Shannon Sharpe’s lawyer calls lawsuit a “shake down” and “extortion”
Shannon Sharpe has gone on the offensive. Sued on Sunday for assault, sexual assault, battery, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, Sharpe has fired back. His lawyer, Lanny J. Davis, has issued a statement characterizing the civil suit as “a blatant and cynical attempt to shake down Mr.
49ers, Brock Purdy Making Progress On Extension Talks; QB’s Offseason Attendance In Question
Tomorrow marks the start of the 49ers’ offseason program. In the case of quarterback Brock Purdy, that date could mark a sign of progress toward an extension agreement being reached. Team and player have been negotiating since at least February, with talks heating up one month later. Getting a deal over
Report: 49ers, George Kittle are “far apart” in contract talks
The 49ers begin their offseason program Tuesday, and it is uncertain whether tight end George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner will show up to the voluntary workouts, Michael Silver of TheAthletic.com reports. Both players want contract extensions. The 49ers have yet to have “any substantive talks” with Warner’s camp about
This QB prospect has reportedly ‘made a strong impression on the’ Giants
Multiple recent reports have suggested the New York Giants will take Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter and not Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the third overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. This is in part because people within the Giants are allegedly split on whether or not the club
Vikings announce full 2025 coaching staff
The Vikings have finalized their coaching staff for the 2025 season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell, who signed a contract extension earlier this year, will be assisted by offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, defensive coordinator Brian Flores, special teams coordinator Matt Daniels, and assistant head coach Mike Pettine. Phillips will work with
Cowboys Expected To Pick Up Tyler Smith’s Fifth-Year Option
The Cowboys will soon need to make a decision on Tyler Smith‘s fifth-year option. The team’s top offensive lineman can be counted on to remain in Dallas for at least two more years, though. Smith’s 2026 option is expected to be picked up, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Cam Skattebo visited Lions, Titans
One of the top running back prospects in the 2025 NFL draft had a couple more pre-draft visits. Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo visited with the Lions and Titans, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Skattebo previously spent time with the Cardinals, Browns and Giants as he makes
NFL insider explains why Steelers should make this Rodgers decision
Former NFL general manager/current ESPN personality Mike Tannenbaum and Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio are among analysts who now believe the Pittsburgh Steelers should want to avoid the full “Aaron Rodgers Experience” after Rodgers indicated during a recent appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he’s not close to signing a
Kevin O’Connell: I think J.J. McCarthy is ready to hit the ground running
As the Vikings begin their offseason program this week, they’re now positioning 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy to begin the season as their starting quarterback. McCarthy has said he’s recovered from the knee injury that kept him sidelined for his entire rookie season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell reiterated that on
Ashton Jeanty Could Be On Jaguars’ Radar; RB Still Top Bears Target
During the pre-draft process, the Raiders have consistently been linked to Ashton Jeanty. The consensus top running back in the 2025 class is understandably seen by many as a strong candidate for the sixth overall pick, but other teams are worth watching on this front as well. The Jaguars can be listed as
Report: Cowboys plan to exercise Tyler Smith’s fifth-year option
Longtime Cowboys offensive linemen Zack Martin and Tyron Smith retired this offseason and both of them tabbed the same current Cowboys lineman as the next great one in Dallas. Tyler Smith was a first-round pick in 2022 and has started at both guard and tackle during his time with the
Report: One team could change draft plans for Shedeur Sanders
Shedeur Sanders has become the biggest wild card of the 2025 NFL Draft, and at least one team is reportedly prepared to alter its plans if the former Colorado star slides down the board on Day 1. The Pittsburgh Steelers want Aaron Rodgers to be their starting quarterback next season,
Kyle Hamilton “not in a rush” to receive contract extension
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton has emerged as one of the league’s top young defenders. A first-round pick in 2022, he’s also nearing the end of his rookie contract. While the Ravens haven’t formally announced they’re picking up his fifth-year option, it would be a major surprise if they didn’t do
Jets To Exercise Fifth-Year Options On Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson, Jermaine Johnson
Plenty of attention remains focused on the draft at this point, but the deadline for fifth-year option decisions is looming as well. When speaking to the media on Monday, Jets general manager Darren Mougey made it clear all three of the team’s first-rounders from 2022 will remain in place for at least
Green Bay expects 250,000 for the draft
The 2020 census showed that more than 107,000 people live in Green Bay. This week, they’re gonna need a bigger boat. Via Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com, Green Bay estimates 250,000 attendees for the 2025 draft. It’s the smallest NFL market, by far. The local airport has 12 gates, with typical
Report expands on why people within the Giants may be split on Shedeur Sanders
For an article published on Monday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter repeated a previous claim and said that “there still might not be consensus within the” New York Giants’ building about whether to draft Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders as high as the third overall pick of the upcoming player-selection process. “There
Jets G.M. Darren Mougey on Aaron Rodgers: Just going to talk about Jets players
Aaron Rodgers shared his displeasure with how the Jets handled his release from the team last week, but the Jets aren’t interested in slinging any mud back in his direction. Rodgers complained that he paid for a flight for a meeting with new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and General
Browns Sign CB Nik Needham
Nik Needham will not need to wait until after the draft to find his next deal. The veteran cornerback signed with the Browns on Monday, per a team announcement. Needham saw his role and playing time fluctuate over the course of his time in Miami. The former UDFA handled a snap
Browns sign CB Nik Needham
