464-pound prospect Desmond Watson knows losing weight is key to his NFL chances
Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson could become the heaviest player ever drafted into the NFL. He doesn’t want to be. Watson, who wasn’t invited to the Scouting Combine, weighed 464 pounds at UF’s Pro Day. That’s 84 pounds heavier than the heaviest player — Ravens tackle Daniel Faalele — in
Packers Re-Sign TE John FitzPatrick
The Packers are bringing back John FitzPatrick after all. The team announced tonight that they’ve re-signed the free agent tight end. Veteran reporter Howard Balzer was first with the news. There was some uncertainty surrounding FitzPatrick’s future in Green Bay. The midseason acquisition was initially positioned to hit restricted free
Cam Ward inks deal with Under Armour
Under Armour is back in the NFL shoe and glove game. And it has added to its portfolio of athletes the likely top overall pick in next week’s draft. Former Miami — and likely Tennessee — quarterback Cam Ward has a deal with Under Armour, reports Conor Orr of SI.com.
It appears Sanders, Hunter won’t be together during NFL Draft
Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will forever be linked because of the success they had together in college, but it appears the two former Colorado stars have separate plans for the NFL Draft. The NFL shared a list on Monday of the 17 NFL prospects who will be in attendance
In bipartisan effort, five Senators discuss college sports compensation
The NCAA has only two viable solutions to its current chaos — a nationwide union or an act of Congress. At a time when multiple bills are circulating in the U.S. House of Representatives, five Senators from both sides of the aisle have been discussing legislation that would regulate compensation
Giants To Privately Work Out Shedeur Sanders
The Giants’ third-overall pick continues to represent one of the most fascinating story lines in this year’s draft. While recent reports have suggested that the organization may skip the QB position and opt for Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter, that won’t stop the organization from taking a longer look at
Colorado to retire jersey numbers of Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders
The University of Colorado announced Monday that it is retiring the jersey numbers of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. Sanders’ No. 2 and Hunter’s No. 12 will become “officially untouchable” during the Spring Game at Folsom Field on Saturday. They will join four other Colorado players who have their numbers
Why 49ers should not trade Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy has become the face of hope for San Francisco 49ers fans, doing his best to help carry the load since going from “Mr. Irrelevant” to starting quarterback. Some have floated trade scenarios, especially with his contract extension looming, but moving on from Purdy so quickly might not be
Giants will have a private workout with Shedeur Sanders
The Saints are still the favorites to land Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. But he might not be there when New Orleans is on the clock at No. 9. Via NFL Media, the Giants will conduct a private workout with Sanders. The development comes after the Giants added veterans Russell Wilson
NFL Announces 17 Prospects Attending NFL Draft
There will be 17 draft prospects waiting in the green room to hear their name announced next week. The NFL announced the players who will attend the first round next Thursday night in Green Bay: G Tyler Booker, Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell, Alabama OT Will Campbell, LSU DE Abdul Carter,
Report: Bill Belichick and North Carolina are out on Nico Iamaleava
Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is looking for a new program. One possible destination can be crossed off the list. Via Pete Nakos of On3.com, Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels are out of the Iamaleava pursuit. Iamaleava recently de-Volunteered from Tennessee after failing to get a bump in his
Panthers “Open To The Idea” Of Trading Back From No. 8
With multiple holes on the roster and the organization still in the midst of a rebuild, the Panthers will clearly be operating with a ‘best-player-available’ approach at No. 8 in the draft. However, depending on how things proceed with the top-seven picks, the front office could look to make a
NFL announces 17 players will attend the draft in Green Bay
The NFL announced Monday that 17 prospects will attend the draft in Green Bay. Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is on the list despite Colorado coach Deion Sanders announcing in January that the school would have a public draft-day party for Hunter and Shedeur Sanders. Shedeur Sanders will not attend
Analyst names ‘most talented thrower’ in draft class other than Ward
While most expect the Tennessee Titans will happily make Miami quarterback Cam Ward the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Tyler Shough is a prospect who could become a late first-round pick or an early second-round selection. For an article published on Monday, Derrik Klassen of The Athletic
Mason Graham favored to go No. 5 overall in 2025 NFL draft
Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham is the favorite to be the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Graham’s odds are in the -120 to -160 range to go fifth overall at sports books. The Jaguars own the fifth overall pick and defensive line is probably their biggest position
Analyst links Will Howard with QB-needy AFC North club
While numerous reports have indicated the Pittsburgh Steelers would like to add future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers and Colorado star Shedeur Sanders to their quarterback room this spring, there was no guarantee as of the second Monday of April that either will be with the club at the end
Steelers hire Luke Smith as quality control coach
