Patriots’ Vrabel wants Maye to be like Brady in this way
Back in November, New England Patriots players and franchise icons compared Drake Maye to living legend Tom Brady after Maye met with offensive players following what the then-rookie quarterback felt was a poor practice. For a lengthy piece published on Thursday, Chris Mason and Karen Guregian of MassLive shared something Mike Vrabel told
Charles Omenihu returns to the Chiefs
Free-agent defensive end Charles Omenihu is staying put. After more than a week on the market, Omenihu has opted to rejoin the Chiefs on a one-year deal. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, it has a maximum value of $7 million. Omenihu suffered a torn ACL in the 2023 AFC Championship.
Chiefs Re-Sign DE Charles Omenihu
Defensive end Charles Omenihu will get another opportunity in Kansas City. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Omenihu is re-signing with the Chiefs on a one-year deal that will be worth up to $7MM. Omenihu began his NFL career as a fifth-round pick out of Texas in 2019. In his
Eagles believe expanded regular-season overtime will add 30 total plays per season
When the Eagles last played an overtime game, against the Bills during the 2023 season, Philly benefited from the regular-season rule that guarantees a possession for the team that kick offs to start overtime — if the team that receives scores a field goal. The Eagles now want the guaranteed
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
Inside the D.K. Metcalf deal
When receiver D.K. Metcalf was traded to the Steelers, he received a new contract. The five-year, $150 million deal replaces the final year of his prior contract, at $18 million. The new-money average, then, is $33 million per year. We’ve gotten the full details regarding the contract. Here they are,
Chargers Hosting TE Tyler Conklin
It’s a bit surprising that veteran tight end Tyler Conklin remains unsigned at this point in free agency. The sure-handed 29-year-old has established himself as a dependable, though not electric, tight end over his seven-year career. As the top remaining free agent tight end, Conklin is sure to be receiving
Michael Gallup: I was in wrong “head space” last year, but still have the fire
Wide receiver Michael Gallup signed with the Commanders on 2025 and then met the media to explain why he was coming back to the NFL after retiring last year. Gallup signed with the Raiders as a free agent in the spring and went through offseason work with the team before
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
Feleipe Franks returns to Falcons on a one-year deal
Feleipe Franks is returning to Atlanta. The Falcons announced the addition of the free agent tight end, and according to multiple reports, Franks is signing a one-year deal. Franks, 27, originally joined the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He entered the NFL as a quarterback before moving
Seahawks Rework Uchenna Nwosu’s Deal
The Seahawks agreed to a reworked contract with outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, creating $9.4MM in 2025 salary cap space, per Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. Nwosu signed a three-year, $45MM extension in July 2023 that tied him to the Seahawks through 2026. He was set to earn a base
Inside the Tee Higgins deal
Over the weekend, Bengals receiver Tee Higgins traded in a fully-guaranteed $26.16 million franchise tender and a shot at free agency in 2026 for a four-year deal. So what did he get? Here are the details, per a source with knowledge of the terms: 1. 2025 offseason 90-man roster bonus:
What the Lions’ controversial playoff amendment could mean for NFL
The Detroit Lions are looking to change the competition landscape in the NFL — and it has nothing to do with banning the “tush push.” As the league reviews its rules and bylaws for 2025, the Lions submitted an amendment to the NFL’s bylaws that reformats the playoffs so that
TE Tyler Conklin takes free agent visit to Chargers
The Chargers are hosting veteran tight end Tyler Conklin on a free agent visit, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. The Chargers currently have Will Dissly, Tucker Fisk and McCallan Castles on their depth chart at the position. Conklin, 29, spent the past three seasons with the Jets. In 2024,
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/20/25
Thursday’s minor transactions from around the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Signed: CB Jaylon Jones Atlanta Falcons Signed: TE Feleipe Franks Cleveland Browns Re-signed: CB Tony Brown Detroit Lions Re-signed: CB Khalil Dorsey Pittsburgh Steelers Re-signed: OLB Jeremiah Moon , CB James Pierre This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Uchenna Nwosu agrees to reworked deal with Seahawks
The Seahawks have some more cap space to work with as a result of an agreement with edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu on a revised contract. General Manager John Schneider said the team was working through a new contract with Nwosu and multiple reports say he has agreed to take a
Intel emerges about Stefon Diggs’ visit with Patriots
The New England Patriots hosted Stefon Diggs for a free-agent visit as they explore ways to improve their wide receiver room, and some new information about the meeting has surfaced. Diggs, who played in the AFC East for four seasons with the Buffalo Bills, visited New England on Wednesday and
Shedeur Sanders on pre-draft noise: “It’s a lot of critics. It’s a lot of hate.”
