Tennessee pass rusher James Pearce runs 4.47, fastest defensive lineman at Combine
Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. headed into the NFL Scouting Combine as a first-round prospect, and he made a big statement during on-field workouts. Pearce ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash, making him the fastest defensive lineman at this year’s Combine. Pearce had 19.5 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss
Lions To Cut LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin
Better known now for his role as the NFLPA president, Jalen Reeves-Maybin remains an active player. He will likely be on the hunt for a new team soon. The Lions are prepared to move on. Detroit is set to release the veteran linebacker/special-teamer once the league year begins, NFL.com’s Tom
Jim Harbaugh ranked dead last in player survey about efficient use of time
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has won everywhere he’s been, but there’s one thing about him that players wish they could change: How he uses their time. Harbaugh loves regaling his players with his idea of colorful lectures, and some players are tuning him out. The NFL Players Association’s survey
Aaron Rodgers may appeal to contending teams for good reason
If Aaron Rodgers plays in 2025, there is no clear front-runner for his services. However, he may have a key selling point for contending teams that are in need of a quarterback. James Palmer of Underdog Fantasy offered an update on Rodgers’ market Thursday and confirmed that the veteran quarterback
Brian Schottenheimer on desire to run: I got in trouble for letting Russ cook a little bit in Seattle
Since hiring Brian Schottenheiemer as their head coach, he and the Cowboys’ brain trust have mentioned the team’s desire to run the ball. Executive vice president Stephen Jones mentioned the desire “to marry” the run game to the pass game. Schottenheimer has spent 14 years as an offensive coordinator, though
49ers Rumors: CMC, Kittle, Williams, Dobbs
After shaking off injury trouble for two seasons, en route to staking a claim as the NFL’s best running back, Christian McCaffrey saw two issues create a lost season for him in 2024. The superstar back missed much of the season with an Achilles injury, and a PCL malady sustained
Titans have Mason Rudolph “under consideration” for a return
The Titans are looking at all their options with the No. 1 overall pick, and that includes potentially drafting University of Miami’s Cam Ward or Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. The team currently has only Will Levis under contract at the position for next season. Mason Rudolph, who started five games for
The ‘Fastest running back 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine’ quiz
How many of the running backs with an official 40-yard dash time of 4.38 or faster at the NFL combine since running was timed electronically starting in 2006? Good luck! Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let us
Penn National could pull plug on ESPN Bet in 2026
Penn National has been the RC Cola of the sports betting world. No matter what it does, it can’t take market share away from the Coke and Pepsi a/k/a DraftKings and FanDuel of the industry. The massive 10-year, $2 billion deal with ESPN to create ESPN Bet was supposed to
Marshall’s Mike Green Won’t Work Out At Combine, Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
Marshall edge rusher and projected first-round pick Mike Green will not work out at the NFL Combine due to hamstring tightness, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Green has flown up draft boards since a standout performance at the Senior Bowl. He entered the Combine as the 17th-ranked prospect on Daniel
49ers “still have a lot of belief” in Jake Moody
49ers kicker Jake Moody got off to a good start in 2024, but missed time with an ankle injury and was far less effective once he returned to action. Moody missed one field goal and made all his extra point tries in the first five weeks of the season, but
Reporters suggest Steelers have made Justin Fields, Russell Wilson choice
Justin Fields and Russell Wilson of the Pittsburgh Steelers remain on track to reach free agency when the new league year opens on March 12 amid speculation regarding their futures. According to Steelers reporters Mark Kaboly of “The Pat McAfee Show” and Aditi Kinkhabwala of CBS Sports, Pittsburgh would prefer
Buccaneers will reinstate Jon Gruden in Ring of Honor
Jon Gruden will be among those in Tampa Bay’s Ring of Honor once again. After he was removed in 2021, Gruden will now be reinstated, the Buccaneers announced on Thursday. “Jon Gruden was initially inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor based on his many accomplishments during his seven seasons
Colts, Ryan Kelly To Talk Re-Signing; Braden Smith Intends To Resume Career
As the Colts had entered the 2024 season in better shape up front, they face major questions about the position group early this offseason. Ryan Kelly and Will Fries are free agents, and Braden Smith left uncertainty about his career after leaving the team to deal with an undisclosed personal
DeMarcus Lawrence healthy, “optimistic” about conversations with Cowboys
Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence missed most of last season with a Lisfranc injury, but he has no doubts about his plans for the 2025 season. Lawrence’s agent David Canter said on 105.3 The Fan on Thursday that Lawrence is definitely planning to return for a 12th season in the
AFC South NFLPA report card takeaways
On Wednesday, the NFL Players Association released its third annual report cards for the league’s 32 teams. Nearly 1,700 players shared with their union information about their team’s facilities, treatment of their families and more. Here are four takeaways from the AFC South. Houston Texans: Success starts at the top The
Mike Green has hamstring tightness that will keep him from working out at combine
Marshall edge rusher Mike Green will not work out at the Scouting Combine. Dane Brugler of TheAthletic.com reports that Green experienced tightness in his hamstring Wednesday, and thus Green will wait until his Pro Day to do positional drills and run. Green, who led the nation with 17 sacks last
Bears Eyeing Multiple Edge Rush Additions?
