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For months, the New England Patriots have been tangled up in trade rumors for A.J. Brown. Patriots executives confirmed that, although a trade wasn’t imminent, there had been talks between both teams. That makes sense, given that the Patriots still need a WR1, Brown clearly wants to be traded, and he

The Vikings entered the 2025 season hoping to smoothly transition to J.J. McCarthy as their long-term starting quarterback. That never came to pass. The former No. 10 pick completed just 57.6% of his passes with more interceptions (12) than touchdowns (11). He also missed time due to three different injuries

New York Giants coach John Harbaugh provided an update Saturday on the chances that Odell Beckham returns to the team. The Giants had Beckham in for a visit recently, but the veteran wide receiver left without signing a contract.  On Saturday, Harbaugh said that the two sides remain in contact,

The Browns picked up 10 new players in this year’s draft. They have since added 13 more rookies via the undrafted route. Here’s a look: Davon Booth, RB (Mississippi State) Michael Coats, CB (West Virginia) Nate Evans, CB (Delaware) Logan Fano, DE (Utah) Bernard Gooden, DT (LSU) TJ Harden, RB

There has been no indication since the Miami Dolphins parted ways with wide receiver Tyreek Hill this past February that any team has come close to signing him.  For an update shared on Friday, NFL insider Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom US suggested Hill’s situation is “unlikely” to change anytime soon as

Breece Hall‘s Jets tenure will continue beyond 2026. The franchise-tagged running back has worked out an extension agreement with New York. Team and player have struck a three-year deal, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. He adds this extension is worth up to $45.75MM. Instead of only being in place for

To keep one of their key pieces around beyond the 2026 season, the New York Jets agreed to a new three-year deal with running back Breece Hall. First reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the contract is reportedly worth up to $47.75 million and for $15.25 million per year.  And

5:15pm: As part of the deal, the NFL will have more access to officials during the offseason, Kevin Seifert and Kalyn Kahler of ESPN report. That will enable the NFL to put together “a formal training program during minicamps, training camps and joint practices,” per Seifert and Kahler. The league will

Aaron Rodgers has kept Pittsburgh Steelers fans waiting on pins and needles for his decision about whether or not to return to the Steel City in 2026. Rodgers is reportedly meeting with Steelers brass and expected to agree to a reunion with his former head coach Mike McCarthy in the

Finality on the Aaron Rodgers front may be imminent. His second Steelers contract has yet to be signed, but that could change over the coming days. Rodgers is set to visit Pittsburgh ahead of signing a deal this weekend, as first reported by 93.7 The Fan (video link). Mark Kaboly of

Following the latest update regarding the controversy involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini, whispers surfaced suggesting that Vrabel could “take a leave of absence” for the 2026 season.  It appears that’s currently the only way he won’t remain with the Patriots this offseason.  Robert Kraft has made

A slew of rookies signed their first NFL contracts on Thursday. Here’s a look… Arizona Cardinals WR Reggie Virgil (fifth round, Texas Tech) LB Karson Sharar (sixth round, Iowa) OT Jayden Williams (seventh round, Ole Miss) Atlanta Falcons WR Zachariah Branch (third round, Georgia) LB Kendal Daniels (fourth round, Oklahoma)

The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition involving Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders had an interesting twist when Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland/The Land on Demand reported that the club could be interested in Texas Tech Red Raiders signal-caller Brendan Sorsby if he were to enter this year’s supplemental draft for the NFL. It sounds like

A report from Thursday morning revealed that quarterback Aaron Rodgers would soon be visiting the Pittsburgh Steelers and “will sign with the team this weekend.”  However, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport (h/t Kevin Patra) later reported that “a deal is not done and that caution remains until a pact is signed” between Rodgers

Interested in joining the fifth team of his career, free agent quarterback Russell Wilson visited the Jets last week. The 14-year veteran is now mulling an offer from Gang Green, he revealed to Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. “It was great,” Wilson said of his Jets meeting. “They

