Ravens Release Veteran S Marcus Williams
March 12th, 2025 at 7:42pm CST by Ely Allen The Ravens have officially announced the release of veteran safety Marcus Williams, per Ravens staff writer Clifton Brown. The two sides restructured his contract back in January to help facilitate this exit, and now it’s come to fruition. The move will
Nate Hobbs’s new four-year contract is really a one-year deal, with three one-year options
The free-agency period entails a storm of reports regarding new contracts, with all of them painted in the light most favorable to the sources for those reports — the players’ agents. The truth inevitably follows. The challenge is to make time to get it and to scrutinize it. For new
Adam Schefter seems fed up with the Aaron Rodgers situation
The Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants are in a bit of a holding pattern as they wait for a decision from Aaron Rodgers, and it sounds like Adam Schefter is tired of the star quarterback dragging his feet. Shortly after the legal tampering window of free agency opened on
Super Bowl LVI MVP Cooper Kupp is officially released
Three years after winning the Super Bowl LVI MVP award, receiver Cooper Kupp is no longer a member of the Rams. The release, which became official on Wednesday, is no surprise. From the moment Kupp himself announced that the Rams were trying to trade him, it seemed like an impossibility.
Panthers To Sign RB Rico Dowdle
March 12th, 2025 at 6:04pm CST by Adam La Rose Rico Dowdle has found his next opportunity. The former Cowboys running back has a one-year deal in place with the Panthers, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports. The pact has a maximum value of $6.25MM, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo adds.
L.J. Collier re-commits to Cardinals on a one-year deal
The Cardinals are bringing back defensive lineman L.J. Collier on a one-year deal, the team announced Wednesday. Collier’s return follows Roy Lopez leaving for the Lions and Khyiris Tonga going to the Patriots. Collier, 29, has spent the past two seasons in Arizona. He set career highs in games played
Jets to re-sign veteran CB
The Jets are re-signing cornerback Isaiah Oliver, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Oliver is a seven-year veteran who appeared in all 17 games for the Jets in 2024 with seven starts. He played primarily in the slot in New York, but didn’t make many plays on the ball with just
Jets release C.J. Mosley – NBC Sports
Linebacker C.J. Mosley is a free agent. The Jets announced that the veteran has been released on Wednesday. He spent the last six years with the team. Mosley’s final Jets season was cut short by a neck injury that limited him to four games. He had 478 tackles, 3.5 sacks,
Jets Release LB C.J. Mosley
March 12th, 2025 at 5:38pm CST by Adam La Rose As expected, C.J. Mosley‘s time with the Jets has come to an end. The Pro Bowl linebacker has been released, per a team announcement. ESPN’s Rich Cimini notes this move comes with a post-June 1 designation. As a result, the cap
Commanders agree to terms with CB Jonathan Jones
Veteran cornerback Jonathan Jones is leaving the Patriots to join the Commanders. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Jones has agreed to a one-year deal with Washington after nine seasons in New England. Jones, 31, appeared in 132 games with 71 starts in his time with the Patriots. He totaled
DeMarcus Lawrence era officially over in Dallas
It’s an end of an era for the Dallas Cowboys and DeMarcus Lawrence. Lawrence is signing with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency. He’s getting a three-year, $42 million deal with $18 million guaranteed. Lawrence turns 33 in April, so it’s possible he won’t see the end of his three-year
Jets agree to terms with CB Isaiah Oliver, OT Chukwuma Okorafor
The Jets agreed to terms with cornerback Isaiah Oliver, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Oliver, 28, signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Jets a year ago and played all 17 games with seven starts. He totaled 57 tackles, one sack and three pass breakups. He began his
Commanders, Jonathan Jones Agree To Deal
Jonathan Jones will be on the move for the first time in his career this offseason. The longtime Patriots corner has a one-year deal in place with the Commanders, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. More to come… This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Russell Wilson’s visits raise stakes for Steelers in Aaron Rodgers talks
The Steelers could be using the possibility of re-signing Russell Wilson as leverage in their talks with Aaron Rodgers. Wilson will soon be complicating that effort. Wilson’s upcoming visits to the Browns and Giants raise the stakes for the Steelers. If Wilson signs elsewhere, the pendulum swings Rodgers’s way. And
Jets taking on huge dead cap money with release of Aaron Rodgers
The New York Jets have made a decision regarding Aaron Rodgers, and it’s not a cheap one. The Jets will be releasing Rodgers as of Wednesday. The move means the Jets will have to eat $49 million in dead money against their salary cap over the next two years. Since
Vikings agree to terms with DB Tavierre Thomas
The Vikings confirmed a number of previously reported agreements after the start of the new league year on Wednesday afternoon and they also announced one that had not leaked ahead of time. Defensive back Tavierre Thomas is joining the NFC North club. The Vikings did not announce the terms of
Cardinals To Sign LB Mykal Walker
The Cardinals are signing veteran linebacker Mykal Walker, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Russell Wilson set to visit Browns
Quarterback Russell Wilson has not found a home for the 2025 season and he’s set to meet with a potential employer. According to multiple reports, Wilson will visit the Browns in Cleveland this week. The Browns agreed to trade for Kenny Pickett this week, but word was that the team
Ravens DT Michael Pierce announces retirement
After a nine-year career, Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce announced he is retiring (via the Sports Spectrum podcast hosted by former NFL running back Matt Forte). Pierce expressed appreciation for his time in the NFL and specifically thanked former Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome and former defensive line coach Joe Cullen, who brought
Bills trade CB Kaiir Elam to the Cowboys
