
Dolphins To Release RB Raheem Mostert
Raheem Mostert faced an uncertain future after the end of the 2024 campaign, but that has now been resolved. The veteran running back will not be back with the Dolphins next season. Mostert has been informed by the Dolphins that he will not be retained for 2025 (as noted by agent


Likely or unlikely: Could Aaron Rodgers land with one of these QB-needy teams?
Aaron Rodgers won’t be back with the New York Jets in 2025, the team announced earlier this week, opening the door for any team to sign the four-time NFL MVP. Rodgers can’t move like he used to in the pocket, but he can be an asset for a team if


Giants To Explore Selling Minority Ownership Stake
Since the NFL allowed private equity firms to purchase limited shares of franchises, a number of teams have reached agreements on that front. The Giants are interested in joining that list. The team is looking to sell as much as a 10% stake, as first reported by Ben Fischer of


NFL insider shares wild trade scenario involving Garrett, Watson
Multiple individuals who cover the Cleveland Browns and the NFL have insisted since Super Bowl week that the club will not trade Myles Garrett this offseason even though the All-Pro pass-rusher made it clear he wants to play for an advertised Super Bowl contender. On Friday, NFL insider Mike Florio


Vikings’ Harrison Smith, Stephon Gilmore To Contemplate Retirement
Free agency could lead to a few notable departures in the Vikings’ secondary. Retirement is another means by which the team could be shorthanded heading into 2025, though. Safety Harrison Smith said (via Andrew Kramer of the Minnesota Star Tribune) he will give thought to hanging up his cleats this offseason. That


Do Falcons blame Kirk Cousins for missing the playoffs?
Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons told just about anybody who would listen during Super Bowl week that ankle, shoulder and elbow issues he played through this past fall ultimately led to the veteran quarterback losing his starting job to 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. in December. For


Saints HC Kellen Moore To Call Plays; Team’s QB Direction Remains Undecided
Kellen Moore was quickly brought into the fold by the Saints after he helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX. The league’s youngest head coach faces a number of challenges, including having a say in determining how his new team will proceed at the quarterback spot. Derek Carr has two years remaining


NFL writer expands on why Steelers, Aaron Rodgers seemingly ‘clash’
Per Joe Clark of Steelers Depot, Pittsburgh Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette shared during a Thursday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan that he is “99.9%” sure that current New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is “not going to be with the Steelers” this


QB Jameis Winston Wants To Re-Sign With Browns
Jameis Winston is among the veteran quarterbacks set to hit free agency in March. Given the way his Browns tenure ended in 2024, a strong market of outside teams may not be in place provided he finds himself on the move this spring. If Winston has his way, though, he will


Charles Omenihu makes Travis Kelce plea after retirement comments
The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly want to know sooner rather than later if tight end Travis Kelce plans to either return for the 2025 season or retire. During Thursday’s edition of FS1’s “The Facility” program, Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu made a direct plea to Kelce regarding the 35-year-old’s future. “This would


49ers insider makes big claim about Deebo Samuel’s down year
By all accounts, it appears that the San Francisco 49ers and dual-threat offensive weapon Deebo Samuel are headed toward a divorce that could be finalized as soon as next month. During the latest edition of “The TK Show,” 49ers insider Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard addressed why Samuel


Micah Parsons sends strong message after Eagles’ Super Bowl win
Quarterback Dak Prescott generated headlines when he recently said that he believes his Dallas Cowboys are “very close” to being equal with the new Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons went a different route while speaking about the Eagles’ championship run at an event on Thursday.


NFL insider predicts if Vikings will hold onto Sam Darnold
Long before quarterback Sam Darnold flopped badly in the Minnesota Vikings’ final two games of the season, NFL executives and others noted that the Vikings could afford to retain Darnold’s rights for 2025 via the franchise tag as 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy continues to recover from the full meniscus repair that


Patriots beat writer addresses Myles Garrett speculation
Earlier this week, Cleveland Browns insider Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand suggested the club could offer wantaway pass-rusher Myles Garrett to the New England Patriots in return for the No. 4 overall pick of this year’s draft and New England’s 2026 first-round selection. For a mailbag published on


Super Bowl star addresses pending free agency
Josh Sweat had a strong end to his 2024 season, posting 2.5 sacks in Super Bowl LIX. His attention will now turn to free agency, where he will have the option of remaining with the Eagles or joining a new team for the first time in his career. Sweat racked up


Three pending free-agent RBs who could be on Raiders radar
When starting running back Josh Jacobs left Las Vegas last offseason in free agency for the Green Bay Packers, the Raiders turned to Zamir White to fill his role. But that didn’t work out for the Raiders or White, whose role was diminished because of a quadricep injury in 2024.


The ‘NFL AP Defensive Rookie of the Year winners since 2000’ quiz
Los Angeles Rams fans spent most of the last decade watching an all-time great defensive player Aaron Donald terrorize opposing offenses. Donald retired at the end of the 2023-24 season, likely leading to a sigh of relief from many NFC teams. Enter: AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse.


