Commanders re-sign LB Nick Bellore
Veteran special teams ace Nick Bellore is set for a second season with the Commanders. The team announced that they have re-signed Bellore on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not included in the announcement. Bellore signed with the team in 2024 and played in 16 regular season games as
Vikings, CB Jeff Okudah Agree To Deal
Jeff Okudah is set to play for a fourth career team in 2025. The former third overall pick has agreed to a one-year deal with the Vikings, per his agent (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). Okudah had other options on the table, per Schefter, but this move will allow him to return
Vikings agree to terms with WR Tim Jones
Wide receiver Tim Jones will be joining a new team for the 2025 season. The Vikings announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with Jones on a contract. They did not disclose any terms of the agreement. Jones joined the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2021
Cameron Heyward already seems tired of Aaron Rodgers drama
Recently signed Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Brandin Echols previously shared a locker room with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wasn’t shy about recruiting Rodgers to join him in Pittsburgh. With Rodgers seemingly waiting to hear back from the Minnesota Vikings, longtime Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward went a different route while speaking
Matt Milano and Bills agreed to reduce his salary, let him hit free agency in 2026
Bills linebacker Matt Milano agreed to re-do his contract to take a lower base salary this year and hit free agency next year. Milano will now make a base salary of $6,306,500 with $5,631,000 guaranteed this season, according to OvertheCap.com. That means he’s taking $3,633,500 less for his 2025 base
Eagles’ Brandon Graham Retires
In the wake of the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, it remained unclear if Brandon Graham would retire. As expected, though, the 15-year veteran has elected to hang up his cleats. Graham announced during a Tuesday press conference that he is retiring. This past summer, he indicated the 2024 campaign would be his
2025 schedule rotation sets up well for the Rams, rest of NFC West
The Rams made it to the divisional round in the 2024 playoffs, giving the Eagles their biggest scare of the entire postseason. The Rams, and the rest of the NFC West, could be ready to make some noise in 2025. When the NFL reconfigured the 32 teams into eight, four-team
Report reveals what Jets coaches thought of Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers’ two-year New York Jets tenure included the future Hall of Famer missing just about the entire 2023 season due to a torn Achilles, the in-campaign firing of head coach Robert Saleh this past fall and the 2024 Jets going 5-12 before the club officially showed Rodgers the door
Vikings agree to one-year deal with CB Jeff Okudah
Jeff Okudah has found a new team. According to multiple reports, the former first-round cornerback has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Vikings. Minnesota had announced Okudah’s free-agent visit with the club on Monday. Okudah, 26, was the Lions’ No. 3 overall pick in 2020 but his career
LB C.J. Mosley Intends To Play In 2025
After he was limited to just four games in 2024, C.J. Mosley was seen as a strong cut candidate. The veteran linebacker was indeed released last week, making him a free agent for the second time in his career. Mosley joined the Jets on a $17MM-per-year pact in 2019, but the first
Brandon Graham will make an announcement at the Eagles’ facility today
Brandon Graham, one of the best and most popular players in Eagles history, will make an announcement at the team facility. That usually means a player is announcing his retirement, although there was no official word from either Graham or the Eagles on the nature of his announcement. The announcement
Reporter hints Steelers still mulling George Pickens’ future
Mark Kaboly of “The Pat McAfee Show” is among Pittsburgh Steelers insiders who think Pittsburgh will hold onto wide receiver George Pickens for at least one more season. Pickens was the subject of trade rumors before the Steelers gave fellow receiver DK Metcalf a five-year contract worth $150M as part of acquiring
The clock keeps ticking on the Cowboys and Micah Parsons
Another defensive player not named Micah Parsons (Derek Stingley Jr.) has gotten a long-term contract. And with each defensive player who raises the bar at his position gets paid, the Parsons predicament becomes more pronounced for the Cowboys. In a new article for the Dallas Morning News, Calvin Watkins asks,
49ers To Sign CB Siran Neal
The 49ers’ secondary has witnessed plenty of turnover during free agency, and another new face is incoming. Veteran corner and special teams ace Siran Neal is finalizing a two-year deal with San Francisco, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports. Neal has spent his entire career in the AFC East to date, playing
Ronnie Stanley: I had a huge smile on my face when we signed DeAndre Hopkins
Veteran left tackle Ronnie Stanley agreed to re-sign with the Ravens this offseason, extending his run with the Ravens that began back in 2016. In 2025, he’ll have a new veteran teammate at receiver in DeAndre Hopkins. In his Monday video conference, Stanley expressed his excitement to have Hopkins on
Insider shares Browns’ impression of Shedeur Sanders at combine
Whispers seem to be growing louder, suggesting that the Tennessee Titans will hold onto the first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft to take Miami quarterback Cam Ward and that the Cleveland Browns will make Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders the second choice. It’s no secret that Sanders “hit the wrong
Lavonte David: Incredible how Bucs believe in, stick with their guys
Linebacker Lavonte David’s long run with the Buccaneers will continue in 2025. David signed a one-year deal with the team for the third straight year to set up a 14th season with the team that drafted him in the second round in 2012. It’s the fifth time that David and
Olamide Zaccheaus: Caleb Williams has all the talent, game just needs to slow down
Wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus spent the 2024 season playing with quarterback Jayden Daniels in Washington and he told reporters on Monday that “people knew early on” that Daniels was ready for life in the NFL. Daniels kept rising throughout his rookie season and the Commanders made it all the way
Javonte Williams: Sky’s the limit for me and Miles Sanders in Dallas
The Cowboys went into the offseason talking about their desire to upgrade their running game and they’ve made several moves with that in mind. Former Cardinals offensive line coach Klayton Adams was hired as the offensive coordinator with an eye on making the team more physical up front and they
Cowboys promptly reissue DeMarcus Lawrence’s No. 90, to Solomon Thomas
After eleven years, four Pro Bowls, and 61.5 sacks with the Cowboys, DeMarcus Lawrence has signed with the Seahawks. His number (90) remains, and it has been promptly reissued. The Cowboys have assigned No. 90 to newly-signed defensive lineman Solomon Thomas. The team doesn’t retire numbers, and even if it
Steelers bring back WR Scotty Miller
The Steelers have brought back another one of their own receivers. Last week, they re-signed Ben Skowronek. Today, they announced that Scotty Miller has returned, on a one-year deal. A sixth-round pick of the Buccaneers in 2019, Miller spent four year in Tampa, one in Atlanta, and one in Pittsburgh.