The Steelers have added an assistant to head coach Mike Tomlin’s staff. Alex Kozora of SteelersDepot.com notes that they have added Luke Smith to their website as a quality control coach. Smith has ties to both Pittsburgh and the Steelers. Smith went to high school in Pittsburgh spent the last
Jakobi Meyers Open To Raiders Extension
Jakobi Meyers has operated as a central contributor to the Raiders’ passing attack during his two years with the team. The veteran wideout has received 235 targets since the start of last season, and he should again handle a heavy workload in 2025. The upcoming campaign represents the final one of
Packers re-sign TE John FitzPatrick
The Packers re-signed tight end John FitzPatrick on Monday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire. He originally joined the Packers on Oct. 10 after the team signed him off the Falcons’ practice squad. In 2024, FitzPatrick appeared in nine games and caught one pass for 2 yards. He played 73
Analyst offers strong response to controversial NFL Draft take
Multiple analysts suggested ahead of this past weekend that the Tennessee Titans should select Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter or Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter over Miami quarterback Cam Ward if the club can’t find a buyer willing to match its reported asking price for the first pick of the 2025
Texas A&M edge Shemar Stewart, Iowa RB Kaleb Johnson visiting Bears
The Bears are hosting a pair of highly touted prospects this week. Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson and Texas A&M pass rusher Shemar Stewart will be in Chicago at Halas Hall, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Stewart has had a busy schedule with visits to the Steelers and Patriots,
RBs Omarion Hampton, Kaleb Johnson To Visit Bears
The Bears were recently reported to be among the teams which view Ashton Jeanty in high regard. The Heisman runner-up is thus a prospect to watch in the event he slides to No. 10 in the first-round order, but Chicago is also showing interest in other running backs. Omarion Hampton is set to
The Fall of Favre will debut next month on Netflix
Brett Favre is getting the documentary treatment. And it won’t be a Favre-sanctioned infomercial. Via Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com, The Fall of Favre is arriving on May 20. Part of the Netflix Untold series, it’s a production of EverWonder Studios, Time Studios, and Front Office Sports. The documentary looks into
Five reasons Patriots will be much improved
After firing head coach Jerod Mayo in January, the New England Patriots overhauled the team, making significant changes on offense, defense and on the coaching staff. A similar overhaul came in 2024, but the team finished last season 4-13. But there are many reasons to believe the franchise will be
If Aaron Rodgers plays, he’ll need a different helmet model
The football future for quarterback Aaron Rodgers remains to be determined. The future of his football helmet has been decided. His preferred model — the Schutt Air XP Pro Q11 LTD — has been banned. Matt Moret of TheAthletic.com has the list of the seven latest forbidden football helmets. They
Eagles Host S Malaki Starks; Team Interested In Walter Nolen, James Pearce?
The Eagles’ draft plans will depend in large part on how the first-round board shakes out before they are on the clock. A trio of names have emerged regarding Day 1 defenders the team thinks highly of, though. Philadelphia has hosted safety Malaki Starks on a top-30 visit, Eliot Shorr-Parks of
CB Will Johnson did not run the 40 at his Monday workout
Former Michigan cornerback Will Johnson worked out for NFL teams on Monday, but he skipped one of the traditional drills from pre-draft sessions. Johnson did not run a 40-yard dash during the workout in Ann Arbor. Johnson missed Michigan’s Pro Day with a hamstring injury and he missed much of
Report hints Vikings could still ‘address’ Aaron Rodgers possibility
A report from earlier in April said that the Minnesota Vikings potentially signing Aaron Rodgers for the 2025 season was “all but dead” because of how 2024 first-round draft choice J.J. McCarthy has looked coming off the full meniscus repair that sidelined him for his entire rookie campaign. For a lengthy piece
Maxx Crosby named Eastern Michigan football assistant G.M.
Maxx Crosby has a new job. Eastern Michigan has named Crosby Assistant General Manager for its football program. While Crosby will continue his playing career, he now has an official position where he played his college ball. “There is no place more important to my personal and athletic development than
How does latest Micah Parsons news affect contract negotiations with the Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys edge-rusher Micah Parsons attended the start of the team’s voluntary offseason workout program on Monday, despite no contract extension. Parsons, who’s set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract in 2025, was seen entering Dallas’ facility in a clip posted to the team’s X account
Over-under on first-round running backs set at 2.5
NFL teams just don’t draft running backs like they used to. Last year no running backs went in the first round. The last time more than two running backs went in the first round was 2018, and the running backs were Saquon Barkley, Rashaad Penny and Sony Michel. Could 2025
Micah Parsons In Attendance For Cowboys’ Offseason Program
Monday marks the beginning of the Cowboys’ offseason program. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer expected Micah Parsons to be in attendance, and that has proven to be the case. Parsons is present for the voluntary program, as first reported by DLLS’ Clarence Hill Jr. This news comes as no surprise, considering team and
Geno Smith feeling young and healthy at 34
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith is 34 years old and heading into his 13th NFL season, but don’t tell him he’s getting older. Smith said in an interview for the Raiders’ YouTube channel that he’s in great shape, looking good, feeling good and ready for many more years in the NFL.
