S Justin Simmons Does Not Expect To Re-Sign With Falcons
In advance of free agency, Justin Simmons said he wanted to remain with the Falcons. The decorated safety could still work out a new deal after his Atlanta debut in 2024, but he is not expecting that to take place. “It was a one-year thing,” Simmons said during an appearance on Up
Travis Hunter wants Roger Goodell to announce him as “wide receiver and DB” at the draft
Travis Hunter does not yet know which team will call him on draft night. But he knows exactly what he wants to hear after his name is called. Hunter, Colorado’s Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver and cornerback, said that when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces his name, he wants Goodell to
Browns insider addresses latest Sanders, Hunter draft rumors
As recently as Tuesday morning, Cleveland Browns reporter Zac Jackson of The Athletic insisted that “there’s almost no chance” the club will select Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders over either Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter or Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter with the second pick of the 2025 NFL Draft after Sanders failed
Report: James Cook will play for Bills in 2025 despite contract impasse
James Cook put his house up for sale not long after Bills General Manager Brandon Beane declared contract talks on hold. The running back has a $5.3 million salary for 2025, the last year of his rookie deal, and he has made it know he’s looking for at least $15
Jalon Walker To Visit Browns
With Cam Ward essentially viewed as a lock to be selected first overall by the Titans, the Browns are a team worth watching closely as the countdown to the draft continues. A short list of prospects in range for the second overall pick is well known, but Cleveland is looking at
Justin Simmons: I want to go to the best situation, a team that will win
Last offseason, safety Justin Simmons didn’t sign with the Falcons until Aug. 15 — midway through training camp. Simmons is once again a free agent in 2025 after completing his one-year deal with Atlanta. And this time, he would like to sign with a team a little earlier. “I mean,
Which Ohio State RB should Bengals eye in 2025 NFL Draft?
Count the Cincinnati Bengals as fans of Ohio State’s star-studded backfield. Per NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport, Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins (6-foot, 221 pounds) is scheduled to meet with the Bengals on Wednesday after visiting the Houston Texans on Monday. He’s also set to interview with the Denver
LB Jalon Walker visits Browns
The Browns have the second overall pick in the draft and linebacker Jalon Walker isn’t expected to be in play for that selection, but the right trade offer could shake up the top of the order and the Browns are doing their homework on the Georgia star. Ian Rapoport of
49ers To Host Mykel Williams, Walter Nolen
The 49ers own the No. 11 pick in April’s draft, and they are set to host a pair of defenders who could be selected in that range. Edge rusher Mykel Williams and defensive tackle Walter Nolen will visit the team, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. Williams spent each of his three
Michigan CB Will Johnson will follow his Pro Day workout with a visit to the Raiders
Michigan cornerback Will Johnson is healthy enough to work out for NFL teams. Johnson, who did not work out at Michigan’s Pro Day with a hamstring injury, will work out for NFL teams on Monday in Ann Arbor, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. After that he will head
Steelers insider discusses Jalen Milroe, first-round draft rumors
Even before it was reported over the weekend that Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe had accepted an invitation to attend the 2025 NFL Draft, some predicted that the Pittsburgh Steelers could take Milroe with the 21st overall pick and develop him as an unused backup behind yet-to-be-signed possible starter Aaron Rodgers. On
Caleb Williams: Starting now, Ben Johnson pushing me is key
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson has talked about how Caleb Williams’ presence at quarterback was a significant part of him taking the Chicago job. Now that the offseason program has officially begun, Johnson and Williams have officially started the process of getting in sync as play-caller and QB. To
Lions GM Brad Holmes Addresses Pending Aidan Hutchinson Extension
Entering the 2025 offseason, Nick Bosa led the way in terms of annual compensation amongst edge rushers. His 49ers deal averages $34MM per season, a figure which has been surpassed more than once this spring. Maxx Crosby‘s new arrangement with the Raiders is worth $35.5MM per year, and Myles Garrett quickly moved past that
Braden Smith dealt with severe OCD in 2024
In December, the Colts placed right tackle Braden Smith on the non-football illness list. There was no mention of the nature of the illness. Smith has now gone public with his condition. Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star has the story. Smith suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder, which manifested itself
Will Browns pair Travis Hunter with Tyler Shough or Jalen Milroe?
