Insiders address Steelers’ timeline for Rodgers decision amid Rudolph reports
Recent reports have suggested that the Pittsburgh Steelers could eventually decide to move on from possibly signing free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, in part because the Steelers would allegedly be “fine with” starting longtime backup Mason Rudolph in September. During a Tuesday appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up” program, NFL insider Adam
Chiefs think they’ve bolstered their pass rush with two rookie defensive linemen
The Chiefs’ defense totaled just 39 sacks last season, a big drop-off from the 57 they had in 2023. They turned to the draft to address that. Kansas City took defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott late in the second round, then three spots later took defensive end Ashton Gillotte early in
Browns Sign First-Round DT Mason Graham
The Browns’ top pick from last month’s draft is now on the books. Defensive tackle Mason Graham agreed to terms on his rookie deal this morning. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes the pact is worth a total of $40.87MM over four years. That figure is guaranteed in full. Graham will be
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Analyst makes prediction about Saints’ alleged QB competition
The New Orleans Saints began organized team activity workouts on May 20 by unofficially kicking off a competition for their 2025 Week 1 starting quarterback job that will feature rookie Tyler Shough, 2024 fifth-round draft pick Spencer Rattler and 2023 fourth-rounder Jake Haener. ESPN NFL analyst Ben Solak shared why
Lions to sign Zach Cunningham
Veteran linebacker Zach Cunningham is headed to Detroit. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Lions are signing Cunningham to their 90-man offseason roster. No terms of the deal are included in the report. Cunningham appeared in seven games for the Broncos last season and recorded four tackles. He
Lions, LB Zach Cunningham Agree To Deal
One day before the start of their OTAs, the Lions have brought in depth at the linebacker spot. Zach Cunningham has agreed to a deal with Detroit, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. A longtime starter with the Texans, Cunningham spent four-plus years in Houston to begin his career. The former second-rounder
When will Aaron Rodgers show up? (Whenever he wants.)
As the Steelers launch their OTA sessions without quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the team and with no clear indication as to when he’ll sign, it’s fair to ask the obvious question. When will Rodgers show up? The answer is equally obvious: Whenever he wants. With the Steelers dropping to a
The ‘Last quarterback to win a playoff game by NFL team’ quiz
Happy 28th birthday to former No. 4-overall NFL draft pick an Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones! While the beginning of the Jones era was exciting for Giants fans, it was clear the experiment was over by the middle of the 2024 NFL season and he was eventually cut to sign
Nakobe Dean using ballet training to help comeback from knee injury
Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean’s bid to return from a torn patellar tendon is taking him to a place that’s unfamiliar to most football players. Dean suffered the injury to his knee during the team’s victory over the Packers in their playoff opener and he’s hoping that stepping onto the dance
NFL Organized Team Activities start today for 20 teams, tomorrow for remaining 5 teams
By tomorrow, every NFL team will have kicked off its Organized Team Activities. The seven teams with new head coaches started their OTAs early, as they are permitted to do under NFL rules. The remaining 25 teams are starting this week, with 20 going today and the other five going
Brenton Strange “definitely ready” to be No. 1 tight end for Jaguars
The Jaguars have a new head coach in Liam Coen, a new star player in Travis Hunter and a new No. 1 tight end in Brenton Strange. Strange got bumped up the depth chart after Evan Engram was released this offseason and the 2022 second-round pick feels ready to make
Jordan Love: Matthew Golden looks like a very polished receiver
Wide receiver Matthew Golden has made a good early impression on Packers quarterback Jordan Love. The Packers snapped a streak of more than two decades when they selected Golden in the first round in April and Love said he was “glad to be wrong” about the direction the team would
30 second-round picks are unsigned after top two got fully guaranteed contracts
More than three-fourths of the players picked in the 2025 NFL draft have signed their rookie contracts. But only two of the 32 second-round picks have signed, likely because of disputes between teams and agents about fully guaranteed contracts. On May 8, the Texans gave Jayden Higgins, the second pick
St. Bonaventure HS Hires Former Rams, Panthers CB Troy Hill As HC
Former NFL cornerback Troy Hill has accepted the head coaching position at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura, California. Hill is a 10-year veteran who played for the Panthers and the Buccaneers in 2024. Though he has not officially retired, his new coaching gig signals that his
Packers’ Anthony Belton To Work At RT, G
After primarily playing left tackle in college, Packers rookie Anthony Belton is expected to develop versatility at right tackle and guard in the NFL, according to WISC-TV’s Jason Wilde. At this point, learning a new position is practically a rite of passage for rookie offensive lineman in Green Bay. Former
