Packers need to address potential loss of Jaire Alexander
It would seem as if the marriage between the Green Bay Packers and star cornerback Jaire Alexander has hit rocky waters. Things have been feeling strange for some time now between the two parties, but a recent report from Rob Demovsky of ESPN suggests that this thing is heading for
Lions OC John Morton: Offense will be predicated on Jared Goff
The Lions did not promote from within to replace offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, but they did choose someone with ties to the team’s offensive scheme. John Morton was a senior offensive assistant in 2022, so he worked with Johnson before spending the last two seasons on Sean Payton’s staff in
Report: “Strong indications” Jaire Alexander is done with Packers
Cornerback Jaire Alexander is under contract for the 2025 season, but his return to the Packers may be unlikely. Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports that “strong indications” in Green Bay are that Alexander has played his final down for the team. Alexander’s unavailability is the biggest reason why the team
Browns insider expands on Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers rumors
Cleveland Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer has repeatedly made it known she believes the Browns will target quarterback Kirk Cousins over Aaron Rodgers this offseason, in part because Rodgers “will want more money than the Browns are willing to spend on a bridge” option at
Four teams who need to trade for Browns DE Myles Garrett the most
With so much talk about star quarterbacks and wide receivers who will likely have new NFL homes for the 2025 season, it’s very possible the most impactful move will come from a defensive star. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has made his feelings known. He wants out of Cleveland and
Cam Ward: If you don’t draft me that’s your fault, and I’ll remember that
Miami quarterback Cameron Ward is the betting favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. But if he doesn’t go first overall, he’s planning to make any team that passes on him regret it. Ward said he’s looking forward to talking to NFL teams at the
Insider addresses if Jets gave Aaron Rodgers ultimatums
Shortly after reports confirmed that recently hired New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn plan to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini shared that the Jets “set some boundaries” for a potential Rodgers return that involved him having to “attend
Analyst predicts if Dolphins will trade WR Tyreek Hill before 2025 season
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill seems eager to stay with the Miami Dolphins even though he subbed himself out of Miami’s regular-season finale against the New York Jets on Jan. 5 and later told reporters he was “out.” For a piece published Monday, NFL analyst Bill Barnwell of ESPN shared whether or not he thinks the
Reporter expands on Hunter’s NFL Scouting Combine decision
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter is listed as a defensive back for the NFL Scouting Combine, but it seems that was just a formality. In a piece published Monday, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer explained Hunter still plans to participate as a wideout/defensive back at the combine, scheduled for Feb. 24-March
Three teams that should pursue Khalil Mack this offseason
One of the highest-profile free agents of this offseason will be Khalil Mack. He will turn 34 this month, but Mack is still a very productive player. After announcing that he will play in the 2025 season, he’s poised to be in high demand this offseason. Mack is an excellent
Three free-agent CBs Raiders could target in free agency
Finding the right cornerback is essential in the AFC West, especially when it is the Las Vegas Raiders. The cornerback position seems to be an ongoing issue for the Raiders. There were hopes last season when Jack Jones returned a pick-six for a touchdown against Patrick Mahomes. Nate Hobbs has
Report: Bengals aim for long-term deals with Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Trey Hendrickson
The Bengals have heard Joe Burrow’s message. Loud and clear. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that the Bengals will attempt to sign three key players to long-term deals: receiver Ja’Marr Chase, receiver Tee Higgins, and defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Trying and doing are two different things, of course. Last year,
Cam Ward has warning for NFL teams that don’t draft him
The 2025 NFL Draft is still two months away, but projected first-round pick Cam Ward is already warning teams they’ll regret it if he’s not picked by them. The former Miami quarterback is the 18th-best available player and ranked second at his position by ESPN’s Mel Kiper. Three QB-needy teams
Raiders, Assistant GM Champ Kelly Part Ways
With John Spytek taking over the front office in Las Vegas, the Raiders are making some significant changes to their operations. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Raiders and assistant general manager Champ Kelly have mutually agreed to part ways. Spytek would have represented the third GM that Kelly
Bengals’ offseason plan makes NFL Draft even more important
The Bengals’ offseason plans are coming into focus, and the 2025 NFL Draft will be a significant part of it. On Monday, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported that Cincinnati intends to sign three of its most productive players, wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and defensive end Trey
Netflix wants a Sunday afternoon NFL package
The NFL’s looming development of a full-blown Sunday morning international package had some thinking that Netflix, given its global footprint, would be interested. But Netflix is thinking bigger than the lower-profile, smaller-audience slate. Much bigger. The streamer’s chief content officer, Bela Bajaria, told Matt Belloni of Puck (via John Ourand
Jaguars Sign QB John Wolford
It didn’t take long for the new Jaguars regime to start adding to their roster. The team announced today that they’ve signed quarterback John Wolford and wide receiver Louis Rees-Zammit. Both players were signed to the active roster, which is a more significant commitment than the standard reserve/futures contracts you
