Competition Committee proposes expansion of replay assist for certain penalty calls
There was plenty of talk about expanding replay assist during the 2024 season and the Competition Committee has now formally proposed a change to the system for the 2025 season. In a proposal that NFL teams can vote on during next week’s league meetings, the committee has recommended expanding the
NFL insider discusses if Jets could make QB Jaxson Dart first-round draft pick
Multiple insiders have suggested since the conclusion of the NFL Scouting Combine that the New York Jets could make Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart the seventh overall pick of the 2025 draft. For a mailbag published on Wednesday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated addressed rumors linking Dart with
Jersey Mike’s replaces Subway as official NFL fast-food sponsor
I recently noticed on a Jersey Mike’s sandwich wrapper the presence of the NHL logo. The message was this: “Proud sponsor of the NHL.” It’s time to make room on the wrapper for a far more consequential shield. Via Terry Lefton of Sports Business Journal, Jersey Mike’s is replacing Subway
Patriots Showed Interest In LT Cam Robinson
Using a few options at left tackle last season, the Patriots have not yet filled that post this year. The team did not have a chance to make a true pitch to Alaric Jackson or Ronnie Stanley, as both of whom re-signed with their respective teams (the Rams and Ravens)
Winning would cure any Aaron Rodgers hesitation for Steelers fans
Steelers fans have spoken. Possibly. In a clearly unscientific poll on Twitter, we posed this question on Tuesday: “Steelers fans (and only Steelers fans, please), do you want Aaron Rodgers to be the Pittsburgh starting QB for 2025?” A total of 11,286 votes were cast. Of those who voted, 55.9
Former GM predicts Steelers could land big-name QB
Even if Aaron Rodgers signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers after he learns of the Minnesota Vikings’ intentions for the 2025 season, the Steelers could still look to land a long-term quarterback in the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft. In a mock draft updated after it was learned that
Browns held private workout with Cam Ward
The Browns reportedly did not have a large presence at quarterback Cam Ward’s Pro Day, but the club still got a good look at him this week. CanesInsight.com reported on Wednesday that the Browns worked out Ward privately at Miami. Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com notes team owner Jimmy Haslam,
Russell Wilson Remained Interested In Steelers Well Into Free Agency
The Steelers made their Russell Wilson stance fairly clear this offseason. The team launched a committed effort to retain Justin Fields, who had primarily backed up Wilson in 2024, and explored a pricier Sam Darnold addition. Once it became clear Fields would test the market, Pittsburgh became linked to Aaron
Travis Hunter moves ahead of Shedeur Sanders in betting odds to be No. 3 overall pick
The Giants signing quarterback Russell Wilson has resulted in a shift in the betting odds on the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is now the betting favorite to go with the third overall pick, which is owned by the Giants. Hunter’s odds
Does Steelers offseason indicate possible end of Tomlin era is near?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the middle of an interesting offseason. It has featured parting ways with quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, giving wide receiver DK Metcalf a five-year contract worth $150M as part of acquiring him from the Seattle Seahawks and seemingly hoping to be picked as a
Texans rework Denico Autry’s contract, gain cap space for 2025
The Texans have picked up some cap space for the 2025 season by reworking defensive lineman Denico Autry’s deal. Autry was set to make a base salary of $8.5 million and a total of $9 million in the second year of the two-year deal he signed in 2024, but Aaron
Analyst rips Giants over agreeing to deal with QB Russell Wilson
Not long after it was learned that the New York Giants had come to terms on an agreement with journeyman quarterback Jameis Winston, Tuesday reports shared that the Giants would be signing 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers starter Russell Wilson to a one-year deal worth up to $21M with $10.5M guaranteed. ESPN NFL analyst Seth
J.J. McCarthy: I would say I’m 100 percent
J.J. McCarthy revealed on Tuesday that the Vikings have not told him that he’s going to be their starting quarterback in 2025. But after being sidelined for his rookie year due to a knee injury, he’s on track to be able to earn the role during the offseason. In his
HC Mike Vrabel names ‘large’ reason he accepted Patriots job
Mike Vrabel seemingly knew even before the end of the 2024 NFL regular season that he would “end up” becoming the next head coach of the New England Patriots even though many thought at that time that former New England teammate and Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady could target Vrabel for that club’s opening.
