Bills hire Ryan Nielsen as a senior defensive assistant
The Bills have hired Ryan Nielsen as their senior defensive assistant, Sean McDermott said at his Scouting Combine media availability on Monday. McDermott said Nielsen will work with the defensive line. Nielsen served as the Jaguars’ defensive coordinator last season. He was the defensive coordinator of the Falcons in 2023
NFL players reveal which position Hunter should play at pro level
It remains unclear which position Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter should play in the pros, but NFL players think the answer is apparent. For a piece published Monday, New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton told The Athletic that “[Hunter’s] ceiling as a corner is a lot more rare than his
Knee injury will keep University of Miami TE Elijah Arroyo from working out at Combine
University of Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo will not workout at the NFL Scouting Combine this week. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Arroyo injured his knee at the Senior Bowl. Arroyo, though, does plan to be ready to perform for scouts at UM’s Pro Day on March 24.
Cowboys Expect Trey Lance To Depart, Plan To Draft QB
With Dak Prescott on the books for the foreseeable future, the top of the Cowboys’ quarterback depth chart is set. Dallas may well have a new backup in place for 2025, though. [RELATED: Cowboys Open Contract Talks With Osa Odighizuwa] Trey Lance is a pending free agent with his rookie contract set to
Stephen Jones: Cowboys will be “selectively aggressive” in free agency
The Cowboys’ motto last offseason was “all in,” a phrase used by Jerry Jones that, as it turned out, didn’t mean what everyone thinks it means. The Cowboys did a lot of nothing in free agency, and after signing Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to extensions just before the start
Three offensive linemen the Raiders could target in free agency
When free agency begins on March 12, the Las Vegas Raiders would be smart to address its offensive line. Who will be the starting quarterback when free agency begins is unknown. There have been talks that it could be Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold or Aaron Rodgers to name a few.
Falcons, Kirk Cousins could end up playing a game of contract chicken
A handful of accomplished quarterbacks on the wrong side of 35 will be available in free agency. Another one could be. The Falcons need to decide what to do with Kirk Cousins. The most obvious choices are these: (1) pay him $27.5 million to serve as the backup to Michael
Browns Release LS Charley Hughlett
Charley Hughlett‘s run with the Browns has come to an end. The veteran long snapper has been released, per a team announcement. “This is a bittersweet transaction for our organization because we hate separating from a valued and long-tenured player for our team,” a statement from general manager Andrew Berry reads in part.
Report: Falcons, Matthew Judon haven’t had contract talks yet
The Falcons acquired edge rusher Matthew Judon from the Patriots for a third-round pick before the 2024 season, but it remains to be seen if he’ll be back for a second year in Atlanta. Judon played out the final year of his contract and D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta
Broncos offseason checklist: Should Denver trade for Super Bowl champion?
With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Denver Broncos should make in the coming months. 1. Trade for a veteran WR Broncos QB Bo Nix exceeded expectations during his rookie season in 2024.
Jaguars announce seven additions to coaching staff
The Jaguars have announced seven more members of Liam Coen’s initial coaching staff in Jacksonville. Longtime NFL assistant Bill Sheridan has been hired as a senior defensive assistant. Sheridan spent the last three years as the linebackers coach for Arlington in the UFL and was coaching on the collegiate level
RB Ashton Jeanty Opts Out Of On-Field Combine Drills
It was learned yesterday that quarterback Shedeur Sanders will attend the upcoming NFL Combine but will not throw at the event. Several other players will no doubt do the same, and the top running prospect in the 2025 class is among them. Ashton Jeanty will not participate in on-field work during the
Former Rams and Dolphins running back Eddie Hill dies at 67
Eddie Hill, who spent six seasons playing running back in the NFL, has died at the age of 67. The Dolphins announced on Monday that Hill died. Hill had been battling brain cancer for several years. After playing his college football at Memphis, Hill was selected by the Rams in
AFC scouting director repeats draft warnings about Ward, Sanders
For a piece published back on Jan. 31, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe mentioned that “numerous front office sources” said around that time that they would not rank Miami’s Cam Ward or Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders “ahead of the six quarterbacks who were selected in the first round” of the 2024 NFL Draft. It
On the road again, again
Indianapolis, here we come. It’s the last trip of the year. Or the first trip of the year, depending on how the year is determined. Two weeks after returning from New Orleans, the show is headed back on the road for Indianapolis. For the rest of the week, PFT Live
Raiders Re-Sign S Isaiah Pola-Mao
Isaiah Pola-Mao was on track to be a restricted free agent this offseason, but that will not be the case. The Raiders safety signed a new deal on Monday, per a team announcement. Providing details on the pact, Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report this is
Rams hire Alex Van Pelt, announce full 2025 coaching staff
It remains to be seen if quarterback Matthew Stafford will remain with the Rams for the 2025 season, but we know he’ll be working with Alex Van Pelt if he is back for another year with the NFC West club. The Rams announced that Van Pelt has been hired as
Could Rams replace Stafford with veteran QB other than Rodgers?
