
Trade grades: Landing Super Bowl champion could be win for Steelers
In a post on his X account, cornerback Jalen Ramsey announced the Miami Dolphins agreed to trade him to Pittsburgh. According to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, the Dolphins will send Ramsey, tight end Jonnu Smith and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Steelers for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick


Jonnu Smith is underrated addition in blockbuster trade for Steelers
As Steelers fans are trying to digest the trade that sent Minkah Fitzpatrick back to Miami and will bring Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh, there’s an underrated part of the trade that may end up having a big impact on the upcoming season. In addition to Ramsey, a three-time All-Pro, the


Early 2026 mock draft paints gloomy picture for Browns
The Cleveland Browns will head into training camp in July hoping that 27-year-old Kenny Pickett, 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel or 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders will eventually look like a long-term answer for the franchise at quarterback before the upcoming season wraps up in early January. ESPN NFL analyst


Coaching legend reacts to Buccaneers’ surprising Todd Bowles move
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made one of the more surprising NFL-related moves of June when they signed head coach Todd Bowles to a contract extension that reportedly runs through the 2028 season. Hall of Famer and coaching legend Bill Parcells was serving as the general manager of the New York Jets when that franchise


2025 Cleveland Browns projected win total, prediction
Cleveland Browns fans don’t have high expectations heading into the 2025-26 season, and neither do sportsbooks. With a league-low win total of 4.5, the Browns are projected to be the worst team in the NFL this year. Regular-season win total: 4.5 (BetMGM) Outlook: The Browns are coming off a dreadful 3-14


Why Watt allegedly isn’t ‘in any hurry’ to get Steelers extension done
Multiple reports shared over the final week of June indicated that people within the Pittsburgh Steelers “are optimistic” the club will get a deal done with unsettled pass-rusher T.J. Watt. Watt stayed away from the team during its mandatory minicamp earlier in June amid his desire for a contract extension.


Cowboys, Commanders Did Not Make Free Agent Offers To Saquon Barkley
Last year’s edition of the HBO Hard Knocks: Offseason series featured plenty of insights into Saquon Barkley‘s negotiating process with the Giants. His departure on the open market took place in the form of an Eagles pact (one which proved to be quite worthwhile, to say the least) after other inquiries were


Why Kevin Stefanski thinks Kenny Pickett can ‘thrive’ in Browns’ offense
Cleveland Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer recently noted that the team believes former Pittsburgh Steelers castoff Kenny Pickett can follow in the footsteps of Sam Darnold, who resurrected his career while with the Minnesota Vikings last season. On Monday, analyst Lance Reisland of the Cleveland Plain Dealer


Dolphins To Trade Jalen Ramsey To Steelers For Minkah Fitzpatrick
The Jalen Ramsey trade saga is coming to an end. The All-Pro corner is on the move, but not out west as many predicted. The Dolphins have reached agreement with the Steelers on a Ramsey swap, Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. Pittsburgh recently emerged as the most recent


What Mac Jones worked on fixing after signing with 49ers
Former New England Patriots starting quarterback Mac Jones spent the 2024 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars before he signed a two-year contract to join the San Francisco 49ers in March. For a piece published on Monday, 49ers reporter Nick Wagoner of ESPN detailed what Jones worked on with head coach


Steelers To Acquire Jonnu Smith From Dolphins
June 30th, 2025 at 10:06am CST by Adam La Rose In addition the Jalen Ramsey–Minkah Fitzpatrick blockbuster, the Dolphins and Steelers have agreed on another swap. Tight end Jonnu Smith is headed to Pittsburgh. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Smith has been traded to the Steelers in a deal involving a late-round pick swap.


