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While some mock drafts featuring trades have linked the New York Giants with to-be rookie quarterbacks Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, there’s no guarantee as of the third Thursday of March that the Giants will be able to land either player on the night of April 24.  Thus, Ben Volin

In his latest mock draft posted on Tuesday morning, NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah predicted that the Pittsburgh Steelers will grab Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart with the 21st overall pick of this year’s draft.  During a Wednesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Jeremiah compared Dart to the reigning Super Bowl Most

Quarterback Justin Fields was with the Chicago Bears from 2021 through the 2023 season as first-year New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn served as the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions. It turns out that being on opposite sides of that rivalry played a part in Fields’ decision to

NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated previously revealed that quarterback Sam Darnold “really did love the idea of playing for (Pittsburgh Steelers head coach) Mike Tomlin and (offensive coordinator) Arthur Smith” before the Seattle Seahawks signed Darnold to a “three-year deal that would give him $37.5M in Year 1, a

The NFL is a pressure cooker and that’s true whether you’re a quarterback or a long snapper. There is something about being the franchise quarterback of a team that takes that pressure and dials it up to 100, however. You’re the face of the franchise, after all. When things go

The Atlanta Falcons are still holding out hope that they will be able to trade Kirk Cousins at some point, and they may have one final opportunity to do so next month. Cousins signed a four-year, $180M deal with the Falcons last offseason. The veteran quarterback was due a $10M

Updated mock drafts recently produced by ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah caused some fans to assume the Tennessee Titans have decided to hold onto the first pick of the 2025 NFL Draft so they can acquire Miami’s Cam Ward, the consensus top quarterback in his class. 

No immediate Deebo Samuel extension followed his Washington arrival, separating this trade of a 2019 second-round wideout from the trades involving D.K. Metcalf and A.J. Brown. Samuel will be assured of a nice 2025 payout, at least. Samuel’s near-$17MM base salary will become fully guaranteed, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still letting quarterback Aaron Rodgers take his sweet old time.  In a story published Wednesday night, Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the Steelers are willing to wait on Rodgers, who’s still determining whether he’ll retire or sign elsewhere. Schultz added, “Money isn’t an issue.” 

The Aaron Rodgers saga continues, as we heard this morning that the Vikings were likely exiting the sweepstakes. This news followed a report from last weekend that the free agent quarterback may only be considering two options: the Vikings or retirement. Still, both the Steelers and Giants loomed as suitors,

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A week after trading Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders, the Texans are bringing in a hired gun at left tackle. Cam Robinson is heading to Houston, FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz tweets. While rumored to be planning to shift Tytus Howard to left tackle, the Texans now appear more likely to

For someone as purportedly enlightened as free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers, he should listen to what the universe is telling him. With the Vikings bowing out of the Rodgers sweepstakes, the four-time MVP is running out of starting options in 2025. His best landing spot this season might be his couch.

Passing on Carson Wentz nine years ago eventually led the Browns to Baker Mayfield. With Mayfield long gone and the player brought in to replace him — Deshaun Watson — on an albatross contract and potentially out for the season, the Browns are still shopping for a veteran. Kenny Pickett

Another day, another team that has decided that Aaron Rodgers is not going to be their quarterback. This time it’s the Minnesota Vikings, who are reportedly set to roll with 2024 first round NFL draft pick J.J. McCarthy this season after recovering from a knee injury that forced him to

The Browns have added a veteran return specialist to their roster. Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports that the team has signed DeAndre Carter. It’s a one-year deal for the seven-year veteran. Carter will get nearly $800K in guaranteed money to join Cleveland’s special teams unit. Carter ranks second among

Could former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs soon be returning to the AFC East?  On Wednesday, The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov tweeted the New England Patriots are meeting with Diggs. Diggs played for the Bills from 2020-23, making four Pro Bowls and earning one first-team All-Pro nod. Buffalo traded

