Bengals Approaching Deadline On Stadium Lease Agreement
Negotiations are ongoing between the Bengals and Hamilton County over the future of Paycor Stadium. A June 30 deadline looms which will play a key role in deciding how the franchise proceeds with respect to its location. The Bengals will have to choose by that date on exercising an option
Notable team cancels private workout with Shedeur Sanders
A notable team canceled a scheduled private workout with former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders on Saturday. The Tennessee Titans are calling off their private workout with Sanders, according to Jim Wyatt of the team’s official website. The decision was made mutually after the Titans and Sanders’ camp met up following
Titans, Shedeur Sanders agree to cancel private workout
The Titans had a private workout with Miami quarterback Cam Ward. They won’t be having a private workout with Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Via Jim Wyatt of the team’s official website, the Titans and Sanders mutually agreed to cancel the private workout after Friday’s Pro Day. “The Titans have seen
Browns Seen As Favorite To Draft Travis Hunter At No. 2?
Provided the Titans select Cam Ward first overall, the Browns will have their choice of the consensus top two prospects in the 2025 draft class. Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter and two-way Colorado star Travis Hunter have each received plenty of attention from teams at the top of the board, and it would come as
Shedeur Sanders To Work Out With Browns; Titans Visit Canceled
APRIL 5: In the wake of Colorado’s pro day, Titans officials met with Sanders and his camp. A decision was made to cancel his Tennessee workout, as noted by team reporter Jim Wyatt. Ward remains the favorite to go No. 1 in the draft, and this development certainly represents another indication
Bengals, Bears could (in theory) come together and pay for a stadium in Chicago
New York (OK, New Jersey) has two teams. Los Angeles has two. If London ever has one, it likely will have two. What about Chicago? The market currently supports two teams in the sport that used to be America’s pastime. And with the Bears getting nowhere when it comes to
Mike McDaniel Addresses Tyreek Hill’s Dolphins Future; Latest On Terron Armstead
For a player who received a $54MM guarantee last summer, despite three years remaining on his previous contract, Tyreek Hill keeps coming up in trade rumors. This can be expected given how the mercurial star’s 2024 season ended. More Hill social media inferences toward a potential Miami departure surfaced recently.
Trey McBride: No pressure due to extension, will keep doing things the same way
Trey McBride’s approach to his first three NFL seasons worked out well enough for the Cardinals to make him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL, so he’s not planning to change anything in Year Four. McBride signed a four-year, $76 million contract extension this week and said it was
Referee Tra Blake is reassigned to umpire
Referee Tra Blake will no longer be a referee. FootballZebras.com reports that the NFL has reassigned Blake to umpire. Blake had spent three years in that position, after previously serving as an umpire. The reason for the move wasn’t given. Given that most officials aspire to become referees, it’s fair
Ticket brokers sue Texans over changes to season-ticket procedures
The age of widespread legalized ticket reselling has not unfolded without a few potholes. Or lawsuits. Via Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle, a group of 19 ticket brokers has sued the Texans over changes to the team’s season-ticket policies. The brokers have owned personal seat licenses with the
NFC West Notes:
Not only did the Broncos manage to withstand an 11th-hour 49ers push for Dre Greenlaw, the AFC West team appears to have won out for the talented linebacker despite submitting a lesser offer. Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch trekked to Greenlaw’s Texas home to convince the longtime Fred Warner wingman
Lawsuit sparked by Mississippi welfare-fraud scandal involving Brett Favre is dismissed
A Mississippi welfare-fraud scandal that caught national attention due in part to the involvement of Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre (who has been charged with no crimes and who has denied any wrongdoing) sparked multiple defamation lawsuits. One of them was dismissed on Friday. Via Mark Fainaru-Wada of ESPN.com,
The 49ers seem intent on breaking the bank for Brock Purdy
Under coach Kyle Shanahan and G.M. John Lynch, it took the 49ers six years to find an answer at the quarterback position. Now that they have one, it feels as if they’re preparing to grossly overpay him. This isn’t an anti-Brock Purdy take. It’s a realistic assessment of the market,
Cardinals To Meet With James Pearce, Jalon Walker, Mykel Williams
The Cardinals let Chandler Jones walk in free agency during the 2022 offseason, and they lost all-time great J.J. Watt and eventual All-Pro Zach Allen in 2023. Arizona did not come especially close to picking up the pieces during the 2023 and ’24 seasons, but the team’s offseason has acknowledged
It’s a winner’s choice book giveaway weekend
It’s been a hectic couple of weeks. So hectic that I haven’t had time to direct this platform toward the effort to sell a few books. Or to give a few away. This weekend, it’s winner’s choice. Father of Mine, Son of Mine, On Our Way Home. Hard copy, signed
Answering the big Travis Hunter question for his potential NFL suitors
Travis Hunter will likely be one of the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft, and it is no secret why. The former Colorado star was a full-time starter at wide receiver and cornerback. He caught 96 passes for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns at Colorado last season. Hunter had
Travis Hunter admits his position will depend on who drafts him
If Travis Hunter were still in college, he could play wherever he wanted to play. And he could condition his decision on whether his next team will let him play offense and defense. But in the sorting-hat ritual of the NFL, Hunter’s pro football position(s) won’t be determined by him.