Insider predicts if Steelers will match Watt’s alleged asking price
A recent report indicated that there was “a chance” that Pittsburgh Steelers unsettled pass-rusher T.J. Watt will eventually better the four-year, $160M deal that included $123.5M guaranteed that Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns received earlier this offseason as it pertains to at least average annual value. ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler offered an


Titans CB L’Jarius Sneed Fully Healthy
L’Jarius Sneed was limited to just five games in 2024, his debut campaign with the Titans. While the most recent update on his health status suggested a lengthy wait would be in store for his return to the field, that may not wind up being the case. “I’m healthy, I’m healthy


Former Patriots great shares concerns about Drake Maye
Both New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and first-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel spoke during the spring about how they’d like quarterback Drake Maye to improve as a team leader during his first NFL offseason as a full-time starter. Former Patriots linebacker and three-time Super Bowl champion Ted Johnson


The ‘Most receiving yards in a season by NFL team’ quiz
Happy 28th birthday to Super Bowl champion and three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown! After starting his career with the Tennessee Titans and playing in a run-heavy offense powered by Derrick Henry, the Philadelphia Eagles traded for him ahead of the 2022-23 season. Despite some sideline spats here and


Could Deshaun Watson could be option for Browns during 2025 season?
A report from late May indicated that Deshaun Watson could potentially try to return to the Cleveland Browns’ active roster during the 2025 regular season after he suffered a torn Achilles in October 2024 and then tore the Achilles again during his recovery. On Sunday, Browns reporter Mary Kay Cabot of the


Report expands on how Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins are handling unique situation
A report from early June detailed how the Atlanta Falcons holding onto veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins through the club’s springtime program was “not a hindrance” as it pertains to the development of second-year pro Michael Penix Jr., who entered the summer as the team’s undisputed starter after he replaced Cousins


Eagles’ Cooper DeJean Could See Time At Safety
As we discussed earlier in the month, Cooper DeJean is expected to be a full-time starter in Philadelphia this year, instead of only being on the field in nickel packages as the primary slot corner. DeJean will still be the primary nickelback, but when the defense’s base personnel are on


Ravens Rookie K Tyler Loop Facing Undrafted Competition
On the third day of this year’s draft, the Ravens drafted a kicker for the first time in their 30-year history, taking Arizona’s Tyler Loop with the 186th pick. Despite getting undercut by the Patriots, who took the first kicker of the draft four picks earlier, the Ravens insisted that


Patriots Kept K Andy Borregales From Falling To Ravens
Make no mistake, the Patriots were in dire need of a kicker, and to address this, they took Miami kicker Andy Borregales with the 182nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. New England was strategic about where they selected Borregales, though, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Drafting kickers is a


A pessimist’s guide to the 2025 New England Patriots
With a new head coach, an offensive coordinator on his third stint with the team and a host of player additions, Patriots fans may be feeling optimistic about next season, but here’s why they should lower expectations. Coaching Former Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo couldn’t fill Bill Belichick’s shoes in 2024


Steelers Likely Out On CB Jalen Ramsey
Speculation continues as the Dolphins work to trade veteran cornerback Jalen Ramsey. In an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network claimed that he doesn’t believe Pittsburgh is a trade destination for the three-time All-Pro. Since 2022, the Steelers secondary has been uncharacteristically average, while last year


Ex-NFL star makes a prediction about Browns QB Shedeur Sanders
A former NFL star made a rather negative prediction about where Shedeur Sanders stands in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback battle. In an appearance on the “Nightcap” podcast, former Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh said he had heard negative things about Sanders’ work in minicamp. Houshmandzadeh implied that Sanders’ success came


CB Stephon Gilmore Aims To Play In 2025?
In the wake of the 2024 campaign, Stephon Gilmore emerged as one of the veteran Vikings who could elect to retire. No announcement on that front has been made yet, meaning the former Defensive Player of the Year is likely planning to sign with a new team ahead of training camp. Indeed,


Other Edge Rush Deals Could Alter Price On Trey Hendrickson Bengals Extension
While Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals have resumed extension talks, the parties still do not appear to close to an agreement. With other monster edge rush deals looming, a waiting game could ensue which has an impact on the 2024 NFL sack leader. [RELATED: Bengals Prefer One-Year Hendrickson Extension] Micah