Today’s minor moves: Detroit Lions Kansas City Chiefs Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Tennessee Titans Al-Quadin Muhammad is inking a one-year deal to return to Detroit, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The defensive lineman got into nine games (two starts) for the Lions last season, collecting 11 tackles and three sacks

George Pickens has been the subject of trade rumors since the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for DK Metcalf, and a photo the receiver shared on social media has ignited a new wave of speculation. The Steelers signed Metcalf to a five-year, $150M contract after acquiring him in a trade with the

Danielle Hunter‘s wish has come true. Following reports that the veteran pass rusher was interested in extending his stay in Houston, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that Hunter has inked a one-year extension. The 30-year-old is now under contract through the 2026 season. [RELATED: Danielle Hunter Interested In Signing Extension

Trey Hendrickson is looking to become the next star player to land a lucrative contract extension from the Cincinnati Bengals, and it sounds like he is willing to go to extreme lengths to accomplish that goal. The Bengals signed wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to four-year contract extensions

While the Patriots reportedly had grand plans to add at WR this offseason, the team has been relatively quiet when it comes to the position. That could soon change, as the organization is hosting one of the biggest names remaining on the market. According to Chad Graff of The Athletic,

The Washington Commanders took a bold stance on their offseason and decided to find a way to give their young superstar rookie, Jayden Daniels, another big-time weapon. That led to a trade with the San Francisco 49ers for Deebo Samuel. At 29 years old, Samuel was entering the final year

After drawing interest from a number of suitors, Rondale Moore has chosen his next team. The Vikings announced that they’ve agreed to terms with the free agent wide receiver. Moore’s free agency tour kicked off in Minnesota last week. The wideout later took meetings with the Bears, Jets, and the

The San Francisco 49ers are overhauling their roster and going through a re-tooling this offseason after losing several key starters in free agency. Last offseason was a bit noisy as wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was holding out for a contract extension. There was a time when it seemed that the

Although Chase Young transitioned from Saints one-year deal to a lucrative second contract with the team, Willie Gay will depart New Orleans after a 2024 one-off. The Dolphins are signing the former Chiefs starter, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. A two-time Super Bowl starter, Gay will join a Dolphins team that

The Houston Texans are signing Cam Robinson to a one-year deal worth up to $14.5 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Offensive line protection was an issue for the Texans last season, as C.J. Stroud was sacked 52 times, contributing to a lackluster sophomore season. This offseason, Houston weakened their

For a second straight year, a restricted free agency offer sheet has emerged. Following the 2024 Brock Wright proposal, the league could see Christian Elliss change teams. The Patriots tendered the young linebacker at the original-round level, giving him a $3.26MM salary for 2025. The Raiders have stepped in and

A week after trading Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders, the Texans are bringing in a hired gun at left tackle. Cam Robinson is heading to Houston, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz tweets. While rumored to be planning to shift Tytus Howard to left tackle, the Texans now appear more likely to keep Howard at

Like Evan Engram, Devin Duvernay did not need to wait too long before finding a post-Jacksonville landing spot. The Bears will add the former All-Pro return man, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz tweets. The Jags dropped Engram, Duvernay and Josh Reynolds days before free agency, doing so after trading Christian Kirk

Quarterback Daniel Jones recently served as a backup with the Minnesota Vikings but will have an opportunity to win the Indianapolis Colts’ starting job later this summer.  Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley, Jones’ former teammate with the New York Giants, wants Colts players to know why they should believe

The Titans did not tender Jack Gibbens as a restricted free agent last week, passing on the $3MM-plus number despite the young linebacker working as a multiyear starter for the team. Gibbens has found a landing spot. Mike Vrabel is bringing his former charge to New England. Gibbens agreed to

San Francisco 49ers reporter Matt Barrows of The Athletic raised some eyebrows when he wrote for a mailbag published on Wednesday that the 49ers’ recent signing of quarterback Mac Jones to a two-year contract gave the club “a bit more leverage” regarding negotiations with current San Francisco starter Brock Purdy. Later in

