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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

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 interest

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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 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,

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

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