Micah Parsons: Definitely a plan in place for my contract
Defensive end Micah Parsons wants the Cowboys to be aggressive in free agency this offseason, but new additions to the roster aren’t the only thing on the to-do list in Dallas this offseason. Parsons is heading into the fifth and final season of his rookie deal, which has made his
Vikings Could Extend Andrew Van Ginkel, Josh Metellus
It remains to be seen how the Vikings will proceed at the quarterback spot this offseason. While the team weighs its options on the Sam Darnold front, other positions could receive financial attention. Edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel and safety Josh Metellus are both on the books for 2025, but their respective performances this
Alabama players scored 886 points this season, most in NFL history from one college
Alabama alumni cumulatively scored more points this NFL season than any college football program’s players have ever scored. The total of 886 points scored by NFL players who played in college at Alabama is by far the most ever by any school in any NFL season, according to AL.com. The
How serving as Eagles OC helped prepare Kellen Moore to be Saints HC
The New Orleans Saints officially hired Kellen Moore as their next head coach shortly after he ended his lone season serving as the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator by helping the Eagles notch a dominant 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Moore recently spoke with Albert
Buccaneers Aim To Re-Sign Chris Godwin
Chris Godwin has played on the franchise tag once in his career, and receiving the tag the second time around was followed by a three-year deal. The veteran wideout is on track for free agency, but another Buccaneers agreement would come as no surprise. Executives around the league expect Godwin to
Reporter expands on if Vikings will use franchise tag to keep Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings could afford to keep quarterback Sam Darnold for at least the 2025 season by securing his rights via the franchise tag. However, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated is among those who believe Minnesota will let Darnold reach free agency next month and ask that he gives the club
Patriots Targeting OL, DL Additions
Mike Vrabel‘s first offseason as the Patriots’ head coach could involve a number of high-profile moves being made in the near future. New England is set to have the most cap space in the league at the onset of free agency, and the team also owns the No. 4 pick
Grant Udinski: Not enough words for how excited I am to work with Trevor Lawrence
The Jaguars did their best to shut down any talk that they might be looking to trade quarterback Trevor Lawrence last week and that means their new offensive coordinator Grant Udinski is set to work with the quarterback during the 2025 season. That prospect seems to suit Udinski just fine.
Insider suggests Steelers have preference regarding QB conundrum
Shortly after Pittsburgh Steelers team owner and president Art Rooney II revealed in late January that bringing either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson back to enter springtime workouts as the club’s unofficial starting quarterback is “a priority,” rumblings emerged suggesting that at least some within the Steelers prefer to re-sign Fields over Wilson. During a
Weird vibe lingers between the Rams and Matthew Stafford
After the Rams lost to the Eagles in the divisional round (L.A. gave Philly its toughest game of the entire postseason), quarterback Matthew Stafford said he wanted to take some time to think about his future. It didn’t take much. With Rams coach Sean McVay adding in the aftermath of
Insider expands on Browns playing ‘hardball’ amid Garrett trade saga
Dianna Russini of The Athletic is among those who have reported that the Cleveland Browns are “playing hardball” and “are not moving” wantaway All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett even though Garrett went public with his desire to be traded this offseason ahead of Super Bowl LIX. On Sunday, Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot
Lane Johnson: When Kellen Moore addresses the offense you see what a genius he is
New Saints head coach Kellen Moore made a big impression on his players during his season as the Eagles’ offensive coordinator. Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson referred to Moore as a genius for the way he runs an offense, and the impact he made upon joining the Eagles a year
Jonathan Martin, Richie Incognito scandal returns to the front burner, years later
It started with a Wednesday #longread from ESPN.com that focused on the current whereabouts of former NFL tackle Jonathan Martin. Landing three days after the Super Bowl and more than a dozen years after long-forgotten events that once took the league by storm, it barely made a blip. On the
Free Agent Stock Watch: Ronnie Stanley
After taking a $7.5MM pay cut ahead of the 2024 season, left tackle Ronnie Stanley started every game for the first time in his career and earned Pro Bowl honors as a crucial piece of the Ravens’ league-leading offense. Now, he is set to enter free agency following his best
Insider reveals when Falcons could make Cousins decision
It sounds like it’s only a matter of time before quarterback Kirk Cousins is no longer a member of the Atlanta Falcons. During a Sunday episode of “SportsCenter,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said he expects Cousins to discuss his future with the Falcons before the start of the NFL Scouting Combine,
Jets Finalize 2025 Defensive, ST Staff
The Jets have finalized their defensive and special teams coaching staff for their inaugural season under head coach Aaron Glenn, per a team announcement. Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo were in place by the end of January, but it took a few more weeks to
Execs Predict Browns Will Trade Garrett
Every indication out of Cleveland is that the Browns do not want to trade Myles Garrett, but other teams believe they will have to oblige his request. Four executives think that the Browns will deal Garrett this offseason, according to Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post. Philadelphia was mentioned
Commanders are betting favorites to land Myles Garrett
Two weeks ago, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett made known his desire to leave the Browns. The Browns reportedly won’t do it. Garrett apparently won’t abandon his desire to go to a contender. The current odds at DraftKings have Garrett taking his next snap with a team that went farther
Drew Dalman Wants To Re-Sign With Falcons
For the past three seasons, Drew Dalman has operated as the Falcons’ starting center. His rookie contract is set to expire in March, however, leaving a free agent departure as a possibility. If Dalman has his way, he will remain with the team for 2025 and beyond. The 26-year-old hopes to re-sign,
Jets Likely To Release Allen Lazard; Garrett Wilson’s Future Less In Doubt?