Cardinals’ Isaiah Adams In “Pole Position” For Starting RG Job; RB Trey Benson Hopes To Earn More Carries
Isaiah Adams, one of four third-round picks the Cardinals made in 2024, started at right guard over the last five games of his rookie season after seeing sporadic playing time prior to that point. Per Darren Urban of the team’s official website, Adams is in “pole position” to earn the


Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks Joins Athletes First
Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks will be eligible for an extension after the 2025 slate, which will mark his third season in the league. In anticipation of that, Wicks has signed with powerhouse NFL agency Athletes First, as the agency itself recently announced. Wicks, a fifth-round draft choice in 2023,


Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II reveals his ‘main goal’ after winning 2024 DPOY
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II won 2024 Defensive Player of the Year, but that’s not stopping him from setting higher benchmarks heading into the 2025 season. “There’s always something out there to do better,” Surtain said at his football camp Saturday, via DNVR Sports’ Zac Stevens. “I mean, why


Aaron Rodgers Cites D.K. Metcalf As A Reason For Joining Steelers; FA Tyler Boyd Would Welcome Pittsbugh Deal
Although he may not have had much by way of realistic landing spots in 2025, new Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers still had to think highly enough of the situation in Pittsburgh to join the team and put off retirement for one more year. Having previously cited head coach Mike Tomlin


Falcons QB Kirk Cousins On Health Status; Latest On Trade Market
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, one of the most prominent names in this offseason’s news cycle, remains with Atlanta despite being an obvious trade/release candidate. After Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers, the last team that realistically would install Cousins as a QB1 took itself off the list of potential destinations,


Raiders Open To Retaining LT Kolton Miller Beyond 2025
Kolton Miller remains attached to the final year of his contract without any of his scheduled $12.31MM in compensation guaranteed. The veteran left tackle has made it clear he wants to stay in Vegas well beyond 2025, but it remains to be seen if an agreement can be reached to make


5 Key Stories: 6/22/25 – 6/28/25
The past week has seen developments take place on a wide range of fronts around the NFL. In case you missed any of the top stories from recent days, here is a quick recap: Bucs Extend Bowles, Licht: The Buccaneers have been the class of the NFC South for several


Jaguars RT Anton Harrison Not Assured Of Starting Role?
Anton Harrison has operated as a full-time starter at the right tackle spot for the Jaguars during each of his two seasons in the NFL. 2025 could bring about a change in workload for him, however. Selected 27th overall in his draft year, Harrison understandably took on starting responsibilities right away


Latest On Titans CB L’Jarius Sneed
Things have not gone according to plan with Tennessee in the case of L’Jarius Sneed. The high-priced trade acquisition played just five games during his debut Titans campaign and is still not fully healthy. An October quad injury initially did not appear to be severe enough to keep Sneed sidelined


Bears Considering Sale Of Minority Stake
A minority ownership stake in the Bears could soon be up for sale. The team is giving thought to a sale of the shares previously owned by Andrew McKenna Sr., Bloomberg’s Randall Williams and Miranda Davis report. McKenna died in 2023, and a sale would bring an end to questions


49ers, Packers Showed Interest In CB Damon Arnette
Damon Arnette returned to pro football this year with a season in the UFL, and his performance led to NFL interest. The former first-rounder wound up landing a contract with the Texans allowing him to compete for a roster spot during training camp. Arnette’s last action in the NFL came in


Browns Nearing Land Purchase For Domed Stadium Construction
Efforts on the part of the Browns to construct a new, domed stadium have seen a notable development. An agreement has been reached for the purchase of land 12 miles outside of downtown Cleveland. Primacy Development – a company located at the Browns’ headquarters with ties to the Haslam Sports


