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Lost in the shuffle among this year’s free agent quarterback crop, Daniel Jones still looms as a potential bridge option for a team. After Geno Smith, Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold rejuvenated their careers on one-year deals in recent years, Jones could be in play for a team eyeing a

With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the San Francisco 49ers should make in the coming months. 1. Get quarterback Brock Purdy signed Is Brock Purdy a franchise guy at quarterback, or is he

After taking their time on CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott extensions last year — to the point the ultra-rare game-day deal came to pass before Week 1 (with Prescott) — the Cowboys are at least starting the Micah Parsons process. As of last week, the sides were not talking. They

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine wrapped up on Sunday, with some players seeing their draft stock rise while others may have taken a bit of a tumble.  Let’s take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers of the weekend.  Winners Matthew Golden, wide receiver, Texas. The big-play target

The Chiefs’ Joe Thuney-at-left tackle solution looked passable in the team’s latest playoff win over the Bills, the AFC champions’ lone game with more than 30 points this season. Buffalo has seen improvement from Gregory Rousseau, but its pass rush has not seen enough from Von Miller‘s six-year $120MM contract.

If the New York Jets release wide receiver Davante Adams, could he and quarterback Aaron Rodgers sign with the New York Giants? On Sunday, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport tweeted that the Jets are now taking trade calls on Adams before the start of the league year on March 12 at

MARCH 2: It remains to be seen how the recent conversations between team and player went, but ESPN’s Dan Graziano writes the Falcons are bracing for Dalman to depart by taking a more lucrative offer than the one they are prepared to make. Ryan Neuzil is in place as a potential successor atop

Davante Adams‘ time with the Jets is set to come to an end. Like any number of players set to depart their current teams in the near future, the All-Pro wideout faces the prospect of being released shortly. Of course, a trade could also be worked out to avoid such

Micah Parsons‘ pending mega-extension is a key talking point related to the Cowboys’ offseason. The team has other pressing matters in the front seven, though, as free agency approaches. DeMarcus Lawrence has spent his entire career with Dallas, including the past four as Parsons’ running mate along the edge. The four-time

On Wednesday, the NFL Players Association released its third annual report cards for the league’s 32 teams. Nearly 1,700 players shared with their union information about their team’s facilities, treatment of their families and more. Here are four surprising takeaways from the AFC East.  Buffalo Bills: Let the coach ride

The Cleveland Browns aren’t changing their trade stance on edge-rusher Myles Garrett anytime soon, but should they? In a story published Sunday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the Browns have said “no” to all proposed trades, even though they would probably receive a haul for Garrett.  “Others around the league are

With Kareem Hunt and Samaje Perine eligible for free agency this month, Isiah Pacheco and Carson Steele are the only running backs the Chiefs have under contract for 2025 (excepting futures deal signee Keaontay Ingram). As such, it would come as no surprise if Kansas City were to explore the

A report from last month pegged the Giants and Jets as teams that could be interested in swinging a deal with the Titans for the No. 1 overall pick. Several few weeks later, the buzz has not died down, as Dianna Russini of The Athletic (subscription required) reiterates the Giants

The 49ers made good on their promise to honor WR Deebo Samuel’s trade request, shipping him to the Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Given Samuel’s disappointing 2024 season, San Francisco knew it would be selling low on the 2021 First Team All-Pro, and a Day 3 selection was

The Patriots are known to be targeting additions to the offensive and defensive lines this offseason, and new head coach Mike Vrabel has indicated his club will be active in free agency (after all, New England does have nearly $130MM in cap space, the most in the league by a

The top storyline at the Combine saw a resolution come about on Friday. Matthew Stafford reached agreement on a new deal with the Rams, ending the chance of a trade being worked out which would have sent him to a new team for the second time in his career. The Raiders

Given their obvious need at the position, the Cowboys have been linked to Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty in countless mock drafts, but ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. thinks they may end up with another ball-carrier. In his latest mock draft, Kiper has the Raiders beating Dallas to the punch

Attention for all NFL prospects will soon turn away from the Combine to the next step in the pre-draft process. In the case of top running back Ashton Jeanty, he will draw considerable interest over the coming weeks. Jeanty plans to take top-30 visits with the Cowboys and Bears, ESPN’s Jeremy

Last season with the 49ers, Samuel had 51 receptions, 670 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. He added 42 carries for 132 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. In Washington, he’ll partner with Terry McLaurin to form a formidable 1-2 duo at wide receiver. McLaurin led the Commanders with 82

The possibility loomed last offseason that Ja’Marr Chase would sign an extension making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. The Bengals are well aware of the fact that will be required this time around to secure his future beyond 2025. De facto general manager Duke Tobin said at the Combine earlier this week

The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver overhaul is underway following Saturday’s trade with the Washington Commanders. The 49ers are sending Deebo Samuel to the Commanders in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick. Samuel has seemingly been on the way out of San Francisco since the offseason began. He not

The annual poaching of the 49ers coaching staff happened again this offseason, and San Francisco has done some hiring and shuffling to fill out the vacancies. Here’s how Kyle Shanahan‘s staff will look in 2025, based on their finalized announcement of staff updates. Most of the changes on staff came

The trade will be made official at the start of the new league year on March 12. The Commanders moved quickly to bring Samuel in as another weapon for ascending star quarterback Jayden Daniels. The team did not have a clear secondary weapon for Daniels behind Terry McLaurin, and they

The 49ers finally found a trade partner with whom they came to an agreement on terms to trade star wide receiver Deebo Samuel. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Commanders will acquire the versatile offensive veteran for draft compensation. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report the

Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden made the most of his time at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The former Longhorns wideout was one of the standout receivers on Saturday, anchored by his strong run in the 40-yard dash. Per Combine IQ, Golden ran a 4.29s 40, reaching a

Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond entered the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine with big expectations for himself. So much so, that on Friday he proudly declared that he was going to break the 40-yard dash time record and might possibly post a 4.1- or 4.2-second time. When it came time

Robert Livingston has a long history in the NFL, all with the Bengals. He spent his first season away from the NFL since 2011 last year, and he was very close to returning, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. After his playing career as a safety at William & Mary

On Saturday, running backs Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson reminded everyone of Ohio State’s embarrassment of riches at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The national champion-winning teammates were two of the day’s brightest stars, increasing their draft stock. Judkins had the first impressive result of the two, posting

After a career year on a one-year, prove-it contract, there was a bit of an expectation that Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold had done an impressive bit of work to improve his contract outlook for 2025. The way the 2025 offseason has been developing, though, it’s looking like it might be

After a career year on a one-year, prove-it contract, there was a bit of an expectation that Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold had done an impressive bit of work to improve his contract outlook for 2025. The way the 2025 offseason has been developing, though, it’s looking like it might be

A new report revealed where the Tennessee Titans stand on possibly trading the No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Saturday that the Titans are only just beginning to consider whether they would be open to trading the pick, and are still deliberating

Aiyuk, of course, was one of the main characters of the 2024 offseason. The receiver was a mainstay in trade rumors before ultimately signing a four-year, $120M extension with the Niners. The drama proved to be especially worthwhile for the player after he suffered a season-ending ACL tear in October,

As the Deebo Samuel sweepstakes continues to heat up, rival teams are sniffing around on another 49ers receiver. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, teams have expressed interest in trading for 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk, of course, was one of the main characters of the 2024 offseason. The

Ever since Myles Garrett publicly aired his trade request, the defending champs have been loosely mentioned as a suitor. It sounds like the connection is legitimate, as Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the Eagles’ interest in the star pass rusher is “real.” It certainly wouldn’t be out of character for

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is underway, with players beginning drills on Thursday. A full breakdown of the week’s schedule can be found here. Offensive linemen get the stage to themselves on Sunday. Here’s a look at 10 guards/centers worth knowing at the combine in Indianapolis. For 10 tackles to

Ever since Myles Garrett publicly aired his trade request, the defending champs have been loosely mentioned as a suitor. It sounds like the connection is legitimate, as Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that the Eagles’ interest in the star pass rusher is “real.” [RELATED: Myles Garrett ‘Not Open’ To

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is underway, with players beginning drills on Thursday. A full breakdown of the week’s schedule can be found here. Offensive linemen get the stage to themselves on Sunday. Here’s a look at 10 tackles worth knowing at the combine in Indianapolis. Tackles Texas left tackle

While the Raiders’ 2024 campaign offered more disappointments than positives, the team can rest easy knowing they have a foundational piece in rookie Brock Bowers. However, with the tight end establishing himself as one of the best players at his position, the Raiders could now look to trade some of

After inking a prove-it deal with the Eagles last offseason, Mekhi Becton is ready to cash in. According to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda.com, the offensive lineman “is drawing a lot if interest” from around the league. A former first-round pick by the Jets, Becton struggled to stay on the field

Matthew Stafford has reached an agreement to remain with the Los Angeles Rams for at least another season, and it sounds like the star quarterback made at least one sacrifice in the process. Stafford and the Rams agreed to a restructured contract on Friday. The team announced the news by

As of Friday morning, there was no sign that the Minnesota Vikings would use the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold before Tuesday’s deadline. Thus, Darnold could begin speaking with other teams when the free-agent negotiating window opens on March 10 unless he signs a deal with the Vikings before

Shortly after it was learned on Thursday that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will play at least one more campaign with the organization, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated hinted that the Chiefs believe getting wide receiver Rashee Rice back from injury could help “take some burden off

With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Miami Dolphins should make in the coming months: 1. Shore up the offensive line  Protecting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who missed six games with head and hip

On Wednesday, the NFL Players Association released its third annual report cards for the league’s 32 teams. Nearly 1,700 players shared with their union information about their team’s facilities, treatment of their families and more. Here are four surprising takeaways from the NFC East: Dallas Cowboys: Mike McCarthy will be

The Rams have already sorted out their quarterback situation for 2025. Questions remain at the left tackle spot, but that may not be the case for much longer. Progress is being made on a long-term extension as it pertains to left tackle Alaric Jackson, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. No deal is

Happy Birthday to Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase! Despite the Bengals missing the playoffs this season, Chase won the receiving triple crown — leading the entire NFL in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. As a result, Chase could also receive the l argest non-quarterback contract in the

The Texans switched things up this offseason when they fired offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik following a sophomore slump calling the offense for C.J. Stroud and company in Houston. Despite changing coordinators, most of the staff remains the same heading into 2025, according to the team’s finalized coaching staff announcement. We

The Chargers, who share SoFi Stadium with the Rams, need to surround quarterback Justin Herbert with better skill-position players. A trade between the two L.A. teams would be a win-win, with the Chargers upgrading at wideout and Kupp likely ending his career in the City of Angels. 49ers wide receiver

The Super Bowl champion Eagles have brought on a former collegiate staffer to help fill out their pillaged coaching staff. After watching quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier follow offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to New Orleans, Philadelphia has brought in Scot Loeffler to fill Nussmeier’s old position. The report came from Bowling Green State University, where Loeffler had spent the

Before the Los Angeles Rams confirmed on Friday that they would retain quarterback Matthew Stafford, former NFL MVP and analyst Boomer Esiason warned New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll about targeting Miami’s Cam Ward or Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders in the upcoming draft. “Then there will be