Shannon Sharpe postpones Nightcap summer tour
Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe had planned a summer tour of his popular Nightcap podcast with former NFL receiver Chad Johnson. Via Brendon Kleen of AwfulAnnouncing.com, Sharpe has delayed the tour for a year. “We’ve decided to postpone the Nightcap tour,” Sharpe said in a recent episode of
2025 Buffalo Bills projected win total, prediction
Quarterback clearly isn’t a problem. After four straight seasons with over 4,000 yards and 30 or more touchdowns, Josh Allen threw for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns on his way to being named NFL MVP with a career-best 77.3 QBR last season. He also led the team to 13 wins
Why extending punter AJ Cole makes sense for the Raiders
Punter AJ Cole has been a special teams weapon for the Las Vegas Raiders since joining the team in 2019. The Raiders are making sure they’re not losing their punter for the foreseeable future. According to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports on Monday, the Raiders and Cole agreed to a
Jordan Meredith, Dylan Parham To Battle For Raiders’ LG Job
The Raiders underwent a transformation this offseason, hiring a new head coach and general manager in Pete Carroll and John Spytek and trading for Geno Smith to start at quarterback. Their offensive line will be more of a constant with five returning players who were on the field for at
2025 Atlanta Falcons projected win total, prediction
The Falcons will be a threat to win the division if Penix takes a Year 2 leap. Atlanta has solid weapons around Penix, including three top-10 picks: tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson. London and Robinson have justified their draft status with sublime play
Raiders, P A.J. Cole Agree To Extension
A.J. Cole‘s tenure with the Raiders will continue for the foreseeable future. The veteran punter agreed to an extension on Monday, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. This will be a four-year, $15.8MM deal, per Schultz. The pact includes $11MM in guarantees and makes Cole the NFL’s highest-paid punter in terms
NFL scouts have high praise for Patriots ahead of 2025 season
While the New England Patriots have struggled in recent years, some NFL scouts believe that the franchise can challenge the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East. The Patriots last had a winning season in 2021. In 2024, New England had its second straight 4-13 season. After years of being the
Latest On Olympic Flag Football Selection Process
In 2028, active NFL players will be eligible to participate in the Los Angeles Olympics (provided the necessary arrangements can be made, of course). That has led to plenty of speculation about how international rosters will shake out, something which could sideline veterans of the flag game at the international
Deal between Giants, WR Gabe Davis could still happen
Nearly two weeks ago, Gabe Davis took part in a free-agent visit with the Giants. No deal is in place at this point, but it appears an agreement between the parties could still come about. Team and player have remained in contact in this case, SNY’s Connor Hughes writes. Davis
Giants, WR Gabe Davis Remain In Contact
Nearly two weeks ago, Gabe Davis took part in a free agent visit with the Giants. No deal is in place at this point, but it appears an agreement between the parties could still come about. Team and player have remained in contact in this case, SNY’s Connor Hughes writes. Davis obviously
A.J. Cole agrees to extension that will make him the league’s highest-paid punter
The Raiders have agreed to terms on an extension that will make A.J. Cole the NFL’s highest-paid punter, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Cole will receive a four-year, $15.8 million extension that includes $11 million guaranteed. He had one year remaining on his current deal due to make $3.333
Raiders agree to contract extension with veteran punter
This will be a four-year, $15.8M deal, per Schultz. The pact includes $11M in guarantees and makes Cole the NFL’s highest-paid punter in terms of annual compensation. The 29-year-old is now under contract with the Raiders through 2029. This is Cole’s second extension with the organization. Midway through the 2021
Commanders’ Jonathan Jones, Trey Amos To Compete For Starting CB Role
One starting spot amongst the Commanders’ perimeter corners is assured of with 2024 trade acquisition Marshon Lattimore. Mike Sainristil, meanwhile, will again handle first-team duties in 2025 but it remains to be seen if he will find himself on the outside or in the slot. Determining where best to use the latter
Brenton Strange discusses replacing Evan Engram as Jaguars’ TE1
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ release of Evan Engram in March has Brenton Strange on track to become Jacksonville’s main tight end under first-year head coach Liam Coen. During a recent appearance on the “O-Zone Podcast,” Strange opened up about replacing Engram on the depth chart as Coen attempts to turn Trevor
Rich Eisen shares harsh truth for Steelers about possible pursuit of Kirk Cousins
During a Saturday morning appearance on “SportsCenter,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler repeated previous reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers could pursue Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins if free agent Aaron Rodgers chooses to not play for the Steelers later this year. During the latest edition of his “Overreaction Monday” podcast, league insider and
Jets Could Make S Addition?
