Aaron Rodgers to the Rams would make sense for Rodgers, but not the Rams
On Tuesday, we started to notice chatter about the Rams potentially signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers. So we tracked it back to the origin in order to figure out whether it was rooted in something credible. As it turns out, Adam Schefter of ESPN mentioned it on his podcast, which caused
Justin Fields Interested In Re-Signing With Steelers, Wants Chance To Start
As the Steelers navigate their quarterback options ahead of the offseason, there’s been an increasing sentiment that they prefer to keep Justin Fields over Russell Wilson. If that’s the case, then the organization may be in luck, as it sounds like the free agent is also interested in sticking with
Patriots release Sione Takitaki – NBC Sports
Linebacker Sione Takitaki won’t be part of head coach Mike Vrabel’s first Patriots team. The Patriots announced Takitaki’s release on Wednesday. Takitaki had one year left on the two-year contract he signed with the team last March. Releasing Takitaki clears $2.68 million from the team’s 2025 salary cap. The Patriots
Adam Butler reveals if he wants to return to Raiders
Adam Butler is a big reason why the Las Vegas Raiders defensive line was decent in the 2024 NFL season. He had moments in the game when he made big stops against the run and even got to the quarterback. Despite the 4-13 record, Butler hopes to continue to wear
Clinton Portis joins DeSean Jackson’s staff at Delaware State
DeSean Jackson’s first coaching staff at Delaware State will include another former NFL player. The school announced that Clinton Portis will be the running backs coach and run game coordinator for the 2025 season. Jackson was hired as their head coach in December. Portis was a Denver second-round pick in
Ian Cunningham Jaguars GM Frontrunner?
The 2025 GM carousel has spun for several weeks, but the Jaguars have been doing the only work here for the past few. Nearly a month after firing Trent Baalke during their coaching search, the Jags are winding down their process. As second interviews have begun, one name has jumped
Ravens re-sign WR Keith Kirkwood
The Ravens re-signed veteran wide receiver Keith Kirkwood, according to the NFL’s personnel notice. Kirkwood spent the 2024 season on the team’s practice squad, but he did not play in a regular-season game. He originally signed with the Ravens after participating in the team’s minicamp on a tryout basis last
Report: Front-runner for Jaguars’ GM position emerges
The 2025 GM carousel has spun for several weeks, but the Jaguars have been doing the only work here for the past few. Nearly a month after firing Trent Baalke during their coaching search, the Jags are winding down their process. As second interviews have begun, one name has jumped out. Bears assistant
Steelers hire Scott McCurley as inside linebackers coach
The Steelers announced an addition to their coaching staff on Wednesday. They have hired Scott McCurley as their new inside linebackers coach. Aaron Curry had the job in 2024, but moved on to join the Jets’ coaching staff earlier this year. McCurley spent the last five seasons as the linebackers
Patriots Release LB Sione Takitaki
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, $6.65MM deal with the Pats in 2024. Now, his release will expand the Patriots’ cap-space lead on
49ers are reportedly “exploring” a sale of up to 10 percent of the team
As franchise values keep going up and up, more and more teams are looking to turn slices of equity into cold, hard cash. Bloomberg reports, via Sports Business Journal, that the 49ers are “exploring” the sale of a 10-percent stake in the team. The offering would be based on a
Rams reportedly make Matthew Stafford intentions clear amid trade talk
It was reported earlier this week that Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford “wants to remain in Los Angeles and play for” head coach Sean McVay amid rumors claiming the Rams could trade Stafford since he has no guaranteed money left on his contract. There is yet another sign that Stafford won’t be
Vikings, Byron Murphy push back void date on his contract
Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy’s contract was supposed to void this week, but he and the team have agreed to a new date. Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports that Murphy’s contract will now void the day before the start of the new league year. The Vikings came to the same agreement
No Chiefs Trey Smith Tag Expected; Guard-Record Deal Anticipated In Free Agency
The Chiefs’ issues blocking a dialed-in Eagles pass rush in Super Bowl LIX figure to work against them in free agency as well. 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 the
Report: Dolphins will not use franchise tag on Jevon Holland, allowing him to hit free agency
The Dolphins are not expected to use the franchise tag on safety Jevón Holland, Cameron Wolfe of NFLMedia reports. That would allow Wolfe to hit free agency as the top player at his position. The franchise tag at Holland’s position is expected to be $19.6 million and the transition tag
Eagles promote from within to replace OC Kellen Moore
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. A true Eagles OC search does not look to have transpired, pointing to the team’s confidence in Patullo. While the Eagles’
Nick Sirianni on new OC Kevin Patullo: He’s very important to the success we’ve had
Jalen Hurts will have yet another offensive coordinator, but at least the Eagles’ quarterback has familiarity with Kevin Patullo. The Eagles made Patullo’s promotion official Wednesday, announcing he will replace Kellen Moore as offensive coordinator. “Very important to the success that we’ve had,” head coach Nick Sirianni said of Patullo,
Lions’ Jameson Williams Avoids Suspension In Connection With 2024 Gun Incident