Free agent WR Michael Gallup to visit Seahawks
The Seahawks are hosting wide receiver Michael Gallup on a free agent visit, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Gallup took a visit to Washington last week. Gallup, who is attempting a comeback after retiring last offseason, was released by the Raiders from the reserve/retired list earlier this month. Gallup, 29,
Deion Sanders wants to turn college football spring games into NFL-style preseason games
Colorado’s spring game is coming up on April 19, and since Deion Sanders has become the Buffaloes’ head coach, the spring games have been well attended and have drawn significant TV audiences. But Sanders is thinking bigger. Sanders said in a college football world where teams are moving away from
Texans, CB Derek Stingley Jr. agree to record-breaking extension
This will be a three-year, $90M pact, Schefter adds. The top of the CB market sat at $25M annually when Jaycee Horn recently signed his Panthers extension, but Stingley has sailed past that AAV mark. The latter’s deal includes a whopping $89M guaranteed. Clarifying the matter of locked in compensation,
FB Jakob Johnson agrees to a one-year deal with the Texans
The Texans have agreed to terms with fullback Jakob Johnson on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Johnson reunites with Nick Caley, the Texans’ offensive coordinator who was his position coach with the Patriots. Johnson, 30, has played six NFL seasons, most recently with the Giants. He appeared
NFL executive, coach address if Aaron Rodgers is ‘on the downside’
As of the afternoon of St. Patrick’s Day, stories continued to link former New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers with the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. For a piece published Monday, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared that one unnamed AFC executive “whose team played the Jets
The game of quarterback musical chairs continues
It’s been roughly a week since the 2025 game of quarterback musical chairs began. Plenty of seats have been taken. Plenty remain. The simple reality, for now, is that the music has stopped and everyone is waiting for Aaron Rodgers to pick a chair, any chair. Once he does, the
Cowboys get ‘whatever, whenever’ player in latest mock draft
While most mock drafts still have Dallas taking Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the 12th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, one draft expert has it taking a record-breaking tight end instead. In his latest mock draft for Pro Football Focus, John Kosko predicts the Cowboys will select
Bears are most likely team to draft Ashton Jeanty, according to betting odds
Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, widely viewed as the top running back in the 2025 NFL draft, could be heading to Chicago. The betting odds have the Bears as the favorites to draft Jeanty, with the odds currently at +130 at DraftKings. The Bears own the 10th overall pick in the
Bengals secure future with extensions for Chase, Higgins
The Cincinnati Bengals have committed to their offensive core by signing wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to record-breaking contract extensions. These extensions make both men among the highest-paid players at their position. Chase agreed to a four-year, $161 million contract with $112 million guaranteed. This deal makes him
Lions re-sign LB Mitchell Agude
The Lions have re-signed one of their own free agents. Detroit announced on Monday that the club has brought back linebacker Mitchell Agude. Agude, 26, was set to become an exclusive rights free agent, but he was not tendered by the Lions. Nevertheless, he is now set to be back
Stingley Jr. becomes latest from 2019 LSU squad to get huge extension
Nearly six years after winning a national championship at LSU, cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and his college teammates are making major coin in the NFL. On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted the Houston Texans and Stingley agreed to a three-year, $90M extension with $89M guaranteed. The deal makes him the
Texans agree to terms with CB Ronald Darby
The Texans have agreed to terms with cornerback Ronald Darby on a one-year, $2.5 million deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Jaguars released Darby last week. Darby joined the Jaguars last March on a two-year deal worth up to $10 million. He started 12 games and totaled 46 tackles,
NFC free-agency grades: Cowboys, 49ers, Panthers underwhelm
Less than a week into the official start of free agency, teams have gobbled up most of the top players. Yardbarker NFL writers assess how each team in the NFC has fared so far. (2024 regular-season records are in parentheses). NFC East DALLAS COWBOYS (7-10) | Grade: D | Dallas
Falcons re-sign DL Kentavius Street
The Falcons have brought back one of their rotational defensive players. Atlanta announced on Monday afternoon that the club has re-signed defensive lineman Kentavius Street. The length of the deal was not disclosed. Street, 28, has been with the Falcons since the club traded for him midway through the 2023
Texans, CB Ronald Darby Agree To Deal
Another Texans cornerback move has been worked out, this time in the case of an outside free agent addition. Ronald Darby has agreed to a one-year Houston deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pact is worth $2.5MM, Schefter adds. Darby joined the Jaguars on a two-year contract last offseason, but he
Eagles agree to one-year deal with LB Azeez Ojulari
The Eagles are bringing in a defensive piece from a division rival. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Philadelphia is signing linebacker Azeez Ojulari to a one-year deal worth $4 million. Ojulari, 24, just completed his rookie contract with the Giants. He was No. 49 on PFT’s list of the top 100
AFC free-agency grades: Steelers, Jets flop, but what about others?