It seemed in March that the Cleveland Browns were planning to make Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter the second pick of the 2025 NFL Draft with the idea that they could attempt to grab Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe later in the player-selection process. However, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. shared in his latest mock draft published
Edge rusher James Pearce visited Cardinals, will visit Colts and Bengals this week
Edge rusher James Pearce is making his way around the league ahead of this month’s draft. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Pearce visited with the Cardinals on Monday. He is due to meet with the Colts and Bengals later this week. Rapoport adds that Pearce has also visited
Jets insider addresses Breece Hall trade talk after Aaron Glenn comments
New York Jets running back Breece Hall recently became the subject of trade rumors after first-year head coach Aaron Glenn hinted during the NFL owners meetings that he could split touches between Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis during the 2025 season. On Tuesday, Jets insider Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic touched
Hazing lawsuits against Northwestern are settled
Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald went from drawing NFL interest to signing a 10-year extension to being out of a job after allegations of hazing emerged in 2023. Lawsuits were filed. Now, the lawsuits have been resolved. According to Bloomberg News, via the Chicago Sun-Times, all claims for hazing and
Packers Host Emeka Egbuka; WR Visited Cowboys
The top of the 2025 receiver class is not held in the same regard as previous drafts. Nevertheless, teams in need of pass-catching help are doing homework on the best options in this month’s event. One of those is Emeka Egbuka. The Ohio State product met with the Cowboys recently, ESPN’s Adam
Will Campbell a slight favorite over Armand Membou to be first offensive lineman drafted
It’s a two-horse race to be the first offensive lineman selected in the 2025 NFL draft. LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell is a slight favorite over Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou to be the first lineman drafted. At DraftKings, Campbell is a -125 favorite and Membou’s odds are -105. Campbell
Could Giants still trade with Titans for No. 1 pick?
As recently as Monday, it seemed like the New York Giants had closed the door on moving up from the third overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft to the No. 1 spot. Numerous reports have said the Tennessee Titans are ready to make Miami’s Cam Ward, the consensus top
WR Matthew Golden visits Buccaneers
The fastest wideout at this year’s Scouting Combine is in Tampa on Tuesday. Matthew Golden posted on social media that he’s in town to visit with the Buccaneers. Golden ran a 4.29 40 in Indianapolis earlier this year. Golden played two years at Houston before transferring to Texas for the
Wes Welker To Join Commanders’ Staff
Wes Welker‘s tenure on the Dolphins’ coaching staff came to an end this offseason, but he has a new opportunity lined up for 2025. A deal is in place for him to join the Commanders, as first reported by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Welker transitioned from playing to coaching shortly after
Gabe Davis changes from No. 0 to No. 13, Devin Lloyd gets No. 0 Jaguars jersey
Jacksonville will have a new player in the No. 0 jersey this season. The Jaguars announced a slew of new jersey numbers today, including wide receiver Gabe Davis, who wore No. 0 last year, switching to No. 13. The new No. 0 is linebacker Devin Lloyd, who wore No. 33
Will Deshaun Watson ever play again?
Last week, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam admitted what everyone knew — the Deshaun Watson contract was and is a disaster. The comments came at a time when Watson remains under contract with the Browns, for two more years. It leads to a question posed, and partially answered, in a new
Executive, agent address if Browns’ Watson has future in NFL
It’s unclear if quarterback Deshaun Watson will ever play another in-game down of football for the Cleveland Browns after Browns owner Jimmy Haslam admitted back on March 31 that the club “took a big swing and miss with” the acquisition of Watson in March 2022 that included handing him a
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts how far Sanders could slide during draft
As recently as Monday, noteworthy members of the football community suggested that Shedeur Sanders could drop down to the 20s of the 2025 NFL Draft order, even though Sanders is widely viewed as the second-best quarterback of this year’s class behind only Miami’s Cam Ward. In his latest mock draft published
Smith echoes Lynch after receiving extension from Raiders
Long before the Seattle Seahawks traded quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason after Smith and the Seahawks were unable to come to terms on a contract extension, fan-favorite running back Marshawn Lynch featured for the two organizations. Thus, it was somewhat fitting that Smith echoed Lynch
Todd Bowles: Everyone’s position up for grabs at cornerback
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said he’d never bypass a good offensive player in the draft in order to bolster his defense, but there is one area where he’s looking to make an addition in the draft. During last week’s league meetings, Bowles said it is “crystal clear” that the
Joe Milton: I feel great energy from Dak Prescott, want to learn from him
When Joe Milton joined the Patriots as a seventh-round draft pick last year, the quarterback was behind first-round pick Drake Maye and veteran placeholder Jacoby Brissett on the depth chart. That might not have been the optimal developmental spot, but Milton was able to show enough in a Week 18
DL Arron Mosby re-signs with Packers
The Packers have defensive lineman Arron Mosby back in the fold for the 2025 season. Mosby was tendered as an exclusive rights free agent last month and the NFL’s daily transaction report for Monday showed that he has signed that tender. Mosby played in 16 games for the Packers last
Geno Smith eager to spend time with, learn from Raiders minority owner Tom Brady
New Raiders quarterback Geno Smith says the opportunity to learn from the team’s minority owner, Tom Brady, is a major reason he’s excited about being in Las Vegas. Smith said he has always admired Brady and wanted to emulate him as a quarterback, from being a fan to playing against
NFLPA hires Liz Allen to serve as new chief external affairs officer
