
Geno Smith Trade Resulted From Failed Extension Talks
One of the bigger pieces of information that we didn’t expect to come out during this free agency craziness was the trade of quarterback Geno Smith from Seattle to Las Vegas. The deal seemed to come out of nowhere, as many reports indicated that negotiations on an extension were underway.


Falcons add talent to defensive line with latest signing
The Falcons are signing defensive lineman Morgan Fox on a two-year deal worth up to $8.5M, per Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pellisero, and Mike Garafolo. Fox has spent the last three years with the Chargers, appearing in all 51 games (19 starts) with 80 total


Eagles Shopping Dallas Goedert, Bryce Huff?
The Eagles’ Bryce Huff signing was about the only blemish on a well-constructed Super Bowl team. Huff signed for just more than $17MM per year last March but was a healthy scratch for Philadelphia’s season-ender against Kansas City. The Super Bowl champions are now looking into parting ways with the


Friday’s free-agency winners, losers: Star WR finds new home
The first week of NFL free agency and the offseason concluded on Friday with one major wide receiver signing as Cooper Kupp joined the Seattle Seahawks. Let’s take a look at the rest of the winners and losers from Friday’s NFL free agency. Winner: Wide receiver Cooper Kupp Signing with


Chargers Agree To Sign OL Mekhi Becton
After playing out a one-year, prove-it contract in Philadelphia, offensive lineman Mekhi Becton rehabilitated his image as a former first-round pick in the eyes of the NFL with a highly successful, Super Bowl-winning season. The success he found with his new team will result in a new contract with another


Report reveals where Bengals stand on Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins extensions
No longer appearing likely to extend Ja’Marr Chase and split with Tee Higgins, the Bengals have seen their updated plan — one featuring a hopeful long-term Higgins future in Cincinnati — produce notable progress. After a report earlier this week indicated Higgins and the Bengals were still far apart, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport


Vikings Considering Aaron Rodgers Push; Giants Have Submitted Best Offer?
The Aaron Rodgers market has persisted long enough that Russell Wilson is taking visits. Appearing to sit behind his former 2014 NFC championship game opponent the aging QB pecking order, Wilson has attempted to shake things up with Browns and Giants meetings. Wilson is meeting with Big Blue today. But


What led to sudden divorce between Geno Smith, Seahawks
After seeing a resurgent past three seasons in Seattle that included two Pro Bowl berths, Smith was hoping for the team to give him some commitment moving forward, though the team was expected to explore their options. After head coach Mike Macdonald delivered his endorsement of a new deal for


Minor NFL Transactions: 3/14/25
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Two Bills free-agent signings hit with six-game suspensions
The Buffalo Bills spent the early portion of the NFL’s free agency period trying to strengthen the depth of their defensive line, adding Joey Bosa, Larry Ogunjobi and Michael Hoecht to their roster. They found out on Friday that the latter two players — Ogunjobi and Hoecht — are going


RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/14/25
As free agency continues, restricted and exclusive rights free agent tender decisions are being uncovered around the league: RFAs Nontendered: Chiefs: CB Keith Taylor Texans: T Zachary Thomas This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors


Giants to sign former 49ers LB
The Giants have signed veteran linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Flannigan-Fowles has spent five years in the NFL, all with the 49ers as a depth linebacker and core special teams contributor. He has appeared in 73 games in his career with seven starts on defense and 1,284


Dolphins To Sign TE Pharoah Brown
The Dolphins are signing veteran tight end Pharaoh Brown, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The seven-year veteran will add some depth to a thin tight end room behind 2024 breakout Jonnu Smith. The Dolphins moved on from Durham Smythe last month, leaving Julian Hill as the only other tight end on the


Seahawks signing Cooper Kupp is more than a homecoming
The Los Angeles Rams won’t have to wait long to see wide receiver Cooper Kupp again. In fact, they’ll be seeing him at least twice a year for the foreseeable future as the once-LA star agreed to a new contract with their NFC West rival, the Seattle Seahawks. According to


Giants To Sign LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
The Giants have signed veteran linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Flannigan-Fowles has spent five years in the NFL, all with the 49ers as a depth linebacker and core special teams contributor. He has appeared in 73 games in his career with seven starts on defense and 1,284


Cooper Kupp to sign with Rams division rival
The Seahawks needed to go big here, as The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports they are giving Kupp a three-year, $45M deal. While some teams were reported as hesitant at $12M per year, the market grew. The Seahawks were in front the start, per Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager. Guarantees will tell


Cowboys Never Made An Offer To DeMarcus Lawrence?
The Cowboys did not offer a contract to retain defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence before he signed with the Seahawks, per WFAA’s Ed Werder. Lawrence signed a three-year, $32.5MM contract with Seattle that includes $18MM guaranteed and a maximum value of $42MM. In one of his first interviews after signing his


Patriots to sign OL with eight years of NFL experience
The Patriots are signing veteran offensive linemen Wes Schweitzer, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The eight-year veteran has 62 starts in his career, but just 13 have come in the last four years due to a number of injuries. He will add offensive line depth in New England and could


Seahawks To Sign WR Cooper Kupp
Cooper Kupp‘s homecoming is a go. The Washington native is set to sign with the Seahawks, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. Joining the Broncos, Cowboys, Patriots and Saints in pursuit of Kupp, the Seahawks are adding him on a contract expected to be worth at least $15MM, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets.