Recent moves give Giants ability to objectively assess QBs in draft
The Giants have added a pair of veteran quarterbacks in recent days, if you haven’t heard. While the acquisition of Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson doesn’t remove the Giants from the conversation regarding the drafting of a quarterback in round one or two, it gives the Giants something they needed
Analyst explains how Giants should react to missing out on Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders
The New York Giants’ rebuilding of their quarterback room via the offseason acquisitions of Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson shouldn’t prevent the club from selecting a future rookie signal-caller with the third overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. With that said, the Giants may be unable to keep the
Aaron Rodgers reportedly made his desires clear to one team
Although the Steelers’ confidence regarding Aaron Rodgers has emerged, the allure of a Vikings landing spot persists. Minnesota is standing down on Rodgers for the time being. The team intends to give J.J. McCarthy the first crack at starter reps during its offseason program. This places Rodgers in a bit
Rams WR Drake Stoops says his two-game PED suspension was for taking Adderall
When the NFL suspended Rams wide receiver Drake Stoops two games for violating the league policy on performance-enhancing substances, the NFL announcement did not say what substance Stoops took. Stoops says it was Adderall. Stoops said he took the medication to help him stay awake while driving. He acknowledged that
Packers’ “tush push” proposal gets “mixed” reaction from Competition Committee
The Packers have proposed a rule change that would attack the so-called “tush push.” With the annual league meetings only days away, it’s looking like there’s not nearly enough of a push to get 24 total owners to vote for the proposal. On Tuesday, Mark Maske of the Washington Post
Deion Sanders gains support for making college spring games like NFL preseason games
Colorado coach Deion Sanders’ idea for turning college football spring games into NFL-style preseason games is gaining momentum. After Sanders publicly proposed changing spring games from one-team scrimmages to two-team exhibition games, Syracuse coach Fran Brown quickly offered to bring his team to Colorado to make it happen. The two
NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Bills’ first-round pick at No. 30
Coming off another crushing playoff loss, the Buffalo Bills own the 30th pick. These players have been linked to the Bills in various mock drafts. DT Kenneth Grant | Michigan NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah believes the 6-foot-3, 339-pound Wolverine would fit perfectly along the Bills defensive line, especially now that
Aaron Rodgers Informed Vikings They Are His Preferred Team
Although Steelers confidence re: Aaron Rodgers has emerged, the allure of a Vikings landing spot persists. Minnesota is standing down on Rodgers for the time being. The team intends to give J.J. McCarthy the first crack at starter reps during its offseason program. This places Rodgers in a bit of
Quinn Ewers gives QB-needy teams something to consider
AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Longhorns pro day on Tuesday featured 21 players, but it’s easy to argue quarterback Quinn Ewers was the main attraction. Rookie New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore and rookie New York Jets HC Aaron Glenn attended Texas pro day. Although the Saints have QB
Shedeur Sanders is the betting favorite to go No. 3 overall in the 2025 NFL draft
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is set to go with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, if the betting odds are to be believed. Sanders has the best odds to go third, a +105 favorite at DraftKings.com. The Giants own the third pick, and Shedeur’s father and coach,
2025 NFL Draft Rumors: Visits, Green, Nolen, RBs
As the 2025 NFL Draft continues to draw nigh, teams are beginning to do their due diligence on each prospect, including hosting several for visits. A perfect example of this saw the Saints host a bevy of Longhorns for a dinner last night, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. The list
Bill Belichick skips North Carolina Pro Day workout
For North Carolina, it’s all about recruiting. And, apparently, coach Bill Belichick didn’t see any recruiting benefit in attending the school’s annual Pro Day workout on Monday. Via Joseph Person of TheAthletic.com, Belichick was a no-show at the event. Even though “former UNC greats, NFL agents, media members and scouts
Russell Wilson signing shouldn’t stop Giants from drafting a QB
The New York Giants have completely overhauled their quarterback depth chart this offseason, continuing with the signing of veteran Russell Wilson on Tuesday. Combined with the addition of Jameis Winston a week ago, that is two veteran quarterbacks coming in to take over the top of the depth chart. That
Orange County, Florida authorizes $10 million to lure Jaguars to Orlando for 2027 season
The Jaguars will need a place to play their home games in 2027. Orlando’s Camping World Stadium hopes to land the assignment. Via WESH-TV, the Orange County Tourist Development Tax Sports Incentive Committee has authorized spending at least $10 million to lure the Jaguars to Orlando. Gainesville also is attempting
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/25/25
Tuesday’s minor transactions: Las Vegas Raiders New York Giants Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thomas’ seven-year stay in Carolina has come to an end. After not missing a game for the first five years of his career, Thomas has missed half the games over the past two seasons. Despite making
Gardner Minshew: I knew Kansas City was where I wanted to be
For a player who’s been in the league since just 2019, quarterback Gardner Minshew has bounced around a bit. After two seasons in Jacksonville, he was traded to Philadelphia. Then he signed with the Colts in 2023, moved on to the Raiders in 2024, and after being released signed with
Wilson in line to start after finally signing with new team
Russell Wilson is joining his third team in as many seasons, and it appears the veteran quarterback has landed another starting job. Wilson, on Tuesday, agreed to one-year contract with the New York Giants that is worth up $21M, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The deal includes $10.5M guaranteed. Wilson also
Raiders sign TE Ian Thomas
The Raiders have brought in a new tight end. Las Vegas announced on Tuesday that the club has signed veteran Ian Thomas. A fourth-round pick in the 2018 draft, Thomas had spent his entire career with the Panthers. He was limited to just five games last season due to multiple