Aaron Rodgers has ‘tentative intention’ of playing in 2025
The Jets unofficially ended their brief Aaron Rodgers era last week, with the team (and new leadership) announcing they’d go in a different direction at the position in 2025. Even before the Jets publicly announced the divorce, there were some questions surrounding the future Hall of Famer’s playing status. For
$66 million cap number means the Chiefs will need to re-do Patrick Mahomes’s deal, soon
As the Chiefs finish the third straight season of playing as late into the calendar as possible, they once again have limited time to take care of early-offseason business. At the top of the stack is the future of tight end Travis Kelce, whose retirement would create both a giant
Aaron Rodgers Believed To Have “Tentative Intention” Of Playing In 2025
The Jets unofficially ended their brief Aaron Rodgers era last week, with the team (and new leadership) announcing they’d go in a different direction at the position in 2025. Even before the Jets publicly announced the divorce, there were some questions surrounding the future Hall of Famer’s playing status. For
Ravens’ Ben Cleveland arrested for DUI
Ravens offensive lineman Ben Cleveland was arrested for drunk driving last week in his native Georgia. Police pulled Cleveland over at around 10:25 p.m. on February 12 after observing him swerving in a roadway, according to TMZ.com. Police say Cleveland admitted to drinking “approximately 3-4 beers,” that he failed a
This edge-rusher means business heading into NFL Combine
The invites are out, and it’s time to get pumped as the NFL offseason focus will shift to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, which is slated for Feb. 24 through March 3 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. With many NFL mock drafts having several edge-rushers going in the first round,
Saints interview Eagles asst. head coach Jemal Singleton for OC
One of Philadelphia’s top assistant coaches could be following former offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to New Orleans. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Eagles assistant head coach/running backs coach Jemal Singleton interviewed for the Saints’ offensive coordinator vacancy. Singleton, 49, has been with Philadelphia since 2021. He previously served as running
NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 2/17/25
February 17th, 2025 at 7:30pm CST by Ben Levine One reserve/futures deal to pass along: Houston Texans Interestingly, the Texans gave Tucker Addington some extra cash to join their offseason roster. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that the long snapper got $10K in bonus money for putting pen to paper.
Najee Harris prepares to take four career 1,000-yard seasons to free agency
Running back Najee Harris entered the league in 2021 as a first-round pick of the Steelers. He’s now heading toward free agency. Whether the Steelers will re-sign him remains to be seen. Their exclusive negotiating window is shrinking by the hour. After three straight 1,000-yard seasons, they opted not to
Bengals’ plan for WR Tee Higgins could carry risk
The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly want to keep wide receiver Tee Higgins but don’t want to break the bank. On Monday, NFL Media insider Tom Pelissero reported the Bengals want to sign Higgins to a long-term deal but are “considered likely” to use the franchise tag for a second straight
Lawsuit against Jay-Z is dismissed without a settlement
In December 2024, Jay-Z was sued for allegedly raping a 13-year-old more than 20 years ago. He loudly proclaimed his innocence. The NFL, which partners with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation for the Super Bowl halftime show, supported him. The presiding judge refused to immediately throw the case out of court. Two
Bengals “Likely” To Hit Tee Higgins With Franchise Tag
Tee Higgins is generally considered the top offensive free agent, but the Bengals WR might not even make it to the open market. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero (via NFL.com’s Bobby Kownack), the Bengals are considered “likely” to hit Higgins with the franchise tag if the two sides can’t
Seahawks G.M. John Schneider: You can’t just throw money at something to fix it
Seahawks General Manager John Schneider said on Seattle Sports 710 last week that the team is aware of its deficiencies as they head into the offseason and that they have a plan to address them. The offensive line is thought to be at the top of that list and Schneider
Draft guru explains why Steelers should target Jaxson Dart
With the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation remaining uncertain, they should consider addressing it in the 2025 NFL Draft. In his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Field Yates has the Steelers taking Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart with pick No. 21, which seems like a slight reach. However, Yates indicated Dart is
Report: Raiders, assistant G.M. Champ Kelly part ways
The Raiders and assistant General Manager Champ Kelly have mutually agreed to part ways, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. New Raiders General Manager John Spytek is making over the front office, and Kelly now can pursue opportunities elsewhere. Dave Ziegler hired Kelly as assistant G.M. in 2022, and Kelly
Bears Open To Letting Keenan Allen, Teven Jenkins Depart In Free Agency?
Wideout Keenan Allen and guard Teven Jenkins headline the list of pending free agents for the Bears. A departure on the open market in both cases would not come as a surprise. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin writes neither player is a suitable candidate for the franchise tag, which Chicago used last year on Jaylon
Panthers set to hire Josh Hingst as strength and conditioning coach
The Panthers are making a change at the top of their strength and conditioning department. Joseph Person of TheAthletic.com reports that they have parted ways with strength and conditioning coach Jeremy Scott. They are set to hire Vikings director of performance Josh Hingst to take over the role. Hingst spent
Would Rams ditch Matthew Stafford for ex-49ers QB?
