Falcons’ Penix Jr.’s comments put more weight on his shoulders
The Falcons need quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to clean up their mess. On Wednesday, Penix, who just finished his rookie season, discussed an under-the-radar significant topic in Atlanta for 2025. Tight end Kyle Pitts, selected No. 4 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, will be playing on his fifth-year rookie
Rob Paton leaving Broncos to become Jets’ co-director of player personnel
Broncos national scout Rob Paton is leaving to become the Jets’ co-director of player personnel, Mike Klis of 9News reports. Paton is a nephew of Broncos’ General Manager George Paton. Rob Paton began working for the Broncos in 2017, four years before his uncle was hired. He is following new
Myles Garrett Discusses Trade Request, Consulting With LeBron James, Next Team
Browns star edge rusher Myles Garrett made headlines earlier this week when he publicly requested a trade out of Cleveland. The announcement wasn’t completely unfounded, as the former Defensive Player of the Year already made it clear he would be seeking clarity on the franchise’s long-term plans. While the Browns
Myles Garrett: I just want to go to a contender
Defensive end Myles Garrett kicked off the week by requesting a trade and he expanded on his desire to leave the Browns on Wednesday. Immediately after the end of the season, Garrett said he wanted to see signs that the Browns were on a path toward contending for titles but
Jalen Hurts can make NFL history with Super Bowl LIX win
The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will battle it out in New Orleans on Sunday for the right to lift the coveted Lombardi Trophy, and Super Bowl LIX is going to be historic no matter which team wins. Many have heard the constant mention of the possibility for a
Brandon Graham says he’s feeling good, optimistic about playing on Sunday
When Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham tore his triceps in Week 12, it was believed to be a season-ending injury. But the Eagles’ season has now extended to the Super Bowl, and Graham thinks he can play. Graham told reporters today that he’s feeling good and is optimistic about playing
Eagles EDGE Josh Sweat Hires New Representation
While Josh Sweat is surely focused on this weekend’s Super Bowl, the impending free agent also made some notable moves behind the scenes. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the pass rusher changed representation earlier this week, hiring Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. “It’s the biggest moment of my life,” Sweat
Micah Parsons: We struggled so much, I don’t think Derrick Henry would have helped us
When Derrick Henry signed with the Ravens last offseason, there was criticism of the Cowboys for not making an offer for a player who suggested that he was interested in signing with the team. Henry’s production for the Ravens over the course of the 2024 season only added ammunition to
A.J. Brown makes major admission about his health
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown made a big admission about his health on Wednesday, just four days ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Brown admitted that he was significantly impacted by a knee injury during the Eagles’ first two playoff games, and the issue held him back more than he
Cowboys hire Bryan Bing as assistant DL coach
The Cowboys are loading their defensive staff with former coaches of the Bears. Bryan Bing has become the fourth defensive assistant to follow Matt Eberflus from Chicago. Bing will become the Cowboys’ assistant defensive line coach, Todd Archer of ESPN reports. Bing served in the same capacity with the Bears.
NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 2/5/25
February 5th, 2025 at 6:23pm CST by Ely Allen Wednesday’s only reserve/futures deal around the NFL: Cincinnati Bengals The veteran undrafted cornerback has spent the last five years in Cincinnati after originally signing with the Dolphins and spending a year with the Cardinals, as well. He’s served mostly as a
Skyy Moore limited on Wednesday, all Chiefs on 53-man roster full participants
Head coach Andy Reid noted that the Chiefs did not have any injuries to report and that’s reflected in their Wednesday practice report. Everyone on the 53-man roster was a full participant in the day’s session. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and right tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) were the only players
NFLPA hints what it will want to agree to 18-game NFL regular season
While many assume it’s only a matter of time before NFL owners get the 18-game regular-season format they’ve desired for years, it’s worth noting that the NFL Players Association must consent to such a proposal per the terms of the collective bargaining agreement that expires after the 2030 campaign. On
Jalen Carter, DeVonta Smith limited in Wednesday practice
Though he missed media availability due to an illness, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was able to get on the practice field on Wednesday. Philadelphia listed Carter as a limited participant in the day’s session. No one missed practice outright for Philadelphia on Wednesday. Receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), running back
Eagles Designate Brandon Graham, C.J. Uzomah For Return
FEBRUARY 5: Graham views it as likely he will suit up for a third Super Bowl. It should be expected the Eagles activate Graham by Saturday’s deadline, as the 15th-year defensive end said (via FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz) he is on track to play against the Chiefs. JANUARY 30: Viewed
Patriots announce Mike Vrabel’s coaching staff, which includes four holdovers
The Patriots announced Mike Vrabel’s coaching staff for 2024. Vrabel, who spent six seasons as the head coach of the Titans, hired nine coaches who were with him in Tennessee. Defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, running backs coach Tony Dews, assistant offensive line coach Jason Houghtaling, defensive line coach Clinton McMillan,
Ranking 10 best seasons by Super Bowl-winning RBs
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley can snap a curious NFL trend this Sunday. With a win in Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs, Barkley would become the first running back in eight years to rush for 1,000 yards and win a Super Bowl in the same season.
