Dolphins see “great opportunity” for corners as they look to trade Jalen Ramsey
The Dolphins have not traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey yet, but they aren’t letting that stop them from talking about him in the past tense. Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said on Wednesday that Ramsey “played very good ball for us” and that he’s not expecting any “sympathy cards” from others regarding
Former Giants LB addresses reported Thibodeaux, Carter plan for 2025
Questions about whether or not the New York Giants would trade pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux after they made Abdul Carter the third overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft were seemingly answered when the Giants exercised the fifth-year option for 2026 attached to Thibodeaux’s rookie contract. Former Giants linebacker Jonathan Casillas
In 2022, Jim Irsay broke ranks on Dan Snyder
Colts owner Jim Irsay died on Wednesday at 65. He was many things — authentic, unique, and passionate about the game and his team. He was flawed (aren’t we all?), but he owned it. And he found ways to use his own challenges to help others fighting the same or
Saints’ Jake Haener Suffers Oblique Strain
The Saints’ quarterback competition will not be conducted at full strength for the remainder of the spring. Jake Haener suffered an oblique strain at the end of yesterday’s practice, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The injury is likely to keep Haener sidelined for a number of weeks, Schefter adds. The 26-year-old is thus
On tush push, Shane Steichen, Jonathan Gannon go against their former boss, Nick Sirianni
Colts coach Shane Steichen and Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon parlayed the Eagles’ tush-push-fueled Super Bowl run into their current gigs. Their teams nevertheless voted in favor of banning the play. Indianapolis and Arizona were among the 22 teams that voted to prohibit all pushing of the runner. Steichen previously was
How Bears’ Johnson handled book controversy with Williams
First-year Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson previously insisted that second-year quarterback Caleb Williams “is very proud to be” a member of the organization. This comes after it was learned that Williams and his family allegedly looked into attempting to prevent the Bears from making him the first overall pick of the 2024
Jake Haener suffers oblique strain, likely out until training camp
There has been a development in New Orleans’ quarterback competition. Jake Haener is likely to be sidelined for the rest of the offseason program by an oblique strain, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Part of the three-way competition that also includes Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough, Haener suffered the
Peyton Manning issues statement reacting to Jim Irsay’s death
Peyton Manning is reacting to the death of the man who gave him his very first opportunity in the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts announced on Wednesday that their longtime owner, Jim Irsay, had died at 65. As a result, social media was immediately flooded with tributes to Irsay. One such
Giants’ Jaxson Dart reveals ‘sole focus’ in crowded QB room
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have repeatedly insisted that the plan is for free-agency signing Russell Wilson to serve as the club’s Week 1 starting quarterback. However, reporters such as Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic continue to openly wonder if rookie Jaxson Dart
Brock Purdy: Not just about me getting paid, want to set organization up for success
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy saw “a lot of changes and turnover” around the team early in the offseason, but his desire to sign a contract extension never wavered. Purdy’s push paid off this week with a five-year contract extension that will pay him an average of $45 million a season
Aaron Glenn: Plan is to get Garrett Wilson the ball as much as possible
Wide receiver Garrett Wilson is in the market for a contract extension and head coach Aaron Glenn’s plans for the wideout are unlikely to have him scaling back his demands at the negotiating table. Glenn said on Wednesday that the lesson he’s learned about Wilson since being hired in January
Kaiir Elam: Energy with Cowboys is something I’ve never been part of
Cornerback Kaiir Elam is hoping his second NFL stop proves to be better than his first and he’s already noticed one big difference with the Cowboys. Elam was a Bills first-round pick in 2022 and Buffalo traded him to the Cowboys this offseason after three seasons that fell short of
Eagles have no comment on Jeffrey Lurie statement that drew rebuke from Troy Vincent
It’s fitting, we suppose, that the debate regarding an awkwardly-named play included an awkwardly-worded comment. And the Eagles tell PFT they have no comment at all on the thing owner Jeffrey Lurie said while addressing the room in support of keeping the “tush push” in the rule book. Seth Wickersham
Report: Shannon Sharpe was under consideration for the Around The Horn time slot
This week, ESPN’s Around The Horn goes dark, after more than 22 years. The move has been coming for months, and ESPN will be filling the time slot with, well, something. Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reports that, before Shannon Sharpe took a hiatus after being sued for sexual assault and
NFL introduces Protector of the Year Award for top offensive lineman
There’s a new award coming to the NFL. NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent announced at the league meetings on Wednesday that the league will introduce the Protector of the Year Award this year. The award will be given to the player chosen as the league’s top
Close vote on tush-push ban suggests it will be back on the agenda
As Black Bart once said, “OK, Ralphie. You win this time, but we’ll be back.” The anti-tush push forces inevitably will return with another effort to remove the Eagles’ signature play from the rulebook. Wednesday’s effort failed, by only two votes. With 24 required, the final tally was 22-10. Multiple
Jerry Jones: Am I really against the tush push, or just don’t want Eagles to have an edge?