Lions Remain In Contact With Za’Darius Smith; Reunion On Radar
A trade rental in the wake of what turned out to be a season-ending Aidan Hutchinson injury, Za’Darius Smith made some notable contributions for a depleted Lions team. Detroit, however, released the veteran edge rusher prior to a $7MM option bonus kicking in. This marked the second time an NFC
Jason Kelce says his words have been misunderstood by opponents of the tush push
Former Eagles center Jason Kelce has said that the tush push “sucks for the center.” He has said he used to yell, “Fuck my life” when the play was called. He has said the play is grueling. But he has never said it should be illegal. So when Kelce heard
Todd Bowles: We’ll see if the team that wins the overtime toss can run out the clock
The NFL made one change to overtime but did not make another change: The league’s 32 owners voted to require both teams to get a possession in overtime, but it voted down a proposal to extend regular-season overtime to 15 minutes, as it is in the playoffs. That could create
Ray Seals, who became an NFL starter without going to college, dies at 59
Ray Seals, who became notable for making it to the NFL without ever going to college, has died at the age of 59. Seals was a star football player at Henninger High School in Syracuse, but he decided not to go to college and to start working after graduating high
Cardinals Re-Sign T Kelvin Beachum
Kelvin Beachum will enjoy a rare opportunity to play an age-36 season as an offensive lineman. The veteran blocker will stay in Arizona to do so. The Cardinals are keeping their swing tackle around, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter indicating the parties have agreed on another contract. Returning to a role
Geno Smith’s contract shouldn’t impact Raiders’ draft plans, one way or the other
With quarterback Geno Smith signed to an extension, the Raiders are out of the running for a quarterback in the early rounds of the draft, right? Not necessarily. The Smith contract carries at most a two-year commitment. And if the Raiders are willing to roll the dice on Smith making
Chargers To Sign QB Trey Lance
Trey Lance will receive another chance in the NFL. The former No. 3 overall pick is signing with the Chargers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This will give the former North Dakota State star an opportunity to become Justin Herbert‘s backup, though Taylor Heinicke also re-signed last month. Lance will join
Deion Sanders believes Shedeuer and Travis Hunter should be the first two players drafted
Friday’s Colorado Pro Day was not like the usual Pro Day. Beyond the presence of head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, the event featured two of the top prospects in the upcoming draft. As Deion sees it, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter are the
How new Patriots QB coach could help Drake Maye learn Josh McDaniels’ offense
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye improved aspects of his game, such as his footwork, while working with former New England quarterbacks coach T.C. McCartney and former offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. A new coaching staff that includes longtime offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and current quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant is now
QB Draft Rumors: Titans, Saints, Milroe, Manning
As the 2025 NFL Draft continues to draw nearer and nearer, we continue to see momentum towards the Titans selecting Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall pick. While the team’s president of football operations, Chad Brinker, spoke recently about the time the team has spent evaluating top
NFC East team tried to lure Rob Gronkowski out of retirement — again
In February, future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski firmly squashed a rumor that suggested he could end the second retirement of his playing career. During the latest episode of his “Dudes on Dudes” podcast, Gronkowski explained how Giants head coach Brian Daboll reached out to him to discuss possibly
Lamar Jackson sparks legal battle with Dale Earnhardt Jr. over No. 8
Last year, it was Lamar Jackson vs. Troy Aikman in a copyright squabble over No. 8. This year, the Ravens quarterback has a legal issue with another pro athlete who is associated with the same number. Attorney Josh Gerben has posted an item on his firm’s website regarding an April
Travis Hunter Starting To Trend Towards WR?