The best QB seasons on losing teams
Although we are still in a ring-counting culture, wins are a flawed quarterback measurement tool. Sometimes, great QB seasons do not produce deep playoff runs. Some have occurred on bad teams. Here are the Super Bowl era’s best quarterback seasons for losing teams. Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire Cousins had a


Bills RB James Cook indicates he’s seeking $15M per season
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has made his intentions known about how much money he wants on his contract extension. NFL Network’s Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday that the 25-year-old running back is seeking $15M per season in a potential extension. Cook went to Instagram on Wednesday, posting


Haslett, Saints, Cowboys, Choice, Lions, Giants, Falcons
February 13th, 2025 at 8:13pm CST by Sam Robinson No Saints–Mike McCarthy reunion is on tap, but the team will go forward with an interesting hire that will bring about a reunion of sorts from that era. The team is hiring Chase Haslett as tight ends coach, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo


Eagles breakout star discusses upcoming free agency
The inside linebacker market has stagnated a bit since Fred Warner and Shaquille Leonard‘s paydays in 2021. Only one player — Roquan Smith — has since eclipsed those deals, and the market saw two of its top AAVs (C.J. Mosley and Foyesade Oluokun) drop due to extensions that brought pay cuts last year.


Seahawks To Add Justin Outten To Staff, Expected To Hire Rick Dennison
Two former offensive coordinators are joining Klint Kubiak in Seattle. The Seahawks are adding Justin Outten to their coaching staff, and Rick Dennison is believed to be joining him. This will be a reunion among ex-Broncos, as Dennison coached with Gary Kubiak during both the latter’s Denver coaching stints (the


Vikings unlikely to let Darnold walk after injury update to McCarthy?
This year looks a bit light on franchise tag candidates, but the Vikings do have the most significant decision to make before the March 4 tag deadline. Sam Darnold has come up as a player the team will consider tagging, despite his tough finish to his debut Minnesota season, and


James Bradberry Suffered Achilles Tear, Aiming To Return To CB Role
A blend of new additions, one important reunion and holdovers from previous defenses helped the Eagles complete a turnaround in the secondary. This rejuvenated group, however, did not involve James Bradberry, who went through a complicated offseason before suffering an injury that kept him off the field throughout the year.


Report: John Mara selling minority stake in Giants
It appears the New York Giants are looking for an influx of cash. According to a report by Sports Business Journal on Thursday, team co-owner John Mara is looking to find a buyer for a limited stake in the franchise. Up to 10% of the century-old team is on the


Vikings Unlikely To Let Sam Darnold Walk; ‘Significant’ Rehab Work Remains For J.J. McCarthy?
This year looks a bit light on franchise tag candidates, but the Vikings do have the most significant decision to make before the March 4 tag deadline. Sam Darnold has come up as a player the team will consider tagging, despite his tough finish to his debut Minnesota season, and


Tyreek Hill, Noah Lyles will race to determine who’s the ‘world’s fastest’
The fastest man in the world vs. the fastest man in the NFL. Sports fans may remember Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill claiming in August that he could defeat Team USA’s Olympic champion Noah Lyles in a 100-meter dash. Lyles won the gold medal in the event at


Saints Re-Sign RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
While Clyde Edwards-Helaire‘s stock has dropped since he entered the NFL as a first-round pick, a new Saints coaching staff will soon start working with the LSU alum. Edwards-Helaire is sticking with the Saints, agreeing on a one-year deal Thursday. This will allow new HC Kellen Moore and his to-be-assembled


Jets to incur massive dead-money cap hit by releasing Rodgers
There’s no longer an official relationship between the New York Jets and future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers. If it seems like it was always going to end this way, you’d be forgetting the hype of the summer of 2023. Rodgers was traded by the Green Bay Packers to


NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 2/13/25
February 13th, 2025 at 8:27pm CST by Sam Robinson The Chiefs retained one of their backup running backs Thursday: Kansas City Chiefs A former Cardinals sixth-round pick, Ingram has been with the Chiefs since November 2023. Ingram has moved up to the Chiefs’ active roster on multiple occasions, including in


Would Giants trade first-round pick for Super Bowl-winning QB?
Will the New York Giants trade the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to land Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford? In a Thursday interview with Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter said Giants fans shouldn’t count on that. “Let me


Zack Baun Wants To Stay With Eagles; Milton Williams Addresses Free Agency
The inside linebacker market has stagnated a bit since Fred Warner and Shaquille Leonard‘s paydays in 2021. Only one player — Roquan Smith — has since eclipsed those deals, and the market saw two of its top AAVs (C.J. Mosley and Foyesade Oluokun) drop due to extensions that brought pay


Breakdown of Super Bowl 59 MVP voting revealed
The Philadelphia Eagles left no questions about which team deserved to win Super Bowl 59. But the discourse on who had the best claim to be named Super Bowl MVP was far from unanimous. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts won the award after outplaying Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in


