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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams joined the franchise in March, and he’s already noticed a difference from his previous two NFL homes with the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets. “It’s not like a dark cloud over the building,” Adams said following Tuesday’s offseason workout ahead of

Za’Darius Smith only played in Detroit for two months last season, but he quickly bought into Dan Campbell‘s culture and is seeking a return to the Lions in 2025. “We both know where I want to be,” said Smith at the BET Awards on Monday (via USA Today’s Tyler Dragon).

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley generated headlines recently when he said that he could retire “out of nowhere,” similar to how Hall of Famer Barry Sanders called time on his playing days while in his prime.  While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Barkley indicated Eagles fans have nothing to

It’s hardly a secret that veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins wants the Atlanta Falcons to cut or trade him as soon as possible now that the club is moving forward with 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. as its starter.  While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Cousins indicated he still

Star edge-rusher T.J. Watt was a no-show for the first day of mandatory minicamp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the organization does not sound too concerned. Watt is seeking a new contract from the Steelers and is skipping minicamp until he gets one. Coach Mike Tomlin said Watt’s absence was

The Green Bay Packers released veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander on Monday, and one quote from team president Mark Murphy perfectly summed up why they made that decision. Murphy spoke to the media Monday and called Alexander an “elite talent” who had been a great player for the Packers. However, he

Kirk Cousins is hoping that the Atlanta Falcons will find a trade suitor for him ahead of the 2025 season, but that does not mean the veteran quarterback is planning to forfeit some of his salary in order to make a point. Most NFL teams began mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.

Long before the New England Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to be their next head coach this past winter, he and Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady shared a locker room when they earned three Super Bowl rings together as teammates with the Patriots from 2001-08. During a recent chat with DJ

While a new big name is attending Pittsburgh Steelers mandatory minicamp (Aaron Rodgers), a familiar big name will be missing. Star pass rusher T.J. Watt didn’t report to the team on Tuesday as he seeks a new contract. Whether it is from the Steelers or elsewhere, the next contract Watt

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins was not present for practice during the voluntary portion of the Atlanta Falcons’ offseason program but reported for the team’s mandatory minicamp on Tuesday.  Later in the day, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris insisted that Cousins’ presence at the team facility won’t be a negative for

Eyebrows were raised when it was learned that Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts planned to visit with the doctor who operated on the quarterback’s throwing shoulder in October 2023, after Richardson was shut down from throwing due to experiencing pain in that shoulder on May 29.  According to JJ

James Cook is still pushing for a new contract, but the Bills running back was in attendance for the first day of mandatory practices. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Cook was present at Bills minicamp today. [RELATED: Bills, James Cook Failed To Make Progress During Extension Talks] Cook

James Cook is still pushing for a new contract, but the Bills running back was in attendance for the first day of mandatory practices. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Cook was present at Bills minicamp today. Cook was absent from voluntary OTAs as he continued to seek an

A pair of Dolphins veterans won’t be in attendance during mandatory minicamp this week. Coach Mike McDaniel told reporters that tight end Jonnu Smith and cornerback Jalen Ramsey will be absent from upcoming practices, per NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe. Smith continues to seek a new contract and will be sitting

After the Vikings agreed to an extension with tight end Josh Oliver earlier today, it would appear that safety Josh Metellus is next in line for a long-term pact. The impending free agent eschewed a minicamp hold-in as he awaits a resolution on his contract, although he’s been sitting out

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been highly publicized this offseason, but that doesn’t mean he’ll start in 2025. Sanders — a fifth-round pick out of Colorado — is expected to be QB4 on the team’s depth chart behind fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco. First-team

Today’s minor moves: Green Bay Packers Signed: DL Cameron Young Los Angeles Rams Signed: DL Decarius Hawthorne Minnesota Vikings Signed: TE Giovanni Ricci Released: LB Matt Harmon This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