AFC West Notes: Bolts, Broncos, Wilkins
March 25th, 2025 at 5:53pm CST by Sam Robinson Retaining Najee Harris was believed to still be a Steelers option this winter, but the team had declined its starting running back’s fifth-year option last May. Passing on that opened the door to the 2021 first-rounder becoming a one-contract Steeler, and
Stanford G.M. Andrew Luck reverses course on coach Troy Taylor
Stanford G.M. Andrew Luck publicly had said nothing about the multiple misconduct investigations regarding coach Troy Taylor. Privately, Luck had reportedly doubled down. Less than a week later, Taylor is out. Stanford has announced that Taylor has been fired. The statement from Luck creates the impression that he simply changed
NFL competition committee expected to propose change to kickoffs
The first year of the NFL’s dynamic kickoff rule change mostly provided what the league hoped it would. It increased the number of kickoff returns while also cutting down on the concussion rate that existed on those plays. Now the league is potentially looking into ways to bring the kickoff
Returner Steven Sims signs with the Seahawks
The Seahawks signed wide receiver Steven Sims on Tuesday, the team announced. Sims, 27, played for the Texans and the Ravens in 2024. He played 10 offensive snaps and 78 on special teams, averaging 5.8 yards on 21 punt returns and 27.9 yards on seven kickoff returns. Sims went undrafted
Giants To Sign QB Russell Wilson
The Giants’ depth chart at quarterback is coming into focus. Despite adding Jameis Winston, the team will bring in Russell Wilson. After visiting the Giants in back-to-back years, Wilson is coming aboard, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Wilson has since confirmed the agreement. Wilson will receive $10.5MM guaranteed on a one-year
With Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston on board, Giants could still draft a quarterback early
A week ago, the Giants had one quarterback on the roster. They now have three. Will there be more? At a minimum, the Giants likely will add a fourth arm for offseason workouts and/or training camp. The real question is whether the Giants will be in play for a quarterback
Stefon Diggs signs huge contract with AFC team
Stefon Diggs is officially off the market, and the star wide receiver will now be catching passes for one of his former rivals. Diggs agreed to a three-year, $69 million contract with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The veteran wideout will receive $26 million guaranteed.
Stefon Diggs joins the Patriots
One of the top remaining free agents has a new home. Per multiple reports, receiver Stefon Diggs has agreed to terms with the Patriots. It’s a three-year, $69 million deal. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, $26 million is guaranteed. The structure of the contract will reveal much about the extent
Patriots, WR Stefon Diggs Agree To Three-Year Deal
March 25th, 2025 at 6:11pm CST by Ely Allen One of the top remaining players in free agency, wide receiver Stefon Diggs has officially come off the market. First reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Diggs has signed a three-year, $69MM contract to join the Patriots. The deal will include $26MM
Giants agree to terms with Russell Wilson
Yes, the Giants were indeed still in play for Russell Wilson, even after signing Jameis Winston. PFT has confirmed (not that the multiple reports required confirmation but, hey, when in #scooptown) that Wilson has agreed to terms with the Giants. The move comes four days after the Giants and Winston
Bengals took one outcome ‘off the table’ with Trey Hendrickson?
The Cincinnati Bengals gave star defensive lineman Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade earlier in the offseason, but it sounds like the team’s stance has changed. Hendrickson is the next Bengals star who is seeking a massive contract extension after Cincinnati signed wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins
Buccaneers re-sign OL Sua Opeta
Sua Opeta will be back with the Buccaneers in 2025. Tampa Bay announced on Tuesday that the club has re-signed the offensive lineman to a one-year deal. Opeta, 28, suffered a knee injury during training camp last year and missed the entire season. He had appeared in 38 games for
Bengals Taking Trey Hendrickson Trade Off Table?
The Bengals satisfied Joe Burrow‘s request at wide receiver, extending Tee Higgins after a slew of departure rumors followed the veteran No. 2 wide receiver leading into this offseason. Burrow also expressed hope the Bengals would pay Trey Hendrickson, the NFL’s reigning sack leader. The team had made Hendrickson available
Appeals court conducts oral argument in Brian Flores discrimination case
Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and multiple teams (Dolphins, Giants, Broncos, and later the Texans) in February 2022. More than three years later, a federal appeals court has officially taken up the question of whether certain claims will be sent to arbitration controlled by the league or
Report: NFL competition committee to propose a big change to kickoffs
The NFL has continued to explore ways to potentially improve the kickoff play, and another significant change could be implemented for the 2025 season. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reported on Tuesday that the NFL competition committee is likely to propose moving a touchback on kickoffs to the 35-yard
Competition Committee is expected to propose moving kickoff touchbacks to the 35
The NFL’s Competition Committee is likely to propose moving the spot of the touchback on kickoffs from the 30- to the 35-yard line, Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports. The decision was expected in an attempt to further boost the rate of returns. The league boosted its kickoff return
Latest On Giants, Russell Wilson; Team Open To Adding QB After No. 3 Overall?
Linked to being interested in trading up to No. 1 overall, the Giants may see such a path blocked off thanks to the Titans’ increased interest in Cam Ward. As the Titans schedule another meeting with the Miami quarterback, other teams may need to come to grips with the possibility
James Daniels doesn’t know whether he’ll be playing left guard or right guard in Miami
Offensive lineman James Daniels signed with the Dolphins in free agency. He played right guard in Pittsburgh. For now, he doesn’t know whether he’ll be playing on the right side or the left side in Miami. “They’re still figuring things out,” Daniels told reporters on Tuesday. “They just said during
















































