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It remains to be seen how the Vikings will proceed at the quarterback spot this offseason. While the team weighs its options on the Sam Darnold front, other positions could receive financial attention. Edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel and safety Josh Metellus are both on the books for 2025, but their respective performances this

The New Orleans Saints officially hired Kellen Moore as their next head coach shortly after he ended his lone season serving as the Philadelphia Eagles’ offensive coordinator by helping the Eagles notch a dominant 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Moore recently spoke with Albert

Chris Godwin has played on the franchise tag once in his career, and receiving the tag the second time around was followed by a three-year deal. The veteran wideout is on track for free agency, but another Buccaneers agreement would come as no surprise. Executives around the league expect Godwin to

The Minnesota Vikings could afford to keep quarterback Sam Darnold for at least the 2025 season by securing his rights via the franchise tag.  However, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated is among those who believe Minnesota will let Darnold reach free agency next month and ask that he gives the club

Mike Vrabel‘s first offseason as the Patriots’ head coach could involve a number of high-profile moves being made in the near future. New England is set to have the most cap space in the league at the onset of free agency, and the team also owns the No. 4 pick

Shortly after Pittsburgh Steelers team owner and president Art Rooney II revealed in late January that bringing either Justin Fields or Russell Wilson back to enter springtime workouts as the club’s unofficial starting quarterback is “a priority,” rumblings emerged suggesting that at least some within the Steelers prefer to re-sign Fields over Wilson.  During a

Dianna Russini of The Athletic is among those who have reported that the Cleveland Browns are “playing hardball” and “are not moving” wantaway All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett even though Garrett went public with his desire to be traded this offseason ahead of Super Bowl LIX. On Sunday, Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot

After taking a $7.5MM pay cut ahead of the 2024 season, left tackle Ronnie Stanley started every game for the first time in his career and earned Pro Bowl honors as a crucial piece of the Ravens’ league-leading offense. Now, he is set to enter free agency following his best

It sounds like it’s only a matter of time before quarterback Kirk Cousins is no longer a member of the Atlanta Falcons. During a Sunday episode of “SportsCenter,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said he expects Cousins to discuss his future with the Falcons before the start of the NFL Scouting Combine,

The Jets have finalized their defensive and special teams coaching staff for their inaugural season under head coach Aaron Glenn, per a team announcement. Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo  were in place by the end of January, but it took a few more weeks to

Every indication out of Cleveland is that the Browns do not want to trade Myles Garrett, but other teams believe they will have to oblige his request. Four executives think that the Browns will deal Garrett this offseason, according to Jason La Canfora of The Washington Post. Philadelphia was mentioned

For the past three seasons, Drew Dalman has operated as the Falcons’ starting center. His rookie contract is set to expire in March, however, leaving a free agent departure as a possibility. If Dalman has his way, he will remain with the team for 2025 and beyond. The 26-year-old hopes to re-sign,

The Jets are officially set to part ways with Aaron Rodgers. To little surprise, that decision is expected to also include the departure of wideout Davante Adams after his brief Rodgers reunion at the end of the 2024 campaign. Acquiring Adams was one of many moves the Jets made aimed at providing Rodgers

At least letting go of quarterback Aaron Rodgers should help the New York Jets keep wide receiver Garrett Wilson. New York recently confirmed it’s moving on from the 41-year-old QB. In a piece published Sunday, ESPN’s Rich Cimini reported that increases the chances that Wilson stays with the Jets. “There

2025 continues to be a rough year for Ravens veteran Justin Tucker. After underwhelming at points in the kicking game the past two seasons, Tucker opened the new year disappointing off the field, as well. Near the end of January, Tucker was accused of sexual misconduct from six massage therapists;

The New York Giants are being linked to a beleaguered quarterback before free agency starts on March 12 at 4 p.m. ET.  During a Sunday episode of “SportsCenter,” ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler said the Giants could be a landing spot for free-agent QB Russell Wilson if he doesn’t re-sign

The Saints and new head coach Kellen Moore continue to search for his first coordinators in New Orleans. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated tells us that the team will interview 49ers assistant head coach Brandon Staley and Eagles passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Christian Parker for the defensive coordinator position

