DeShon Elliott apparently changes tune on Aaron Rodgers
After word emerged that the Jets will be parting ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and folks started connecting dots between Rodgers and Pittsburgh, Steelers defensive back DeShon Elliott had an observation to share. “Leave his ass at the retirement home,” Elliott said on social media. What a difference a week
Drake Maye puts two WRs on notice after disappointing rookie seasons
The New England Patriots made quarterback Drake Maye the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft before the club landed wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk in the second round and wideout Javon Baker in the fourth round. Of the three of them, Maye seemingly is the only one who is
Saints hire Doug Nussmeier as offensive coordinator
The Saints have made an expected hire for one of new head coach Kellen Moore’s top assistants. Per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, the club is in Doug Nussmeier to be its offensive coordinator. Nussmeier, 54, has been the top candidate for the role after working alongside Moore with the Cowboys,
Jon Feliciano Intends To Retire; OL Open To Midseason Return
After being unable to play in 2024, Jon Feliciano is set to end his career. The veteran offensive lineman announced on Thursday that he is hanging up his cleats (albeit with a caveat). Feliciano was with the Raiders from 2015-18, and his first trip to free agency saw him sign with the
Patriots re-sign Demontrey Jacobs, Ben Brown
The Patriots are holding onto a pair of exclusive rights free agents. Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports that the team has re-signed tackle Demontrey Jacobs and center Ben Brown. Jacobs’s deal is worth $960,000 while Brown is set to make $1.3 million. The Patriots claimed Jacobs off of waivers from
Browns insider shares draft theory about Shedeur Sanders, Giants
Cleveland Browns reporter Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand recently questioned whether or not the Browns would actually spend the second overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft to land Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. In a mock draft posted late Wednesday night, Grossi shared a theory regarding the
Cam Jurgens underwent back procedure on Tuesday
Eagles center Cam Jurgens was able to play in the Super Bowl despite dealing with a back injury. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jurgens underwent a procedure on Tuesday in Los Angeles to alleviate nerve pain. Jurgens, 25, is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp
Saints To Hire Doug Nussmeier As OC
Doug Nussmeier is indeed set to continue working with Kellen Moore in 2025. The Saints are hiring Nussmeier as their offensive coordinator, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Earlier this week, it became clear Moore and the Saints were aiming to hire Nussmeier. The two will continue working together in New Orleans as Moore
Darius Slay wants to play one more season
Eagles cornerback Darius Slay knows that he’s close to the end of the line as a player, but the 12-year veteran isn’t sure where he’ll finish out his career. Slay was a guest on the St. Brown Podcast and said that he’s sure he wants to play “one more year”
AFC combine watch: One player each team should have on its radar
With the Super Bowl far in the rearview, all NFL teams turn their attention to the NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 27-March 2), free agency (March 12) and the NFL Draft (April 24-26). Ahead of the combine in Indianapolis, Yardbarker NFL writers select one player who each team in the AFC
Carson Beck had two cars stolen overnight
Quarterback Carson Beck reportedly got a $4 million NIL deal to transfer to the University of Miami. Living in South Florida, however, came with an unexpected tax. Via Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640, Beck’s Mercedes and Lamborghini were stolen overnight. It’s just the latest example of high-profile athletes getting
Texans Open To Re-Signing Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs‘ Bills tenure came to an end last offseason with the trade which sent him to the Texans. Houston immediately agreed to restructure the All-Pro wideout’s contract, putting him on track for 2025 free agency. As a result, Diggs’ debut Texans campaign doubled as a ‘prove it’ season as
Jon Feliciano retiring, but leaves door open for return for a playoff run
Guard Jon Feliciano did not play at all for the 49ers in 2024 after having knee surgery in the summer and he’s not planning to play in the future either. Feliciano wrote on social media Thursday that he still has the desire to play football, but “realized I had to
Texans have explored the possibility of a new stadium
You know you’re getting old when the teams that replaced franchises that relocated to another city due to a stadium dispute want new stadiums. The Texans have explored the possibility of a new stadium to replace the place the franchise has called home since it joined the NFL in 2002,
Hutchinson discusses Browns’ Garrett possibly joining Lions
Shortly after Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett went public with his request to be traded to an advertised Super Bowl contender, Garrett was spotted at the “NFL Honors” show speaking with Detroit Lions defensive superstar Aidan Hutchinson and Detroit quarterback Jared Goff. On the latest edition of “The Squeeze”
NFL insider addresses if Rodgers ‘was begging’ to stay with Jets
Recently hired New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn informed Aaron Rodgers they’d be moving on from the veteran quarterback this offseason. Shortly after that, Steve Helling and Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reported that “Rodgers wasn’t ready for his Jets divorce” and
Andy Dalton on Panthers return: Right people are here, I want to see where it goes
Quarterback Andy Dalton didn’t need to wait for the start of free agency to know where he wanted to be for the next couple of years. The Panthers announced on Tuesday that Dalton has signed a new two-year deal with the team. Dalton’s move came after Bryce Young regained control
Matt Eberflus: I want my head coaching experience to make Brian Schottenheimer’s job easier
Matt Eberflus’s run as a head coach with the Bears came to an end after he mismanaged the final seconds of a Thanksgiving loss to the Lions last November, but the ugly end didn’t keep him from landing another job. Eberflus will be the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator in 2025 and
Aidan Hutchinson: Myles Garrett and I have talked about what could be
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett’s trade request has sparked a lot of conversations around the league, including one between Garrett and another heralded pass rusher. Lions star Aidan Hutchinson was a guest on The Squeeze podcast and he was asked about any offseason moves that he thinks the Lions should
Chargers to host 2025 game in Brazil
The NFL will officially return to Brazil in 2025. The Eagles and the Packers played at São Paulo’s Arena Corinthians in 2024, and the Chargers will host another regular-season game there in 2025, according to a team announcement. Earlier reports indicated that the NFL discussed a long-term hosting agreement with Brazilian officials.