The Cowboys needed cornerback help with slot corner Jourdan Lewis signing with the Jaguars and outside corner Trevon Diggs’ 2025 season in doubt after left knee surgery Jan. 23. They got cornerback help Wednesday ahead of the official start of free agency. The Cowboys sent a 2025 fifth-round pick and
Bills To Trade CB Kaiir Elam To Cowboys
After three seasons with the Bills, Kaiir Elam is on the move. Buffalo has agreed to trade the former first-round corner to the Cowboys, as first reported by The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson. Dallas will send Buffalo a fifth-round pick in 2025 along with future seventh-rounders in exchange for Elam and a sixth-round
Marcus Mariota agrees to return to Commanders on one-year deal
Marcus Mariota will be back with the Commanders in 2025. According to multiple reports, Mariota has agreed to a one-year deal with Washington to continue to backup quarterback Jayden Daniels. Mariota’s deal is reportedly worth $8 million. Mariota, 31, appeared in three games for Washington last season. He completed 34-of-44
Rams to release former Super Bowl MVP
This will make Kupp a first-time free agent, and although no trade materialized, Kupp will generate FA interest, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo adds. At least three teams have known interest, Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager notes. The Packers should be a team to watch here, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson tweets, mentioning the
Report: Rams inform Cooper Kupp he will be released
A trade of wide receiver Cooper Kupp always seemed unlikely and the Rams have reportedly stopped looking for a team to take the veteran off their hands. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Rams have informed Kupp that he will be released on Wednesday. The new league year
Rams To Release Cooper Kupp; Latest On WR’s Market
No Cooper Kupp trade partner has emerged. The Rams are moving on via release, NFL.com’s Tom Pelisseso reports. Releasing Kupp after the start of the 2025 league year (3pm CT today) will allow for a post-June 1 designation. This will make Kupp a first-time free agent, and although no trade
UFL QB Quentin Darmody believes his recent release was due to union activity
The start of the UFL’s second season continues to draw closer, despite lingering labor unrest. There’s currently no Collective Bargaining Agreement, and the players are looking for more than the $55,000 base salary they received a year ago. Last week, three unnamed players said they were threatened with termination if
Seahawks to add intriguing WR
DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett‘s departures have brought a significant retooling effort at receiver in Seattle. While the team will need to add at least one starter-level receiver to complement Jaxon Smith-Njigba, it is adding a likely depth piece now. Marquez Valdes-Scantling will sign with the Seahawks, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets. The
Browns dangle “up-front cash” to support bonds for new stadium
The Browns have a habit of attempting to solve problems by throwing money at them. Deshaun Watson doesn’t want to play for the team? Throw money at him. Myles Garret doesn’t want to stay with the team? Throw money at him. Via Cleveland.com, the Browns are dangling “up-front cash” as
Seahawks To Add Marquez Valdes-Scantling
D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett‘s departures have brought a significant retooling effort at receiver in Seattle. While the team will need to add at least one starter-level receiver to complement Jaxon Smith-Njigba, it is adding a likely depth piece now. Marquez Valdes-Scantling will sign with the Seahawks, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero
Brocky Purdy nearly doubles his 2024 salary, with performance-based pay
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy earned the paltry (by NFL starter standards) sum of $985,000 in 2024. He has nearly doubled his money, thanks to the NFL’s performance-based pay system. Purdy will get a check for another $857,842, thanks to a program that rewards low-compensation players who put in a high-percentage
ESPN analyst expands on Deion Sanders theory about Shedeur’s draft stock
After it was learned at the NFL Scouting Combine that Miami’s Cam Ward is the “consensus” No. 1 quarterback in this year’s draft class ahead of Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, some wondered if certain NFL head coaches were simply worried they could eventually “be supplanted by” Colorado head coach Deion Sanders
Falcons agree to two-year deal with CB Mike Ford
The Falcons are bringing back a player who is likely to contribute heavily on special teams. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Atlanta has agreed to terms with cornerback Mike Ford on a two-year, $4 million contract. Ford, 29, spent the last two seasons with the Browns where he mainly played special
Bucs To Re-Sign DT Greg Gaines
The Buccaneers are re-signing defensive tackle Greg Gaines for another season, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. 2025 will be Gaines’ third year in Tampa Bay. He is expected to sign a one-year, $3.5MM contract, the same length and APY as his last two deals with the Buccaneers. Gaines began his
Son of Mine ebook remains free, for today only
At the end of an unexpectedly strong day for the PFT business on Monday, I was feeling impulsive. After dropping the price of the ebook version of Father of Mine, Son of Mine, and On Our Way Home to 99 cents for at least all of 2025 (if not longer),
Chris Godwin opens up about taking less money to stay with Bucs
While wide receiver Chris Godwin agreed to a three-year, $66M contract with $45M guaranteed at signing to stay with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he left money on the table by passing on free agency. During a Tuesday appearance on NFL Network, Godwin acknowledged he was “really close” to leaving the
49ers agree to terms with DB Tre Brown
Defensive back Tre Brown is switching sides in an NFC West rivalry. Brown’s agents announced that he has agreed to terms with the 49ers on a contract. The 2021 fourth-round pick has spent his entire career with the Seahawks. Brown appeared in 39 games for the Seahawks. He started 13
Bills To Bring Back S Damar Hamlin
Damar Hamlin became a regular starter for the Bills again in 2024, moving back to the lineup after his injury rehab largely took him off the field in 2023. Despite Hamlin’s rookie contract expiring, the inspirational figure is staying in Buffalo. The Bills announced they re-signed Hamlin to a one-year
Aaron Rodgers officially becomes a free agent today. Then what?