The Browns announced the addition of a defensive back to their 90-man roster on Monday. Cornerback Nik Needham has signed with the team. The Browns did not announce any terms of the deal. Needham spent the last six seasons with the Dolphins. He signed with the team after going undrafted
Eagles ink Pro Bowl OL to four-year extension
The Eagles have made yet another lucrative commitment along the offensive line. Center Cam Jurgens has a new deal in place, the team announced on Monday. This will be a four-year, $68M extension, per Jurgens’ agent, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The pact includes $39.4M guaranteed. As a result of the agreement,
A.J. Brown gets his car stolen in Philly
Someone in Philly has challenged his Inner Excellence toward ill intentions. Eagles receiver A.J. Brown posted on social media that his car has been stolen. We’ll let him take it from here: “To whoever stole my car last night, I’ll make a deal with you…. Bring back my car and
Eagles Extend C Cam Jurgens
The Eagles have made yet another lucrative commitment along the offensive line. Center Cam Jurgens has a new deal in place, the team announced on Monday. This will be a four-year, $68MM extension, per Jurgens’ agent (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter). The pact includes $39.4MM guaranteed. As a result of the agreement, Jurgens
Chris Ballard: I’d bet Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones both help us this season
The Colts’ offseason program gets underway this week and that means the team’s quarterback competition will soon be off and running as well. Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones will go through two weeks of conditioning and meetings before the team can do anything on the field and General Manager Chris
Insider links Falcons’ Kirk Cousins with NFC North club, AFC North team
Free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers may or may not prefer to join the Minnesota Vikings over the Pittsburgh Steelers this spring, but there was no indication coming off the Easter holiday that the Vikings want to start Rodgers over 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy. For an article published on Monday,
Jets to pick up fifth-year options on Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson, Jermaine Johnson II
The Jets had three first-round draft picks in 2022, and they’re committing to all three of them at least through 2026. Jets General Manager Darren Mougey said today that the team will exercise fifth-year options on 2022 fourth overall pick Sauce Gardner, 10th overall pick Garrett Wilson and 26th overall
Steelers Interested In Trading Back; Latest On Team’s QB Draft Approach
All 32 teams still own their first-round pick as the countdown to the draft nears an end. Movement up and down the order could be in store soon, although 2025 is not expected to witness many blockbuster trades given the nature of this year’s class. As a result, the list
Insider repeats theory about reported slide of Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock
In March, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio suggested that the supposed slide of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock was at least somewhat related to fears NFL coaches may have about possibly losing their jobs to Colorado coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur’s father, as early as January 2026. For an article
The ‘Most touchdown passes in an NFL season’ quiz
Happy 45th birthday to former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and color-commentating guru Tony Romo! Despite continually coming up short i the postseason with the Cowboys, Romo is one of the most productive signal callers in Cowboys history. He’s first all-time in Cowboys passing yards, touchdowns and game-winning drives. Which brings us
Bears, Jaguars, Raiders, Jets open voluntary minicamps Monday
The draft is the biggest event on the NFL calendar this week, but it’s not the only business being conducted around the league. Offseason programs have gotten underway for the seven teams that hired new head coaches and the other 25 teams will be up and running by Tuesday. Some
Milton Williams: It’s going to get nasty with me and Keion White
The Patriots opened up the vault in free agency to add talent on their defense. Cornerback Carlton Davis, edge rusher Harold Landry, linebacker Robert Spillane, and defensive tackle Milton Williams all landed contracts with the team. The spending made it clear that there was dissatisfaction with the state of the
Mike Vrabel: Patriots will need a first-round pick who can handle high expectations
The Patriots’ first-round draft pick last year, Drake Maye, was brought in to be the franchise quarterback, which always comes with high expectations. Their first-round pick this year won’t be a quarterback, but the expectations will still be high. That’s the word from Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who said
Prospect Profile: Donovan Ezeiruaku
Boston College doesn’t always act as a pipeline of talent into the NFL, but often, the players they do put into the league (e.g. Matt Ryan, Luke Kuechly, Chris Lindstrom) have potential to be some of the best at their respective positions. Premier pass rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku has potential to
2025 NFL Draft Rumors: Hunter, Sanders, Morrison, Banks
With the 2025 NFL Draft just four days out, the Browns are increasingly expected to select Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter with the second overall pick in the first round. Several sources have told FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano that Cleveland will take the multi-positional talent at No. 2 overall, clearing
Milton Williams “up for” the challenge of facing Josh Allen
The Bills have won the AFC East the past five seasons. The last time the Bills didn’t win it, the Patriots did. Defensive tackle Milton Williams now plays for the Patriots, having signed in free agency. He can’t wait to face Josh Allen, the reigning MVP, after the only missed
Prospect Profile: Shedeur Sanders
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of Hall of Fame NFL cornerback and current Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, has been one of the 2025 NFL Draft class’s most polarizing prospects. At times trending to be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, Sanders’ draft stock has slowly fallen in
Nico Iamaleava announces his decision to play for UCLA
It was on. Then it possibly wasn’t. Now, it is. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has announced that he’ll be playing for UCLA, following his departure from Tennessee. “To the amazing people in Knoxville, thank you for embracing and uplifting me throughout my time there,” Iamaleava said on Instagram. “I’ll be forever
Commanders Looking To Draft A WR
The Commanders are interested in adding a wide receiver during next week’s draft, per Sportskeeda’s Tony Pauline, though their lack of a third-round pick could complicate their strategy. Washington traded for Deebo Samuel to pair him with Terry McLaurin as one of the league’s most exciting starting WR duos, but
Oregon DT Derrick Harmon A 1st-Round Lock?
