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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

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

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

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

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

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

March 13th, 2025 at 9:32pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Indianapolis Colts Minnesota Vikings New Orleans Saints New York Jets Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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.

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 |

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

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

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,

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

If Uchenna Nwosu hopes to stick in Seattle for the 2025 campaign, he’ll likely have to take a pay cut. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Seahawks have had discussions with the pass rusher about a reworked deal. [RELATED: Seahawks Sign DeMarcus Lawrence] Nwosu is still attached to a three-year

DeMarcus Lawrence has joined a new team after 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, and it sounds like the star defensive end could be feeling a sense of relief. Lawrence signed a three-year, $42M deal with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency on Wednesday. The veteran had been with the

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The 31-year-old receiver has been connected to a potential $12M-per-year number, and with at least four other teams (the Patriots included) in the mix, Schultz expects Kupp’s asking price to ultimately be met. Kupp has been connected to wanting to stay on the West Coast. Colorado certainly does not qualify,

The Lions have added a veteran to their quarterbacks room. The team has agreed to terms with quarterback Kyle Allen, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Since catching on with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2018, Allen has bounced around the league a bit. In addition to

The NFL offseason is officially under way with the beginning of the new league year this week. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Thursday’s movement and deals.  Winner: Mason Rudolph, quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers It is not the quarterback anybody was expecting or waiting

Already retaining two auxiliary wide receivers today (Noah Brown, K.J. Osborn) and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, the Commanders are adding several other 2024 holdovers to their immense Thursday re-signing ledger. The 2024 NFC runner-up reached agreements to retain offensive linemen Michael Deiter and Trent Scott, along with veteran linebacker/special-teamer Nick Bellore

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley rushed for a franchise-record 2,005 yards in 2024, but former Packer AJ Dillon (if healthy) could be exactly what the Super Bowl champions need for 2025. Dillon signed a one-year, $2.75M contract with the Eagles on Thursday, a low-risk, high-reward move aimed to alleviate the

The Super Bowl champs are adding a veteran tight end to their roster. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Eagles are inking tight end Harrison Bryant to a one-year deal. The contract is worth up to $2MM. A former fourth-round pick out of Florida Atlantic, Bryant spent four seasons

After missing out on wide receiver Chris Godwin, perhaps the New England Patriots will target WR Cooper Kupp, whom the Los Angeles Rams released on Wednesday. On a Wednesday episode of his podcast, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said the Patriots were willing to pay Godwin $30M annually, but he stayed with

March 13th, 2025 at 5:22pm CST by Ben Levine The Patriots are once again adding to their defense. The team has agreed to a contract with edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. It’s a one-year deal worth $5MM. More to come… Follow @PFRumors This content was

Adoree’ Jackson remained in free agency until days before the Giants’ opener last year; he will land a deal much earlier in 2025. Jackson will follow the Saquon Barkley path out of New York. The Eagles will sign the former first-round cornerback, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. The former Titans and Giants

March 13th, 2025 at 4:14pm CST by Sam Robinson Adoree’ Jackson remained in free agency until days before the Giants’ opener last year; he will land a deal much earlier in 2025. Jackson will follow the Saquon Barkley path out of New York. The Eagles will sign the former first-round

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. From a Miami quarterback to a Kansas State running back, here are five players we are tracking:  Hall of Famer explains why he has Cam Ward as his QB1  In a Wednesday episode of “The

The Raiders added a former Dolphins running back in the form of Raheem Mostert on Thursday. Miami is set to pull off the reverse. Alexander Mattison has a deal in place to join the Dolphins, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. After a single season with the Raiders, the former Viking will look

The New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers are both seemingly ready to sign former New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, but he may be waiting to hear from a Minnesota Vikings team that went 14-3 this past season with Sam Darnold in the lineup.  While speaking with reporters Thursday about

The Raiders do not appear to be planning to hold Geno Smith to his Seahawks-constructed contract going into the season. An extension is considered likely, and it could be coming soon. Smith is expected to agree to a new deal this week, The Athletic’s Tashan Reed reports. Smith negotiated with

Despite going into an age-33 season, Raheem Mostert will secure another opportunity. The speedy running back is joining the Raiders, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz. It is a one-year deal. Although Mostert will turn 33 in April, his late start to RB1 duty has helped him extend his career. Despite

Authoring one play that will go down in franchise history, Noah Brown suffered a season-ending injury weeks after his Hail Mary touchdown. But the Commanders want to keep going with the former Cowboys and Texans wide receiver. Brown is re-signing with Washington on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5MM,

Some NFL analysts remain at least slightly skeptical that former New York Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones will win the Indianapolis Colts’ QB1 job over 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson this summer.  For a piece updated on Thursday, Colts reporter James Boyd of The Athletic suggested that general manager

Formerly a productive slot receiver in Minnesota, K.J. Osborn did not build on that work in New England. A Patriots team in need of steady receiving aid shopped Osborn before last year’s deadline and eventually cut him, leading Washington to take a flier. The Commanders are set to see if

Cleveland Browns star pass-rusher Myles Garrett was on the receiving end of some criticisms regarding a supposed lack of leadership qualities long before he publicly made it known in early February he wanted to be traded to an advertised championship contender.  For a piece published Thursday, Jason Lloyd of The Athletic suggested that the Browns

March 13th, 2025 at 10:44am CST by Adam La Rose Isaac Yiadom is set to return to the Saints. The veteran corner has a three-year deal in place with New Orleans, per an announcement from his agent. The pact has a base value of $9MM and can top out at $10.5MM,

The Bengals are going nowhere in their trade discussions centered around 2025 NFL sack leader Trey Hendrickson. On Thursday, The Athletic NFL insider Dianna Russini shared that while teams have expressed that they’re prepared to offer Hendrickson the lucrative contract extension he seeks, Cincinnati’s compensation request in trade proposals has

March 13th, 2025 at 9:35am CST by Adam La Rose 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

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the reigning NFL regular-season Most Valuable Player who turns 29 years old this coming May, so logic suggests he has plenty of good football ahead of him.  Nevertheless, he made it known while speaking with reporters Wednesday about putting pen to paper on a

After 10 years and nine seasons with the Patriots, David Andrews‘ tenure in the organization is coming to an end. New England will release the veteran center, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports. The move will take place today, Reiss adds. Andrews is rehabbing the shoulder injury which kept him out of the

While the days of quarterback-needy teams hoping that Jimmy Garoppolo could become a franchise savior are now in the past, some within the NFL community were surprised he decided to re-sign with the Los Angeles Rams to remain their backup behind Matthew Stafford when at least one other club likely

Veteran defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson didn’t last long on the free agent market. After getting released by the Browns at the start of the week, Tomlinson is signing with the Cardinals, per Field Yates of ESPN. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network adds that the deal is for two years with

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has always seemed to be a fan of quarterback Mac Jones.  In August 2022, the coach told the “I Am Athlete” podcast he was considering taking Jones or QB Trey Lance in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Niners took Lance with pick No.