Chip Kelly: If you get a chance to work with Pete Carroll, you’re pretty excited about it
After winning a national championship with Ohio State, Chip Kelly is back in the NFL as the Raiders’ offensive coordinator under Pete Carroll in 2025. Kelly, 61, was last in the league as San Francisco’s head coach in 2016. He told reporters in a Wednesday news conference that working with
NFLPA Pushes Back On 18-Game Proposal
As expected, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell‘s comments about an 18-game regular season have already drawn pushback from the NFL Players Association. “The length of the season is a CBA negotiated matter, so any commentary outside of negotiation is just commentary,” said NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell (via The Athletic’s Mike
Pacman Jones talks about his NFL “redemption”
Former NFL cornerback Pacman Jones has been one of the more colorful NFL players of the last 20 years. In an extended visit with PFT Live on Wednesday from New Orleans, Jones became one of our most colorful guests. Jones, whose career seemed to be over before it even got
Mayfield Contract Floated As Range For Darnold Deal
The Vikings are facing a crucial offseason decision with Sam Darnold, who played like a top-five quarterback for most of the regular season before collapsing against the Lions and the Rams to end the year. After proving himself on a one-year, $10MM deal in 2024, Darnold will be looking to
Fred Warner: Brock Purdy took a huge leap this year in his leadership
A year ago, the 49ers were preparing to play the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. That game didn’t go the way San Francisco would’ve liked, nor did the 2024 season, as the club finished 6-11. While injuries and inconsistent play doomed the 49ers this season, linebacker Fred Warner saw growth
Josh Jacobs feels Packers are missing players at two key positions
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs made multiple media appearances on Wednesday at the Super Bowl in New Orleans and explained what he feels is missing for the team to take that next step in 2025. “We’ve got a really young group of receivers; all can be really, really,
Lakers Trade Rumors: Hottest Reports Surrounding Los Angeles | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The Luka Dončić-LeBron James will immediately rank among the league’s most talented twosomes. That does not, however, mean the franchise made this trade with that in mind. Rather, L.A. seemingly seized an opportunity that comes along, at most, once in a lifetime. In the process, the Lakers unequivocally brightened their
Darius Slay Wants To Retire After 2025 Season
Eagles cornerback Darius Slay‘s current focus is winning the first Super Bowl of his career, but he has already thought about his plans for the 2025 season and beyond. The 12-year veteran would like to play one more season before retiring, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post, and he’d
Andy Reid: I’m a Howie Roseman fan
Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman has been with the team for 25 years, working his way up from an intern to running the front office. Andy Reid was the Eagles’ head coach for about the first half of Roseman’s tenure in Philadelphia. Reid, now the Chiefs head coach preparing to
Super deserving: A player from each AFC team who merits a SB appearance
The reality is that most NFL players will never play in a Super Bowl. But if you could wave a magic wand and put one deserving player from each AFC team in the epic yearly showdown, who would it be? Ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs
Jalen Milroe has always been focused on playing QB: “You never ask a zebra to be a dog”
Jalen Milroe is in line to be one of the first quarterbacks off the board in the draft this spring and the former Alabama signal-caller joined PFT Live for an interview on Wednesday. Milroe said he felt like he had “no regrets” from his time in college, which is part
Jaxson Dart Moving Into QB3 Territory In 2025 Draft?
The top two quarterback prospects in this year’s draft — Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders — did not work out at the Senior Bowl. While both have generated scrutiny, especially when compared to last year’s crop, this duo has been viewed as the top tier among QBs in this draft
Malik Nabers: If we draft a QB, I’d want a veteran in the same room
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers showed during his rookie season that he can be productive without strong quarterback play, but he and the team would like to see better production from that position in 2025. The Giants have the third overall pick after going 4-13, so they may have a
Ranking the five most disrespected Chiefs
It’s hard to argue that the Kansas City Chiefs are disrespected, considering they’ve reached five of the last six Super Bowls and won three in that span. However, some players don’t get the proper credit they deserve. Let’s examine the five most disrespected Chiefs and what they mean to the team’s
Darius Slayton is the 2025 NFLPA Alan Page Award winner
The NFL Players Association announced at a press conference in New Orleans on Wednesday that Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton has been named the Alan Page Award winner for this year. Slayton was one of five finalists selected from the NFLPA’s 18 weekly Community MVPs and he is being honored
Ron Rivera To Join Cal Program
Ron Rivera resurfaced on the coaching carousel this offseason, after spending a year out of football. The HC-turned-analyst is returning to the game, but the reemergence will not come in the NFL. The former Panthers and Commanders HC is taking a job at Cal, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones.
