
Insider makes big claim about Vikings’ Aaron Rodgers interest
While it’s now clear that the Pittsburgh Steelers hope and expect that they’ll eventually have Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback for the 2025 NFL season, outsiders continue to believe Rodgers is waiting for the Minnesota Vikings to decide if they’re ready to turn to 2024 first-round draft choice J.J.


Minor NFL Transactions: 4/7/25
Today’s minor moves: Chicago Bears Signed RFA tender: DL Chris Williams Signed ERFA tender: DL Jonathan Ford, DL Daniel Hardy, OL Bill Murray, DB Ameer Speed Cleveland Browns Signed ERFA tender: TE Blake Whiteheart Denver Broncos Signed ERFA tender: TE Lucas Krull Green Bay Packers Re-signed: DE Arron Mosby Las


Patriots share encouraging update on DT Christian Barmore
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore missed the majority of the 2024 season due to a recurring blood clot issue, but it appears he is trending in the right direction. Barmore participated in the first day of the Patriots’ voluntary offseason workout program on Monday. The team shared a


Patriots Notes: Barmore, Van Pelt, Milton
Christian Barmore missed most of last season with recurring symptoms from blood clots, but he’s expected to be a full participant at Patriots practices. Mike Vrabel told reporters (including ESPN’s Mike Reiss) that Barmore has been given clearance to participate in the team’s voluntary offseason program, which started today. “He


NFL insider suggests Dolphins could trade WR Tyreek Hill
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill has been the center of attention this offseason, posting several cryptic posts indicating that the Dolphins could potentially trade him. The 31-year-old receiver could be trolling. However, when a player produces this much noise, there is a legitimate reason to believe there is more under


J.J. Watt gives shoutout to ‘criminally underrated’ NFL player
J.J. Watt has received plenty of recognition for being one of the best defensive players to ever take an NFL field, and the former Houston Texans star believes one current linebacker deserves more of it. Analytics expert Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy shared a chart on Monday that showed which


Jalen Milroe reportedly had ‘impressive’ workouts
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe‘s arrow seemingly keeps pointing up before the start of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24. On Monday, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reported that the Cleveland Browns and the New Orleans Saints had “impressive” workouts with Milroe. Schultz added he also met with the New York


Raiders To Host RB Ashton Jeanty
Like all other teams, the Raiders are busy hosting several prospects in advance of this month’s draft. One of the players headed to Vegas this week is the top running back in the 2025 class. The Raiders are set to host Ashton Jeanty, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. He adds


Insider expects Travis Hunter to land with this AFC team
The dots keep connecting Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter to an AFC team before the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24. On a Monday episode of his podcast, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said he believed the Cleveland Browns would select a quarterback with pick No. 2 but


Steelers Re-Sign T Calvin Anderson
Calvin Anderson debuted with the Steelers in 2024, and he will remain in the fold moving forward. The veteran offensive tackle re-signed with Pittsburgh on a two-year deal Monday, per a team announcement. Anderson began his career with the Broncos, spending three seasons in Denver. During that stretch, he made 41


What Raiders’ Brady told Smith after contract extension agreement
Some members of the NFL community previously suggested that Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady didn’t want to commit real money to quarterback Geno Smith beyond the 2025 campaign after the club acquired Smith from the Seattle Seahawks earlier this offseason. However, such takes looked at least a little silly


Raiders visiting with top RB, intriguing QB before 2025 NFL Draft
The Las Vegas Raiders could use a running back and another quarterback. Apparently, they’ll try to fill both holes in the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. Per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Raiders are set to meet with Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (5-foot-9, 211


Falcons Re-Sign CB Dee Alford
Dee Alford did not receive an RFA tender from the Falcons this offseason. That decision left the former undrafted free agent in line to join a new team, but instead he will remain in Atlanta for 2025. [RELATED: Falcons Likely To Prioritize Defensive Draft Additions] The team announced on Monday that


