Big-name QB reportedly ‘piqued’ Jets’ interest ahead of draft
The New York Jets seemingly wanted it known ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft that they are “all-in on quarterback Justin Fields” after they signed him in free agency to serve as the replacement for future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers. Nevertheless, ESPN’s Rich Cimini suggested in an article published
Patrick Mahomes: If we can get back to hitting deep shots, it opens up the offense
Earlier on in Patrick Mahomes’ career when the offense was humming, the quarterback seemed to hit a deep ball every week. In his first year as a starter, Mahomes averaged 8.8 yards per pass and 13.3 yards per completion. While Kansas City won 15 games last season to secure the
Saints Making Calls On Path To QB Pick; Derek Carr Clarity Proving Elusive
Where the wave of second-tier quarterback prospects sends those players will be one of this draft’s top storylines, and teams are doing work on forging reasonable paths to securing QB real estate. This has involved the Browns and Giants discussing trades that involve using their early-second-round picks to climb back
Texas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. now favored to go No. 6 overall in 2025 NFL draft
A late shift in the betting odds suggests that Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. could be the Raiders’ pick tonight with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Both DraftKings and FanDuel now have Banks as the betting favorite to go off the board at No. 6,
Insiders share if Steelers could trade George Pickens during NFL Draft
Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft that gets underway on Thursday night, stories linked receiver-needy teams such as the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers with George Pickens of the Pittsburgh Steelers. During Wednesday’s edition of the “Scoop City” podcast, NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic indicated the
Report: Broncos have taken calls from teams about 20th overall pick
The Broncos are set to pick one spot before the Steelers in the first round of the draft on Thursday night and that arrangement is reportedly generating trade interest from other teams. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Broncos have been fielding calls about the 20th overall pick ahead
OL-Based Trade-Up On Texans’ Radar
The Texans enter draft weekend having already reshaped their offensive line. Laremy Tunsil relocated to Washington on Day 1 of free agency, fetching Houston four draft choices — including a 2025 third-rounder — while 2022 first-rounder Kenyon Green is now in Philadelphia. Laken Tomlinson reunited with DeMeco Ryans, while Cam
Fox is expected to hire Robert Griffin III to work college football games
Thirteen years after he became the second overall player taken in the draft, Robert Griffin III has a new gig. Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com reports that Fox is expected to hire Griffin to work as a college football game analyst. He’ll replace Brock Huard on the No. 2 announcing team.
George Pickens linked to NFC North team before NFL Draft
The Green Bay Packers desperately need a wide receiver, but the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled Thursday-Saturday in Green Bay, may not be the place to find one. Tankathon gives four wide receivers first-round grades: Colorado’s Travis Hunter (6-foot, 188 pounds), Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan (6-foot-4, 219 pounds), Texas’ Matthew Golden (5-foot-11,
Kevin Stefanski: If we draft a QB who can compete, that’s a positive
The Browns have acquired two quarterbacks this offseason and they could make it three in the next few days. While the team is not expected to use the second overall pick on a quarterback, they could pick one up later in the proceedings. That quarterback would then be thrust into
Falcons GM addresses Kirk Cousins trade rumors
Ahead of the start of the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night, a report claimed that the Atlanta Falcons want an “acquiring team to pay $20M of the $45M worth of guarantees” left on the contract for wantaway quarterback Kirk Cousins to land his services this spring. While speaking with
Saints G.M. Mickey Loomis: History says otherwise, but I’m not against trading back in first round
General Manager Mickey Loomis has been the Saints’ General Manager since 2002 and that gives a pretty good sense of how he prefers to operate on draft day. One major trend is that Loomis is not one for trading back in the first round. The Saints have not done it
Kevin Stefanski: Travis Hunter is uniquely equipped to play both ways
Weeks of suspense about what the Browns will do with the second overall pick of the draft comes to an end on Thursday night. The team could still trade that pick away, but if they keep it the expectation is that they will use it on Heisman Trophy winner Travis
Eric DeCosta says Ravens aren’t ruling out taking a running back early
Running back would seem to be just about the last position the Ravens would need to fill during the 2025 NFL draft, but if there’s a player available they like, they won’t hesitate to take one. That’s the word from Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta, who isn’t ruling out taking
Broncos likely to draft running back Omarion Hampton, betting odds say
A consensus is building that the Broncos will draft North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton with the 20th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Hampton is the Broncos’ pick in PFT’s mock draft and is the favorite to go to the Broncos at sports books. The Broncos are -110
Panthers NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Carolina’s draft picks for every round
In their first season under head coach Dave Canales, the Panthers went 5-12 as the struggles continued in Carolina. QB Bryce Young, who Carolina selected with the 1st overall pick in 2023, was benched early in the season in favor of Andy Dalton. Young regained the starting job and showed
Chris Olave will have fifth-year option picked up by Saints, Trevor Penning will not
The Saints had two first-round picks in 2022 and they’ve made different decisions about the fifth-year options on their contracts. General Manager Mickey Loomis said that the team will exercise wide receiver Chris Olave’s option for the 2026 season. They will not be exercising right tackle Trevor Penning’s option, however.