It seems the Los Angeles Rams have already identified a potential replacement for quarterback Matthew Stafford. In a piece published Monday, The Athletic’s Jordan Rodrigue reported Rams head coach Sean McVay “really likes” veteran backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Rodrigue added L.A. could re-sign Garoppolo — an unrestricted free agent —
Report: Bengals seek long-term extension with Tee Higgins but “likely” use tag if needed
The Bengals are focused on signing Tee Higgins to a long-term deal, something Joe Burrow has publicly campaigned. But the team “likely” will use the franchise tag on the wide receiver for a second consecutive offseason if it can’t get a contract agreement by the March 4 deadline, Tom Pelissero
Ravens OL Ben Cleveland Arrested For DUI
Ben Cleveland was arrested as a result of a DUI incident on February 12, as detailed by TMZ. Documents from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia indicate the Ravens offensive lineman is facing a pair of citations. Cleveland was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol as
Micah Parsons: Defensive coordinator change is challenging, but part of being a pro
The Cowboys have made another defensive coordinator change this offseason. Mike Zimmer is out a year after replacing Dan Quinn in the wake of his move to become the head coach of the Commanders and Matt Eberflus will now be running the defense in Dallas. Defensive end Micah Parsons missed
Eagles fan’s offer to pay fine turns into charitable cause
Even after the Super Bowl, the NFL will still enforce its rules. Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt received an “unsportsmanlike conduct” fine worth $5,690 for his bow-and-arrow sack celebration during his team’s 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. The league claimed it was a “violent
Marty Hurney no longer is with the Commanders
Marty Hurney no longer is a member of the Commanders’ front office, Ben Standig of TheAthletic.com reports. Hurney, an advisor for the team last season, is not listed on the Commanders’ website. His contract expired after the 2024 season. Ron Rivera, who worked with Hurney in Carolina, hired him as
Release Candidate: Von Miller
When Von Miller signed a six-year, $120MM free agent deal in 2022, questions were raised about how he would be able to remain productive over the life of that pact. Halfway through the deal, a release looms as a distinct possibility. Miller had a strong debut campaign with Buffalo, notching eight sacks
Texans sign LS Tucker Addington to a futures contract
Jon Weeks has served as the Texans’ long snapper since 2010, playing all 244 games in the past 15 years. But Weeks, 39, is a free agent who might not return. The Texans agreed to terms with long snapper Tucker Addington on Monday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media.
Micah Parsons offers update on extension talks with Cowboys
Speculation about how Micah Parsons‘ contract situation will play out will no doubt continue until a deal is officially in place. The Cowboys’ All-Pro edge rusher recently provided an update on that front indicating traction could soon be gained. Parsons and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently met to discuss an
Jaguars re-sign John Wolford, Louis Rees-Zammit
Two players that spent time with Jacksonville’s practice squad in 2024 will be back with the club to start the offseason program. The Jaguars announced they’ve signed quarterback John Wolford and receiver Louis Rees-Zammit to the active roster. Wolford joined the Jags’ practice squad in December. He did not appear
‘Plan In Place’ Regarding Cowboys Extension
Speculation about how Micah Parsons‘ contract situation will play out will no doubt continue until a deal is officially in place. The Cowboys’ All-Pro edge rusher recently provided an update on that front indicating traction could soon be gained. Parsons and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently met to discuss an extension which will
The franchise tag market could be DOA in 2025
The annual two-week window or using the franchise tag opens on Tuesday. This year, there might not be a single tag applied. The two most likely recipients aren’t likely to be tagged. Bengals receiver Tee Higgins, who received the franchise tag in 2024 at $21.8 million, would be entitled by
Ravens OL Ben Cleveland arrested For DUI
Ben Cleveland was arrested as a result of a DUI incident on February 12, as detailed by TMZ. Documents from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia indicate the Ravens offensive lineman is facing a pair of citations. Cleveland was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol as
NFL, AP won’t divulge what league pays for the official regular-season awards
In 2012, when the NFL packaged the presentation of it regular-season awards into a prime-time show, the league has made the annual Associated Press awards the official NFL awards. The scrutiny of the process, sparked in part by the AP’s decision (without telling the 50 voters in advance) to disclose
Saints Conduct OC Interview With Eagles’ Jemal Singleton
The list of Saints targets for their offensive coordinator vacancy continues to grow. To no surprise, the latest name to emerge is another Eagles staffer. New Orleans has conducted an interview with Jemal Singleton, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. That makes him the third member of the Eagles’ staff connected to the possibility
Trevor Lawrence: “I’m not going to Pittsburgh”
Last week, a rumor popped up that Pittsburgh had inquired about potentially trading for Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence. Both teams effectively shot that down through the media. But even if they hadn’t, Lawrence himself made it clear in a Monday interview with Kay Adams that he’s not interested in departing the
Reporter addresses Myles Garrett narratives amid Browns, trade rumors
Cleveland Browns reporters such as Mary Kay Cabot and Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer have repeatedly made it known the club won’t be trading star pass-rusher Myles Garrett anytime soon even though he wants to leave Cleveland to join an advertised contender this offseason. During a Monday appearance