Are Steelers ‘stressed’ about possibly not signing Aaron Rodgers?
While it appears to outsiders that the Minnesota Vikings are serious about naming 2024 first-round draft choice J.J. McCarthy their starting quarterback this spring or summer, the fact that Aaron Rodgers began Monday afternoon as a free agent has some still wondering if he could retire or remain a possible option


Jaguars Exercise DE Travon Walker’s Fifth-Year Option
The No. 1 pick in the 202 draft will remain in place for at least two more years. The Jaguars announced on Monday that defensive end Travon Walker‘s fifth-year option has been exercised. As a result of today’s decision, Walker will remain under team control through 2026. The Georgia product qualifies


NFL executives share worrisome evaluations of Sanders’ pro day
Perhaps the most noteworthy thing about Colorado’s pro day on April 4 is the fact that numerous reporters and analysts walked away from those workouts believing that both the Cleveland Browns (pick No. 2) and New York Giants (No. 3) will pass on selecting Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders on the


Steelers Remain Optimistic About Aaron Rodgers Deal; Latest On Vikings’ Interest
During the recent league meetings, Steelers owner Art Rooney II confirmed signs continue to point to Aaron Rodgers signing with the team. The future Hall of Fame quarterback has yet to make a decision on his future, but Pittsburgh continues to loom as his likeliest destination. [RELATED: Titans Did Not Pursue Rodgers] The Giants


New mock draft has Cowboys making crazy trade
It has been a while since the Dallas Cowboys made the type of massive splash that Jerry Jones has become known for over the years, but one reporter believes that could potentially change in the upcoming NFL Draft. Mike Giardi of Boston Sports Journal published his latest mock draft on


Browns Conduct Second Abdul Carter Meeting; DE To Wrap Visits With Giants, Pats
APRIL 7: Carter had breakfast with Daboll yesterday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Carter’s Giants visit will take place on Thursday, he adds. With momentum building for Hunter to be taken second overall by the Browns, New York and New England remain teams to watch closely on this front. MARCH 28: Abdul


Could Giants move on from Wilson during 2025 NFL season?
Some assumed shortly after details of the one-year contract Russell Wilson received from the New York Giants went public that the Giants structured that deal in a way that would make it relatively easy for the club to bench Wilson in favor of an unknown rookie later this fall. For


Buccaneers Targeting CB Draft Addition; Team Open To Adding Rookie Edge Rusher
The Buccaneers were not among the teams which made a major free agent splash at the cornerback spot. That position thus represents one to watch on the draft front. “We don’t have a lot of depth,” head coach Todd Bowles said during the league meetings (via NFL.com). “That’s crystal clear — we don’t have


Analyst predicts how far Shedeur Sanders could slide during draft
Coming off Colorado’s pro day workouts, numerous reporters and analysts have suggested that it’s now more likely the Cleveland Browns will take wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter instead of quarterback Shedeur Sanders with the second pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. For his latest mock draft posted on Monday morning, The Athletic’s Nick


Steelers Hopeful T.J. Watt Finishes Career In Pittsburgh
One year remains on T.J. Watt‘s contract, and he could be the next high-profile edge rusher in the NFL to secure a notable payday. An extension is known to be on the Steelers’ to-do list, and further signs are pointing to one being worked out. When speaking to the media about


How Browns reportedly view Kenny Pickett ahead of 2025 NFL Draft
While national NFL reporters continue to suggest that the Cleveland Browns’ 2025 Week 1 starting quarterback isn’t yet on their roster, individuals who cover the team have made it known that Cleveland acquired former Pittsburgh Steelers flop Kenny Pickett from the Philadelphia Eagles in March to give him a legitimate


NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Bengals’ first-round pick at No. 17
After spending $275 on wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in the offseason, the Bengals will likely add to their 25th-ranked defense with the 17th pick. Here’s who they’ve been linked to in various mock drafts. DT Derrick Harmon | Oregon “Whether it’s stopping the run or getting after