The Jets are officially set to part ways with Aaron Rodgers. To little surprise, that decision is expected to also include the departure of wideout Davante Adams after his brief Rodgers reunion at the end of the 2024 campaign. Acquiring Adams was one of many moves the Jets made aimed at providing Rodgers
How moving on from Rodgers affects Jets’ future with Wilson
At least letting go of quarterback Aaron Rodgers should help the New York Jets keep wide receiver Garrett Wilson. New York recently confirmed it’s moving on from the 41-year-old QB. In a piece published Sunday, ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported that increases the chances that Wilson stays with the Jets. “There
Report: Saints interviewing Eagles assistant Doug Nussmeier today for OC job
Eagles quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier followed Kellen Moore from the Cowboys to the Chargers to the Eagles. He could be following Moore to the Saints next. Nussmeier will interview for the Saints’ offensive coordinator job Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The Saints drafted Nussmeier in 1994, and he
More Accusations Emerge Against Ravens’ Justin Tucker
2025 continues to be a rough year for Ravens veteran Justin Tucker. After underwhelming at points in the kicking game the past two seasons, Tucker opened the new year disappointing off the field, as well. Near the end of January, Tucker was accused of sexual misconduct from six massage therapists;
Surprising NFC team could be a ‘sleeper’ for 10-time Pro Bowl QB
The New York Giants are being linked to a beleaguered quarterback before free agency starts on March 12 at 4 p.m. ET. During a Sunday episode of “SportsCenter,” ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler said the Giants could be a landing spot for free-agent QB Russell Wilson if he doesn’t re-sign
The list of Justin Tucker accusers has reached 16
Super Bowl week pushed the Justin Tucker case out of the spotlight and onto the back burner. It’s now back to full boil. The Baltimore Banner, which first broke the story of multiple women accusing Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate behavior during massage-therapy sessions, now reports that seven more
Saints Interviewing Two DC Candidates Today, One OC Candidate This Week
The Saints and new head coach Kellen Moore continue to search for his first coordinators in New Orleans. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated tells us that the team will interview 49ers assistant head coach Brandon Staley and Eagles passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Christian Parker for the defensive coordinator position
Chiefs want to know Travis Kelce’s plans “around March 14”
We recently surmised that the Chiefs will want to know tight end Travis Kelce’s plans soon. We surmised correctly. For a change. The Athletic.com recently reported that the Chiefs want to know Kelce’s plans “around March 14.” March 14 is an important date, given that it’s both the start of
Saints to interview Brandon Staley, Christian Parker for defensive coordinator job
The Saints, nearly a week after hiring Kellen Moore as the next head coach, are still looking for their new offensive and defensive coordinators. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that the Saints will interview 49ers assistant head coach Brandon Staley and Eagles pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach Christian Parker for
Cowboys Finalize 2025 Coaching Staff
The Cowboys replaced former head coach Mike McCarthy with in-house candidate Brian Schottenheimer. Despite the consistency of Schottenheimer remaining from last year, the handling of the coaching contracts by owner/president/general manager Jerry Jones caused many staffers to explore opportunities elsewhere in the NFL, forcing Schottenheimer to build a mostly new
AP cites “longstanding policy” to justify excluding NFL Media employees from voting
The surprise decision of the 50 AP awards voters to make Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson the All-Pro quarterback but to make Bills quarterback Josh Allen the MVP, coupled with the AP’s unannounced (to the voters) disclosure of every voter’s full ballot has prompted unprecedented scrutiny as to how the NFL
AFC South Coaching Updates: Jaguars, Texans, Colts
As the Jaguars continue to search for a new general manager to pair with first-year head coach Liam Coen, Coen continues to build his first coaching staff around himself in Jacksonville. Most recently, two offensive names have been brought up for minor roles on the offensive staff. While Coen, in
Saquon Barkley says champagne fueled his “dynasty” talk, hard work will fuel a repeat
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said amid his teammates’ Super Bowl celebration that it could be the start of a dynasty. Upon reflection, Barkley said the way toward more championships is going to be less champagne and more hard work. “I said after the game, Why can’t our dynasty start
Eagles brought fan injured in New Orleans terror attack on team bus at Super Bowl parade
Eagles fan Ryan Quigley was celebrating New Year’s in New Orleans when he and his best friend and former Princeton football teammate, Tiger Bech, were among the victims hit by a terrorist’s truck. Bech died that day. Quigley is still recovering from his injuries, and he says a gesture by
Aaron Rodgers ‘pleaded’ with Jets to give him another chance?