Sean Payton had a lot to build on after his second season with the Denver Broncos last year, but there is one area where he clearly felt rebuilding was needed. The team’s latest big signing is further evidence of that. Veteran running back J.K. Dobbins agreed to a one-year deal

As Shemar Stewart continues to engage in a unique contract dispute with the Bengals, the first-round rookie will not practice with his new squad. However, Stewart was in the building for the first day of mandatory minicamp. [RELATED: Details Revealed Regarding Shemar Stewart-Bengals Contract Dispute] According to Mike Florio of

The Cincinnati Bengals once again have a star player who is not taking part in mandatory minicamp, and Joe Burrow wishes that were not the case. Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson was one of a few players across the NFL who did not report to minicamp on Tuesday as they

Although Anthony Richardson‘s concerning form when healthy played a major part in Daniel Jones‘ arrival, the Colts have continued to see the former No. 4 overall pick run into injury trouble. That is again the case, with the third-year player set to miss minicamp with a new malady. A Richardson

Cleveland Browns edge-rusher Myles Garrett can’t wait to sack new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.  Rodgers, 41, signed a one-year, $13.65M deal with the Steelers on Saturday. In the team’s X post, he had a ring on his left finger, sparking speculation about whether he had secretly married his new

Not long after Ronald Darby went from offseason free agent signing to retiree, Wes Schweitzer is traveling the same path. The Patriots placed the offseason pickup on their reserve/retired list Tuesday. Assuming this is it for the veteran offensive lineman, he will close his NFL service with nine seasons of

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed six games last season due to injury setbacks that resurrected conversations about whether or not he can be a long-term answer for any NFL club.  On Tuesday, Tagovailoa spoke with reporters about how he’s using portions of springtime drills to work on when to

When T.J. Watt‘s previous contract year arrived, he reported to Steelers minicamp and staged a training camp hold-in. This preceded a monster extension agreed upon days before the 2021 season. This time around, the future Hall of Fame edge rusher is taking a different route. Watt did not show for

ASHBURN, VA – Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin may discover holding out pays off, but only marginally. The Commanders veteran didn’t report to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, becoming an official holdout. McLaurin wants to renegotiate his contract with one year remaining. “Sometimes football and business intersect,” coach Dan Quinn said.

J.K. Dobbins left his Denver visit without a contract, but the sides circled back to such business. The 2024 Chargers starter is indeed committing to the Broncos, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reports. Dobbins agreed on a one-year deal to join the team, his third in three seasons. This will

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry suggested earlier this spring that he would make a “non-emotional” decision regarding the future of fan-favorite running back Nick Chubb.  One day after Chubb officially signed a one-year contract to join the Houston Texans, Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett revealed that he spoke with Berry

Walter Nolen is the latest member of the 2025 draft class to sign his rookie deal. The Cardinals’ top choice is officially on the books, per a team announcement. Nolen’s four-year deal is worth $19.3MM (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter). That figure includes a $10.7MM signing bonus and is guaranteed in full.

Mandatory minicamps started Tuesday, which also marks the beginning of holdout season for players seeking contract extensions.  Players who hold out of minicamp are subject to fines. According to NFL.com’s Kevin Patra, players can be fined up to $104,768 if they miss all three days of minicamp. Players sometimes are

The Commanders are not close to an extension agreement with Terry McLaurin. Tuesday has brought about the latest illustration of that point. With McLaurin having already departed voluntary practices this spring, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports he is now absent from mandatory minicamp. That represents a repeat of how things played

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been the subject of criticism throughout the first half of 2025 coming off what was a disappointing rookie season for the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.  For a piece published on Tuesday, ESPN’s Ben Solak noted how “the biggest wart” in

Josh Oliver will be remaining with the Vikings for years to come. The veteran tight end agreed to an extension on Tuesday, as first reported by Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. This will be a three-year pact with a base value of $23.25MM, Oliver’s agent informed ESPN’s Adam

Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz raised eyebrows when he recently said he believes star pass-rusher Myles Garrett “is going to have the best season of his career” after Garrett received a massive contract extension, in part because the 29-year-old realizes “with great power comes great responsibility.”  During the latest edition of the “Terry’s

June 10th, 2025 at 10:36am CST by Adam La Rose Shaq Thompson has lined up his next NFL gig. The veteran linebacker signed a one-year deal with the Bills on Tuesday, per a team announcement. Thompson was informed by the Panthers in February he would not be re-signed. That decision ended

Jaire Alexander‘s Packers tenure officially came to an end yesterday. Green Bay’s decision to move on came after multiple attempts at working out a trade fell through. One of the teams which pursued an Alexander trade was the Bills. Buffalo and Green Bay discussed a swap this offseason, Jordan Schultz

Following the 2025 NFL Draft, New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf publicly said that he wanted second-year quarterback Drake Maye to grow as a leader during his first offseason as a full-time starter.  While speaking with reporters on Monday, first-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel seemed to acknowledge that

Tuesday marked the beginning of the Bengals’ mandatory minicamp. In a development which comes as little surprise, the team’s top remaining extension priority is absent. Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is away from the team, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The reigning sack leader has been engaged in a long-running stalemate with Cincinnati over

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have insisted throughout the spring that Russell Wilson will enter training camp as the team’s starting quarterback over fellow veteran Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart. For an article published on Monday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News suggested Wilson

Happy 75th birthday to Chargers icon and Pro Football Hall-of-Fame quarterback Dan Fouts! Fouts never won a ring with the Chargers (then playing in San Diego) but was the NFL leader in passing yards four times, passing touchdowns twice and was recognized by the Associated Press as the 1982 Offensive

The punter market continues to rise with the Seahawks signing Michael Dickson to a four-year, $16.2MM extension, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Green Bay Packers plan on releasing cornerback Jaire Alexander on Monday. The Philadelphia Eagles have quickly emerged as a potential landing spot for the two-time Pro Bowler, but would it be a smart move? Pro: Fills a hole left by Darius Slay

The San Francisco 49ers’ Super Bowl window is still open, and the front office is indicating it is willing to spend to keep it that way.  After signing Brock Purdy, Fred Warner and George Kittle, the 49ers struck a trade for edge-rusher Bryce Huff to shore up their defensive line.

Wide receiver Stefon Diggs made headlines earlier this offseason for a viral video, but it seems he hasn’t been a distraction for the New England Patriots since. Diggs — who tore the ACL in his right knee in October 2024 — reported to OTAs for the first time last week.

The Green Bay Packers on Monday announced that they are releasing Jaire Alexander, and there should be plenty of interest in the veteran cornerback once he hits the open market. Though he has been limited to just 14 games over the last two seasons, Alexander made the Pro Bowl in

The one-year, $13.65M contract that included $10M in guaranteed money and has a maximum value of $19.5M that quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed to join the Pittsburgh Steelers is quite a bargain for the club considering what other signal-callers will make during the upcoming campaign.  On Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL

Apparently, a new deal was not to be had. We know the Packers offered, but Alexander clearly didn’t want to take less money. Alexander is now free to try to prove himself elsewhere while the Packers pick up over $17 million in salary cap space after releasing a highly-paid player

Months before the Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed this past Thursday that they planned to sign free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract, the club brought longtime backup Mason Rudolph back to the organization via a two-year deal he inked in March. Over the weekend, Rudolph addressed dropping down the Steelers’ depth chart due to

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye is in a tough position this offseason with the New England Patriots. On one hand, he’s got a fresh start. Jerod Mayo lasted only one season as head coach, but that has given way to Mike Vrabel — a New England legend and a good coach

The Ravens declined the fifth-year option of center Tyler Linderbaum in May, making 2025 a contract year for the 2022 first-round pick. Typically, that decision means that a team doesn’t want to sign a player to a long-term extension. The Ravens, for example, didn’t pick up Patrick Queen‘s fifth-year option