Having made DeMarcus Walker one of their cap casualties, the Bears could stand to add in the edge rush department. When asked about the position at the Combine, general manager Ryan Poles left the door open to making moves on the veteran market as well as early in the draft. “There’s a strategy to
Report: Myles Garrett is “not open” to a contract extension with the Browns
Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett has made his wishes known: He wants a trade out of Cleveland. It is not an attempt to get more money out of the team. Mary Kay Cabot said Garrett is “not open” to a contract extension from the Browns. The Scouting Combine is where
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce shares reason for expected retirement decision
While Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid strongly hinted that tight end Travis Kelce would play at least one more season with the organization, neither Veach nor Reid could confirm Kelce’s mindset at that time. Kelce silenced chatter about his status for the 2025 campaign by texting former
Chiefs To Place Franchise Tag On Trey Smith
February 27th, 2025 at 1:15pm CST by Adam La Rose The NFL’s top pending free agent amongst offensive linemen will not reach the market. The Chiefs plan to use the franchise tag on guard Trey Smith, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The franchise tag groups all offensive linemen
Appearing with Pat McAfee, Ian Rapoport addresses the Starbucks standoff
The day after the Thrilla in Vanilla (Latte), NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport has addressed the incident that happened between him and Jordan Schultz of Fox at an Indianapolis Starbucks. Appearing with Pat McAfee, Rapoport was asked about the situation. “So, last night when it all broke, everyone in the world
Top draft prospect will not work out at NFL combine
Travis Hunter was listed with the wide receivers and the defensive backs on the NFL’s combine invite list, but he won’t be participating in drills for either position this week, per the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson. His decision continues a trend of combine opt-outs in recent years, a list that includes Marvin
Salary cap set at $279.2 million for 2025 NFL season
The salary cap for the 2025 NFL season is set. The NFL announced on Wednesday that the cap will be $279.2 million. The news comes a week after the league sent teams a memo saying the final number would be somewhere between $277.5-281.5 million. It’s the highest salary cap in
Travis Hunter Will Not Work Out At Combine
Travis Hunter was listed with the wide receivers and the defensive backs on the NFL’s Combine invite list, but he won’t be participating in drills for either position this week, per the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson. His decision continues a trend of Combine opt-outs in recent years, a list that
UFL inches toward a potential player strike
The UFL is experiencing growing pains. In the form of labor pains. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal reports that the spring league’s 24 quarterbacks skipped a recent camp in advance of the launch of training camp on Monday, March 3. As two sides negotiate, the players’ union contends the
Giants Speak With Matthew Stafford’s Camp; Raiders Will Not Face Tampering Charges
A quartet of teams was recently mentioned as suitors to watch for on the Matthew Stafford trade front. The Giants and Raiders in particular have shown strong interest, and a bidding war could ensue as a result. The Giants met with Stafford’s representatives at the Combine on Tuesday night, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York
Tyler Warren says he wore No. 44 in honor of John Riggins
Former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren was one of the most dominant forces in college football in 2024, winning the John Mackey Award as the nation’s best at his position. Warren will now enter the 2025 NFL Draft with a chance to be one of the top players off
Bucs offseason checklist: Retaining Pro Bowl WR should be first priority
With the new league year kicking off on March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should make in the coming months. 1. Re-sign wide receiver Chris Godwin Godwin was on the brink of a career year before
Travis Hunter on being two-way player: They say nobody has ever done it, but I’m different
Some teams see Travis Hunter as a cornerback. Others see him as a wide receiver. Hunter sees himself as both. “They say nobody has ever done it, for real, the way I do it, but I tell them I’m just different. I’m a different person,” Hunter said Thursday from the
Buccaneers Meet With Lavonte David; LB Drawing Outside Interest
Retirement was on the table last year for Lavonte David, but he ultimately signed a one-year deal to continue his decorated Buccaneers career. It remains to be seen if he will play in 2025. A report from last month indicated David is likely to hang up his cleats. No final decision
DT Kenneth Grant won’t do on-field work at Combine
Mason Graham won’t be the only Michigan defensive lineman passing on doing on-field drills during the Scouting Combine this week. NFL Media reports that Kenneth Grant will also be holding off until Michigan’s pro day. Grant was diagnosed with a hamstring strain during his medical check in Indianapolis and pushed
Colts insider makes bold prediction about Anthony Richardson, ‘open’ competition
Shortly after Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard confirmed during the NFL Scouting Combine that 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson will be part of an “open” competition for the starting job this summer, some said the Colts could and even should look to land a replacement for Richardson this offseason. However,
Kevin Stefanski: Really good QB draft class all the way through
The Browns have the second overall pick in the draft and a need for a quarterback, so there’s been plenty of discussion about whether they will take Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders early in the first round. On Wednesday, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that the team has met
Ravens K Justin Tucker Addresses Latest Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A second wave of accusations against Justin Tucker has brought the total number of women alleging sexual misconduct at massage therapy sessions to 16. The Ravens’ kicker has denied any wrongdoing already, and his second set of public remarks on the matter repeat that stance. “I maintain I did not act inappropriately
Mason Graham will only do the bench press at Combine
Defensive lineman Mason Graham will be skipping most drills at the Scouting Combine this week. Graham’s agent Ryan Matha told Ian Rapoport of NFL Media that his client will only do the bench press while in Indianapolis. Graham will do the rest of his drills at Michigan’s pro day workout.