Minor NFL Transactions: 4/23/25
April 23rd, 2025 at 3:00pm CST by Sam Robinson Here are Wednesday’s minor moves: Detroit Lions Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings Seattle Seahawks The Lions had added Fromm shortly after cutting Nate Sudfeld last summer. Detroit stashed Fromm on its practice squad throughout last season, keeping him as its third-stringer
Saints NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of New Orleans’ draft picks for every round
The Saints finished 5-12 last season, their worst year since going 3-13 in 2005. New Orleans hired former Eagles OC Kellen Moore as the new head coach for 2025. The Saints have missed the playoffs in each of the last four seasons and now have the youngest head coach in
Five red flags for top prospects in 2025 NFL Draft
Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter | Doing too much Hunter insists he’ll play offense and defense in the NFL, saying he’d rather quit than concentrate on one side of the ball. “It’s never playing football again,” he told CBS Sports. “Because I’ve been doing it my whole life, and I love
Rams NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Los Angeles’ draft picks for every round
The Rams won the NFC West last season, beating the Vikings in the Wild Card before losing at Philadelphia by six points in the Divisional Round. There were reports that QB Matthew Stafford could potentially leave Los Angeles, but he agreed to a restructured contract in February. While the Rams
Titans Rejected Giants’ Offer For No. 1 Overall; Cleveland, New York Discussing Trades Back Into Round 1
The Giants held the No. 1 overall pick going into Week 17, but a Drew Lock-led upset win over the Colts dropped them out of that slot and vaulted the Titans to pole position. Week 18 did not change Tennessee’s draft position, and the team now appears a day away
Seahawks NFL draft picks 2025: Full list of Seattle’s draft picks for every round
The Seahawks narrowly missed out on the playoffs last season, going 10-7 and finishing behind the NFC West champion Rams based off the strength of victory tiebreaker. Now entering their second season under head coach Mike Macdonald, Seattle now has a new-look offense. QB Geno Smith was traded to the
Seahawks linked with two big-name QB prospects
Not long after reporters shared that the Seattle Seahawks could escape the three-year contract they gave Sam Darnold as soon as next offseason, some pointed out that Seattle could target a big-name quarterback during the 2025 NFL Draft that gets underway on Thursday night. For a piece published on Wednesday morning, Brady
Lions, Kerby Joseph agree to four-year contract extension
The Lions have locked in All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph. Joseph and the Lions agreed to a four-year contract extension today, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The contract reportedly makes Joseph the highest-paid safety in the NFL at $21.5 million per year. Joseph was an All-Big Ten safety at
Steelers Making Calls On George Pickens; Packers Among Intersted Teams?
The Steelers have an established history of centering their wide receiver groups around one notable payment, while making other pass catchers one-contract players. Hines Ward and Antonio Brown served as cornerstones, and the team surrounded Diontae Johnson‘s extension with rookie-contract cogs. D.K. Metcalf now serves as the Steelers’ receiving anchor,
NFL draft attendees is 15 after Ohio State OT Josh Simmons changes his mind
The NFL originally announced 17 prospects who would attend the draft in Green Bay. A day later came a report that Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston also would join them. The final total is 15 prospects on-site. It previously was reported that Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and Georgia defensive end
Report: Steelers open to trading key player
One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ big offseason acquisitions may have made another of their notable players expendable. The Steelers have been making and taking calls regarding a potential George Pickens trade, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Pickens is eligible for a rookie extension, and many around the league
Patrick Mahomes: A healthy Hollywood Brown should see an expanded role
The much-ballyhooed signing of Hollywood Brown to a one-year deal worth up to $11 million deal in 2024 didn’t work out as planned for the Chiefs. Brown was touted as the upgrade at wide receiver the team had been searching for. Brown, though, injured his sternoclavicular joint in the preseason,
Cowboys Likely To Target Skill Position In First Round
With the 2025 NFL Draft coming tomorrow night, several teams are zoning in on where their draft focus will be in the first round. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, there are “many sources” who expect the Cowboys to target an offensive skill position (quarterback, running back, wide receiver,
Tyler Lockett says he has signed with the Titans
On Thursday night, the Titans will get a new rookie quarterback. On Wednesday night, they got a new veteran receiver. Tyler Lockett has announced on Twitter that he has signed with Tennessee. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, it’s a one-year, $4 million deal with up to $2 million in incentives.
Veteran WR Tyler Lockett Signs With Titans
On the eve of the draft, the Titans have signed a new, veteran weapon for expected No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. According to a post on X from Tyler Lockett himself, the 10-year veteran will be joining the Titans for the 2025 campaign. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lockett’s will
George Pickens unfollows Steelers’ official account on Instagram
Steelers wide receiver George Pickens may or may not have a new home at the end of this weekend. But Pickens is ready if the Steelers trade him: He has unfollowed the team on Instagram. It is unclear when Pickens stopped following the team account. Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot
Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael dies at 67
Former Chicago Bears legend Steve McMichael has died at the age of 67 following his fight with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). McMichael was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, and he had been in the news over the last few years due to status updates surrounding his health. On Wednesday, McMichael’s
Get the Father of Mine ebook for free, on Thursday and Friday only
The draft is upon us. After it ends, things could get slow. You’ll need a diversion. Here’s one that costs nothing. For Thursday and Friday, the Father of Mine ebook on Amazon can be yours for the low price of nothing. It’s normally 99 cents, so it’s not a huge
Patriots Open To Trading WR Kayshon Boutte
The Patriots are open to trading wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, among other players from the previous coaching staff. A nugget emerged regarding Boutte’s availability earlier this week, and it now seems the Pats are shopping him. Boutte was the Patriots’ sixth-round pick in
With Kerby Joseph paid, is Aidan Hutchinson next?