A third Ahkello Witherspoon Rams season is on tap. The veteran cornerback is returning to Los Angeles on a one-year deal, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler reports. It took until late June for Witherspoon to rejoin the Rams in 2023 and until September in 2024; the team will give him an earlier

The New England Patriots have a new head coach in Mike Vrabel, who replaced the fired Jerod Mayo. But executive vice president of player personnel GM Eliot Wolf, the de facto GM, remains.  In February, Wolf — who has a spotty record of team building — took accountability for New

Nearly six weeks remain until the draft, but the Titans will be the team that shapes it. While connected to heavy trade-down rumors weeks ago, Tennessee may not be as eager to do so coming out of free agency’s first wave. The Titans let Mason Rudolph walk and have not

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After a half-season of work with the Panthers, Jordan Fuller will attempt to bounce back elsewhere in the NFC South. Fuller is heading to Atlanta, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero tweets. This continues a reunion theme for Fuller’s career. The former Rams draftee played under ex-Los Angeles DBs coach Ejiro Evero last

The New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers both reportedly have former New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers as their first-choice option for the 2025 season as both Rodgers and former Steelers starter Russell Wilson remain unsigned.  Wilson previously met with the Giants and Cleveland Browns, but Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The

Jordan Mailata‘s primary fill-in at left tackle during the Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning season, Fred Johnson will be the latest member of the champions’ roster on the move. The veteran swingman is heading to Jacksonville. The Jaguars are signing the six-year O-lineman to a one-year deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweets. A

Former New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers seemingly has one less team to choose from in NFL free agency. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero (h/t Nick Shook) reported Wednesday that the Minnesota Vikings are “not pursuing Rodgers” and will instead focus on J.J. McCarthy, despite the 2024 first-round draft pick not playing as

Even at 41, Aaron Rodgers had stalled the quarterback market. The Vikings hovered at the forefront of this stoppage, as the connection between Rodgers and Minnesota proved enough to halt delay the future Hall of Famer’s decision and impact other dominoes from falling. While the Vikings may not be definitively

Veteran Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward and other members of the locker room are clearly at least a little frustrated over the fact that the team began the third Wednesday of March without a legitimate starting quarterback on the roster as the football world waits to learn where Aaron Rodgers

Jeff Okudah is set to play for a fourth career team in 2025. The former third overall pick has agreed to a one-year deal with the Vikings, per his agent via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Okudah had other options on the table, per Schefter, but this move will allow him to

Sam Darnold joined the Minnesota Vikings as a journeyman quarterback last offseason before he enjoyed the best campaign of his career to receive a three-year, $100.5M contract from the Seattle Seahawks earlier this month. For an article published on Tuesday, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated asked Darnold to share some advice for young

Perhaps the Dallas Cowboys are trying to tell edge-rusher Micah Parsons it’s time to grow up a little with his delayed contract extension.  Surprisingly, Parsons is still set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract in 2025. Typically, the Cowboys drag out contract negotiations. In 2024, they

It was recently learned the Dolphins have made an offer to keep Emmanuel Ogbah in the fold. He is not the only veteran who could find himself remaining on Miami’s defensive front next season, though. A standing offer is also in place for Calais Campbell, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald writes. It remains

Veteran Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward raised eyebrows and generated headlines when he said on the latest edition of his “Not Just Football” podcast that his message to quarterback Aaron Rodgers is:  “Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don’t.” During a Tuesday appearance on Pittsburgh

Andre James was among the players cut at the start of the new league year last week, but he has not needed to wait long to find a new deal. The veteran center signed with the Chargers on Tuesday, per a team announcement. James spent the first six years of his

While many in the NFL community are convinced that the Tennessee Titans will hold onto the first pick of the 2025 draft to land Miami quarterback Cam Ward, the New Orleans Saints, with plenty of questions about its QB situation beyond 2025, could be players for Ward with the ninth