Aaron Rodgers Visits Steelers
2:35pm: Rodgers has slow-rolled his free agency decision on the advice of his agent, David Dunn, per Pro Football Network’s Mike Florio. The Steelers offered him a contract close to the beginning of free agency, but they have yet to improve the terms of the deal to entice him to sign.
Seahawks sign safety and special teamer D’Anthony Bell
The Seahawks are adding some depth to their secondary and special teams. D’Anthony Bell is signing a one-year deal in Seattle, according to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. Bell was undrafted in 2022 and took a winding road to the NFL after playing football at four different colleges, but he
Lions sign longtime Eagles CB
Avonte Maddox‘s time with the Eagles has come to an end. The veteran defensive back has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lions, his agent announced on Friday. Maddox joined the Eagles in 2018, and he quickly emerged as a key member of their secondary. The former fourth-rounder handled
Trent Brown agrees to terms with Texans
The Texans have struck a deal with another veteran offensive tackle. Agent Drew Rosenhaus told reporters that his client Trent Brown has agreed to a one-year deal with Houston. The deal is worth up to $3 million. The Texans reached a deal with former Jaguar and Viking Cam Robinson earlier
Lions Sign Avonte Maddox
Avonte Maddox‘s time with the Eagles has come to an end. The veteran defensive back has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lions, his agent announced on Friday. Maddox joined the Eagles in 2018, and he quickly emerged as a key member of their secondary. The former fourth-rounder handled
Deion Sanders believes one specific team is spreading lies about Shedeur
On Thursday, both Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Colorado coach Deion Sanders had something to say about lies they believe are being told about Shedeur in the pre-draft process. Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports has more details on the specific things Deion said. Apparently, Deion believes one specific team is
Aaron Rodgers visits with Steelers
The Aaron Rodgers watch continues, and Friday has seen what could prove to be a notable development. The league’s top remaining free agent quarterback is visiting the Steelers’ facility, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The Steelers have long been known as one of the top Rodgers suitors, with
Saints agree to terms with Brandin Cooks
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks is headed back to where his NFL career got underway. Cooks was a 2014 first-round pick of the Saints and, according to multiple reports, the veteran wideout has agreed to terms on a contract that will bring him back to New Orleans. The return to town
Saints, WR Brandin Cooks Agree To Deal
Brandin Cooks is returning to where his career began. The veteran wideout has a deal in place with the Saints, as first reported by Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Cooks spent his first three seasons with the Saints, quickly emerging as a focal point on offense. The former first-round pick topped 1,100
Source: Agent has been encouraging Aaron Rodgers to take his time
Some (hand raised) have criticized quarterback Aaron Rodgers for taking his time in picking a new team. As one source explains it, however, Rodgers is simply being a good client. Rodgers’s agent, David Dunn, has been encouraging Rodgers to be patient. Patience can become leverage. Leverage can improve offers. As
Does Colts’ Zaire Franklin still believe in Anthony Richardson with Daniel Jones looming?
Some in the NFL community think it’s only a matter of time before Daniel Jones replaces Anthony Richardson as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback. During a Friday appearance on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” program, Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin indicated he hasn’t yet given up on Richardson. “I love Anthony,” Franklin
Proposed "tush push" rule, as written, won't change much
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Seahawks, S D’Anthony Bell Agree To Deal
D’Anthony Bell is on the move for the first time in his career. The safety/special teams ace has agreed to a one-year deal with the Seahawks, Jordan Shultz of Fox Sports reports. Bell entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2022, signing with the Browns. He remained with the
Louisville QB Tyler Shough set to visit Browns
The Browns traded for Kenny Pickett earlier this month, but they are expected to continue adding to the quarterback position in the coming weeks. They could add a veteran option like Russell Wilson, they could pick up a rookie early in next month’s draft or do both as they move
Insider addresses if Steelers will set deadline for Aaron Rodgers amid Vikings uncertainty
Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently suggested that Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II needed to give quarterback Aaron Rodgers a “deadline” to decide on playing for the club amid uncertainty hovering over Pittsburgh, the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings. During Friday’s edition of ESPN’s “Get Up” program, NFL
Inside the Ja’Marr Chase deal
The Bengals have paid superstar receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Under the strict new-money APY analysis, he’s now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history — at $40.25 million per year. But the devil always resides in the details — and, as shown below, the devil has taken a pitchfork to that $40.25
Falcons’ Kirk Cousins Drawing Trade Interest?
A shortlist of veteran free agents remain at the quarterback position, but one potential trade option looms for teams still in need of a signal-caller. Kirk Cousins remains in place with the Falcons, although a deal sending him elsewhere remains a talking point around the league. Atlanta is prepared to move forward
Giants sign WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
The Giants have added some depth at receiver. New York announced on Friday that the club has signed Lil’Jordan Humphrey. ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes Humphrey’s contract is for one year. Humphrey, 26, entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Texas in 2019. He spent his first three
Report expands on why Saints could grab eventual Derek Carr replacement in 2025 NFL Draft
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. raised eyebrows when he predicted in his latest mock draft that the Saints will pick Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart as the ninth choice of the 2025 NFL Draft even though New Orleans recently restructured the contract for starting QB Derek Carr. On Friday, ESPN’s Katherine
Deion Sanders on Travis Hunter playing both ways: Why keep the best on the bench?