It was learned this past weekend that the Los Angeles Rams had given the agent for Matthew Stafford permission to speak with other teams about the veteran quarterback’s value. Even before that, individuals such as NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk suggested that the Rams could trade Stafford
One NFL team has proposed banning the tush push
In the days leading up to Super Bowl LIX, Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira said that he thinks the league might take a look at banning the tush push this offseason and at least one team would like them to do that. NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy
RB James Cook Addresses Asking Price On Bills Extension
Earlier this month, James Cook hinted at an asking price of $15MM per season on an extension. The Bills’ top running back has since spoken about his extension situation. “I just feel like we’re deserving of it. Like, why not? We work all of our life to get paid. Feed me the
Giants, Steelers, Browns, Raiders show interest in Matthew Stafford
The awkwardness between the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford has resulted in the Rams giving Stafford permission to speak to other teams. And other teams are apparently speaking to Stafford. Via Albert Breer of SI.com, the Giants, Steelers, Browns, and Raiders have shown interest in Stafford. Along with unnamed “others.”
Could Giants’ draft preference cause them to miss out on Stafford?
Even before a report revealed that the Los Angeles Rams had given the agent for quarterback Matthew Stafford permission to speak with other teams about his value, some members of the football community linked him with the New York Giants even though the Giants presumably could select either Miami’s Cam Ward or
Jaguars G.M. James Gladstone: A lot of parallels between Jags and my time with the Rams
The Jaguars held a press conference with their new General Manager James Gladstone on Monday and Gladstone said that the current situation in Jacksonville reminds him of one he was in earlier in his career. Gladstone began working for the Rams in 2016 and the team won four games during
Cowboys Begin Negotiations With Osa Odighizuwa; Teams Hopes To Retain Jourdan Lewis, Rico Dowdle
Much of the Cowboys’ offseason will center on the Micah Parsons extension situation. The team has other priorities as the new league year approaches, though, and that includes talks with a number of pending free agents. One of those Osa Odighizuwa. The former third-rounder is currently set to be one of the top defensive
Doctor says first-round cornerback prospect Shavon Revel will be ready for Week 1
East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel was establishing himself as a first-round prospect in the 2025 NFL draft before suffering a serious knee injury last season. But his doctor says that injury shouldn’t scare NFL teams off. Revel’s doctor, Daniel E. Cooper, said in a letter to NFL teams that he
Eagles’ Brown opens up about relationship with Hurts after controversy
Months before wide receiver A.J. Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts helped the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LIX, they found themselves in December headlines after defensive end Brandon Graham said the two “were friends, but things have changed.” During a recent appearance on the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” podcast, Brown spoke openly about
Daniel Jones traded early free agency for a roster spot in the Wild Card round
After the Giants cut quarterback Daniel Jones and he cleared waivers, Jones took a spot on the Vikings’ practice squad. It allowed him to practice with a new team while waiting to see whether a quarterback injury elsewhere would give him an opportunity to play. He remained on the Minnesota
Browns To Release S Juan Thornhill
After a pair of seasons with the Browns, Juan Thornhill is set to be on the move. The veteran safety will be released, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. As Garafolo notes, team and player discussed the situation in recent days with the decision being made to part ways. Now, Thornhill
Two-week-old report regarding Eagles’ supposed plan to skip White House visits catches fire
Last Sunday, an 11-year-old story was resurrected. This Sunday, a two-week-old story finally got its wings. And it’s currently flying like an eagle. The U.S. Sun reported — three days before the Super Bowl was played — that the Eagles would not visit the White House if they win Super
Reporter, columnist predict if Steelers will re-sign Wilson or Fields
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields both remain on track to reach free agency when the new league year opens on March 12 amid rumors suggesting either could stay with the club for at least another season. During a Sunday evening appearance on Pittsburgh television station KDKA, Pittsburgh
Matthew Stafford could join the $50 million club
Under his current contract, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will make $27 million in 2025. He’s looking for more. He deserves more. He’ll undoubtedly get more. So how much more? When considering the current dynamics of the market, he could end up in the $50 million per year club. Currently, nine
Panthers Will Not Re-Sign Shaq Thompson
Clarity has emerged regarding Shaq Thompson‘s immediate future. The veteran linebacker will not be back with the Panthers, the team announced on Monday. “We appreciate Shaq’s leadership and dedication over the past 10 seasons,” a statement from general manager Dan Morgan reads. “Always a source of passion and enthusiasm, he was committed
NFL could consider onside kick alternatives again this offseason
NFL teams have considered possible alternatives to onside kicks in recent years and they could be up for discussion again this offseason. The Eagles proposed a rule change last year that would allow teams to try to convert a fourth-and-20 from their own 20-yard-line rather than attempt an onside kick