After the Scouting Combine, anonymous evaluators started characterizing Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders as “arrogant” and “brash.” (As if the NFL wants its on-field generals to be “milquetoast” and “wallflowers.”) At Thursday’s Colorado Pro Day workout, Shedeur Sanders was asked by Steve Wyche of NFL Network about the pre-draft chatter. “Well,
Titans Sign Veteran OLB Lorenzo Carter
The Titans have signed edge rusher Lorenzo Carter, per Titans senior writer/editor Jim Wyatt. Carter is a seven-year veteran with 62 starts, 21.5 sacks, and 35 tackles for loss in his career. He spent the 2024 season with the Falcons, but struggled to produce across his 13 appearances and 409
Cal makes hire of Ron Rivera as G.M. official
Ron Rivera officially has a new job. The former NFL head coach was officially hired to be the General Manager of the football program at Cal, his alma mater. He announced last month he was taking the job, and the UC Board of Regents approved his hire Thursday. Rivera will
Analyst rips Steelers for not pursuing QB who made move from NFC to AFC
The Steelers hope the Minnesota Vikings will eventually reject quarterback Aaron Rodgers, which could lead to the future Hall of Famer playing for Pittsburgh rather than signing with the New York Giants or retiring. For an article published on Thursday, analyst Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated’s MMQB staff ripped the
Titans sign edge rusher Lorenzo Carter
The Titans have signed veteran edge rusher Lorenzo Carter, the team announced Thursday. He is the 10th free agent to sign with the Titans this offseason. Carter spent the past three seasons with the Falcons. In 2014, he appeared in 13 games, with 11 starts, seeing action on 409 defensive
Browns Sign G Teven Jenkins
The Browns have signed guard Teven Jenkins, per a team announcement. Jenkins started 38 games over the last four years for the Bears, who drafted him with the 39th overall pick in the 2021 draft. He started his rookie season on injured reserve and returned to the field in December
Removal of automatic first down for defensive holding/illegal contact will have unintended consequences
The Lions have proposed removing the automatic first down for defensive holding and illegal contact fouls. The goal is to remove what the Lions view as an overly punitive outcome, with a five-yard foul being enhanced by the awarding of a first down. But the removal of the automatic first
Insider explains why Steelers haven’t re-signed Wilson amid Rodgers uncertainty
Considering Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said in January his “priority” was to re-sign starting quarterback Russell Wilson or backup Justin Fields, some may be confused that the Steelers didn’t quickly bring Wilson back after Fields agreed to join the New York Jets in free agency. For
OL Dillon Radunz to visit Saints
Free agent offensive lineman Dillon Radunz is set for another visit with a potential employer for the 2025 season. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Radunz is set to visit with the Saints. He visited with the Seahawks earlier this week. Radunz saw time at both tackle and guard over
Falcons To Sign WR/KR Jamal Agnew
March 20th, 2025 at 3:28pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Falcons are signing wide receiver and returner Jamal Agnew, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The seven-year veteran spent the 2024 season on the Steelers’ practice squad, but did not appear in any games. He will compete for a roster spot
Former Ravens and Michigan assistant Matt Weiss indicted on 24 counts
Matt Weiss, an assistant coach who worked for John Harbaugh on the Ravens and Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, has been indicted on 24 counts related to unauthorized access to computer data and identity theft as part of a scheme in which prosecutors say he downloaded individuals’ intimate photos and videos.
NFL Draft intel: Speedy SEC QB lands on radar for Steelers
In four seasons with the Buckeyes, Henderson (5-foot-10, 202 pounds) finished fourth in program history in rushing yards (3,761). Keep in mind he split carries with Quinshon Judkins (6-foot, 221 pounds) in his final season with Ohio State. In Tankathon’s latest mock draft, the Dallas Cowboys take Henderson with pick
Browns add former Bears guard Teven Jenkins
One of the NFL’s top available free agent offensive linemen is heading to Cleveland. Former Bears guard Teven Jenkins is signing with the Browns, according to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. Jenkins was a 2021 second-round pick of the Bears and played out his rookie contract in Chicago. The Bears
Lions To Sign CB Rock Ya-Sin
March 20th, 2025 at 1:47pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Lions are signing cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Ya-Sin spent the 2024 season with the 49ers, appearing in 13 games with a majority of his snaps on special teams. He was targeted three times on defense, allowing
Lions agree to terms with CB Rock Ya-Sin
Detroit is adding some depth at defensive back. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, the Lions have agreed to terms with cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. Ya-Sin spent last season with the 49ers, mainly playing special teams. He appeared in 13 contests for the club, playing 32 percent of special teams snaps
Former Cowboys WR making comeback attempt with division rival
Add another ex-Cowboy to Dan Quinn‘s Commanders roster. After visiting Washington early in free agency, Michael Gallup signed with the Commanders on Thursday. Gallup also visited the Commanders last week and scheduled a Seahawks meeting, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports. Gallup will make his comeback attempt for a team rostering a few former Cowboys. Noah
Zack Baun: 2024 was starting point with Eagles, excited to build off of it
Zack Baun had no intention of going anywhere this offseason and the Eagles had no intention of letting him go. Baun joined the Eagles on a one-year deal last offseason and was named a first-team All-Pro and finalist for defensive player of the year before intercepting a pass to help
Patriots Pursued LT Dan Moore Jr.