Buccaneers GM confirms big news about veteran WR
As Jason Licht‘s staff has checked in again with a few notable re-signings this offseason, the veteran GM is getting into the news-breaking act regarding his latest. Sterling Shepard will stay in Tampa for another season, Licht announced. Shepard rejoined former Oklahoma teammate Baker Mayfield last year, and the former


Falcons To Sign DL Morgan Fox
The Falcons are signing defensive lineman Morgan Fox on a two-year deal worth up to $8.5MM, per FOX Sports’ Peter Schrager and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pellisero, and Mike Garafolo. Fox has been spent the last three years with the Chargers, appearing in all 51 games (19 starts) with 80 total


Insider, analyst hint if Steelers, Russell Wilson are done with each other
In January, Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II said his “preference” was to re-sign starting quarterback Russell Wilson or backup Justin Fields for 2025. Therefore, some assumed the Steelers would bring Wilson back after Fields agreed to join the New York Jets in free agency. However, that was before


Bengals Progressing On Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins Extensions
No longer appearing likely to extend Ja’Marr Chase and split with Tee Higgins, the Bengals have seen their updated plan — one featuring a hopeful long-term Higgins future in Cincinnati — produce notable progress. After a report earlier this week indicated Higgins and the Bengals were still far apart, NFL.com’s


Analyst: Raiders can maximize on Smith’s potential with this move
There is no question the Las Vegas Raiders can win games behind quarterback Geno Smith. He did it for the Seattle Seahawks, going 28-24 in five seasons and notching a playoff berth in 2022 with quality wide receivers like DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. In an ESPN article published Friday, Dan


Commanders To Add OL Nate Herbig
The Steelers’ brother tandems are thinning out, as the Herbigs will go by way of the Watt pair on the roster. Nate Herbig is heading to Washington, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler tweets. A 30-game starter during his career, Herbig was to open last season as Pittsburgh’s starting center. But a shoulder


Chiefs to re-sign veteran RB
Kareem Hunt returned to the Chiefs last season, and his second Kansas City run will continue into 2025. The former rushing champion is re-signing on a one-year deal, as Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz first reported. Schultz adds that this pact has a base value of $1.5M. Incentives can add another $1M


Chiefs To Re-Sign Kareem Hunt
Kareem Hunt returned to the Chiefs last season, and his second Kansas City run will continue into 2025. The former rushing champion is re-signing on a one-year deal, as first reported by Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz. This pact has a base value of $1.5MM, Schultz adds. Incentives can add another $1MM


Breaking down what offseason defensive additions mean for Panthers
Despite finishing the season with just five wins, the 2024 campaign ended on a high note for Carolina Panthers fans thanks to the play of quarterback Bryce Young down the stretch. After a disastrous start to the season resulted in a benching after two games, it looked like all hope


Vikings, LB Eric Wilson Agree To Deal
Eric Wilson is set to return to where his career began. The veteran linebacker has agreed to a deal with the Vikings, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Wilson spent his first four years in Minnesota, logging 25 starts during that span. In 2020, he occupied a full-time first-team role and


Myles Garrett insists re-signing with Browns wasn’t all about money
Shortly after reports revealed that Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett was “preparing to miss games” if he wasn’t traded to a contender before the 2025 season, it was learned that he and the Browns had agreed to a massive four-year, $160M contract extension that included $123.5M guaranteed. Garrett used his Friday


Lions Re-Sign WR Tim Patrick
Tim Patrick‘s return to the NFL resulted in a strong season with the Lions in 2024. The veteran wideout will remain in Detroit for at least one more campaign. The Lions announced on Friday that Patrick has been re-signed. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports this will be a one-year


Famous QB coach predicts if Justin Fields will succeed with Jets
Quarterback Justin Fields found his third NFL home since he entered the league via the 2021 NFL Draft when he agreed to a two-year, $40M deal with the New York Jets in free agency. Famous quarterback coach Quincy Avery has trained Fields. He believes the 26-year-old could thrive playing under first-year


Cowboys Among Cooper Kupp’s Suitors; Seahawks Heavily Interested?
One of the top remaining storylines in free agency is the looming Cooper Kupp decision. The now-former Ram is expected to sign with a new team soon, and further details about his potential destination have emerged. The Seahawks have already been mentioned as a Kupp suitor, which comes as no surprise. Seattle