Less than a week into the official start of free agency, teams have gobbled up most of the top players. Yardbarker NFL writers assess how each team in the AFC has fared so far. (2024 regular-season records are in parentheses.) AFC East BUFFALO BILLS (13-4) | Grade: A | The Bills
Steelers sign former Browns safety Juan Thornhill
Juan Thornhill is changing teams but staying in the AFC North. Thornhill is signing with the Steelers, according to NFL Network. The 29-year-old Thornhill spent the last two seasons with the Browns. Before that he played four seasons for the Chiefs. Originally a 2019 second-round pick of the Chiefs, Thornhill
Eagles Sign Azeez Ojulari
The Eagles will look to a former Giant to help fill their edge rush void. Azeez Ojulari is heading to Philadelphia, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. This will be a one-year deal worth $4MM, Fowler adds. Ojulari played out his rookie contract with the Giants, who held onto him despite interest at the
Mecole Hardman took a free agent visit to Chicago on Monday
The Bears are not done at wide receiver apparently. After adding Olamide Zaccheaus in free agency, the Bears had receivers Rondale Moore and Mecole Hardman in town for free agent visits Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Moore’s visit previously was reported. It appeared Hardman was on his way
The ‘Most receiving yards in an NFL game by franchise’ quiz
One of the biggest questions coming into the NFL offseason was if the Cincinnati Bengals would be able to keep both of their star wide receivers – Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. That answer came on March 16. The Bengals reportedly agreed to four-year deals with the pair, making Chase
Falcons sign core special teams player Mike Ford to a two-year deal
The Falcons signed cornerback Mike Ford to a two-year contract, the team announced Monday. Ford spent the past two seasons with the Browns and played 33 of a possible 34 games. He saw action on 218 defensive snaps and 690 on special teams with the team. Ford, 29, entered the
Bears To Re-Sign RB Travis Homer
Travis Homer is sticking in Chicago. The running back is re-signing with the Bears, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Homer is inking a one-year, $2MM deal. The 26-year-old has spent the past two seasons in Chicago, appearing in 26 total games. He’s emerged as a key special teamer for the
Saints agree to terms with DL Jonah Williams
Defensive lineman Jonah Williams is heading to New Orleans for the 2025 season. The Saints announced that they have agreed to terms with Williams on a one-year deal. They did not announce any financial terms. Williams joined the Rams in 2021 and played in 41 games for the team over
Garrett’s new contract with Browns contains interesting clause
Myles Garrett recently signed a massive contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, and the new deal may offer a strong hint about the direction of the NFL. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reviewed a copy of Garrett’s new four-year, $160M contract and found an interesting clause. Garrett will be
DL Isaiahh Loudermilk to return to Pittsburgh on a one-year deal
The Steelers are re-signing defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk, who will return on a one-year deal, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Loudermilk has spent his entire NFL career with the Steelers, who drafted him in the fifth round in 2021. In 2024, Loudermilk totaled 17 tackles and a pass defensed while
Falcons Re-Sign DL Kentavius Street
Kentavius Street is set to spend at least another season in Atlanta. The Falcons announced that they re-signed the free agent defensive lineman. Street was traded from the Eagles to the Falcons during the 2023 campaign. At the time, he was expected to be a temporary replacement for Grady Jarrett,
Cam Ward says it would be a “dream” to play for the Saints
Former Miami quarterback Cam Ward seems destined to be the first overall pick in the draft. And with the Titans linked to a grand total of zero veteran quarterbacks, it seems likely that Tennessee will pick Ward with the No. 1 selection. Still, on Monday night, Ward commented on the
Eagles get even better with addition of Azeez Ojulari
Winning back-to-back Super Bowls is tough. The Kansas City Chiefs were able to do it and they almost succeeded in their goal of a historic three-peat, but in the way was a tough Philadelphia Eagles team hell-bent on revenge from Super Bowl LVII. Now it’s the Eagles trying to win