Despite entering the offseason with a runaway lead in cap space, the Patriots have not added a starting left tackle yet. The draft may become New England’s avenue to address this high-level need, but the team does look to have contributed to framing a pricey market the Titans closed. Dan
Commanders sign Michael Gallup – NBC Sports
Wide receiver Michael Gallup’s NFL return will come in Washington. The Commanders announced that they have signed Gallup on Thursday. He visited with the team earlier this month. Gallup retired after spending the offseason with the Raiders last year and was released from their reserve/retired list when he moved to
Why beat writers changed minds about what Titans will do with top pick
In a mock draft first published on Feb. 20, NFL reporters and beat writers from The Athletic predicted that the Tennessee Titans would hold onto the first pick of the 2025 draft and use it to grab Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter instead of Miami’s Cam Ward, the consensus top
Revamped playoff seeding, if it happens, should spark discussion about schedule formula
The Lions have codified the thing about which many have complained over the years: Division champions hosting wild-card teams with better records. Detroit’s proposal takes the seven playoff teams (four division winners and three wild cards) and seeds them based on record. Winning the division would no longer guarantee a
Giants Eyed Mason Rudolph As QB Option
It is unclear where the Giants reside in the Aaron Rodgers race, but most indications do not have them in the lead. The Vikings may well have been in front, and their decision to stand down for the time being may not accelerate Rodgers’ interest in taking a Pittsburgh or
OL Lucas Patrick set to visit Bengals
The Bengals are scheduled to meet with a potential addition to the interior of their offensive line. Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports that guard Lucas Patrick is set to arrive in Cincinnati on Thursday night and to meet with the Bengals on Friday. Patrick signed a one-year deal with
The ‘Most passing yards in an NFL game’ quiz
While Kirk Cousins’ playing future remains uncertain after a rough year with the Atlanta Falcons, you WILL be able to see him on the second season of the Netflix series “Quarterback,” set to come out in July. The Falcons recently raised some eyebrows when they paid the veteran they benched
Damar Hamlin on re-signing with Bills: This is where I want to be my whole career
Bills safety Damar Hamlin will remain in Buffalo after signing a new one-year contract, and he hopes he never plays anywhere else. “It feels amazing to be back,” Hamlin said. “This is home, this is all I know as a pro. I’m connected to this place on a totally different
NFC North Notes: Bears, Lions, Kelly, Pack
March 20th, 2025 at 10:50am CST by Sam Robinson Prior to the Bears agreeing to re-sign Travis Homer, they considered a veteran with ties to Ryan Poles and new running backs coach Eric Bieniemy. Chicago considered Kareem Hunt in free agency, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler tweets. Poles and Bieniemy were with
Overtime proposal shows short-week concerns no longer move the needle
In 2017, when the NFL was still trying to reconcile short-week football with player health and safety, the league reduced regular-season overtime to 10 minutes. Eight years later, a proposal from the Eagles would return the overtime duration to 15 minutes. Although it’s not an official proposal from the Competition
Why Giants, Steelers, Rodgers can wait each other out amid Vikings’ uncertainty
It was initially reported on Wednesday morning that the Minnesota Vikings were “not pursuing” quarterback Aaron Rodgers and were turning to 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy. It’s now clear that the Vikings could give Rodgers a call depending on how McCarthy looks during springtime workouts coming off the full meniscus repair that
Andrew Luck keeps quiet, for now, regarding investigations of Stanford coach Troy Taylor
Andrew Luck might be wondering what he’s gotten himself into. The former Colts quarterback, who shocked the football-following world with a sudden retirement in August 2019, became the G.M. of the Stanford football program last year. And he already has a mess on his hands. As reported by Xuan Thai
Bengals To Meet With OL Lucas Patrick
Managing to carve out starting roles for three teams as a pro, Lucas Patrick is searching for a new team. The 2024 Saints starter may have an opportunity soon, as the Bengals are bringing him in on a visit. Patrick is heading to Cincinnati tonight for a Friday meeting, FOX
Dolphins restructure Austin Jackson’s contract for cap space
The Dolphins have made a procedural move to help out the club. Via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the franchise has restructured offensive lineman Austin Jackson’s contract for cap space. The team converted $9.71 million of Jackson’s 2025 salary to a signing bonus, lowering Jackson’s cap hit from $13.83
Why Andrews was excited about Patriots return before release
Part of New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel closing the door on the franchise’s Bill Belichick era involved the club somewhat surprisingly parting ways with center and team captain David Andrews earlier in March. On the latest edition of his “The Quick Snap Podcast,” Andrews explained why he’s disappointed he
Celtics sell for $6.1 billion, more than any American sports team
NFL business keeps booming. And the latest evidence of the ongoing spike in franchise value comes from the latest sale of a non-NFL team. Via Shams Charania of ESPN.com, Bill Chisolm will buy the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion. That beats the highest price ever paid for an NFL franchise