2025 NFL salary cap to land beyond $277M
The latest salary cap projection arrived in December, hinting at a modest increase. As it turns out, that update undersold where the NFL’s 2025 salary ceiling will check in. That projection pointed to the 2025 cap falling between $265M-$275M, but ESPN.com’s Dan Graziano indicates a boom beyond $280M is now
Reporter links Seahawks’ Lockett with AFC West team, NFC East club
For a piece published Tuesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic wrote that Seattle Seahawks veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett could soon become a salary-cap casualty largely because “Lockett’s 2025 cap number is scheduled to be the league’s fourth-highest among receivers.” On Wednesday, Seahawks reporter Brady Henderson of ESPN shared why
Shedeur Sanders plans to skip the draft in Green Bay
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is not planning to be there to hear his name called in Green Bay at the 2025 NFL draft. Sanders, who is expected to be among the top picks, was asked in an interview with Overtime if he will be in Green Bay, and he said
Three safeties Raiders could target in free agency
Several top safeties will be available in the 2025 NFL Draft, and it figures the Las Vegas Raiders will be busy adding a safety or two. After all, the Raiders have a problem on their hands with their free agents in Tre’von Moehrig and Marcus Epps, who was sidelined for
Analyst thinks Steelers could get top QB prospect in 2025 NFL Draft
For the most part, NFL Draft experts have predicted that Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders will, at worst, both be top-10 picks as part of a class that allegedly isn’t filled with first-round talents at the position. However, NFL Media draft analyst Eric Edholm mentioned for
Insider believes key OL will be ‘inclined to stay’ with Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles may hope to retain their star offensive lineman after helping them achieve a Super Bowl victory in 2025. Mekhi Becton, who’s played most of his snaps at right guard for the Eagles since joining the team on a one-year contract last April, will enter free agency when
Eagles could improve No. 1 defense in strong NFL Draft
During the 2024 regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles boasted the No. 1 ranked defense in the NFL, finishing with the fewest total yards and passing yards allowed. Behind the stellar play of All-Pros Jalen Carter and Zack Baun, as well as DROY finalists Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean, the Eagles
Ravens Re-Signing Stanley Will Be ‘Priority’
Ronnie Stanley put together the healthiest season of his career in 2024, rebuilding his value after length absences over the previous four seasons just in time to hit free agency. The Ravens, however, may not let him reach the open market. Re-signing the veteran left tackle will be a “priority”
Reporter’s update about Travis Kelce’s future may raise eyebrows
It seems Travis Kelce is still wavering about his future. The Athletic’s Nate Taylor and Cale Clinton recently reported the Kansas City Chiefs want to know whether the tight end will retire “around March 14.” Kansas City specified this date because Kelce’s $11.5M roster bonus activates on March 15. In
Eagles Promote Kevin Patullo To OC
As the Saints showed interest in multiple Eagles staffers for Kellen Moore‘s new OC, Philadelphia will protect one via promotion. Kevin Patullo will replace Moore as OC, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo reports. The Super Bowl champions have since announced the move. A true Eagles OC search does not look to have
Chiefs not expected to franchise-tag Pro Bowl guard
The Chiefs’ issues blocking a dialed-in Eagles pass rush in Super Bowl LIX figure to also work against them in free agency. Philadelphia’s dominant victory highlighted the importance of quality offensive linemen, and one of Kansas City’s three Pro Bowlers will be paid as such soon. An expectation that the
NFL Minor Transactions: 2/19/25
February 19th, 2025 at 7:57pm CST by Ben Levine One minor move to pass along: Baltimore Ravens Keith Kirkwood spent the entire 2024 campaign on Baltimore’s practice squad, but the WR still brings plenty of experience to the roster. The former UDFA has appeared in 31 games in stints with
Report: Saints promoting Phil Galiano to special teams coordinator
The Saints have made a choice for one of their coordinators. According to Albert Breer of SI.com, New Orleans is promoting Phil Galiano to special teams coordinator. Galiano, 47, has been with the Saints since 2019, serving as assistant special teams coach. He’s also spent time with the Bucs and
Ja’Marr Chase expected to command historic new contract
Ja’Marr Chase was already expected to reset the wide receiver market when he inks his next contract. However, it’s sounding like the Bengals star could soar past the field. According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, Chase is expected to command at least $40M per year on his next deal.