A gun incident involving Jameson Williams produced an internal police review in Detroit, but no charge ended up surfacing in connection with the fall development. That still left the blossoming wide receiver open to an NFL suspension, but he is in the clear there now as well. Williams will not
Eagles to hire Parks Frazier as offensive pass game coordinator
The Eagles promoted Kevin Patullo to their offensive coordinator position on Wednesday and they’re moving quickly to fill his former spot on head coach Nick Sirianni’s staff. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they will hire Parks Frazier as their pass game coordinator. Frazier was an offensive assistant with
Pair of Jets receivers named ‘cut candidates’ for 2025
Now that the Jets are preparing to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, is there any reason to keep his two favorite receivers? Not according to NFL Network’s Matt Okada. Rodgers arrived with the Jets via a trade with the Packers in April of 2023, six weeks after the team
NFL says 2025 salary cap will be between $277.5-281.5 million
The salary cap is set to take another big jump. The NFL sent a memo to teams on Wednesday informing them that the cap for the 2025 season will be somewhere between $277.5 and $281.5 million. The cap was set at $255.4 million for the 2024 season and $224.8 million
2025 Salary Cap To Land Beyond $277MM
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 projected pointed to the 2025 cap falling between $265-$275MM, but ESPN.com’s Dan Graziano indicates a boom beyond $280MM is now
Kellen Moore hires Ted Rath as Saints’ director of sports science
New Saints head coach Kellen Moore is bringing a former Eagles staffer with him to New Orleans. Ted Rath, who was the Eagles’ director of sports performance from 2020 to 2023, is joining the Saints’ staff with the title of director of sports science, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL
Chris Godwin’s amended contract increases chances he stays with Bucs
One potentially significant free-agent wide receiver might be off the board weeks before free agency begins. On Wednesday, NFL.com reported that Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin, who will be an unrestricted free agent in March, agreed with the organization to set a new date for when his contract officially voids.
Jameson Williams won’t face league discipline for carrying unlicensed gun
Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has been suspended twice in his first three NFL seasons, but he’s not facing a third ban heading into the 2025 campaign. The NFL told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that Williams will not face league discipline after being found with an unlicensed
Dolphins Not Expected To Tag Jevon Holland
The Dolphins are not expected to place the franchise or transition tag on Jevon Holland, according to NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe, setting him up to be one of the top safeties on the free agent market. The franchise tag for safeties is projected to be $19.6MM, and the transition tag
Bears raising season-ticket prices by an average of 10 percent
Bears season-ticket holders who want to see Ben Johnson’s first season as the team’s head coach in person are going to have to pay more for the chance. Per multiple reports, the team sent a letter to season-ticket holders this week informing them that they are raising prices by an
Insider addresses if Titans could emulate Falcons’ QB moves from 2024
Regardless of how Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis tries to improve this offseason, his employer could look to acquire multiple noteworthy players at the position from the start of the new league year on March 12 through the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft. For a piece published on
Raiders waive DB Keenan Isaac
The Raiders began making offseason roster tweaks on Tuesday. They announced the signing of wide receiver Kyle Phillips to their roster and the NFL’s daily transaction report shows they also cut defensive back Keenan Isaac. Isaac signed to the practice squad in Las Vegas in November and signed a future
Chargers To Host 2025 Game In Brazil
The NFL is officially returning to Brazil in 2025. The Eagles and the Packers squared off at São Paulo’s Arena Corinthians in 2024, and the Chargers are set to host another regular season game there in 2025, per a team announcement. Earlier reports indicated that the NFL was in talks
Matt Eberflus: Mazi Smith “could certainly” bring game to next level
The Cowboys have several defensive tackles set to become free agents next month and that will leave Mazi Smith as the only experienced player at the position on the roster. Smith’s experience hasn’t been all that positive. The 2023 first-round pick has fallen short of expectations through his first two
Report: Chiefs are not expected to franchise or transition tag Trey Smith
There’s a shortage of franchise and transition tag candidates around the league this offseason, but Trey Smith is one player that’s been mentioned as a possible recipient. Smith has started all 80 regular season and playoff games he’s played since joining the Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2021
Insider explains if Ravens could try to trade Andrews this offseason
A Baltimore Ravens side that failed to advance past the divisional round of the most recent postseason tournament needs to free up some salary-cap space with the new league year set to open on March 12. For a piece published Wednesday, Ravens insider Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic explained why
By racing Tyreek Hill, Noah Lyles hopes to make track relevant beyond Olympics
How strong is the word “Olympics”? Strong enough to make millions pay attention to sports that, for the ensuing three years and 50 weeks, they don’t care about. Sprinter Noah Lyles hopes to change that. And the 2024 gold medalist plans to start the process by racing Dolphins receiver Tyreek
