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Star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby could’ve looked into leaving the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason amid the franchise’s latest reset that included the hiring of new general manager John Spytek and 73-year-old head coach Pete Carroll.  Crosby instead put pen to paper on a three-year, $106.5M contract extension to remain with what’s been

With owners delaying Tom Brady‘s approval as a Raiders minority owner for over a year, Mark Davis‘ plan to install the all-time QB great/FOX lead analyst as his top football exec was on hold. This delay brought both good and bad news for the Raiders’ 2024 power structure. Davis removed

The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Liam Coen to be their new head coach this past winter after Coen helped Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield produce the best numbers, to date, of his career in Coen’s one season serving as Tampa Bay’s offensive coordinator.  Per the JoeBucsFan website, well-known NFL analyst Warren

The case stems from a 2021 allegation during Hairston’s freshman year at the University of Kentucky that drew little attention during the predraft process. Hairston was 17 at the time of the alleged incident, per Jana Bardahl and Tim Graham of The Athletic. The alleged victim, an Ohio woman, eventually

Jimmy Haslam effectively closed the book on the Deshaun Watson era in Cleveland, labeling the high-priced quarterback “a big swing and miss” earlier this year. Two years, however, still remain on the embattled QB’s five-year, $230MM fully guaranteed contract — a deal that has produced some significant headlines pertaining to

The case stems from a 2021 allegation during Hairston’s freshman year at the University of Kentucky that drew little attention during the predraft process. Hairston was 17 at the time of the alleged incident, per Jana Bardahl and Tim Graham of The Athletic. The alleged victim, an Ohio woman, eventually

Bills first-round cornerback Maxwell Hairston has been accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit filed in Kentucky, according to WKBW News in Buffalo. The case stems from a 2021 allegation during Hairston’s freshman year at the University of Kentucky that drew little attention during the pre-draft process. Hairston was 17

New York Jets cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner recently revealed that he and former teammate Aaron Rodgers “haven’t been in touch as much” as they were this offseason before Rodgers joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, in part because Gardner’s Jets will host Rodgers’ Steelers in Week 1 of the upcoming season. During

The Bengals’ standoff with first-round pick Shemar Stewart kept him on the sidelines through mandatory minicamp amid a dispute over both his offseason participation agreement and his rookie contract. Offseason participation agreements (or waivers) ensure that players are protected if they get injured during the team’s offseason program, including rookie minicamp,

Earlier this spring, stories linked Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman with a Dallas Cowboys team that was looking for a No. 2 option at the position.  Bateman ultimately stayed put and eventually inked a three-year, $36.75M contract extension ahead of the Ravens’ summer break. He recently gave Ravens general manager

Jaguars fourth-year cornerback Montaric Brown has steadily moved up the depth chart since he was drafted in the seventh round in 2022. He was only active for eight games as a rookie with one start before carving out a part-time role in 2023 with 12 games played and six starts.

The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to bounce back from back-to-back 9-8 seasons without a playoff appearance. According to the oddsmakers, Cincy is projected to finish with a similar record for the third straight year.  Regular-season win total: 9.5 (BetMGM)  Outlook: The Bengals have underperformed in recent years for a variety of

Trevor Penning struggled at both tackle spots across his first three seasons with the Saints, so the team’s new coaching staff has moved him inside to compete for the starting left guard job. Penning played with the first team “all throughout OTAs and minicamp,” according to ESPN’s Katherine Terrell, giving

The fact that star quarterback Lamar Jackson hasn’t yet added a single Super Bowl appearance to his career resume is hovering over the Baltimore Ravens during yet another summer.  While speaking with Ravens reporter Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic for a piece published on Wednesday, Baltimore wide receiver Rashod Bateman

New York Jets cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner will go up against an old friend when he faces the Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Week 1 of the upcoming NFL season on Sept. 7.  During a recent chat with Brighid Tully of Complex, Gardner discussed how his relationship with

Tight end Travis Kelce is in the final year of his contract and hinted during the Kansas City Chiefs’ mandatory minicamp in June that he could continue playing beyond the upcoming season.  Thus, some understandably wondered if he had any interest in featuring for a different team than the one that chose him

