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Longtime coach Chuck Pagano returned to the Ravens as a senior defensive assistant this year, but he has no ambition to take another head coaching job in the NFL. Pagano’s success as a secondary coach and defensive coordinator during his first stint in Baltimore helped him line up a promotion

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers developed a reputation over the past handful of years for not always having the best of relationships with younger teammates. Former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tom Clements, a longtime Rodgers favorite, thinks those inside the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room will get along swimmingly

Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark is only participating in individual drills during OTAs as he recovers from surgery, according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. Clark said on Tuesday that he went under the knife in January to correct issues with his right toe, specifically a bunion and bone spurs that hampered

Coming off a 14-3 season that ended with the team’s second Super Bowl championship, there’s plenty of reason to be optimistic about Philadelphia these days.  But no team is perfect, not even the Eagles. Here’s why they could struggle in 2025. 1. Defense The Eagles are losing 131 sacks, 854

In the months leading up to the San Francisco 49ers signing quarterback Brock Purdy to a five-year, $265M contract extension that included $181M in guarantees and a no-trade clause, some wondered if general manager John Lynch and/or head coach Kyle Shanahan were having second thoughts about locking Purdy down via a lucrative

Happy 33rd birthday to one of the best wide receivers of a generation – DeAndre Hopkins! At his peak Hopkins was one of the most fearsome receivers in the NFL, going for at least 1,000 yards in six of seven seasons from 2014-2020 and he’s currently fourth all-time in touchdown

After months of “will he or won’t he” chatter, the Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed on Thursday evening that they plan to sign free-agent Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract, pending a physical. During a Thursday appearance on “SportsCenter,” former Steelers safety and current NFL analyst Ryan Clark suggested that the club

Aaron Rodgers has finally committed to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it does not appear that the two sides are looking any further than the 2025 season. Rodgers has informed the Steelers that he will fly to Pittsburgh and sign with them before the start of mandatory minicamp, which is on

For a piece published on June 2, Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus mentioned that Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles could be in danger of losing his job if his club endures a disappointing 2025 season.  Before Bill Belichick officially became the head coach of the North Carolina

In the NFL, it’s important for the key decision-makers to be on the same page. That’s especially true for a team’s head coach and general manager. The GM typically picks the players, who must suit the philosophy and vision of the team’s head coach. Ahead of the opening of training

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have insisted throughout the spring that veteran Russell Wilson will be the team’s Week 1 starting quarterback.  Nevertheless, some believe Daboll could turn to rookie Jaxson Dart after just a handful of regular-season games.  While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Wilson touched upon

The Baltimore Ravens are keeping their flock intact. On Thursday, the Ravens agreed to a team-friendly three-year extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman worth $36.75 million, including $20 million guaranteed. Per Spotrac, the $12.25 million average annual value of Bateman’s three-year extension ranks 29th among all wide receivers. He ranks

Aaron Rodgers has reportedly made the unsurprising decision to agree to a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and there is one other veteran quarterback who may not have wanted to see that happen. Mason Rudolph was the only other viable starting quarterback option on Pittsburgh’s roster before the team got

After bringing in former defensive stalwart Mike Vrabel as head coach and investing much of their cap room to the defensive side of the ball, the Patriots are clearly hoping to take a major step forward on that side of the ball in 2025. Unfortunately, they may have to prepare

On Thursday, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport tweeted quarterback Aaron Rodgers plans to sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will that raise Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf’s fantasy stock? A future Hall of Famer, Rodgers is no longer considered an elite QB in fantasy. As of Thursday, ESPN ranks

June 5th, 2025 at 8:03pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Jacksonville Jaguars Pittsburgh Steelers With the Steelers adding S Quindell Johnson yesterday, the team ended up moving on from one of their other defensive backs. The choice was Bledsoe, a former sixth-round pick by the

Anthony Richardson has encountered another injury setback. The third-year Colts quarterback is dealing with a shoulder injury which will keep him out of minicamp, head coach Shane Steichen announced on Thursday. The affected shoulder – which recently experienced soreness – is the same one in which Richardson suffered an AC joint sprain