Recent reports have suggested that people within the Cleveland Browns want fans of the team to realize that controversial veteran Deshaun Watson is on track to be named the club’s 2026 Week 1 starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders. During Wednesday appearances on ESPN Cleveland, ESPN football writer Jake Trotter and Browns insider Tony

The Saints are exploring their options for veteran quarterback depth. Easton Stick and Kyle Trask are both set to try out for the team at their rookie minicamp, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. 2025 second-round pick Tyler Shough took over as the Saints’ starting quarterback midway through his rookie season,

If the Philadelphia Eagles end up trading A.J. Brown, most are expecting he will be sent to the New England Patriots. It’s New England who has been rumored to be the front-runner in the Brown sweepstakes for months.  However, until a deal has actually been consummated, anything can happen. So

Over three months after the Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, they have identified their first external candidate to replace him. The Vikings have requested an interview with Bills assistant GM Terrance Gray, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Vikings executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski has served

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and former ESPN and The Athletic insider Dianna Russini have been tabloid material for weeks now. Accusations of an extramarital relationship have flooded social media, with photos spanning six years to back up the claims. Russini has since resigned and shut down her

A Boston jury acquitted Stefon Diggs on assault and strangulation charges Tuesday, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports. This stemmed from an alleged December 2025 incident, with accusations coming from a woman who had worked for the veteran wide receiver. Diggs, 32, is a free agent after the Patriots cut him one

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens signed his franchise tag on April 29, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be present for the offseason program.  Pickens wants a multiyear deal, but Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team isn’t planning to extend him during an April 22 news conference.

The Giants-D.J. Reader buzz is expected to produce a deal. The sides are finalizing an agreement that will move the veteran to a fourth NFL team, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report. Reader visited with the Giants days before they decided to trade Dexter Lawrence, and the parties stayed

Previous reports suggested that Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and wide receiver A.J. Brown “may have an understanding” that Brown will receive a desired trade to the New England Patriots via an agreement that can’t become official before June 1 because of the Eagles’ salary-cap issues. During a Monday appearance on “The Pat McAfee

For a second offseason in a row, Aaron Rodgers is playing a game of cat-and-mouse with the Steelers. Despite every indication that the 42-year-old will be Pittsburgh’s starter in 2026 – including a lack of other options – he has yet to finalize that decision. The delay is unrelated to

The Philadelphia Eagles have had to deal with A.J. Brown trade rumors for months now. Dating back to last season, there has been way too much chatter revolving around the disgruntled wide receiver. That’s why, now that they’ve drafted Makai Lemon and a trade might look more imminent, all eyes

The Eagles are sticking with their current front office hierarchy for the foreseeable future. According to Zach Berman of The Athletic, the team has extended assistant general manager Jon Ferrari. The executive has spent a decade in the Eagles front office, working his way up from manager of football compliance

A Philadelphia Eagles team that has quarterback Jalen Hurts atop its depth chart raised some eyebrows when general manager Howie Roseman made North Dakota State signal-caller Cole Payton a fifth-round pick during the 2026 NFL Draft.  On Monday, NFL insider Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom US spoke with one longtime personnel

The Dallas Cowboys got star wide receiver George Pickens to sign his franchise tag tender. Nevertheless, given his projected market value, character and production, some argue he may still threaten to sit out if he doesn’t get a new deal. The Cowboys have publicly ruled out giving him a contract extension

When the Ravens were on the clock at No. 14 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, the number of options available to the team had general manager Eric DeCosta seeking an opportunity to move back. Baltimore thought it had a deal in place, but it “fell apart,” according to Jeff

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders couldn’t keep the momentum rolling in the second year of their partnership. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year missed 10 games with knee, hamstring and elbow injuries, once again raising concerns about his lanky frame and his durability. He’s had plenty of time

In March, the Vikings released franchise stalwart Harrison Smith with a post-June 1 designation, as his contract was due to void and a decision needed to be made. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported the release and noted it was not an indication that Smith plans to retire (although the 37-year-old safety