The New York Jets made the anticipated — and correct — decision to officially part ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers this week, but not without the future Hall of Famer making one last plea to remain as the team’s signal-caller. According to a report from the New York Post on
Saints interview Dolphins WRs coach Robert Prince for their OC job
The Saints interviewed Dolphins wide receivers coach Robert Prince on Saturday for their offensive coordinator job, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Prince, 59, just took the Dolphins’ job on Jan. 29, replacing Wes Welker. The Saints hired Kellen Moore as their head coach earlier this week, and Moore and
Saints Conduct OC Interview With Dolphins’ Robert Prince
Robert Prince took a new position with the Dolphins as part of this year’s hiring cycle. He could be on the move once again, though. Prince has received an interview request from the Saints for their vacant offensive coordinator position, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The parties will speak tonight,
James Gladstone, Josh Williams Among Finalists For Jaguars’ GM Position
Saturday has seen the Jaguars narrow down their general manager search to a list of finalists. Second interviews are already known to be on tap for external candidates Ian Cunningham and Jon-Eric Sullivan along with interim GM Ethan Waugh. Two other staffers are still in the running, however. The team
Jaguars announce in-person interviews with five G.M. candidates
The Jacksonville Jaguars continue their search for a new General Manager. The next phase comes soon, when they’ll meet in person with five of the candidates. The Jaguars announced that the process will continue on Wednesday, with the following interviews: Packers V.P. of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan; Bears assistant G.M.
2025 NFL Cap Space, By Team
Free agency is roughly one month away, and teams are preparing for the first major roster-building checkpoint on the offseason calendar. In several cases, of course, the lead-in to the start of the new league year will require cost-cutting measures. Teams expect the 2025 cap ceiling to check in somewhere
Jalen Carter avoids fine for blow to Patrick Mahomes’s head
In the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LIX, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes received a clear blow to the head from Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter. The hit sent Mahomes hard to the ground. Surprisingly, no flag was thrown. Even more surprisingly, no fine was issued. The league office did not
NFL Draft Rumors: Dart, QBs, Hunter
As far back as November, we have been consistently reporting that only two quarterbacks are being viewed as first-round prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft: Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. At the same time, we’ve been allowing for the potential that the usual, annual desperation from NFL teams at
It’s a book giveaway weekend, with a bonus
It’s the first Saturday since Labor Day weekend with no football of any kind on the docket. So sit down and read a book. After you send in an email to get a free one. This weekend, I’ll give away randomly a copy of any of my novels you’d like
Myles Garrett linked to top Super Bowl contender
The rich may be about to get richer based on some new speculation about a potential trade involving Myles Garrett. Several anonymous NFL executives told Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post that they believe Garrett will ultimately be traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. The executives believe Philadelphia would be
49ers set to hire Ray Brown as cornerbacks coach
The 49ers made a change at the top of their defensive coaching staff by hiring Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator last month and they’re set to make another addition to the staff. Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports that the team is set to hire Ray Brown as their
NFL fines Eagles’ Jalyx Hunt $5,690 for bow-and-arrow gesture in Super Bowl LIX
The NFL’s crackdown on players celebrating with “violent gestures” continued in Super Bowl LIX. The league announced today that Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt was fined $5,690 for unsportsmanlike conduct for what the league termed a violent gesture. Hunt’s gesture was mimicking an archer shooting a bow and arrow after a
Jaguars To Conduct Second GM Interviews
The Jaguars reportedly wrapped up their first round of general manager interviews yesterday, and according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the team will start their second round of interviews in the coming days. Per Pelissero, that will begin with Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan and Bears
Seahawks G.M. John Schneider: We know our deficiencies and have plan to address them
The Seahawks have a new offensive coordinator in Klint Kubiak, but their offensive fortunes aren’t likely to change all that much if they don’t get better offensive line play in 2025. Geno Smith was sacked 50 times and the Seahawks run game ranked 28th in the league thanks in part
Insider hints Giants would have to pay steep price for No. 1 pick
It’s no secret the New York Giants are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback. The real question, however, is whether they’re desperate enough to pay handsomely for one — via the draft, a trade or signing. When it comes to selecting a rookie passer in April’s NFL Draft, there
Milton Williams fined $14,069 for unsportsmanlike conduct
Eagles defensive lineman Milton Williams is in the market for a raise as he heads toward free agency and his wallet got a little lighter after Super Bowl LIX. The NFL announced on Saturday that Williams has been fined $14,069 for unsportsmanlike conduct. Williams was also penalized for the same
Aaron Rodgers had strong reaction to being dumped by Jets?
A new report suggests quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a surprisingly strong reaction to the New York Jets’ decision to move on from him after two seasons. Rodgers “aggressively urged” the Jets to give him one more season as their quarterback during meetings with the team last week, according to Steve
















