Terrell Williams remains away from the Patriots after suffering a “health scare” in May. Still, the Patriots new defensive coordinator remains as connected to the organization as he can possibly be. Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr has been leading the defense throughout OTAs, and the coach addressed the uncertain situation

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones may have improved his odds of earning the starting quarterback gig following incumbent starter Anthony Richardson’s concerning injury update. Per the team’s official social media account, Richardson (shoulder), the No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, won’t participate during the team’s minicamp, which

While Kyle Pitts‘ future in Atlanta remains uncertain, his absence from OTA practices has nothing to do with the persistent trade rumblings. Rather, the Falcons tight end is currently sidelined with a strained muscle in his foot, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. [RELATED: Kyle Pitts Drawing Trade Interest] While plenty of

Aaron Rodgers reportedly informed the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday that he plans to sign with them ahead of mandatory minicamp, which means NFL fans can officially start circling dates on their calendars. With Rodgers now likely in the fold, several games on the Steelers’ 2025 schedule have instantly become must-see

It’s no secret that the Washington Commanders took the NFL world by storm last season.  Just one year removed from a 4-13 record, the Commanders got their franchise quarterback in Jayden Daniels, finished the season 12-5 and reached the NFC Championship Game for the first time since the 1991-92 season.

There is just one problem. Even though Rodgers is a future Hall of Famer and one of the best quarterbacks of all time, he is no longer that player and is likely to actually downgrade the Steelers’ quarterback situation from a year ago. That is not even getting into the

Thursday brought about a pair of notable injury updates for the Lions. One of them came from All-Pro wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown.  St. Brown said (via ESPN’s Eric Woodyard) he underwent knee surgery shortly after the 2024 season ended. He will miss the remainder of spring workouts as his recovery continues.

Terry McLaurin is reportedly unhappy with the Washington Commanders as the start of mandatory minicamp quickly approaches. McLaurin is entering the final year of his contract, and the star wide receiver may be headed for a holdout. Jordan Schultz of Fox reported on Thursday that McLaurin has expressed frustration with

Micah Parsons has been absent for parts of OTAs this year as he continues to await a Cowboys extension. A holdout during upcoming minicamp would represent an escalation in this situation, but that will not take place. Cowboys COO Stephen Jones said he was unsure if Parsons planned to attend the mandatory practices

The waiting game is finally over. Aaron Rodgers has informed the Steelers that he will accept their offer as he looks to cap off his Hall of Fame career on a much better note than what happened during his tenure with the Jets.   New York won only five games

The Aaron Rodgers saga is nearing its expected conclusion. The future Hall of Famer has infirmed the Steelers he will sign with them, Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. To no surprise, Rapoport adds this will be a one-year deal. Rodgers will fly to Pittsburgh tomorrow, allowing

In the NFL, it’s important for the key decision-makers to be on the same page. That’s especially true for a team’s head coach and general manager. The GM typically picks the players, who must suit the philosophy and vision of the team’s head coach. Ahead of the opening of training

Anthony Richardson has encountered another injury setback. The third-year Colts quarterback is dealing with a shoulder injury which will keep him out of minicamp, head coach Shane Steichen announced on Thursday. The affected shoulder – which recently experienced soreness – is the same one in which Richardson suffered an AC joint sprain in

A Wednesday report indicated that “a path” exists for Shedeur Sanders to emerge as the Cleveland Browns‘ Week 1 starting quarterback amid takes claiming that Sanders has outperformed fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel throughout voluntary springtime workouts.  During the latest edition of the “Orange and Brown Talk Podcast,” Browns reporters Dan

Terry McLaurin is among the veteran players around the NFL absent from OTAs while seeking an extension. It appears progress at the negotiating table has been hard to come by in his case. McLaurin has informed the Commanders he is “frustrated” by the status of extension talks, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Armando Salguero of OutKick are among NFL writers who recently suggested the Seattle Seahawks’ history shows the club could start rookie Jalen Milroe over free-agent acquisition Sam Darnold in Week 1 of the upcoming season.  Specifically, then-Seattle head coach Pete Carroll named 2012 third-round draft choice