NFL Top 100 2025 free agents: Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold top the list
The following are PFT’s top 100 free agents for the start of the 2025 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The list will be updated as events warrant, with signings, tags and re-signings denoted when announced and/or reported. Players released after initial publication may
Broncos LB coach Michael Wilhoite arrested, accused of assaulting a police officer
Broncos linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on Sunday night and accused of assaulting a police officer. Wilhoite was booked in the Denver downtown jail on suspicion of second degree assault of a police officer and is scheduled to appear in Denver County court Monday morning, according to Mike Klis
Cowboys have begun talks with soon-to-be free agent Osa Odighizuwa
The Cowboys have begun negotiations with the agent for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, executive vice president Stephen Jones told David Moore of the Dallas Morning News on Sunday. Odighizuwa is scheduled to become a free agent next month. He had a career-high 4.5 sacks and 23 quarterback hits and will
Recent move hints at Buccaneers’ plan for WR Chris Godwin
Chris Godwin is working his way back from a brutal injury that prematurely ended his 2024 season, and there have been some questions about whether the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will want him back. One recent move is a strong indication that Godwin remains in the team’s future plans. Godwin signed
Four potential destinations for Rams QB Matthew Stafford
In perhaps one of the more surprising storylines of the NFL offseason, the Rams and Matthew Stafford appear headed for a divorce. And now that Los Angeles has granted Stafford and his agent permission to talk to other teams, a trade seems like it’s inevitable at this point. So even
Three DTs the Arizona Cardinals could target in free agency
Heading into free agency Arizona is in a good position to make additions to its roster with more than $70 million in cap space. One big area of need for the Cardinals to address this offseason is pass rush along the interior defensive line. Luckily for them, this is a
Giants offseason checklist: Take a quarterback, lose the kicker
With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the New York Giants should make in the coming months. 1. Find a franchise QB If the Giants have to trade future picks to get Miami’s Cam
Why Shedeur Sanders’ scouting combine decision won’t hurt him
The NFL Scouting Combine is one of the first major events of the offseason, and it can help make or break the draft stock of prospects. Lately, though, some of the top prospects, especially at quarterback, have become very selective about when they go through their pre-draft workouts and what
WR Notes: Hill, Commanders, Jags, Thielen
Tyreek Hill played through a torn ligament in his wrist during the 2024 campaign. Surgery was put off to allow him to play for the Dolphins, but it appears a procedure has now taken place. A video Hill recently posted on Instagram shows that his left wrist is heavily bandaged.
Plaxico Burress’ Super Bowl ring sells for near-record price
The Super Bowl ring that originally belonged to former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress sold this week for a near-record price of $280K at Heritage Auctions. It is the second-highest price that a Super Bowl ring has ever sold for, falling just short of the $300K price tag
Re-Examining Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Addition
When the Jets traded for Aaron Rodgers, the move was known to be a short-term acquisition. Still, the future Hall of Famer’s abbreviated tenure in New York took a form neither he nor the team anticipated and both sides are now moving on. In the spring of 2023, the Jets
Is the NFL considering a radical onside kick alternative?
The NFL introduced significant changes to its kickoff play at the start of the 2024 season, and one of the next steps could be a radical alternative to the onside kick. A rule change proposal was submitted in 2020 that called for giving teams the option of converting a 4th-and-15
Commanders Could Release Jonathan Allen?
Beginning in 2017, the Commanders used a first-round pick on a defensive lineman for four consecutive years. The first player in that stretch – Jonathan Allen – has remained in Washington throughout his career. The veteran has been a mainstay along the defensive front since a rookie campaign which saw him
Ranking the Steelers’ quarterback options for the 2025 season
Without quality quarterback play in the NFL there is pretty much no chance of seriously competing for a Super Bowl. This is bad news for the Pittsburgh Steelers for two reasons. The first is they have not had top-tier quarterback play for about five or six years now going back
NFL Competition Committee begins discussing potential additions to replay assist system
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at his Super Bowl press conference this month that he expects to see an expansion of the replay assist system for the 2025 season and the league’s Competition Committee has started to discuss that prospect. Falcons CEO and committee chairman Rich McKay told reporters that
Shedeur Sanders Will Not Throw At Combine
A number of high-profile prospects have opted against taking part in on-field drills during the annual NFL Combine. In the case of quarterbacks, that has become increasingly common over time. The trend of signal-callers electing not to throw during the Combine will see at least one of the 2025 class’
NFL to consider changes to kickoff, including touchbacks moving to 35-yard-line
The NFL was happy with how the dynamic kickoff worked in its inaugural run in 2024, but there may still be changes to the play in 2025. NFL Competition Committee chairman and Falcons CEO Rich McKay told reporters on Sunday that the group is considering changes that they hope would
















