Brandon Brown Strong Candidate For Jaguars’ GM Position?
The Jaguars’ general manager search is in full swing, with the team’s first round of interviews ongoing. Brandon Brown is among the candidates who have conducted a virtual meeting with the team so far, and he appears to be a name to watch closely. Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports


After Aaron Rodgers news, could this SEC QB be on Jets’ radar?
Add the New York Jets to the list of teams that may target a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, which is slated for April 24-26 in Green Bay. On Thursday, New York confirmed it is moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport reported that the


Shedeur Sanders Lines Up Visits With Browns, Giants
The NFL’s annual Scouting Combine is approaching, and the evaluation of the top prospects will be centered on the event when it takes place. After its conclusion, though, attention will turn to pre-draft visits. Teams are permitted up to 30 visits with prospects in the period after the Combine and


Chiefs reportedly give Kelce ultimatum for retirement decision
During the latest edition of his “New Heights” podcast, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce revealed he is “kicking every can I can down the road” regarding whether or not he will return for the 2025 season or retire. It appears the Chiefs will only let him kick that


Will Colorado’s Travis Hunter be a CB or WR at NFL Scouting Combine?
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. From a Colorado two-way star to a Texas Tech running back, here are five players we are tracking: Has Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter picked his position? On Thursday, NFL.com listed Hunter (6-foot-1,185 pounds) as a


Eagles DE Josh Sweat Addresses Pending Free Agency
Josh Sweat had a strong end to his 2024 season, posting 2.5 sacks in Super Bowl LIX. His attention will now turn to free agency, where he will have the option of remaining with the Eagles or joining a new team for the first time in his career. Sweat racked up


The ‘NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year since 1997’ quiz
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had one of the most impressive rookie campaigns in NFL history, and was rewarded with the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Washington hadn’t been to the playoffs since Alex Smith was under center in the 2020-21 season, losing in the Wild Card round.


Jets Likely To Proceed With Post-June 1 Aaron Rodgers Release
On Thursday, the Jets confirmed their discussions with Aaron Rodgers resulted in the decision being made that the team will move in a different direction this offseason. If the future Hall of Fame quarterback is to continue his career in 2025, it will be with another franchise. “It was important to have


Four possible new NFL homes for Aaron Rodgers
Now that the Jets have officially made their decision to move forward without Aaron Rodgers, two possible options are remaining for the future Hall of Famer. And while Rodgers could still decide to retire, many expect his desire to play to only intensify based on the disappointment of his Jets


Jason Witten Did Not Discuss Cowboys’ 2025 Staff, Open To Future Dallas Position
As the Cowboys searched for Mike McCarthy‘s replacement, Jason Witten emerged as a potential candidate. The All-Pro tight end will not be with the team in 2025, though, and he recently confirmed a position on Dallas’ staff was never discussed. “I did not talk to [owner] Jerry [Jones] about it,” Witten confirmed (video link


Jaguars reporter addresses wild rumor involving Steelers, Lawrence
Out of nowhere, Ryan Burr of the Big Ten Network and other outlets shockingly reported on Thursday that the Pittsburgh Steelers had “made inquiries to the” Jacksonville Jaguars “about a trade for” Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence. “This directly from the horse’s mouth in the Jags organization,” Burr added. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio said that


Saints Request DC Interview With Vikings’ Daronte Jones
The list of candidates for the Saints’ defensive coordinator position continues to grow. Daronte Jones has received an interview request, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Jones has worked with the Vikings for the past three years and four overall. His first Minnesota title was that of defensive backs coach, but since 2023 he


Steelers insider makes massive claim about Aaron Rodgers rumors
The New York Jets confirmed the expected news on Thursday when they announced they would be moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. During the latest edition of the “Locked on Steelers” podcast, Pittsburgh Steelers insider Brooke Pryor of ESPN addressed rumors that the club could sign Rodgers to


Ethan Waugh In Contention For Jaguars’ GM Position?
The Jaguars are the lone team in the NFL with a general manager vacancy at the moment. The interview process is underway, and as a result the list of finalists amongst external candidates will soon be narrowed down. [RELATED: Jaguars Extend President Mark Lamping] It was recently learned that at


NFL analyst names ‘best candidate’ to land Myles Garrett in trade
The Washington Commanders were one of the teams that Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett openly flirted with during media appearances that occurred shortly after he went public with his trade request. On Thursday, NFL analyst Bill Barnwell of ESPN named the Commanders “the best candidate” to land Garrett, in part because Washington


Bills’ James Cook Seeking $15MM Per Year
James Cook is eligible for an extension, and his level of play over the past two years has helped his value considerably. The Pro Bowl running back will be in line for a major raise on a second Bills contract, and a financial target appears to have emerged. Cook pinned a


NFL insider links Steelers with Super Bowl champion QB
Multiple stories posted since the start of February have suggested the Pittsburgh Steelers could move on from quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and then acquire a veteran such as Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets or Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons in March. For a mailbag published