Deion Sanders knows more about playing both offense and defense than just about anyone in football today, having successfully done it himself for the 1996 Cowboys and then coached Travis Hunter as a two-way Heisman Trophy winner at Colorado last season. And Sanders says it would be foolish to doubt
Giants To Sign WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
Lil’Jordan Humphrey reunited with Sean Payton over the past two years, but he will be on the move this offseason. The veteran receiver is joining the Giants on a one-year deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The team has since announced the pact. Humphrey began his career working under Payton with the Saints. The
Dante Fowler: It started to click last year, don’t see why it would stop
Defensive end Dante Fowler agreed to return to the Cowboys this month and the veteran’s first meeting with the media since signing his contract included discussion about his spike in production after leaving Dallas for Washington last year. Fowler had 10.5 sacks for the Commanders after picking up 10 over
Could Seahawks draft eventual Sam Darnold replacement in 2025 NFL Draft?
It was initially reported that quarterback Sam Darnold received a three-year, $100.5M contract from the Seattle Seahawks to leave the Minnesota Vikings in free agency. However, the Seahawks could escape the deal as soon as next offseason. Thus, it’s not all that surprising that ESPN’s Matt Miller named the Seahawks
NFL had nearly 500 fewer plays from scrimmage in 2024
As the NFL prepares to vote on whether to add extra scrimmage plays via the expansion of regular-season overtime to 15 minutes (as noted last night, the Eagles believe it will be roughly 30 per year), it’s important to note that something happened last year regarding the number of scrimmage
No Deal Imminent Between Patriots, WR Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs is one of several veteran wideouts still on the market in the second wave of free agency. He visited the Patriots yesterday, but a deal should not immediately be expected at this point. Nothing is imminent in the case of Diggs and New England, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz notes.
Shedeur Sanders: I’m most comfortable as a pocket passer, but can adjust my game if needed
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders wants the NFL to know that he’s a pocket passer first and foremost, and only uses his running ability if that’s what his team needs him to do. Sanders said on NFL Network that he has always viewed playing from the pocket as the most important
Marquez Valdes-Scantiling: I can’t recreate Seahawks past, have to be best version of myself
The Seahawks have overhauled their offense this offseason. Longtime star wideouts Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf are no longer with the team and Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling have signed with the club to join Jaxson Smith-Njigba in the group. They’ll be playing with a new quarterback in Sam Darnold
Lane Johnson: I love the challenge of being an older player
Right tackle Lane Johnson became the longest-tenured member of the Eagles when defensive end Brandon Graham announced his retirement this week and Johnson is set to hold onto that title for a while. Johnson signed a one-year extension with the team that puts him under contract in Philadelphia through the
Jonathan Jones: Defense’s goals “kind of shift” playing with QB like Jayden Daniels
Cornerback Jonathan Jones went to the Super Bowl after each of his first three NFL seasons and picked up a pair of Super Bowl rings, but his last five seasons in New England were a lot less successful. It’s not hard to pinpoint what changed for the Patriots. Tom Brady
NFLPA top in-house lawyer Tom DePaso is retiring
One of the longest-serving employees at the NFL Players Association will be ending his tenure. Via Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, NFLPA general counsel Tom DePaso will be retiring. DePaso, 69, joined the union in 1984. DePaso spent one year in the NFL, as a linebacker with the Bengals.