A recent update indicated that the Pittsburgh Steelers possibly trading unsettled pass-rusher T.J. Watt this summer may not be “off the table” amid Watt’s desire for a lucrative contract extension.  According to Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot, team insider Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette insisted during a Tuesday appearance

The Bengals have added depth to both guard positions this offseason, opening the door for position battles on both sides of the offensive line. While a handful of notable veteran guards remain unsigned, it sounds like Cincy is currently content rolling with their current options at the position. As Paul

While much has been made of Tom Brady‘s influence as a minority owner of the Raiders, the iconic quarterback was quick to clarify his position in the franchise’s hierarchy. During a recent chat with Paul Gutierrez of the team’s website, Brady simply described himself as a “sounding board” for the

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon has reportedly settled a civil lawsuit related to a shooting that took place outside his home. A teenager was shot outside of Mixon’s home in Anderson Township, Ohio, in March 2023. The boy was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Alec Pierce had a breakout campaign in 2024, as the receiver paced the NFL with 22.3 yards per reception. As a 2022 second-round pick, the wideout is set to enter the final season of his rookie pact, and it sounds like the Colts are going to let the player simply

Running back Breece Hall is aware that some believe the New York Jets are in the early days of a roster reset with new general manager Darren Mougey and first-year head coach Aaron Glenn guiding the franchise into the 2025 season.  Via recent comments shared by Susanna Weir of the

It’s been nearly a month since Gabe Davis visited the Steelers. While the veteran wide receiver didn’t immediately put pen to paper, it sounds like he remains a target for the organization. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Davis is “still an option” for Pittsburgh. [RELATED: Steelers To Host WR Gabe

After a season removed from the NFL, tight end Darren Waller is coming out of retirement . He’ll head to the Miami Dolphins, who just sent their first string TE Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Which brings us to today’s quiz. Before injuries cost him at least five games

The Jets overhauled their offense this season, replacing Aaron Rodgers with Justin Fields under center and parting ways with three other starters: WR Davante Adams, TE Tyler Conklin, and RT Morgan Moses. Adams’ departure, though expected, still left the Jets with an unclear hierarchy in their wide receiver room behind

The Pittsburgh Steelers agreeing to acquire cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick swap on Monday represented yet another all-in offseason move for a Pittsburgh franchise that hasn’t notched a playoff victory since the 2016 season. During the latest edition of

The impact of the Lions’ 2024 injuries will extend into this season with multiple players sidelined well into the regular season. One such case is fifth-year defensive tackle Alim McNeill, who suffered a torn ACL in December and missed the team’s last three regular-season games as well as the playoffs.

The Miami Dolphins executed one of the stranger trades of the NFL offseason when they acquired retired New York Giants tight end Darren Waller, who’s now unretired since Tuesday. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Giants will receive a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for a conditional

Veteran wide receiver Tyler Boyd said over the weekend that he would “absolutely” like to sign with the Steelers, and apparently, the interest is mutual. The Steelers have been in touch with Boyd this offseason, according to Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show, but the veteran receiver has been unsatisfied

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been busy during the offseason with the acquisition of several veteran players. 41-year-old QB Aaron Rodgers signed a one-year deal with the franchise, while veterans Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith were traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Steelers on Monday. The Steelers have had success

The Pittsburgh Steelers are having a busy offseason, highlighted by moves to sign quarterback Aaron Rodgers, trade for wide receiver DK Metcalf, cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith and trade away safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and WR George Pickens.  Even with the roster upgrades, sportsbooks project the Steelers to

Last offseason brought about a record-breaking jump in the salary cap. This year, the ceiling rose to $279.2MM, another notable spike. The market at a number of positions will benefit from the ongoing surge in spending power available to teams, with quarterbacks obviously the largest standout in that respect. In

While the New York Giants are hoping that rookie Jaxson Dart will eventually become the club’s long-term starting quarterback, some fans understandably assumed the Giants will plan to use a practice-squad spot to retain 2023 undrafted fan-favorite Tommy DeVito following the preseason.  For a piece published on Tuesday, Giants reporter