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones voted in favor of the rule that would have banned the Eagles’ tush push, but he admitted that he’s not sure himself whether he really thinks the play should be taken out of the game, or whether he just doesn’t want the Eagles to have such
Packers will hold joint practices with Colts, Seahawks
The Packers will hold joint practices with the Colts and the Seahawks this summer, Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com reports. The joint practices will come before Green Bay plays those teams in the preseason. The Packers play the Colts in Indianapolis on Aug. 16 and host the Seahawks on Aug. 23.
Jerry Jones: Micah Parsons is under contract for this season
Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones may or may not have a handshake deal. But the Cowboys edge rusher has not signed a contract extension, and by the sound of it, nothing is imminent. The Cowboys owner said Wednesday it’s been awhile since he’s talked to Parsons. “I haven’t talked with
NFL did not discuss 18-game season at owners’ meeting
The NFL appears to be on a path toward extending the regular season to 18 games, but that was not a topic of discussion at this week’s owners’ meeting. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at the conclusion of the meeting that there was no discussion of shifting the schedule from
Garrett Wilson hopes to be “a Jet for life” as he seeks a contract extension
The Jets have had every player at their voluntary offseason workouts this week, coach Aaron Glenn said Wednesday. Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who is looking for a contract extension, has participated in every session. “I want to be part of something special,” Wilson said, via Zack Rosenblatt of TheAthletic.com.
Texans to bring back CB Myles Bryant
Cornerback Myles Bryant is set to be back in Houston for the 2025 season. Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports that the Texans are going to re-sign Bryant. No terms of the deal were included in the report. Bryant joined the Texans on a one-year contract last year and appeared in
Steelers sign OL Nick Broeker
The Steelers have made an addition to their offensive line. The team announced the signing of guard Nick Broeker on Wednesday afternoon. It’s a one-year deal with no other terms announced. Broeker was a 2023 seventh-round pick in Buffalo who moved onto the Texans after being waived during his rookie
Ben Johnson on Caleb Williams: We’re turning the page, focusing on here and now
Last week, an excerpt from a new book caused a stir with details from Caleb Williams’ pre-draft process that noted his reluctance to play for the Bears. While Ben Johnson wasn’t with the organization at that time, he is Williams’ head coach now and addressed the topic to open his
Cardinals sign LB J.J. Russell
Linebacker J.J. Russell has found a new home. The Cardinals announced Russell’s signing on Wednesday afternoon. Linebacker Milo Eifler was waived in a corresponding move. Russell, who signed a one-year contract, spent the last three seasons in Tampa and appeared in 30 regular season games. He was a core special
Lions Sign First-Round DT Tyleik Williams
The Lions have already been busy signing members of their seven-man draft class. Today they inked their largest contract of the group, agreeing to terms with first-round defensive tackle Tyleik Williams. Williams spent four years at Ohio State, appearing in 51 total contests. Despite not being a starter as a
Quinnen Williams says it was” immature” to criticize Aaron Rodgers’ release
Quinnen Williams was not happy when the Jets released Aaron Rodgers, and the Jets weren’t happy when the defensive tackle tweeted his displeasure. Williams wrote “another rebuild year for me I guess” after the news broke, before deleting it and posting only a thumbs down emoji. New Jets coach Aaron
Three must-see games for 2025 Philadelphia Eagles
After an uninspired start to the regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles turned in some of last year’s most exciting games. What they’ll do for an encore remains to be seen, but we can’t wait for these three games. Week 1 vs. Dallas Cowboys All eyes will be on Lincoln Financial
Texans waive DL Kingsley Jonathan, G Jerome Carvin
The Texans confirmed the signing of cornerback Myles Bryant on Wednesday afternoon and they also announced several other moves. They waived defensive lineman Kingsley Jonathan and guard Jerome Carvin off of the 90-man roster. They also signed rookie free agent cornerback Keydrain Calligan. Jonathan signed with the Texans in February
Green Bay, Tall Odds, Rewording, Safety
We saw earlier today that the Packers‘ proposal to ban the Eagles‘ notorious tush push play fell two votes short of the necessary 24 votes to pass. As the day continued, we saw some minor reports following the failed proposal. For instance, Dianna Russini tells us that four high-ranking front-office
Bears rookie WR Luther Burden nursing a soft-tissue injury
Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden is out of the team’s voluntary offseason workouts because of injury, coach Ben Johnson said Wednesday. “Yeah, he wasn’t there today,” Johnson said, via Adam Jahns of TheAthletic.com. “We’re working through a little soft-tissue deal with him right now, and remains to be seen
2025 Detroit Lions projected win total, prediction
Coming off a regular season in which they went 15-2, the Detroit Lions have high expectations once again in 2025. Per BetMGM, Detroit will win double-digit games for the third straight season. Regular-season win total: 10.5 (BetMGM ) Outlook: The Lions suffered a huge loss this offseason when offensive coordinator Ben
Pete Carroll calls Geno Smith elite: “I feel, really, like we’re connected at the hip”
The Raiders reunited head coach Pete Carroll with Geno Smith by acquiring the quarterback via trade earlier this offseason. Now that Las Vegas’ offseason program has advanced to OTA practices, Carroll has gotten to see plenty of Smith in the building in the last two months. On Wednesday, the 73-year-old
NFL Minor Transactions: 5/21/25
Wednesday’s minor transactions from across the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Las Vegas Raiders Russell heads to Arizona after three seasons in Tampa Bay. So far, with his time in the league, Russell has improved upon his contributions as a player each season. In three years with
Peyton Manning is “heartbroken” by the news of Jim Irsay’s passing
Many tributes will emerge in the aftermath of the stunning passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay at the age of 65. His most important draft pick, quarterback Peyton Manning, has issued a statement remembering the man who made him the first overall pick in 1998. “I am heartbroken to hear
Why did Irsay reject a $1.15B offer for his extraordinary collection?
