teams from the scouting combine through April. On Friday, ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi and Jeremy Fowler explained
To prevent prank calls next year, the NFL has plenty of work to do
The 2025 draft has reintroduced millions to the lost art of the prank phone call. The Jerky Boys did it. Bart Simpson has been doing it since 1989. It was one of the funniest moments in what had to have been one of Jerry Jones’s favorite ‘80s movies, Porky’s. Growing
49ers Rejected Trade Offer For George Kittle Prior To Extension Agreement
Over a brief period of time, George Kittle and the 49ers went from being far apart on contract terms to reaching agreement on a long-term extension. Prior to the team’s latest investment in the All-Pro tight end, though, at least one trade conversation took place. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports San
Steve Smith Sr. is sued under “homewrecker” law
The list of lawsuits recently filed against former NFL players continues to grow. Former Panthers and Ravens receiver Steve Smith Sr. has been sued in North Carolina under a “homewrecker” law. As explained by Julia Coin of the Charlotte Observer, Smith is accused of having an extended affair with a
How much will 49ers’ Brock Purdy earn via contract extension?
While the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy reportedly are “not close” to signing a contract extension as of the first Friday of May, the two parties allegedly “have a vested interest in getting [an agreement] done before” training camp begins. 3 Strand Sports executive vice president of client compensation J.I.
Drake Maye: Mike Vrabel is so comfortable being a coach
The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to be their head coach in January, giving the club one of the best candidates on the open market. So far, second-year quarterback Drake Maye has liked what Vrabel has brought to the position. “It’s been awesome. It’s been great with coach [Vrabel]. He’s come
Patriots’ Drake Maye discusses adjusting to having Mike Vrabel as HC
New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper recently suggested that some teammates may experience a tough transition working under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel this spring. Second-year quarterback Drake Maye spoke with reporters on Thursday about adjusting to Vrabel’s style. “I think it’s coming in here, have your head on a swivel, get
Andrew Berry: Browns didn’t plan to draft two QBs, but we believe in positional value
The Browns made the highly unusual decision to draft two quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL draft, making Dillon Gabriel the fifth quarterback off the board at pick No. 94, and Shedeur Sanders the sixth quarterback off the board 50 picks later. That wasn’t what they expected to do heading into
Would Steelers have drafted Will Howard over Shedeur Sanders?
Numerous stories leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft suggested that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith supported adding Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders to the roster. Thus, some members of the football community were surprised when the Steelers passed on Sanders multiple times before the club
Malik Nabers shares strong reaction to Shedeur Sanders’ draft slide
Second-year New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers indicated this past winter that he would’ve happily welcomed sharing a locker room with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Despite that, the Giants ultimately traded back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart long before Sanders fell
Malik Nabers on Shedeur Sanders: Can’t knock his talent, no way in hell he’s a fifth-rounder
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers won’t be playing with quarterback Shedeur Sanders, but his comments about the rookie may lead some to revisit his team’s decision to pass on Sanders in the future. Sanders wound up going to the Browns in the fifth round and Nabers said on the 7AM
Howie Roseman: Nothing in the past guarantees future success
The Eagles lost a few key pieces from their Super Bowl team in March, but they held onto linebacker Zack Baun and have a lot more of their stars returning to the team than leaving when all is said and done. That will lead to a lot of talk about
Buccaneers’ Desmond Watson says he has lost 27 pounds, is now down to 437
When the Buccaneers signed former Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson as an undrafted rookie, the 464-pounder immediately became the heaviest player in NFL history. But Watson says he has already lost weight and might not be the heaviest player in the league if he makes the Bucs’ roster. Watson said
37 draft picks played high school football in Texas, most of any state
Texas led all states in producing players for the 2025 NFL draft. Of the 257 players drafted last week, 37 of theme played their high school football in Texas, the most of any state. That included No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward and five other first-round picks. Texas was followed
Aaron Rodgers should wait to sign with Steelers until schedule is released
Last year, the NFL gave Aaron Rodgers and the Jets a slew of early-season prime-time and short-week games because, as NFL V.P. of broadcast planning Mike North candidly admitted, “I feel like the Jets kind of owe us one.” This year, Rodgers has yet to sign with the Steelers. If
Drake Maye: Josh McDaniels has been awesome so far, the stuff works
Drake Maye had an up-and-down rookie year for the Patriots in 2024. But the organization has made significant moves to set up the 2024 No. 3 overall pick for more success in 2025 — including bringing back Josh McDaniels to be the team’s offensive coordinator under head coach Mike Vrabel.