Schwesinger, Cowboys, Nolen, Ezeiruaku, Burden, Turner, Bond, Steelers, Emmanwori
This isn’t exactly a visit in the sense of top-30 visits, like most of the rest of bullets that follow this will be, but UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger held a private pro day earlier this week in Los Angeles and had 30 teams in attendance, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. While,


Sean McVay plans to make notable change to Rams’ offense
Sean McVay is planning to lean more on one of the Los Angeles Rams’ lesser-known wide receivers this coming season. The Rams’ wideout room was revamped following the departure of longtime WR1 Cooper Kupp. The team signed All-Pro Davante Adams to take Cupp’s place. Adams and Puka Nacua are likely


Veteran OLB Shaquil Barrett To Play In 2025
Last season, we saw 32-year-old veteran pass rusher Shaquil Barrett ride a roller coaster of availability with the Dolphins and Buccaneers. No such uncertainty will accompany Barrett’s 2025 campaign as his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, claimed today that “he’s definitely going to play this year,” per Mike Florio of NBC Sports.


Michigan DT Mason Graham Adds Cleveland, Vegas Visits
The draft’s top-ranked defensive tackle by several analysts continues to make the rounds with the teams in the top 10 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft. Michigan’s Mason Graham is certainly a likely candidate to come off the board early, the big question is where exactly he’ll go. After taking


Why Jets should trade Breece Hall and draft Ashton Jeanty
As the 2025 NFL Draft inches closer, the noise surrounding what the New York Jets will do with their No. 7 overall pick gets louder. While the Jets have the option of bolstering the offensive line for Justin Fields with first-round talents such as LSU tackle Will Campbell or Missouri’s


The latest Jalen Milroe NFL Draft news may raise eyebrows
Could Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe go much higher in the 2025 NFL Draft than many expect? On Sunday, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler tweeted Milroe accepted his invitation to the draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. It’s worth noting the league is being more selective with prospects who are


Dolphins High On S Malaki Starks; No Pre-Draft Visit Planned
The Dolphins, as expected, saw Jevon Holland depart on the open market. Since they have also elected not to retain fellow starter Jordan Poyer, safety is a position of need entering the draft. Many mock drafts from the end of the 2024 campaign and shortly thereafter understandably connected Miami to safety Malaki Starks.


Jalen Milroe makes risky NFL Draft decision
That Milroe even received an invitation is interesting, as those are typically reserved for likely first-round picks. Milroe is not necessarily seen as that. There is certainly a risk that he ends up in the unenviable position of being left in the green room after the first round. On the


NFL Players Aim To Participate In 2028 Olympics
2028 will mark the debut of flag football as an Olympic event. The prospect of NFL players taking part has been raised on several occasions, so to no surprise it was a topic of discussion at the recent league meetings. When speaking to the media on the subject, commissioner Roger Goodell said


Reporter provides update about Steelers’ stance on QB Aaron Rodgers
The Pittsburgh Steelers seem confident they’ll land quarterback Aaron Rodgers even though he’s making them play the waiting game. The New York Jets released Rodgers on March 12. Since then, the New York Giants have signed QBs Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, and the Minnesota Vikings have committed to QB


At Least Six Teams Planning Private Workout For Penn State TE Tyler Warren
APRIL 6: Warren only has one official top-30 visit on deck, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. In a further sign of how highly regarded he is, Schultz adds one team set to select in the top 10 has canceled its private workout with Warren. A long wait on the opening night


Can Trey Lance revitalize career with Jim Harbaugh, Chargers?
Quarterback Trey Lance is only 24 years old, but he’s been in the NFL for nearly half a decade. He is entering his fifth NFL season and will be joining his third team. On Friday, Lance reportedly agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it’s