Insider offers update on Browns, Cousins rumors amid Steelers’ uncertainty
Numerous noteworthy individuals poured cold water over the idea of the Cleveland Browns acquiring quarterback Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons this spring, even before Cleveland brought fan-favorite Joe Flacco back to the organization to compete with Kenny Pickett and a to-be-drafted rookie for its starting job. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers
More than five months later, Dak Prescott’s hamstring still hasn’t completely healed
Most hamstring injuries heal in weeks. For Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, it’s been more than five months. It happened as he was throwing a pass during a Week 8 game at Atlanta, on November 3. As Chris Simms explained during Monday’s PFT Live, Prescott’s unconventional throwing motion likely puts extra
Browns Sign DE Julian Okwara
Julian Okwara will play for a third career team in 2025. The veteran edge rusher signed with the Browns on Monday, per a team announcement. [RELATED: Browns Leaning Toward Travis Hunter Over Abdul Carter?] Okwara spent his first four years with the Lions. The former third-round pick made 38 appearances with
Browns sign Julian Okwara – NBC Sports
The Browns announced an addition to their 90-man roster on Monday. They have signed defensive end Julian Okwara. They did not disclose any terms of the deal. Okwara entered the NFL as a 2020 third-round pick of the Lions and spent his first four seasons in Detroit. He spent the
Analyst names surprising NFC team as landing spot for Jalen Milroe
Imagine what Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay could do with a quarterback who may be similar to Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. In a story published Monday, The Athletic’s Derrik Klassen named the Rams as the best fit for Alabama QB Jalen Milroe (6-foot-2, 217 pounds). On
Micah Parsons reports for the start of the offseason program
Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons still doesn’t have his second contract. But, for now, he won’t be missing a minute of voluntary workouts. Parsons is present for the start of the offseason sessions, via Clarence E. Hill Jr. of All City DLLS. That doesn’t mean he’ll stay. But he’s there, despite
Bengals Have Rejected Multiple Trey Hendrickson Trade Offers
The upcoming draft represents a logical deadline for the Trey Hendrickson situation to reach a resolution. If the reigning sack leader is to remain with the Bengals, it will not be for a lack of effort on the part of interested suitors to swing a trade. Once again, Hendrickson is seeking a
S Malaki Starks visited the Eagles
The Eagles have shown a fondness for defensive players who went to the University of Georgia in recent years and they hosted another Bulldog ahead of this year’s draft. Eliot Shorr-Parks of WIP reports that safety Malaki Starks visited with the team recently. Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Nolan Smith, Nakobe
Isaiah Simmons To Visit Packers
After two seasons with the Giants, Isaiah Simmons could soon be on the move. The veteran defender is visiting the Packers today, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports. Simmons entered the league with the Cardinals, but during his three seasons in Arizona he struggled to carve out an effective full-time role at safety
RB Cam Skattebo has visited with Browns, Cardinals, Giants
Running back Cam Skattebo had a big year to lead Arizona State to the College Football Playoff. Recently he’s taken a few pre-draft visits with teams as he gears up for the main event next week. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Skattebo has visited with the Cardinals, Browns, and
Could NFC team draft Dart after making major offseason QB signing?
Not long after it was initially reported that quarterback Sam Darnold received a three-year, $100.5M contract from the Seattle Seahawks early into free agency, analysts and reporters pointed out that the Seahawks could still select a project for the future such as Ole Miss signal-caller Jaxson Dart with the 18th pick of the 2025 NFL
CBs Maxwell Hairston, Quincy Riley to visit Commanders
The Commanders are set to meet with a couple of cornerbacks in the final days of the pre-draft visit window. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Maxwell Hairston and Quincy Riley are both set to visit with the team on Tuesday. Hairston was a starter at Kentucky for the
Jets To Host DT Mason Graham
The Jets’ pre-draft work will include a top-30 visit with one of the most highly touted defenders in the 2025 class. D-tackle Mason Graham will head to New York tomorrow, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Graham has long been regarded as the top defensive lineman available in this month’s draft,
WR Kyle Williams took pre-draft visit with Dolphins on Sunday
Former Washington State receiver Kyle Williams is having a busy April. Per NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo, a total of nine teams have set up pre-draft visits with Williams. He was with the Dolphins on Sunday and is set to visit the Bears, 49ers, and Seahawks this week. Williams, 22, played
Insider names ‘top candidates’ for Jets at seventh pick of draft
While some previously speculated that the New York Jets could select either Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders or Ole Miss signal-caller Jaxson Dart with the seventh pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, even though the club signed Justin Fields in free agency, such chatter quieted down before the second Monday of
Seahawks G.M. John Schneider: Be careful when you say it isn’t a great QB draft
Most people expect Cam Ward to be the first player selected in this year’s draft, but there isn’t much certainty about where other quarterbacks will wind up coming off the board later this month. That’s a stark difference from last year’s draft. Quarterbacks went with the first three picks and
Former Patriots RB addresses Ashton Jeanty NFL Draft rumors
Barring a surprising development, the New England Patriots will be able to pick from Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell, Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou and Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham when New England is called to spend the fourth overall pick of the 2025
















