49ers insider shares when Purdy extension ‘probably’ should get done
Multiple reports shared this month have indicated that “there’s a significant gap between the amount of money that” quarterback Brock Purdy wants and what the San Francisco 49ers have thus far offered him throughout ongoing negotiations. During a recent appearance on San Francisco sports radio station KNBR, 49ers reporter Cam


Buccaneers To Sign OT Charlie Heck
The Buccaneers have added a new swing tackle. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the Bucs are signing Charlie Heck to a one-year deal. The deal is worth $1.6MM. A former fourth-round pick out of North Carolina, Heck spent the first four seasons of his career with the


Jets players defend Aaron Rodgers amid uncertainty, criticisms
ESPN’s Rich Cimini noted that the New York Jets’ divorce from quarterback Aaron Rodgers became official at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday even though the club didn’t go out of the way to “announce the procedural move.” Outsiders may think that says plenty about how some in the Jets locker room


Minor NFL Transactions: 3/13/25
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Five players Raiders should consider at WR, CB in free agency
The Las Vegas Raiders still have time to make the most of free agency, with many talented players remaining. Some of the team’s most pressing needs are at wide receiver and cornerback. Recently acquired QB Geno Smith has wide receivers Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker and TE Brock Bowers as his


49ers To Sign LS Jon Weeks, Cut LS Taybor Pepper
The 49ers have landed a new long snapper. The team is signing veteran Jon Weeks, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. This news follows a report from earlier today that the 49ers were cutting Taybor Pepper, per Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area. Weeks is inking


Five biggest losers (so far) in NFL free agency
Days into NFL free agency, most of the big names have signed with new teams and the winners are clear. So are the losers. Here’s an assessment of the five biggest losers so far. (Contract figures are from Spotrac.) New York Jets Geno Smith and Sam Darnold were viewed as


Vikings Trade G Ed Ingram To Texans
Cutting Shaq Mason and trading both Laremy Tunsil and Kenyon Green, the Texans are remodeling their offensive line. A recent second-round pick will also be part of this equation. Ed Ingram is heading from Minnesota to Houston, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. The Vikings will collect a sixth-round pick in this


Eagles agree to deal with five-year veteran LB
In need of new depth along the edge, the Eagles will look to Josh Uche. The former Patriot and Chief has a one-year deal in place with Philadelphia, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Uche flashed potential at times during his New England tenure. The former second-rounder recorded 11.5 sacks in 2022,


Steelers To Bring Back Mason Rudolph
It remains to be seen who will operate as the Steelers’ starting quarterback in 2025, but a familiar face will handle backup duties. Mason Rudolph is returning to Pittsburgh, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. This will be a two-year pact worth $8MM. Rudolph will collect $4.5MM in guarantees


Metcalf answers the question about his Steelers jersey number
DK Metcalf may take some targets away from George Pickens next season, but the former Pro Bowl wide receiver does not want his new teammate’s jersey number. The Steelers made a huge splash when they acquired Metcalf in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. After the deal was


Bengals Seeking More Than First-Round Pick For Trey Hendrickson; Latest On Tee Higgins
Trey Hendrickson remains with the Bengals, but another record-setting contract — for Myles Garrett — has affected the edge rusher market. With T.J. Watt and Micah Parsons in contract years, the cost of deploying an elite player on the edge is rising. That will interfere with the Bengals’ Hendrickson situation.


All hail… the Giants? Ranking the NFL’s top 10 free-agent signings
NFL free agency has been a whirlwind of big names and big contracts. The downtrodden New York Giants, who finished last season 3-14, have made two great pickups. Ranked in inverse order, here are the best deals so far. (All contract figures are from Spotrac.) 10. CB Paulson Adebo |


Cooper Kupp Expected To Make Decision Soon; Patriots Among WR’s Suitors
MARCH 14: Despite a report earlier today that connected the Jaguars to Kupp, the organization is not involved in the sweepstakes, per Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz. MARCH 13: It does not sound like a lengthy Cooper Kupp free agency tour is coming. Designated as a post-June 1 cut by the


Browns insider predicts trade with Giants, stunning QB move
The Cleveland Browns possess the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. They are likely hoping that Miami’s Cam Ward, the “consensus” No. 1 quarterback in this year’s class, remains available after the Tennessee Titans make their selection with the first overall pick. However, Browns insider Tony Grossi of


Cowboys To Sign Miles Sanders
The Cowboys are adding another veteran to their new-look backfield. The team has agreed to terms with free agent running back Miles Sanders, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. It’s a one-year deal for Sanders. [RELATED: Cowboys To Sign RB Javonte Williams] Sanders entered the offseason still attached to the four-year,


Texans O-line in worse shape after offseason acquisitions
Houston has a problem. And it’s getting worse. The Texans had one of the league’s worst offensive lines in 2024, and the unit has gotten weaker since the start of free agency. Last year, the unit ranked No. 22 in ESPN’s pass-block win rate and No. 31 in run-block win