John Harbaugh has something to prove going into his inaugural season with the New York Giants, and he’s already well on his way to doing it. Harbaugh’s first notable test with this franchise was the 2026 NFL Draft. It was imperative that Harbaugh, who is running the Giants’ football operations,

The Cowboys are returning all five of their starting offensive lineman from the 2025 season, but left tackle Tyler Guyton is not assured to keep his job after a disappointing start to his career. Guyton, 24, played right tackle at Oklahoma before he was drafted by the Cowboys in the

For the first time since Patrick Mahomes became their starter, the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t make the playoffs. Moreover, he also suffered the first major injury of his career, tearing his ACL late in the campaign. That major injury would mean he’s more than likely to miss the start of the

After coming away from Super Bowl LX with a victory, the Seahawks were set to go into the 2026 NFL Draft with a league-low four draft picks. Ultimately, with some crafty movement back in key places, the team left the draft with eight new rookie draft picks. Seattle announced yesterday

Former San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings was one of the biggest names entering free agency this offseason. However, he’s still unsigned, and with his team moving on with Mike Evans and rookie De’Zhaun Stribling, he’s not likely to be back in the Bay Area. Jennings’ steep financial pretensions may

A recent report indicated that veteran free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson could soon come to an agreement with the New York Jets to serve as a backup for starter and offseason acquisition Geno Smith.  It sounds like Wilson may not want to spend his Sundays standing on the sidelines watching Smith take snaps for

The Vikings have made it through free agency and the draft with a temporary front office setup in place. The search for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah‘s full-time general manager replacement is now underway. The team recently announced TurnkeyZRG has been hired to assist in the process. Using search firms is common in the

Friday was the deadline for NFL teams to exercise the fifth-year option for players taken in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft class. While most of the players from that class had their fifth-year options picked up, a few teams made the decision to decline that opportunity. The

The Titans surprised many by taking Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, a move that significantly shook up the top 10. Tennessee was widely expected to draft a top defender or Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with their

Mike McCarthy has some big shoes to fill with his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers. He’ll take the reins from Mike Tomlin, who, despite not having a single losing season with the organization, had struggled to lead the team to postseason success. Notably, he doesn’t know whether he’ll have a future Hall

The 2026 regular season is still four-plus months from kicking off, but first-year Browns head coach Todd Monken wants to identify his starting quarterback by the end of the team’s June 9-11 minicamp, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports. Monken still has several weeks to make his choice, but Deshaun

Even though it’s way too early to tell who’s ahead in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition, insider Mary Kay Cabot reported that Deshaun Watson is leading the way. Unsurprisingly, that report didn’t sit well with most of the fan base, and especially with Shedeur Sanders’ fans. Of course, that includes

Austin Ekeler is healthy and seeking his next gig. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the veteran running back has been “fully 100% medically cleared for all football activities” following his torn Achilles last September. Per Wilson, Ekeler is expected to generate “solid interest” and intends to play

The New England Patriots have been tangled up in trade rumors surrounding A.J. Brown for months now. Both teams have confirmed trade talks in the past; it’s just that the Philadelphia Eagles can’t trade him before June 1 for salary cap purposes, and they may not want to give up

The Panthers officially picked up quarterback Bryce Young‘s fifth year option, per a team announcement, locking the 2023 No. 1 overall pick into a fully guaranteed $25.9MM salary for the 2027 season. Carolina was expected to make this move after Young demonstrated clear signs of development in 2025 and put

A report from earlier this spring suggested that the Denver Broncos could view quarterback Aaron Rodgers as a break-glass-in-case-of-emergency option as Denver starter Bo Nix continued his recovery from the broken bone in his right ankle that he suffered this past January. It now sounds like Nix may miss more of the Broncos’

The NFL Draft has come and gone, and we ended up with two Day 1 quarterbacks when it was all said and done. When we were taking a look at potential first-round passers early on, former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby‘s name was mentioned as a name to watch. Now at