When the new league year begins at 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the Jets will release quarterback Aaron Rodgers. He’ll officially become a free agent, for the first time in his 20-year NFL career. So what will happen next? Nobody knows, at this point. It’s widely believed to be a
Insider shares if Daniel Jones has chance to take Anthony Richardson’s job
In late February, Indianapolis Colts insider James Boyd of The Athletic wrote that “it would be downright unfathomable” for quarterback Anthony Richardson “to lose the starting job before he starts another game.” That, however, was before NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero (h/t Eric Edholm) reported on Tuesday that the Colts
Broncos agree to re-sign LB Justin Strnad
The Broncos are bringing back a defensive player for 2025. Per Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, linebacker Justin Strnad has agreed to re-sign with Denver on a one-year contract worth $2.7 million. Strnad, 28, was a Broncos fifth-round pick in 2020 and has spent his entire career with the franchise. While
Dolphins, LB Tyrel Dodson Agree To Terms
March 12th, 2025 at 8:51am CST by Sam Robinson The Dolphins are re-signing Tyrel Dodson, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz tweets. Dodson is staying in Miami on a two-year deal worth $8.25MM. The former Bills contributor made 12 starts between his stops in Seattle and Miami last year. As they shook
Jon Gruden still wants to return to coaching
It’s been more than three years since someone with access to Jon Gruden’s emails to former Washington executive Bruce Allen deliberately leaked them to major publications in an effort to force Gruden out. Gruden still wants back in. “I miss it,” Gruden said on the latest edition of the Fitz
How Geno Smith could impact 49ers’ contract talks with Purdy
It was said ahead of the start of the legal tampering portion of free agency that contract extension talks between the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy “could get messy” if the two sides don’t come to terms on an agreement sooner rather than later. During a Tuesday appearance
Chiefs restructure the contracts of Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones
The Chiefs have opened up a major chunk of cap space ahead of Wednesday afternoon’s start to the new league year. Field Yates of ESPN reports that they have restructured the contracts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones. The moves create over $49 million in cap room
Panthers Re-Sign OL Brady Christensen, Add P Sam Martin
The Panthers have re-signed offensive lineman Brady Christensen and agreed to terms with veteran punter Sam Martin, according to a pair of team announcements. Christensen will receive a one-year, $2.8MM contract that is fully-guaranteed, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Carolina first acquired him with a third-round pick (No. 70 overall) in
NFL announces 35 compensatory picks for the 2025 draft
The NFL awarded a total of 35 compensatory selections to 15 teams in the 2025 draft, the league announced Tuesday. The Vikings (97th overall), Dolphins (98th), Giants (99th), 49ers (100th), Rams (101st) and Lions (102nd) received third-round picks. The Ravens, Cowboys and Dolphins received the most compensatory picks with four
49ers to release veteran edge-rusher
Leonard Floyd was known to be a release candidate for the 49ers. The veteran edge rusher is indeed being let go, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Floyd inked a two-year pact with the 49ers last offseason, matching the move made by fellow edge rusher Yetur Gross-Matos. Both of them were floated as cut
Bills bring back Ty Johnson on a two-year agreement
The Bills have agreed to terms with running back Ty Johnson, and the two-year deal is worth $5 million, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. The team’s third-down back returns for a third season in Buffalo. He played all 17 games, with one start, last season and Johnson saw action
Saints Rework S Tyrann Mathieu’s Deal, Complete Host Of Restructures
Joining his hometown team in 2022, Tyrann Mathieu will play a fourth season with the team. He has agreed to reworked contract, NewOrleans.football’s Nick Underhill reports. The veteran safety will be tied to a one-year, $7.2MM deal that includes incentives, Underhill adds. The Saints are reducing Mathieu’s 2025 base salary
Colts re-sign C Wesley French
The Colts are set to lose a couple of offensive linemen once the new league year begins on Wednesday, but they are holding onto another one. James Boyd of TheAthletic.com reports that they have agreed to a one-year deal with center Wesley French. French was set for restricted free agency,
















