Netflix could have bigger NFL ambitions than a single Sunday afternoon package
Netflix gave an otherwise slow week of NFL news a kick in the tuchus, thanks to podcast-interview comments from its chief content office Bela Bajaria. She said Netflix would want Sunday afternoon games. That opened the door for a guessing game regarding which of the two packages the company will
Ja’Marr Chase Eyeing $40MM AAV
Ja’Marr Chase was already expected to reset the wide receiver market when he inks his next contract. However, it’s sounding like the Bengals star could soar past the field. [RELATED: Bengals Seeking Long-Term Deal For Ja’Marr Chase] According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, Chase is expected to command at
George Kittle: Have to build offense differently without Deebo Samuel
The 49ers have given wide receiver Deebo Samuel permission to talk to teams that might be interested in trading for him this offseason and that is likely the first step toward Samuel’s departure after six seasons with the team. George Kittle has been Samuel’s teammate for his entire run with
Report: Chargers likely to cut former No. 3 pick
The Los Angeles Chargers could make a tough decision with former No. 3 overall pick Joey Bosa this offseason. ESPN’s Dan Graziano published an article on Wednesday that discussed all 32 NFL teams’ salary cap situations. In the section about the Chargers, the Graziano reported that people believe the AFC
Jaguars announce in-person interview with Josh Williams for G.M.
The Jaguars have continued their interview process for a new General Manager with an in-person interview. Jacksonville announced on Wednesday that 49ers director, scouting and football operations Josh Williams was in town to speak about the role. Williams has worked for the 49ers for over a decade and just completed
NFL Considering Expanded Replay Assist
There will be a pair of notable votes during this year’s owners meetings. As Ben Volin of the Boston Globe writes, the league is considering expanding replay assist and formalizing the “dynamic” kickoff. The NFL expanded their replay assist process last offseason. Previously, replay officials only had the authority to
Eagles to promote Kevin Patullo to offensive coordinator
The Eagles are staying in-house to replace Kellen Moore. Per a report from NFL Media, Philadelphia is promoting Kevin Patullo to offensive coordinator. Patullo, 43, has been with Philadelphia for the last four seasons, having come over from Indianapolis with head coach Nick Sirianni. From 2021-2022, Patullo was the club’s
NFL’s news could help Bengals keep Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase
Arguably, no team benefited more from the NFL’s increased salary cap than the Cincinnati Bengals. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Dan Graziano tweeted the league’s 2025 salary cap is expected to fall somewhere between $277.5M and $281.5M, up from $255.4M in 2024. “The continued rise of the salary cap should make it
A Buccaneers player’s home was burglarized during a Monday night game vs. Baltimore
The crime spree involving burglaries at the homes of professional athletes included a previously unknown heist. The report from ABC News regarding federal charges filed against seven men from Chile mentions that thieves burglarized the home of a player from the Buccaneers during a game against the Ravens. Tampa Bay
‘Several’ Teams Contact Rams On Matthew Stafford; QB Targeting Raise?
A popular talking point ahead of free agency has centered around this year’s quarterback options — both in terms of veteran FAs and the rookie crop — not being overly impressive. If the Vikings use the franchise tag to keep Sam Darnold off the market, the top prize would be
U.S. sports betting industry sees record revenue in 2024 (which means bettors saw record losses)
The house always wins. Which means its visitors always lose. Not every single time. There are short-term wins. Over the long haul, however, the house is picking pockets like a six-fingered Artful Dodger. Via David Purdum of ESPN.com, the American sports betting industry had a record $13.71 billion in 2024
Patriots continue to increase cap space with latest move
Sione Takitaki will need to find a third team in three years. The Patriots announced Wednesday they have moved on from the 2024 free-agency addition. The former Browns draftee signed a two-year, $6.65M deal with the Pats in 2024. Now, his release will expand the Patriots’ cap-space lead on the
Ex-NFL punter Chris Kluwe arrested over protest at Huntington Beach City Council meeting
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe was arrested over a protest at a city council meeting in Huntington Beach, California on Tuesday. Kluwe was protesting Huntington Beach’s decision to display a plaque at its public library that uses the words, “Magical,” “Alluring,” “Galvanizing,” and “Adventurous” next to each other to spell
G Will Fries Interested In Re-Signing With Colts
Following a breakout 2023 campaign, Will Fries was looking to build on his momentum ahead of his impending free agency. Naturally, things didn’t go as planned, as the Colts offensive lineman suffered a fractured right tibia in Week 5 that ended his 2024 season prematurely. The 26-year-old doesn’t only have
Jaguars complete interview with Ian Cunningham for G.M. job
The Jaguars completed a second interview with Bears assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham, the team announced. He had his first interview with the team last week and made the list of five finalists for the job to replace Trent Baalke. The Jaguars also interviewed 49ers director/scouting and football operations Josh
Chiefs not using tags magnifies cap limitations
Offensive guard Trey Smith was the popular candidate to receive either the franchise or transition tag by Kansas City. However, this news eviscerates that, as the former 2021 sixth-round pick is expected to reset the market, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “The Chiefs would love to sign Smith but know