Raiders To Trade Or Cut CB Jack Jones
Jack Jones started more games at cornerback than any other Raider last season, but it sounds like he will not be back with Las Vegas in 2025. Per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Raiders are attempting to trade Jones. If they cannot find a trade partner by


Falcons Owner Arthur Blank On Draft Approach; Team Hosted Texas LT Kelvin Banks Jr.
The Falcons finished in the bottom-10 in terms of both total defense and scoring defense in 2024, and to that end, they are widely projected to pick a defensive player in the first round of this month’s draft. Owner Arthur Blank recently offered further support for that belief. “The emphasis


New info surfaces about Steelers’ stance on Aaron Rodgers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting for an answer from Aaron Rodgers, and it sounds like their hopes of signing the star quarterback remain fairly high. It has been nearly a month since the official start of NFL free agency, and Rodgers has yet to join a new team. Some


Jets To Explore Extensions For CB Sauce Gardner, WR Garrett Wilson, OL Alijah Vera-Tucker After Draft
Two members of the Jets’ young core, foundational talents Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson, are extension-eligible for the first time. While new deals for the club’s top two selections of the 2022 draft are not imminent, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv expects negotiations to commence at some point after this month’s


Eagles Unlikely To Retain TE Dallas Goedert Absent Pay Cut
Several weeks ago, we heard the Eagles were interested in trading tight end Dallas Goedert. One report that surfaced at the time indicated the only way Goedert returns to Philadelphia in 2025 is if he accepts a pay cut. ESPN’s Tim McManus offers more support for that notion, saying it


Reason Patriots traded promising young QB revealed
The New England Patriots made a somewhat head-scratching decision to trade Joe Milton III earlier this week, but it sounds like the promising young backup QB may have wanted a fresh start. The Patriots traded Milton and a seventh-round draft pick to the Dallas Cowboys for a fifth-round pick on


Browns, Giants Have Inquired About Trading For No. 1 Pick; Titans Never Considered Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers?
The Browns and Giants, both still in need of a long-term quarterback despite offseason bridge additions, have inquired about trading up with the Titans to obtain the No. 1 overall pick in this month’s draft, per Jeff Howe of The Athletic (subscription required). We had previously heard Tennessee was fielding


NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Seahawks’ first-round pick at No. 18
The 2025 NFL Draft is 18 days away, and the Seattle Seahawks have the 18th pick for the first time since 1987. Back then, they selected edge-rusher Tony Woods. This year, they’ve been linked to the following prospects. G Tyler Booker | Alabama As ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum points out, the Seahawks made


Cowboys Aiming For WR Addition
In 2025, CeeDee Lamb will of course operate as the focal point of the Cowboys’ passing attack. The team is lacking in depth beyond him at the receiver position as things stand, so to no surprise an addition is being sought out. “We’re still open to looking at a really explosive number


Five-time Pro Bowl LT Terron Armstead to retire
The Dolphins will indeed be without Terron Armstead for 2025 and beyond. The veteran left tackle is retiring, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Armstead’s playing future has been in question this offseason, with many indications pointing to him hanging up his cleats. Miami entered free agency with the


Dolphins LT Terron Armstead To Retire
The Dolphins will indeed be without Terron Armstead for 2025 and beyond. The veteran left tackle is retiring, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Armstead’s playing future has been in question this offseason, with many indications pointing to him hanging up his cleats. Miami entered free agency with the presumption


Bears Eyeing CB Kyler Gordon Extension
Kyler Gordon is among the extension candidates on Chicago’s roster, and a new deal was floated as a likely objective for the team earlier this offseason. The latest comments on that front from general manager Ryan Poles confirm that is the case. “That will still be a priority,” Poles said of a Gordon extension


Panthers Planning S Addition
The Panthers made a number of lucrative additions on the defensive side of the ball early in free agency. That effort included a three-year deal for Tre’von Moehrig, but more can be expected at the safety position. Moehrig enjoyed a strong walk year in 2024, his fourth and final campaign with