NFL front offices expected Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon to go in the first round of next week’s draft, according to Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post. Michigan’s Mason Graham is widely considered the draft’s top DT, but there’s no clear No. 2 behind him. That could be Harmon,
Jayden Daniels: It’s a whole new year, I have to prove myself again
There will be 257 players entering the NFL via the draft this week and they’ll be trying to replicate the kind of success that Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had upon entering the league last year. Daniels was voted the offensive rookie of the year for his play in the regular
Steelers Have 1st-Round Grade On Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart
The Steelers have a first-round grade on Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, though that does not mean they’ll prioritize the position over other needs in next week’s draft. Instead, Dulac writes, Pittsburgh will likely target a defensive lineman or even a running
Report reveals what dissuaded Giants from pursuing Aaron Rodgers
General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll preferred Rodgers to the other quarterbacks available in free agency, but Mara needed to be convinced. Rodgers has a reputation as an intense personality in the locker room with no shortage of off-field controversies The Giants reached out to three members
Aaron Rodgers’ Age, Durability Were Giants’ Biggest Concerns
The Giants seriously considered pursuing Aaron Rodgers, but concerns about his age and durability were too significant for team president John Mara to move forward with a potential signing, according to Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll preferred Rodgers to the
Deion Sanders on jersey retirements: “We are a now generation”
Deion Sanders capped his third spring practice in Colorado with the annual spring game. Before it started, the jerseys of former Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback Travis Hunter were retired. “I looked in both of their eyes — I know [Shedeur and Travis] were pleased, they were thankful, and
AFC West Notes: Thuney, Chiefs, Raiders
While the Chiefs again turned to Patrick Mahomes‘ increasingly team-friendly contract for a restructure to create cap space, they did move on from a core player to make room for Trey Smith‘s franchise tag. Kansas City traded three-time All-Pro Joe Thuney to Chicago, moving the guard’s contract-year salary off the
Busy week is coming for the Patriots
It’s a busy week for the NFL. It will be an even busier week for the New England Patriots. As noted by Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the Patriots will have a three-day voluntary veteran minicamp on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday — with the camp ending on the same day the
Where will Shedeur Sanders land?
The first quarterback to be drafted on Thursday night, Cam Ward, is the overwhelming favorite to be the first player taken. The biggest question as the draft approaches is where will the second quarterback go? Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders continues to be the wildest wild card at the top of the
New Jets regime says nothing in response to Aaron Rodgers’s recent grievances
Three days ago, former Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers unloaded regarding the team’s decision to offload the future Hall of Famer. Since then, the Jets haven’t uttered a peep. Not a word, directly or indirectly. On any of the various subjects Rodgers addressed or claims he made — including that the
Chiefs Preparing To Discuss Extensions With Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
The Tyreek Hill trade gave the Chiefs two first-round picks in 2022. They used their own first-rounder on George Karlaftis and traded up for Trent McDuffie with the pick the Dolphins sent them (via the 49ers) for Hill. Both defenders are now extension-eligible. McDuffie and Karlaftis have been central cogs
Howie Roseman: Big Dom is the best in the NFL at finding out about players’ red flags
Philadelphia’s Big Dom DiSandro is best known to NFL fans for his looming presence on the Eagles’ sideline during games, most notably his scuffle with 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw that got him booted off the sideline. But Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman says DiSandro does a lot more than that.
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Patriots’ first-round pick at No. 4
The 2025 NFL Draft is four days away, and the Patriots hold the fourth pick for the first time since 1994 when they selected defensive end Willie McGinest. This year, they’ve been linked to these prospects. OT Will Campbell | LSU Last offseason, New England took North Carolina quarterback Drake
















