Josh Jacobs: I love our receivers, but we need a proven No. 1 guy
Running back Josh Jacobs joined the Packers on a four-year deal last offseason and made a clear impact in his first year with the club. But while Green Bay has several young, talented receivers, Jacobs would like to see something specific with the club’s offense moving forward. In a Wednesday
Patriots insider names major concern about HC Mike Vrabel
New England Patriots fans are understandably excited that Patriots Hall of Famer and former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel became New England’s new head coach in January. However, Patriots insider Mike Giardi of the Boston Sports Journal noted during Tuesday’s edition of the “All 32 NFL Podcast” that there
Buccaneers to hire Charlie Strong as defensive line coach
The Buccaneers have picked up a new defensive line coach. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Charlie Strong is joining the club in that position. Strong, 64, was most recently a defensive analyst with Alabama in 2023. While he’s spent much of his coaching career in college — accumulating a
Saquon Barkley Rejected At Least Two Bigger Offers To Join Eagles
Between the Giants beginning Saquon Barkley negotiations in fall 2022 to HBO’s Hard Knocks: Offseason debut last summer, the star running back’s career path has come up numerous times. As Barkley prepares for his Super Bowl debut, more rumors about his fateful 2024 decision are surfacing. The Eagles landed Barkley
Christian Gonzalez ready for Mike Vrabel to restore the “Patriot Way”
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez played his first season under Bill Belichick. He played his second season under Jerod Mayo. He will play his third season under Mike Vrabel. Gonzalez said things changed inside the building from 2023 to 2024. “I would say the building got a little more lax. I
Why Titans’ Levis is confident he can win competition for starting job
It’s no secret that the Tennessee Titans could replace 2024 Week 1 starting quarterback Will Levis. They could sign a veteran bridge option in free agency before the club possibly uses the first pick of the upcoming draft to select either Miami’s Cam Ward or Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. While speaking during
Andy Reid says Chiefs have no injuries to report
It doesn’t look like injuries are going to be an issue for the Chiefs heading into Super Bowl LIX. Head coach Andy Reid said at his Wednesday press conference that there were no injuries to report as the team heads into their first practice since arriving in New Orleans for
Analysts share final predictions for Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson MVP debate
One of the hottest topics of the second half of the 2024 NFL regular season involved takes regarding whether Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens should claim Most Valuable Player Award honors. ESPN’s Courtney Cronin spoke with 13 analysts about their final MVP
Jermaine Johnson: I’ve been through too much to come back as an average player
The list of things that went wrong for the 2024 Jets is long enough that edge rusher Jermaine Johnson’s torn Achilles got lost in the shuffle, but it was a major loss for the team’s defense. Johnson made the Pro Bowl in 2023 after recording 7.5 sacks, so losing the
Savage, Socie, Jets, Jaguars, Whipple, Bills, Chargers, Titans
While new regimes have been known to wait until after the draft to make major front office changes, the Jets are acting early to start their Aaron Glenn-Darren Mougey run. The team is moving on from two veteran execs. Co-director of player personnel Greg Nejmeh is out after 16 years
Patrick Mahomes says Super Bowl loss to Bucs still haunts him
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is about to play in his fifth Super Bowl with a chance to become the first team to win three in a row. He enters Sunday’s game 3-1 in Super Bowls. But even years later, the one loss to Tom Brady’s Buccaneers to cap the 2020
Commanders take ‘high-ceiling’ edge-rusher in latest mock draft
After giving up a season-high 55 points to the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game, the Commanders defense could use a little help, something the unit will get according to one recent mock draft. To be fair, Washington’s defense made great strides this year. After allowing a league-high 30.5 points
Will Levis: All I can do is work to show Titans I can be their QB
The Titans went into the 2024 offseason with Will Levis as their quarterback of the future, but Levis wasn’t able to make the most of that opportunity. Levis missed time with a shoulder injury and was ineffective enough when in the lineup that he was benched for Mason Rudolph near
Giants players discuss Saquon Barkley helping Eagles make Super Bowl
Pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux shared in January 2024 that he felt the New York Giants should’ve locked running back Saquon Barkley down via a new contract before the club signed quarterback Daniel Jones in March 2023. Thibodeaux and others later watched as Barkley joined the rival Philadelphia Eagles last offseason, helping
Tony Boselli confident Jags will win a lot in the near future
The Jaguars set a new direction for the franchise over the last few weeks and Tony Boselli is one of the people guiding it. Boselli had a Hall of Fame career as a tackle in Jacksonville and he returned to the organization during their coaching search last month. His return
The ‘Super Bowl kickoff return touchdown’ quiz
There have been 10 players in Super Bowl history to return a kickoff for a touchdown. How many of them can you name in four minutes? Good luck! Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let us know your
Nick Sirianni: Bad ending to 2023 season shaped who we are now
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said this week that the team’s Super Bowl LVII loss to the Chiefs has been a “great driving force” for him and it’s not the only part of their history that’s playing a role in the team’s run this year. The Eagles looked like they might