Early on in the pre-draft process, Colorado draft prospect Travis Hunter was being viewed much more as a potential NFL cornerback than a wide receiver. As time went on, we began to see a few teams, namely the Browns, who viewed Hunter primarily as a wide receiver at the next
Titans, Browns, Giants well represented at Colorado’s Pro Day
The teams with the top three picks in this year’s draft are well represented at the University of Colorado’s Pro Day workout on Friday. Titans General Manager Mike Borgonzi, president of football operations Chad Brinker, offensive coordinator Nick Holz, and defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson are all in Boulder as part
Analyst addresses Jalen Milroe’s potential fit with Steelers
At least one unnamed NFL executive reportedly believes that the Pittsburgh Steelers could make Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe the 21st overall pick of the 2025 draft even if the club signs Aaron Rodgers before the night of April 24 rolls around. During a recent appearance on “The Mina Kimes Show,”
Chiefs agree to deal with DE Janarius Robinson
Kansas City is adding some depth to its defensive line. Janarius Robinson has agreed to a deal with the Chiefs, according to agency SportsTrust Advisors. Robinson, 25, spent the last two seasons with the Raiders. He appeared in 10 games with one start for Las Vegas in 2024, recording five
QB Justin Fields To Start Season For Jets
When the Jets made the move to sign free agent quarterback Justin Fields, two things were made clear based on the makeup of his contract. First, with only a two-year deal, it was clear that this is still a prove-it contract for the young passer. Second, the $30MM of guaranteed
Dan Campbell on Aaron Glenn: If he can’t turn the Jets around, nobody can
Aaron Glenn is the head coach who can finally win with the Jets, according to his old boss. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Glenn, who was Campbell’s defensive coordinator in Detroit, said that Glenn has everything it takes to be a successful NFL head coach. “As long as he’s
Roger Goodell reportedly has strong opinion about tush push
NFL owners are split on whether to ban the tush push play heading into the 2025 season, but commissioner Roger Goodell reportedly has a strong opinion. The Green Bay Packers submitted a formal proposal last month to ban the tush push, which has been made famous by Jalen Hurts and
Cal donors push for Ron Rivera to have more power over football program
The NIL phenomenon is bringing NFL fixtures to the NCAA, and stirring things up for one of college football’s biggest rivalries. With Stanford putting former Colts quarterback Andrew Luck fully in charge of the program as General Manager, multiple donors to the Cal NIL collective are shutting off the free-cash
Courtland Sutton To Attend OTAs; Broncos GM Confirms Team Will Draft RB
The Broncos reached extension agreements with Patrick Surtain, Garett Bolles, Quinn Meinerz and Jonathon Cooper last year, but more payday candidates are on Denver’s 2025 docket. Among them: Courtland Sutton, who has graduated from trade-rumor fixture to surefire extension candidate. After Sutton’s second 1,000-yard season helped Bo Nix finish with
Trademark dispute between Lamar Jackson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is quickly resolved
The sudden and unexpected trademark battle between Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. has suddenly and unexpectedly ended. Via Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, Earnhardt announced on Friday that he has secured the rights to a different No. 8, and that he’ll abandon the effort to secure
Shedeur Sanders has bold message for teams that pass on him
It is a pretty good bet that former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is going to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft later this month. What is still up for debate is where. Top-five? Top-10? Does he have an Aaron Rodgers-like slide down into the bottom half of
Brian Daboll’s presence at Colorado Pro Day conflicts with comments from earlier in the week
Brian Daboll doesn’t go to Pro Days. Unless he does. The Giants coach showed up for the Colorado Pro Day on Friday, days after both Daboll and Giants G.M. Joe Schoen said Daboll doesn’t do Pro Days. “He doesn’t go to any pro days,” Schoen said at the annual league
Minor NFL Transactions: 4/4/25
The NFL minor moves as we head into the weekend: Denver Broncos Signed ERFA tender: OLB Dondrea Tillman Kansas City Chiefs Signed: DE Janarius Robinson New York Jets Signed RFA tender: S Tony Adams This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
LB Dondrea Tillman re-signs with Broncos
Linebacker Dondrea Tillman re-signed with the Broncos on Friday, according to the NFL’s transactions wire. Tillman was one of five exclusive rights free agents the Broncos tendered. Cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian, tight end Lucas Krull, defensive lineman Jordan Jackson and safety Devon Key were the others. Tillman went undrafted out of
Julio Jones retires, should be a lock for Hall of Fame
Wide receiver Julio Jones officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, concluding a dominant 13-year career spent with the Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles. The next stop for him will almost certainly be the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Perhaps
Shedeur Sanders after his Pro Day: You’ll be a fool not to pick me
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders did not work out at the Scouting Combine. He did throw at the school’s Pro Day on Friday. Eric Galko, director of football operations for the Shrine Bowl, reports that Sanders completed 58 of 63 passes during the workout with three of the incompletions drops by
Julio Jones Announces Retirement
Julio Jones bounced around the NFL during the 2020s, but the former Falcons first-rounder authored one of the most productive careers in the history of the wide receiver position. After not playing in 2024, Jones is retiring. The 13-year veteran confirmed his NFL exit Friday via social media. Rivaling Hall
Julio Jones announces his retirement
Julio Jones has not played since 2023, but he didn’t announce his retirement until Friday. “Today I’m announcing my retirement,” Jones said in a video posted to social media. “It started when I was 8 years old, just a kid in Foley, Alabama. It was an amazing ride.” Jones, 36,
Trey Lance to sign with AFC West team
Trey Lance will receive another chance in the NFL. The former No. 3 overall pick is signing with the Chargers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This will give the former North Dakota State star an opportunity to become Justin Herbert‘s backup, though Taylor Heinicke also re-signed last month. Lance will join the
S Tony Adams signs RFA tender with Jets
The Jets are starting their offseason program next week and one member of the team officially signed on for the 2025 season on Friday. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that safety Tony Adams has signed his restricted free agent tender. The Jets tendered Adams at the lowest level earlier
NFC North Notes: Watson, Lions, Vikings
April 4th, 2025 at 4:35pm CST by Sam Robinson An ill-timed ACL tear could prove costly for Christian Watson. Not only is the Packers wide receiver entering a contract year, his injury occurring in January has been expected to keep him off the field into next season. A tentative timetable
















