Last week, the NFL hired a new general counsel. This week, the NFL Players Association has hired a new spokesperson. Via Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, Washington insider Liz Allen will be the union’s new chief external affairs officer. She’ll oversee communications and public affairs. She replaces George Atallah,
Wes Welker joining Commanders as personnel analyst
Wes Welker has found a new gig. According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, Welker is joining the Commanders. Multiple reports indicate Welker will be a personnel analyst, working with both the coaching and personnel staff for Washington. Welker, 43, had been the Dolphins’ receivers coach from 2022-2024. He previously crossed
CB Dee Alford re-signs with Falcons
The Falcons have re-signed cornerback Dee Alford, the team announced Monday. Atlanta did not tender Alford as a restricted free agent as it would have been a one-year deal for $3.2 million. He finished third on the team with 83 tackles in 16 games last season, adding a sack, a
Mykel Williams, Walter Nolen to visit 49ers
The 49ers are set to visit with a couple of the top defensive players in this year’s draft class. Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com reports that defensive end Mykel Williams and defensive tackle Walter Nolen are both scheduled to meet with the team. Williams, who had 14 sacks and 23 tackles
Emeka Egbuka taking pre-draft visit with Packers this week
One of the top receivers in the incoming draft class has been visiting with a couple of NFC teams. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, former Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka is visiting with the Packers on Monday and Tuesday after spending Friday and Saturday with the Cowboys. Egbuka, 22, was
Giants meeting with Micah Parsons-esque prospect before draft
Edge-rusher may not be the New York Giants‘ biggest need heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, but why pass on a prospect who’s drawing Micah Parsons comparisons? Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Penn State edge-rusher Abdul Carter had breakfast with Giants head coach Brian Daboll in State College, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
TE Blake Whiteheart re-signs with Browns
Tight end Blake Whiteheart is officially back with the Browns. Whiteheart was destined to return once the Browns tendered him as an exclusive rights free agent in early March and the team announced that he signed the tender on Monday. Whiteheart signed with the Cardinals after going undrafted out of
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Cardinals’ first-round pick at No. 16
The 2025 NFL Draft is now 16 days away and for the fourth time in franchise history, the Arizona Cardinals own the 16th pick. This year, they’ve been linked to these players in various mock drafts. DT Walter Nolen | Ole Miss Nolen had 66 tackles and five sacks in
Geno Smith: Pete Carroll and I have unfinished business, I’ll run through a wall for him
New Raiders quarterback Geno Smith started for coach Pete Carroll for two seasons in Seattle, and he’s excited to get it going again in Las Vegas. “There is unfinished business,” Smith said of what he and Carroll want to accomplish together. “When people think about my story, Coach Carroll is
Report: One notable outcome is unlikely for Aaron Rodgers
It has been nearly a month since Aaron Rodgers was released by the New York Jets, but the star quarterback still has not committed to a new team. With only one known suitor remaining, there has been speculation that Rodgers could simply retire. Very few people are expecting that to
Steelers sign OT Calvin Anderson to two-year deal
Offensive tackle Calvin Anderson will be back in Pittsburgh. The Steelers announced on Monday that they have signed Anderson to a two-year deal. They did not announce any other terms. Anderson signed with the Steelers last September and appeared in four games before landing on injured reserve. He was activated
Ex-Patriots star joins Commanders’ coaching staff
The Washington Commanders have made some significant additions to their roster this offseason, and they now have a new big name on their coaching staff as well. Wes Welker has joined Dan Quinn’s coaching staff in Washington, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported on Monday. The former star wide receiver will have
Mason Taylor set to take pre-draft visit with Dolphins
Could former LSU tight end Mason Taylor end up with his Hall of Fame father’s team? The Dolphins are at least going to take a look. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Taylor — Jason Taylor’s son — is set to take a pre-draft visit with Miami. Mason Taylor, 20,
Raiders’ Geno Smith addresses his departure from Seahawks
On Monday, quarterback Geno Smith addressed the circumstances that led to his departure from the Seattle Seahawks. Smith was introduced as a member of the Las Vegas Raiders, but the topic of his abrupt exit from Seattle came up during his introductory news conference. The veteran quarterback made clear that
Broncos TE Lucas Krull signs exclusive rights tender
Tight end Lucas Krull has signed his exclusive rights tender with the Broncos, according to the NFL’s transactions wire. It gives him an opportunity to remain the third tight end behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman. The Broncos also tendered outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman, cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian, defensive back Devon
NFL insiders address surprising Jalen Milroe NFL Draft development
Some football fans were surprised to learn over the weekend that Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe had accepted an invitation to attend the 2025 NFL Draft, largely because multiple analysts previously predicted Milroe wouldn’t be a first-round pick. On Monday, NFL insiders Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (h/t Sports Illustrated) and Armando Salguero of OutKick mentioned that it appears Milroe
Raiders waive Jack Jones, re-sign five ERFAs
Jack Jones’ time with the Raiders has officially come to an end. The Raiders announced on Monday that they waived the cornerback — a move that was initially reported on Sunday. Las Vegas had tried to find a trade partner for Jones, but one did not emerge. Jones, 27, recorded
Insider makes big claim about Vikings’ Aaron Rodgers interest
While it’s now clear that the Pittsburgh Steelers hope and expect that they’ll eventually have Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season, outsiders continue to believe Rodgers is waiting for the Minnesota Vikings to decide if they’re ready to turn to 2024 first-round draft choice J.J.