CB Jaylon Jones agrees to terms with Cardinals
Cornerback Jaylon Jones is set for a move to Arizona. Jones has agreed to terms on a contract with the Cardinals, per a report from Aaron Wilson of KPRC. Jones spent the last three seasons with the Bears. He appeared in 41 games and made five starts on defense while
Ryan Kelly: It was just time to move on from Colts
Ryan Kelly’s departure from Indianapolis as a free agent this offseason was notable enough to elicit a statement of gratitude from Colts owner Jim Irsay and the Vikings center discussed his decision to switch teams on Thursday. Kelly made four Pro Bowls while spending the first nine years of his
Tennessee governor asks NFL to play the Super Bowl in Nashville in 2029
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as part of Nashville’s bid to host Super Bowl LXIII in February of 2029. The next three Super Bowls have been awarded to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Atlanta. That leaves the 2029 game as the first one available
Browns re-sign CB Tony Brown
Cornerback Tony Brown will remain a member of the Cleveland Browns. The team announced on Thursday that Brown has signed a new contract with the team. They did not disclose the terms of the deal. Brown signed a one-year contract with Cleveland last year and appeared in six games during
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders comments on his predraft criticism
Every year there is a player — usually a quarterback — that is one of the most polarizing players in their NFL Draft class. It is usually accompanied by anonymous sources or executives criticizing their maturity, mental toughness, personality, leadership or pretty much anything that is not related to their
Lions re-sign CB Khalil Dorsey
Cornerback Khalil Dorsey will stay in Detroit. The Lions announced on Thursday that they have re-signed Dorsey. The Lions douple-dipped on secondary moves Thursday as the Dorsey word comes shortly after they announced the signing of veteran corner Rock Ya-Sin. Dorsey appeared in 27 games and made three starts for
Former Steelers player has concerning criticism for team’s offense
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the NFL’s worst — and dullest — offensive teams over the past six years, and one of the players leaving the organization this offseason offered a really concerning criticism about what the team is doing on that side of the ball. Or more
James Pierre returns to Steelers on a one-year deal
The Steelers signed cornerback James Pierre to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday. Pierre returned to the Steelers for a second stint in 2024, signing to the practice squad in September after his release from the Commanders. Pittsburgh elevated him to the 53-man roster a week later. Pierre, 28,
Report: Bengals star considering drastic move amid contract dispute
Trey Hendrickson is looking to become the next star player to land a lucrative contract extension from the Cincinnati Bengals, and it sounds like he is willing to go to extreme lengths to accomplish that goal. The Bengals signed wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to four-year contract extensions
Falcons agree to terms with returner Jamal Agnew
The Falcons are adding an experienced returner. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, Jamal Agnew has agreed to terms with Atlanta on a one-year deal worth a maximum of $2.5 million. Agnew, 29, did not appear in a game in 2024, though he was on the Steelers’ practice squad late
NFL Staff Updates: Kelly, Leftwich, Fisher
Champ Kelly‘s continuous rise through the front office ranks of the NFL was put on hold last year when he took a slight step back with the Raiders after serving as their interim general manager in 2023. After parting ways with Las Vegas last month, Kelly has agreed to join the
Report: LB Jeremiah Moon re-signs with Steelers
The Steelers have re-signed outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon to a one-year deal, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Moon, 26, was an exclusive rights free agent. He appeared in 13 games for the Steelers last season, starting one. Moon recorded nine total tackles on 222 special teams plays and 111 on
Ideal landing spots for NFL’s top remaining free agents
The NFL free-agency period has been open for more than a week, but there’s still plenty of big names on the market. Here’s where we think they should go. Keenan Allen | WR | Buffalo Bills At 32 years old, Allen should look to play for a contender. With just
LB Jerome Baker visits Browns
Linebacker Jerome Baker’s search for a new team has taken him to Cleveland. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Baker is visiting with the Browns. The Browns have also signed guard Teven Jenkins and cornerback Tony Brown on Thursday. Baker began last season with the Seahawks and started the
Jets Made Last-Ditch Push For S Talanoa Hufanga
The legal tampering period annually brings waves of unofficial agreements, as official announcements cannot come until the next league year starts. This current arrangement leaves room for teams to poach free agents after they have already committed elsewhere. Although this does not happen often, instances have occurred that led to
Najee Harris on time with Steelers: We didn’t know anything on offense; we didn’t have any identity
The Steelers had Ben Roethlisberger entering his final NFL season when they drafted Najee Harris in the first-round of the 2021draft. After that season, the Steelers started five different quarterbacks the next three seasons. Kenny Pickett started most of the games at quarterback for the Steelers as a rookie in
Why inside source is confident Purdy will soon get extension
A report from earlier in March indicated that one reason the San Francisco 49ers haven’t yet locked quarterback Brock Purdy down via a lucrative contract extension is that Purdy “wants a lot” of money from 49ers CEO Jed York. Taylor Mouser served as an offensive quality control coach and an assistant
Dan Moore on Titans committing to him: I want to prove them damn right
The Titans entered free agency in the market for a left tackle, and there weren’t many great options. That’s why they gave Dan Moore Jr. a four-year, $82 million deal. It ranks as one of the most surprising deals of free agency and one of the most high-risk, considering Moore’s
Commanders Sign WR Michael Gallup
4:25pm: Unsurprisingly for a player making an NFL comeback, Gallup will sign with the Commanders on a one-year veteran minimum contract worth up to $1.335MM, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. With six accrued seasons, his base salary will be $1.17MM, indicating that the deal includes $165k in incentives, though
Deebo Samuel on trade to Washington: I like to win
After the 49ers finished off a disappointing 6-11 season, Deebo Samuel requested a trade. The 49ers granted his wish March 1 in exchange for a fifth-round pick. He goes from a team in rebuild mode to one that is ascending, having made the NFC Championship Game last season. Samuel said
















