NFL Contract Notes: Chubb, Metcalf, Joseph, Dickson
D.K. Metcalf‘s four-year, $132MM extension with the Steelers is “really a two-year commitment,” according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano. The 27-year-old’s deal only includes $60MM in guaranteed money, made up of a $30MM signing bonus and $30MM in guaranteed salary over the next two years, per OverTheCap. After 2026, he has


Jim Harbaugh added to new lawsuit against ex-Michigan assistant
Former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has been included as a defendant in a new lawsuit stemming from a former Wolverines assistant’s alleged computer crimes. A new federal lawsuit alleges that Harbaugh allowed former offensive coordinator Matt Weiss to coach during the 2022-23 College Football Playoff despite being aware that Weiss


NFL Cancels 2025 Supplemental Draft
The NFL has cancelled its 2025 supplemental draft, according to The Athletic’s Dane Brugler. This marks the fifth time in the last six years the league has scrapped the supplemental draft. It was instituted in 1977 to offer an alternative path to the NFL for players who were ineligible for


Rams star Jared Verse has surprising remarks about Eagles fans
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse made himself an enemy of Philadelphia Eagles fans during the playoffs last season, but the latest comments he made might help ease some of the tension. Prior to the divisional round of the playoffs last season, Verse made headlines for saying he hates Eagles


Multiple Starting Jobs Up For Grabs On Texans OL
With Laremy Tunsil, Shaq Mason, and Kenyon Green all missing from the roster in 2025, the Texans had an interesting challenge in filling out their offensive line this offseason. There are lots of new faces, only one returning full-time starter, and according to Mike Jones of The Athletic, almost every


Ravens Host Several Former Players For Scout School
Two things that we’ve witnessed in the last 30 years are the Ravens’ elite draft history between general managers Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta and the propensity for NFL players to return to the sport in coaching and scouting roles when their playing careers are over. Newsome himself was a


Patriots Deploying Marte Mapu At LB
Patriots defender Marte Mapu spent most of the team’s spring practices as a linebacker, according to The Boston Globe’s Ben Volin, signaling a potential role change headed into training camp. At 6-foot-3 230-pounds, Mapu has the size and athleticism to drop into coverage or blitz from the second level. He


The ‘Super Bowl MVPs’ quiz
Phil Simms won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants (one as the starting QB in Super Bowl in 1987) in his 14-year NFL career. Now, the football stadium at his alma mater Morehead State will bear his name. Simms threw for 5,545 yards and 32 touchdowns in his


Dolphins Will Not Relent On Trading Jalen Ramsey
The Dolphins are still planning to trade disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Miami’s standoff with the nine-year veteran has dragged on since April, when the team declared their intention to trade Ramsey after reported disagreements with head coach Mike McDaniel. No deal has materialized, in


Vikings To Use Dallas Turner As Off-Ball LB?
The Vikings traded up in the first round for Dallas Turner last year, but his usage did not reflect the team’s apparent excitement about his talent. Turner only played 300 defensive snaps as a rookie, notching three sacks and three tackles for loss across 16 games with a core role


Tom Brady again downplays Raiders role
Since at least January, numerous reports have suggested that Tom Brady has essentially been “running” the Las Vegas Raiders since being approved as a minority owner of the franchise in October 2024. During a chat with Paul Gutierrez of Raiders.com, Brady downplayed his role within the organization compared to that


49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir Arrested
49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday, as detailed by NBC Bay Area. He was booked for obstruction of justice and has since been released. Los Angeles police stopped a group (including Lenoir) on Thursday and noticed a gun inside a parked car. When police requested the keys


Insider explains how Seahawks protected themselves with Sam Darnold deal
Shortly after it was reported in March that quarterback Sam Darnold signed a three-year, $100.5M contract with the Seattle Seahawks, analysts pointed out that the team could escape the deal as soon as next offseason. For a piece published on Friday, ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano provided more information on