The Cowboys replaced former head coach Mike McCarthy with in-house candidate Brian Schottenheimer. Despite the consistency of Schottenheimer remaining from last year, the handling of the coaching contracts by owner/president/general manager Jerry Jones caused many staffers to explore opportunities elsewhere in the NFL, forcing Schottenheimer to build a mostly new

As the Jaguars continue to search for a new general manager to pair with first-year head coach Liam Coen, Coen continues to build his first coaching staff around himself in Jacksonville. Most recently, two offensive names have been brought up for minor roles on the offensive staff. While Coen, in

The New York Jets made the anticipated — and correct — decision to officially part ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers this week, but not without the future Hall of Famer making one last plea to remain as the team’s signal-caller. According to a report from the New York Post on

Robert Prince took a new position with the Dolphins as part of this year’s hiring cycle. He could be on the move once again, though. Prince has received an interview request from the Saints for their vacant offensive coordinator position, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The parties will speak tonight,

Saturday has seen the Jaguars narrow down their general manager search to a list of finalists. Second interviews are already known to be on tap for external candidates Ian Cunningham and Jon-Eric Sullivan along with interim GM Ethan Waugh. Two other staffers are still in the running, however. The team

Free agency is roughly one month away, and teams are preparing for the first major roster-building checkpoint on the offseason calendar. In several cases, of course, the lead-in to the start of the new league year will require cost-cutting measures. Teams expect the 2025 cap ceiling to check in somewhere

As far back as November, we have been consistently reporting that only two quarterbacks are being viewed as first-round prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft: Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. At the same time, we’ve been allowing for the potential that the usual, annual desperation from NFL teams at

The rich may be about to get richer based on some new speculation about a potential trade involving Myles Garrett. Several anonymous NFL executives told Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post that they believe Garrett will ultimately be traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. The executives believe Philadelphia would be

The Jaguars reportedly wrapped up their first round of general manager interviews yesterday, and according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the team will start their second round of interviews in the coming days. Per Pelissero, that will begin with Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan and Bears

It’s no secret the New York Giants are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback. The real question, however, is whether they’re desperate enough to pay handsomely for one — via the draft, a trade or signing.  When it comes to selecting a rookie passer in April’s NFL Draft, there

A new report suggests quarterback Aaron Rodgers had a surprisingly strong reaction to the New York Jets’ decision to move on from him after two seasons. Rodgers “aggressively urged” the Jets to give him one more season as their quarterback during meetings with the team last week, according to Steve

The Ravens defense got off to a slow start last year, and though they were able to finish strong down the stretch, disappointing veteran safeties and underwhelming linebacker play contributed to the team finishing second to last in pass defense. The team hired Tyler Santucci to act as the new

It’s no secret the New York Giants are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback. The real question, however, is whether they’re desperate enough to pay handsomely for one — via the draft, a trade or signing.  When it comes to selecting a rookie passer in April’s NFL Draft, there

Tyreek Hill hinted at a possible trade following the Dolphins’ season finale, but both the WR and the organization were quick to walk back those comments. While Hill has since stated a desire to stick in Miami, it could actually be the organization that seeks a divorce. Multiple NFL executives

Adding a 6-foot-3, 339-pound defensive tackle won’t erase what happened to the Buffalo Bills in this year’s AFC Championship Game, but it certainly won’t hurt their chances in 2025. In his latest mock draft , ESPN’s Field Yates has the team taking Michigan’s Kenneth Grant, an athletic, two-down nose tackle

Kellen Moore is starting to fill out his Saints staff, but the process may not be as smooth as the new head coach was hoping for. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, Falcons tight ends coach Kevin Koger has denied a request from the Saints to interview for their

Aaron Jones‘ one-year deal with the Vikings contained four void years to lessen the blow on Minnesota’s 2024 cap sheet. February 17 was a crucial date for the contract, as Jones would have officially hit free agency while leaving the Vikings with a notable dead-cap hit in 2025. Both sides