Former QB explains how Steelers should handle Russell Wilson, Justin Fields situation
Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Russell Wilson and backup Justin Fields remain on track to reach free agency when the new league year opens on March 12 amid many rumors regarding their futures. During Tuesday’s edition of FS1’s “The Herd with Colin Cowherd” program, former NFL signal-caller and current analyst Brady
Arrests are made in connection with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce burglaries
The case is gradually being cracked. Via ABC News, seven men have been charged by federal prosecutors with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property. The allegations relate to the string of burglaries targeting professional athletes. All seven defendants are from Chile, and they range in age from 20
Chargers will give up a home game to play in Brazil on Friday night of Week One
For the second consecutive year, the NFL will play a game in Brazil on Friday night of Week One. The league announced today that the Chargers will be the designated home team for a game in São Paulo, Brazil, at Corinthians Arena. The same stadium hosted last year’s Week One
Vikings legend shares wild Aaron Rodgers idea amid QB uncertainty
Per multiple in-the-know reporters, the Minnesota Vikings seem prepared to let quarterback Sam Darnold reach free agency in March even though he recently guided the club to 14 regular-season wins as 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy recovered from the full meniscus repair that cost him his rookie campaign. During
Cowboys OC Klayton Adams wants offense to “create violence” in games
Klayton Adams was an offensive line coach before he became the Cowboys’ offensive coordinator and he’s bringing the same mentality with him from his old job to his new one. Adams met the media on Tuesday for the first time since being hired and said there are “a lot of
Buccaneers, Chris Godwin are working on a new contract
The Buccaneers and wide receiver Chris Godwin are working on a new contract that would keep Godwin in Tampa Bay. Godwin and the Buccaneers have agreed to change his old contract so that it doesn’t void until the end of the league year on March 12, according to Greg Auman
Insider shares update on rumor involving Steelers, Trevor Lawrence
Less than a week after a shocking rumor surfaced claiming that the Pittsburgh Steelers “made inquiries to the” Jacksonville Jaguars “about a trade for” quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Lawrence made it clear on Monday that he is “not going to Pittsburgh” this offseason. There may not have been much to the original
Pair of Eagles defenders named ‘cut candidates’ for 2025
How expendable are veteran cornerbacks like James Bradberry and Darius Slay Jr. to the Philadelphia Eagles? Very, according to NFL Network’s Matt Okada. Blame the rookies. In last year’s draft, the Eagles looked to improve their 31st-ranked secondary by using their first two picks on cornerbacks. First up was Toledo’s
Lions OC has big plans for QB Jared Goff in 2025
If the Lions finally get over their Super Bowl hump in 2025, it will be because of quarterback Jared Goff. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Why insider thinks Steelers QB is good fit for Giants
The New York Giants will almost certainly acquire a veteran quarterback shortly after the new league year opens on March 12 as general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll prepare for what will be a must-win season regarding their futures with the organization. For a piece published on
Lions announce full 2025 coaching staff
The Lions’ 2025 coaching staff is going to look a lot different than the one that they had during the 2024 season. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is now the head coach of the Bears and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn was hired to run the Jets. Several other assistants left the
NFC West Coaching Updates: Cardinals, Scheelhaase, 49ers
The Cardinals are not one of the teams to hire a new head coach this offseason, necessitating the hiring of a new surrounding staff, but they still made a few updates this offseason. For instance, we’ve already reported on the hirings of offensive line coach Justin Frye, defensive line coach
Ravens mum after latest wave of Justin Tucker allegations
Over the weekend, a fresh wave of allegations emerged regarding Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. The total number of individuals accusing him of inappropriate behavior during massage-therapy sessions has reached 16. Tucker has previously issued a strong and total denial. The Ravens issued a statement last month, when the initial set
Under-the-radar 2025 NFL Scouting Combine attendees you need to know
The NFL Scouting Combine kicks off on Monday, with prospects participating in drills from Feb. 27-March 2. The year’s most notable prospects will be attendance, but what about less high-profile talent? Here are five players who might not be household names but are worth knowing before the combine begins. Delaware
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard: It starts with toughness in the trenches
The Lions’ new offensive coordinator John Morton said this week that everything the team will do on offense starts with quarterback Jared Goff and their new defensive coordinator shared his building blocks as well. Kelvin Sheppard was the team’s linebackers coach before being promoted to take over for Aaron Glenn
Buccaneers, WR Chris Godwin Agree To Delayed Void Date
As we’ve seen Minnesota do in recent days with players heading to free agency like running back Aaron Jones and cornerback Byron Murphy, the Buccaneers have come to an agreement with wide receiver Chris Godwin to move his contract void date, per Greg Auman of FOX Sports. With what’s becoming