Some may remember Irsay for helping the Colts become one of the more respectable franchises in the NFL. In 28 seasons under the owner, the Colts won their only Super Bowl in Indianapolis and made the playoffs 18 times. However, most fans probably don’t know he was an avid collector
Jeff Ulbrich: I’ve felt nothing but support from Falcons
Falcons defensive coordinator’s Jeff Ulbrich return to Atlanta has been a bumpy one, but he hasn’t sensed any misgivings from the team about bringing him back. Ulbrich’s son Jax made a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the draft after getting the quarterback’s number — which was distributed by the
Colts owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65
Longtime Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has died at the age of 65, the team announced on Wednesday. The Colts shared a statement via social media on Wednesday that left the sports world shocked. The team said that Irsay “passed away peacefully in his sleep” on Wednesday afternoon. “We are
Commissioner Roger Goodell remembers Jim Irsay as a man “deeply committed to the game”
Commissioner Roger Goodell has issued a statement regarding the passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay at the age of 65. “We were deeply saddened to learn of Jim Irsay’s passing today. Jim was a friend, and a man deeply committed to his family, the game, the Colts, and the Indianapolis
Colts Owner Jim Irsay Passes Away At 65
The Colts reported this evening that team owner and CEO Jim Irsay had passed away in his sleep earlier today. Irsay was 65 years old at the time of his passing and is survived by his three daughters. Irsay started his employment with the Colts when the franchise was still
Colts owner Jim Irsay dies at 65
Colts owner Jim Irsay has died. He was 65. An announcement from the team explains that Irsay “passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon.” Irsay assumed day-to-day management of the team in 1995, when his father, Robert, suffered a stroke. When the elder Irsay died in 1997, Jim became
Five must-win games for Philadelphia Eagles in 2025
It won’t be easy for the Philadelphia Eagles to match their 14-3 record from last regular season because of the 2024 first-place teams on the 2025 schedule (Chiefs, Rams, Bucs, Lions, Bills). Here are five must-win games for the Eagles, the defending NFC East and Super Bowl champion: Week
Inside the Brock Purdy deal
Five days after the initial, best-case numbers were leaked at five o’clock on a Friday, the details are out. The Brock Purdy contract has been signed. The contract has been filed with the league and the NFL Players Association. Which means that the truth is now available. We’ve obtained the
Steelers Sign Round 1 DL Derrick Harmon, Wrap Draft Class Deals
Add the Steelers to the list of teams to have their first-round pick under contract. Pittsburgh agreed to terms with defensive lineman Derrick Harmon on Wednesday, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero notes. Harmon’s rookie pact, as the No. 21 overall pick, will run through 2028. The Steelers will have a fifth-year option
Steelers reach agreement with first-round DT Derrick Harmon
The Steelers have agreed to terms with first-round pick Derrick Harmon, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Harmon will sign a four-year, $17.974 million contract that is fully guaranteed. His signing will complete the Steelers’ draft class, with all seven rookies under contract. Third-round running back Kaleb Johnson, fourth-round edge
Titans sign No. 1 pick Cam Ward to rookie deal
The rookie-scale system’s latest top contract, Cam Ward, has put pen to paper with the Titans. The No. 1 overall pick is now signed through 2028. Ward’s rookie deal is worth $48.75M, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The pact is fully guaranteed and will include a fifth-year option for the
Brock Purdy calls his contract extension “a huge blessing”
Brock Purdy signed his five-year, $256 million extension on Wednesday. It was a relief to the 49ers quarterback to get the deal done in the offseason. “I have so much respect for everybody in this organization from the top down,” Purdy said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “I think they
The Most Lucrative ILB Contract In Each Team’s History
The 49ers have again made Fred Warner the NFL’s highest-paid off-ball linebacker. The franchise did this in 2021 as well. A team that has employed All-Pro NaVorro Bowman and Hall of Famer Patrick Willis over the past 15 years, the 49ers have spent on the high end to fortify this
No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward signs his rookie contract
The Titans signed quarterback Cam Ward to his rookie contract, the team announced Wednesday. Ward, the No. 1 overall pick, becomes the seventh player from the team’s nine-player draft class to sign with the team. The Titans previously reached deals with safety Kevin Winston Jr. (3rd round), tight end Gunnar
Raiders provide worrisome update on DT Christian Wilkins
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll provided a concerning update Wednesday on defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, who has been sidelined because of a Jones fracture in his left foot since October 2024. “This has been a difficult recovery,” the first-year Raiders coach told the Las Vegas media. “He’s done everything
















