The Jets currently find themselves with just over $25MM in cap space. The team can therefore afford at least one notable addition during the late stages of free agency. If one is to be made between now and training camp, the secondary could be a place to watch. Connor Hughes
Is UFL plotting expansion to Oakland, Philly, New Jersey, and/or Tampa?
As the UFL sputters through a second season that hasn’t matched the first year of the XFL-USFL merger, there’s reason to think the league is thinking about the possibility of expanding. A recent item from UFLNewsHub.com indicates that USFL Enterprises LLC (which apparently owns the USFL half of the league)
Will Commanders extend Terry McLaurin before 2025 season?
Tyler Sullivan of CBS Sports recently wrote that the Washington Commanders signing star wide receiver Terry McLaurin to a contract extension before he plays in the final year of his existing deal is “an easy choice” for those running the club to make. For a piece published on Monday, Ben
Ravens To Hold LG Competition
Four of the five starters from the Ravens’ 2024 offensive line are still in place for the coming campaign. As expected, though, Patrick Mekari departed in free agency. The former UDFA – who saw time at all five O-line spots over the course of his Baltimore tenure – helped his value with
NFL insider shares prediction for when Giants may start Jaxson Dart
It was previously suggested that the New York Giants could start rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart over free-agency signing Russell Wilson as soon as their Week 5 matchup at the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 5 if the Giants open their season with three or four losses over their first four
Michael Lombardi has been very quiet about Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson
Earlier this year, North Carolina G.M./Bill Belichick consigliere Michael Lombardi was saying plenty. In the past four weeks, Lombardi been quieter than Marcel Marceau with laryngitis. (Google it, kids.) Well, Lombardi hasn’t gone totally silent, after making repeated appearances with Pat McAfee and elsewhere in the early months of the
Reporter expands on whether Titans are having true QB competition
Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi and head coach Brian Callahan have insisted that rookie Cam Ward will compete with 2023 second-round draft pick Will Levis for the team’s starting quarterback job this summer. That said, many outsiders assume it’s a matter of when and not if the first overall selection of this year’s draft
Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver Addresses Pending Jalen Ramsey Trade
Over one month has passed since it became clear Jalen Ramsey and the Dolphins are looking to part ways. Potential suitors have known about the possibility of a trade for even longer, but the All-Pro corner remains a member of the organization for now. That is still expected to change shortly, however.
Insider shares how Steelers may react if they fail to sign Rodgers
Free agent Aaron Rodgers recently teased that he will soon sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers to serve as their starting quarterback for the 2025 season over longtime backup Mason Rudolph. During a Monday appearance on the ESPN Radio “Unsportsmanlike” program, NFL insider Dan Graziano touched upon how people within the
Steelers launch OTAs on Tuesday, apparently without Aaron Rodgers
On Tuesday, the Steelers will conduct the first of only six 2025 OTA practices. Barring a sudden and unexpected turn, quarterback Aaron Rodgers won’t be there. It would be very fitting for Rodgers to try to show up quietly, with a low-key signing that doesn’t include any pomp and/or circumstance.
Steelers Still Interested In Kirk Cousins
The wait continues for Aaron Rodgers to make an official commitment to playing in 2025. Provided he does so, a deal sending him to the Steelers for at least one season remains the expectation around the league. Rodgers has plenty of time to sign ahead of training camp (or in advance of
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
















