During draft week a year ago, the Lions finalized extensions with tackle Penei Sewell and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. During draft week this year, the Lions have finalized an extension with safety Kerby Joseph. The next question is whether defensive end Aidan Hutchinson will get his second contract, too. Earlier
Lions sign Kerby Joseph to record-setting extension
Just before last year’s draft, the Lions secured their future by signing both offensive tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to long-term extensions. This year, they’ve decided to do the same, rewarding a first-team All-Pro season by making Kerby Joseph the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Joseph and
PFT’s one, and only, 2025 NFL first-round mock draft
The mock draft. Over 25 years, I have grown to hate it. But, hey, when in Rome. The process starts after each draft ends, which is beyond ridiculous. Really, any mock draft conducted before free agency is a waste of time. Needs change dramatically based on players signed and players
Lions Sign S Kerby Joseph To Record-Setting Extension
Just before last year’s draft, the Lions secured their future by signing both offensive tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to long-term extensions. This year, they’ve decided to do the same, rewarding a first-team All-Pro season by making Kerby Joseph the highest-paid safety in the NFL. Per
Terry Fontenot: Falcons “haven’t put a number” on Kirk Cousins salary split, if he’s traded
Last year, the Falcons committed $100 million to quarterback Kirk Cousins, roughly six weeks before making quarterback Michael Penix Jr. a top-10 pick. This year, the possibility of a Cousins trade looms over the team. During a Wednesday pre-draft press conference, G.M. Terry Fontenot addressed a recent report from ESPN
Why rival GMs are ‘mindful’ of Eagles’ Howie Roseman
Howie Roseman has developed a reputation around the NFL and is now getting the Billy Beane treatment from his colleagues. Roseman, 49, is in his second stint as the Eagles general manager. Since he reassumed the role in 2019, the Eagles have made five playoff appearances and reached the Super
Cowboys CB DaRon Bland unconcerned about lack of contract talks
The Cowboys are focused on getting Micah Parsons signed to a contract extension, but cornerback DaRon Bland and tight end Jake Ferguson are heading into contract years. (The team plans to exercise the fifth-year option on offensive lineman Tyler Smith’s contract, keeping him under contract through 2026.) Bland and Ferguson
QB Will Levis Could Be On The Move During Draft
It’s the 2025 NFL Draft’s worst-kept secret that the Titans are likely to have a new quarterback in the building soon. With Tennessee expected to use their No. 1 overall draft pick on Miami’s Cam Ward, incumbent passer Will Levis could be expendable. In fact, Diana Russini of The Athletic
Report: Eagles decline WR Jahan Dotson’s fifth-year option
The Eagles are declining the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jahan Dotson’s contract for 2026, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. The move is not a surprise given Dotson’s lack of production last season in his first season with the Eagles. The team’s No. 3 receiver, who had 19 catches
Could the Raiders look to improve trenches in the first round?
There are several paths the Las Vegas Raiders could choose when the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday from Green Bay. The Raiders hold the No. 6 pick, and they could ultimately decide to trade back. If they stick at six, however, many mock drafts have
Hall of Famer Steve McMichael dies at 67
Steve McMichael, Hall of Famer and member of the legendary 1985 Bears defense, has died. He was 67. The announcement was made by Jarrett Payton, who presented McMichael for Hall of Fame enshrinement in 2024. Payton’s late father, Walter, was McMichael’s teammate. A third-round pick of the Patriots in 1980,
Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Bills, Ravens, Titans, Jaguars
April 23rd, 2025 at 4:37pm CST by Sam Robinson The Broncos have been connected to trading up, but a year after Sean Payton admitted he participated in a smokescreen operation surrounding a potential first-round move up the board, the team may be content staying at No. 20. A recent report
Seahawks waive DT Cameron Young
The Seahawks have opened up a roster spot before the start of the draft on Thursday. The team announced that they waived defensive tackle Cameron Young on Wednesday. Young was a 2023 fourth-round pick. Young played in 16 games during his rookie season, but he was limited to one 2024
NFL Draft Watch: Best bet in first round for each AFC team
After months of mock drafts and mind-numbing speculation, the NFL Draft is upon us. The first round is Thursday (8 p.m. ET on NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, ESPN Deportes), followed by rounds 2 and 3 on Friday (7 p.m. ET on NFL Network, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes). The draft
















