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs Won’t Be Ready For Training Camp
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is not expected to be ready for training camp as he works his way back from knee surgery, per Clarence Hill of DLLS Sports. Injuries have not been kind to Diggs over the last two years. He tore his ACL after just two games in 2023,
Drake Maye on Stefon Diggs: It’ll be cool to throw to a receiver who’s made plays like him
The Patriots signed Stefon Diggs to give give Drake Maye a strong veteran target, despite the receiver coming an ACL tear suffered last October. In his Thursday press conference, Maye told reporters that he’s been watching Diggs for years and is excited to play wit him. “Shoot, Stefon, he was
Chargers To Decline Zion Johnson’s 5th-Year Option
The Chargers are declining offensive guard Zion Johnson‘s fifth-year option, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, setting up the 2022 No. 17 pick to hit free agency in 2026. The decision is no surprise given the $17.56MM price tag. Johnson has started 49 of the Chargers’ 51 regular-season games
Browns first-round pick Mason Graham says he weighs 310 after weighing 296 at the Combine
When Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham weighed in at 296 pounds at the Scouting Combine, it raised some eyebrows? Graham was listed at 320 in college, and for a defensive tackle, anything under 300 is small. But Graham says he’s currently 310 pounds and that his weight fluctuations are no
Three burning questions for 2025 Commanders
After a surprise appearance in last year’s NFC Championship Game, things are looking up for the Washington Commanders. Of course, no roster is perfect. Here are three things we’d still like to know about the 2025 team. Do they need another pass-rusher? All NFL teams could use another pass-rusher, but
Brian Callahan: QB reps will get determined by how everyone performs
Titans General Manager Mike Borgonzi said this week that the team won’t be naming a starting quarterback at this point in the offseason because he wants there to be “competition in every room” on the roster. Borgonzi also said that it will be up to head coach Brian Callahan to
49ers Invite K Kenneth Almendares To Rookie Minicamp
The 49ers have invited Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun kicker Kenneth Almendares to their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Almendares won the Lou Groza Award as the top kicker in college football after a stellar 2024 season. He made 28 of his
Report: Buccaneers promoting Rob McCartney, Mike Biehl in front office
The Buccaneers are making a couple of promotions in their front office. According to Albert Breer of SI.com, Tampa Bay is promoting Rob McCartney to assistant General Manager and Mike Biehl to vice president of player personnel. McCartney is entering his 15th season with the Bucs. He previously spent three
Jaire Alexander’s preference revealed amid trade buzz
Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has been the subject of trade speculation throughout the offseason after playing just 34 games over the last four seasons due to injury. The 28-year-old is due $37M over the next two years, per OverTheCap, which may be too much money for another team to take
Stephen A. Smith sensed ESPN wouldn’t let Shannon Sharpe remain on the air
Hall of Fame tight end and media personality Shannon Sharpe stepped aside from his two-days-per-week employment with ESPN, in the aftermath of the filing of a civil complaint against him alleging sexual assault and other claims. While Sharpe didn’t step aside until Thursday, his on-air First Take partner knew it
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/1/25
Here are the latest minor moves from around the NFL: Houston Texans Waived: DT Jayden Peevy Las Vegas Raiders Signed: WR Collin Johnson This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Nick Bosa, Trent Williams at 49ers’ offseason program to help teach “the standard”
The 49ers turned over their roster this offseason. They parted ways with eight starters, who have a combined 54 years of NFL experience. They added 17 rookies to the roster and have 38 players on their 90-player roster who have two or fewer seasons of experience. This 49ers team, unlike
Three burning questions for 2025 Falcons
With the dust settled following free agency and the draft, we have a clearer idea of where the Falcons stand heading into 2025. However, questions remain. Here are the three most pressing. What happens with quarterback Kirk Cousins? After being benched for 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. late last
Chargers decline OG Zion Johnson’s fifth-year option
The Chargers did not exercise the fifth-year option on the contract of offensive lineman Zion Johnson, Daniel Popper of TheAthletic.com reports. The option would have paid Johnson $17.560 million for 2026. He now goes into the 2025 season in the final year of his contract and scheduled to become a
2026 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
NFL teams have until May 1 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2022 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of performance- and usage-based benchmarks: Two-time Pro Bowlers
Roger Goodell declines invitation to appear before Senate hearing on streaming
The Senate Finance Committee will be holding a hearing on Tuesday regarding the ongoing migration of sports from broadcast TV to streaming. One requested witness has opted to pass. John Ourand of Puck reports that Commissioner Roger Goodell has declined an invitation to participate. The letter to Goodell from Finance
Davis, Kiper Jr. have no animosity over Sanders debate
Mel Kiper Jr. was heated that Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders fell all the way to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was so upset during the live coverage that he went on a rant of epic proportions when Sanders was finally selected by the Cleveland Browns at
















