Aaron Jones‘ one-year deal with the Vikings contained four void years to lessen the blow on Minnesota’s 2024 cap sheet. February 17 was a crucial date for the contract, as Jones would have officially hit free agency while leaving the Vikings with a notable dead cap hit in 2025. Both

Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Tommy Doyle has announced his retirement from the NFL, according to team reporter Maddy Glab. Doyle made the decision to medically retire from the sport after not appearing in a game since Week 3 of the 2022 season. Doyle, 26, was a 2021 fifth-round selection for

The Chiefs are giving Travis Kelce a month to make a decision on his future. According to Nate Taylor and Cale Clinton of The Athletic, the Chiefs have set a March 14 deadline for Kelce to commit to the 2025 season. While Kelce could try to squeeze more time from

Earlier this week, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated said he believes “an outside quarterback” has the best chance to be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starter for the 2025 season. Breer also named the Steelers as the top “ideal fit” for Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams. For a piece published

The Dolphins continued to trim their roster on Friday, releasing cornerback Kendall Fuller and tight end Durham Smythe. Fuller signed a two-year deal with the Dolphins last March and started 11 games as a boundary cornerback in 2024. He ended the season on injured reserve with no interceptions and seven

Going into NFL free agency on March 12, the Las Vegas Raiders figure to make the offense a priority with the quarterback position being a focal point. That doesn’t mean the Raiders are going to completely ignore the defense where there are some holes, and there is uncertainty of what could

The Steelers acquired Russell Wilson and Justin Fields last offseason in the hopes that one would emerge as their franchise quarterback. Things didn’t work out as planned. A calf injury to Wilson gave Fields the chance to open the regular season as Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback. He led the team to

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley pulled an awesome move at the team’s Super Bowl parade on Friday. In video posted on social media, Barkley was seen spotting an Eagles ball boy while greeting fans along the parade route. Barkley seemingly asked the ball boy if he was part of

The Bills announced the unfortunate news today that offensive tackle Tommy Doyle has announced his retirement from the NFL, according to team reporter Maddy Glab. Doyle made the decision to medically retire from the sport after not appearing in a game since Week 3 of the 2022 season. Doyle was

Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Tommy Doyle is retiring from the NFL after just two playing seasons. The Bills announced the sudden news with a post on X. Doyle is just 26 years old. Severe leg injuries ultimately pushed Doyle to make the decision. He described the aftereffects of his two

The Jaguars have added one more name in their search to replace former general manager Trent Baalke. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Raiders assistant general manager Champ Kelly has concluded the team’s first round of interviews with a meeting today. Kelly was expected to be a popular candidate for

The Steelers have released veteran outside linebacker Preston Smith, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, clearing $13.4M in 2025 cap space and $14.1M in 2026. Pittsburgh will not have to account for any dead money from the move since they acquired Smith at the trade deadline in 2024. He had no guaranteed money left on his

The Steelers have released veteran outside linebacker Preston Smith, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, clearing $13.4MM in 2025 cap space and $14.1MM in 2026. Pittsburgh will not have to account for any dead money from the move since they acquired Smith at the trade deadline in 2024. He had no guaranteed

A scary scene unfolded Friday at the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl parade as two people were shot during the festivities. Two women in their 20s were both injured by gunfire at around 2:35 p.m., according to a report from TMZ Sports. The shooting happened “just a few blocks” away from

February 14th, 2025 at 6:45pm CST by Ely Allen Friday’s reserve/futures deals across the NFL: Chicago Bears New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles CB Tariq Castro-Fields, WR Elijah Cooks, RB Tyrion Davis-Price, LB Dallas Gant, WR Danny Gray, DT Gabe Hall, DE K.J. Henry, LB Ochaun Mathis, TE Nick Muse, CB Parry Nickerson, S Andre’ Sam, T Laekin Vakalahi, CB AJ Woods

Shortly after the Tennessee Titans hired Mike Borgonzi as their new general manager, he made it known he could trade the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft instead of using that asset to acquire either Miami quarterback Cam Ward or Colorado signal-caller Shedeur Sanders. For an ESPN piece published