While the Los Angeles Rams and Matthew Stafford worked out an agreement in February for Stafford to remain the club’s starting quarterback for the 2025 season, it’s no secret the two sides are now taking things a year at a time.  For a piece published on Tuesday, Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated shared some stats that

It has long been viewed as an inevitability that the NFL will expand to an 18-game regular season. An adjustment to the CBA will be required for that to be possible, and as such an agreement involving the NFL and NFLPA will need to be negotiated. Informal talks on the

As of the first day of July, it certainly seems as if the Pittsburgh Steelers are nowhere close to coming to an agreement on a contract extension with unsettled pass-rusher T.J. Watt.  On Monday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that Pittsburgh “doesn’t intend to” trade Watt ahead of the upcoming

One year remains on Taylor Moton‘s contract. The Panthers are set to have their longtime right tackle play out the 2025 campaign while carrying an inflated cap charge, but it remains to be seen how the parties will move forward beyond that point. If Moton has his way, however, he will

July 1st, 2025 at 10:19am CST by Adam La Rose The Dolphins have taken an unexpected route to find a new veteran tight end. A trade agreement is in place with the Giants for Miami to acquire Darren Waller, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Waller is coming out of retirement

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook fully participated in the club’s June mandatory minicamp amid his desire for a lucrative contract extension.  During a recent chat with Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN, Bills running backs coach Kelly Skipper offered somewhat of a challenge for Cook as the 25-year-old remains on track to play

JULY 1: Ohio’s budget has been finalized, and the Browns are officially set to proceed with construction on the new stadium. A statement from Jimmy and Dee Haslam confirms the project will move forward with the land deal now in place. JUNE 28: Efforts on the part of the Browns to construct a new, domed

Multiple stories previously made it known that 2025 fifth-round draft pick Shedeur Sanders was “very clearly fourth on” the Cleveland Browns’ depth chart beneath veteran Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and 2025 third-rounder Dillon Gabriel during springtime workouts.  On the latest edition of the “Orange and Brown Talk Podcast,” Lance Reisland

Shortly after ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday that“multiple teams have been discussing whether they can trade for Pittsburgh Steelers standout pass-rusher T.J. Watt” this offseason, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero shared that the Steelers “have no intention of trading” the 30-year-old who wants a lucrative contract extension.  During a Monday

It’s no secret that today’s big trade was the result of a bit of bad blood between veteran cornerback Jalen Ramsey and the Dolphins. While it can be tough for fans to watch their favorite players depart for greener pastures, the trade is ultimately a net positive for both Ramsey

In the aftermath of today’s headlining trade, many questions arose concerning the ramifications of the roster changes. Namely, a big one of these questions was centered around the idea of, now that the Steelers have brought in some cornerback help, how do they address the new hole at safety? The

In today’s headline-grabbing trade, the Dolphins gave up a lot to bring in safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a late-round pick swap in next year’s draft. While Miami is welcoming a three-time first-team All-Pro defender who has qualified for five Pro Bowls, including the last three, Fitzpatrick isn’t viewed quite as

Tampa Bay Buccaneers ownership gave head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht votes of confidence when the club signed the two men to multiyear contract extensions ahead of the final weekend of June.  During a recent appearance on the “Sports Day Tampa Bay” podcast, Licht noted that he feels Bowles is similar

On more than one occasion, the Steelers emerged as a potential landing spot for Smith in the event no new Dolphins pact could be worked out. Talks on a Miami extension took place, but the 29-year-old’s absence from minicamp was a sign this situation could end in a change of

After sending Jonnu Smith to the Steelers this morning, the Dolphins are exploring a trade for a new tight end with multiple teams, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The team is also interested in adding help at cornerback after parting ways with Jalen Ramsey in the same deal, per

On Monday, the Dolphins and the Steelers reportedly agreed to a blockbuster trade that sent All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers in exchange for All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick swap.  This trade bolsters an already tough Pittsburgh defense as Ramsey joins Darius

The Steelers’ willingness to trade one star defender could inspire attempts to acquire T.J. Watt amid his contract standoff with the team. Multiple teams have been exploring trading for Watt since he skipped Pittsburgh’s mandatory minicamp earlier this month, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who added that “sources believe outside team