JUNE 5: Jones noted when speaking to the media that he has dropped 20 pounds in anticipation of handling blindside duties (h/t Jeff Schudel of the News-Herald). As expected, Jones is indeed in position to operate as Cleveland’s new starter at the left tackle spot. MAY 28: The quartet of tackles chosen

Sam Darnold may have played his way into a big paycheck this offseason by leading the Vikings to 14 wins and throwing for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns. But with two disastrous showings in the most important games of the year, he also played his way back into chatter about

Derek Carr elected to end his NFL career last month, and the Saints officially processed his retirement on Tuesday. The veteran quarterback’s decision to hang up his cleats came about from his desire not to have shoulder surgery, a topic he recently addressed. “I wouldn’t have been able to play if

Quarterback Bo Nix became a surprising story of the 2024 NFL season when he guided the Denver Broncos to a playoff berth as a rookie.  Arizona Cardinals edge-rusher Jordan Burch and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson both shared a locker room with Nix at the University of Oregon.

This past winter, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted Josh Grizzard from pass game coordinator to offensive coordinator after Liam Coen left to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.  Quarterback Baker Mayfield is now working with a new offensive coordinator for the third time during his Tampa Bay tenure that began

The Ravens have worked out another extension on the offensive side of the ball. Wideout Rashod Bateman has a new deal in place, per a team announcement. Providing details on the extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports this is a three-year, $36.75MM pact. $20MM in guarantees are present in the contract. Bateman is

As recently as Wednesday, former NFL player/executive and current ESPN analyst Louis Riddick mentioned that quarterback Aaron Rodgers remaining unsigned through the final days of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ voluntary springtime workouts was preventing Rodgers from developing chemistry with Steelers players and coaches. Pittsburgh’s Broderick Jones is moving from right tackle

A Wednesday report suggested that “a path” exists for rookie Shedeur Sanders to emerge as the Cleveland Browns’ Week 1 starting quarterback over fellow first-year pro Dillon Gabriel, veteran Joe Flacco and 2022 first-round draft choice Kenny Pickett. Later in the day, Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees touched upon how

In as recently as a piece published on May 28, Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated predicted that quarterback Derek Carr “will appear in an NFL game” during the 2025 season after the former New Orleans Saints starter shockingly retired due to reasons related to a significant shoulder injury in May.  During

Despite a top-10 finish in the 2024 MVP race, doubts surrounding Sam Darnold‘s future as a starter have persisted into his tenure in Seattle. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald put an end to those doubts on Tuesday, emphatically shooting down a question about another quarterback earning the starting job. “No, you

While the day was filled with snippets of Shedeur Sanders‘ reps at the Browns’ organized team activities Wednesday, the real news happened off the field as third-round rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel signed his rookie contract, according to a team announcement. No contract details have been released. With Deshaun Watson dealing

While the day was filled with snippets of Shedeur Sanders‘ reps at Browns Organized Team Activities today, the real news happened off the field as third-round rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel signed his rookie contract, according to a team announcement. No contract details have been released. With Deshaun Watson dealing with

Today’s minor moves across the NFL: Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Jacksonville Jaguars Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Gill becomes the 13th wide receiver on the Browns roster. While that certainly seems like a lot, keep in mind that the Browns need to run drills for four quarterbacks

Pass-rusher Micah Parsons is expected to participate in the Dallas Cowboys’ mandatory minicamp from June 10-12 after skipping some voluntary workouts this spring amid his desire for a contract extension.  According to Cowboys insider Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News, there’s no indication Parsons will put pen to paper on

The Chargers signed outside linebacker Bud Dupree to a two-year, $6MM contract last year, and after some decent production coming off the bench, the veteran pass rusher will avoid playing 2025 on a contract year. The team made the announcement today that they have extended Dupree’s contract by one year.

“I’ll probably be one of those guys that it’ll be out of nowhere,” Barkley told Long, a former Eagles defensive end. “I’ll probably just wake up one day, whether it’s next year, two years or four years, and just be like, ‘Yeah, it’s over.'” Barkley then said Hall of Fame

Former Chargers and Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins is meeting with the Broncos this week, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. He will have dinner with Denver’s coaching staff tonight with a visit to the team’s facility scheduled for Thursday. Dobbins finished second in Comeback Player of the Year voting