Cardinals GM raises eyebrows with claim about Harrison’s rookie season
In the eyes of many outsiders and even some Arizona Cardinals fans, Arizona wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was somewhat of a letdown as a rookie considering the expectations that hovered over him last winter. During a recent chat with Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports at the NFL Scouting Combine
John Lynch: I think we’re going to see a real motivated Trent Williams in 2025
Just after the end of the season, 49ers General Manager John Lynch told reporters that he thought left tackle Trent Williams still had a lot left in the tank. That has not changed in late February, as Lynch said on Wednesday that Williams is playing in 2025 “and he’s ready.”
Why Saints could move on from Derek Carr despite combine comments
Per Katherine Terrell of ESPN, New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and recently hired head coach Kellen Moore indicated while speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday that Derek Carr will remain the club’s starting quarterback through at least the 2025 season. However, NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo
Eliot Wolf: We’re excited about the future Drake Maye can bring to our team
A year ago at the scouting combine, the Patriots got a chance to see Drake Maye up close and in person. Now they have a quarterback to build around, with Maye displaying plenty of flashes during his rookie season. Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said on
Insider shares when Rams, Matthew Stafford saga could end
As of Thursday morning, Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams hadn’t come to terms on a restructured contract amid rumors linking Stafford with quarterback-needy teams such as the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders. For a piece published Wednesday night, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated suggested the conclusion
Saints to hire Bo Davis as defensive line coach
The Saints are adding another coach from the college ranks to new head coach Kellen Moore’s first staff. Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that they are going to hire Bo Davis as their defensive line coach. Davis had the same post at LSU during the 2024 season.
Jim Harbaugh has blunt seven-word message about tush push
The Philadelphia Eagles have frustrated many of their opponents with the tush push, but Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has made it clear he is not one of the people calling for the play to be banned. NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said Monday
Nick Caserio: Texans saw value in trading for Joe Mixon before he was going to get cut
A year ago, the Bengals were widely expected to cut running back Joe Mixon before the Texans traded a seventh-round draft pick for him. At the time, some wondered why the Texans would trade anything at all for a player who was about to be available without having to give
Eliot Wolf on Patriots free agency: We’ll do what’s necessary, won’t be frivolous
One of the reasons why Mike Vrabel is the head coach of the Patriots in 2025 is because the team’s 2024 offseason failed to turn up enough productive players and Vrabel signaled his desire to move things the other way earlier this week. Vrabel said that he expects the Patriots
49ers make a major announcement about future of Deebo Samuel
The San Francisco 49ers are leaving no doubt about where things stand with wide receiver Deebo Samuel going forward. 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed Wednesday that the team plans to honor Samuel’s trade request. Lynch admitted that a Samuel trade “makes sense” at this point and will probably happen.
Justin Tucker issues new statement denying misconduct allegations
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has issued another statement concerning the allegations that he engaged in inappropriate behavior with massage therapists. A total of 16 women have accused Tucker of misconduct over the course of his career and the NFL has started an investigation into those claims. They have interviewed some
How valuable is the No. 1 pick to winning a Super Bowl?
The 2025 NFL Draft is just around the corner and fans are clamoring to know who will be picked No. 1 overall. The Tennessee Titans are currently on the clock and will have their choice of every prospect coming out of college. Will they select a quarterback and replace the
NFL says there were no injuries on tush push plays in 2024
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni called talk of banning the tush push play that his team has made a staple of their offense “unfair” earlier this week and took particular aim at arguments that the play was unsafe. Sirianni said that he didn’t think that the data would back up
Rams allowing notable free-agent signing to seek trade
The Rams benched Jackson last season, doing so despite signing him to a three-year, $51M deal in free agency. They are now giving the guard/short-lived center a green light to look elsewhere, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler reports. This might not be the easiest task, as the Rams benched Jackson to use