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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

The Baltimore Ravens have only ever had one wide receiver named to the NFL Pro Bowl, and he had to sit out the 2024-25 NFL playoffs with a knee injury. But in OTAs, Zay Flowers is full steam ahead for his third professional season.  “My knee is great, I feel

Baun set career-marks with 151 tackles (93 solo), five forced fumbles and 3.5 sacks last season, clearly the best of his five-year career. A third-round pick of New Orleans in 2020, Baun was used primarily on special teams, posting 88 tackles and two sacks in four years with the Saints.

As of Wednesday, there is no indication that free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers is planning to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of their three-day mandatory minicamp from June 10-12. During Wednesday’s edition of the ESPN “Get Up” program, former NFL player, executive and current analyst Louis Riddick sounded alarms about the

The Steelers are continuing extension talks with T.J. Watt, and according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the four-time All-Pro is expected to put pen to paper before the regular season begins in September. Watt has yet to attend Pittsburgh’s OTAs as he awaits a new contract. The team

ASHBURN, Va. – Daron Payne is enjoying a second act. The Washington Commanders defensive tackle is the final survivor of a line that once sported four first-rounders. That line, however, has undergone massive change. While Payne even signed a four-year, $93 million deal in 2023 after 11.5 sacks the previous

During a Tuesday appearance on Seattle Sports 710 AM, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald essentially scoffed at the idea that rookie Jalen Milroe or backup Drew Lock could compete with Sam Darnold for the team’s starting quarterback job this summer.  For a mailbag published on Wednesday, NFL insider Albert Breer

The Jaguars are continuing to round out their 2025 squad by signing former Cardinals outside linebacker Dennis Gardeck, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. Gardeck spent the first seven years of his NFL career in Arizona, totaling 96 appearances and 17 starts, though his production has been somewhat inconsistent. 13.0

Myles Garrett continued what’s been quite the noteworthy offseason for the star pass-rusher when he elected to remain away from the Cleveland Browns during the voluntary organized team activities portion of the offseason program after he signed a four-year, $160M extension that included $123.5M guaranteed in March.  While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Browns

Upon signing with the Eagles after the 2024 draft, Mekhi Becton was coming off an injury-defined tenure as a Jets tackle. The Eagles were not initially planning for Becton to move into their starting lineup at guard, but it ended up working out that way after Becton held off Tyler

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has big plans for 2025. His biggest obstacle might be starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. The star Falcons back, entering his third NFL season, recently told Will McFadden of the team’s official website that he’s been working on breaking off more explosive runs this fall.

The Dallas Cowboys are rarely short on star power, but many believe these underrated players will have a significant impact on their 2025 season. DE | Dante Fowler Jr. Only the Cowboys’ Micah Parsons had more sacks (12) in the NFC East than Fowler (10.5) last season, but for whatever

A Wednesday report claimed that rookie Shedeur Sanders could “100 percent” be named the Cleveland Browns’ Week 1 starting quarterback over fellow first-year pro Dillon Gabriel, veteran Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett after Cleveland plays its final game of the preseason.  Also on Wednesday, national NFL insider Jeremy Fowler and

Dealt a blow via Frank Ragnow‘s retirement before age 30, the Lions have now lost two of their starters from a top-shelf 2024 offensive line. Kevin Zeitler‘s free agency defection (to the Titans) brought the first development here. The Lions have options at center, considering their draft moves and Graham

Despite having made a Cooper Kupp-for-Davante Adams offseason switch, the Rams were connected to wide receivers in the draft. Buzz about Los Angeles and Emeka Egbuka emerged, but prior to that, the team was believed to be interested in a trade-up for Tetairoa McMillan. Rams-McMillan rumors came up shortly after

Another year and another offseason hype train is speeding down the tracks for the Chicago Bears. Despite the high expectations in the Windy City, BetMGM expects the Bears to finish close to .500 in 2025.  Regular-season win total: 8.5 (BetMGM)  Outlook: It has been quite a busy offseason for general manager Ryan

Multiple Cleveland Browns insiders have said throughout the spring that the club plans to start either veteran quarterback Joe Flacco or 2022 first-round draft choice Kenny Pickett over rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel in September.  According to national NFL reporter Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN, Browns head coach Kevin

This week started with a point on the NFL calendar that has been important for decades. Although teams have not needed to wait until June to make their most expensive cuts in many years, they do not see the funds from post-June 1 designations until that point. With June 1

For a piece published Tuesday, ESPN NFL analyst Bill Barnwell wrote that the New York Jets are giving quarterback Justin Fields what could be Fields’ “last chance at entering an offseason with a meaningful guarantee to start somewhere.” Also on Tuesday, first-year Jets head coach Aaron Glenn spoke highly about how

Happy 28th birthday to Kansas City Chiefs speedster wide receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood,’ Brown! Brown only played two games in the 2024 regular season while rehabbing a clavicle injury suffered in the preseason, catching nine passes for 91 yards before adding another five catches for 50 yards in the postseason.  Which

As Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio pointed out, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold having a rough outing during a recent organized team activity practice generated discussions about whether Darnold could lose the starting job this summer.  Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald did his best to put the topic to bed on Tuesday. 

The New York Jets essentially purchased a lottery ticket regarding their quarterback situation when they signed Justin Fields to a two-year, $40M deal with $30M guaranteed back in March.  For a piece published Tuesday, ESPN NFL analyst Bill Barnwell shared some worrisome stats regarding Fields’ stints with the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh

Multiple reporters and analysts have suggested that wide receiver George Pickens will thrive with the Dallas Cowboys after the team acquired the 2022 second-round draft pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers in May.  For an article published on Tuesday, ESPN NFL analyst Bill Barnwell offered one reason why Pickens could become

Take a deep breath New England Patriots fans – Stefon Diggs has made it to OTA’s. After tearing his ACL in October 2024, Diggs signed a three-year, $63.5 million contract in the offseason. He then recently appeared in a controversial viral video on a yacht in late May before reporting

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been taking part in voluntary workouts with the team, but he has not been seen throwing the ball. That was the case once again on Tuesday, which has led to some concern about the former Offensive Rookie of the Year. Reporters who were present

The Saints officially placed Derek Carr on the reserve/retired list, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The move formalizes Carr’s retirement, which was originally announced on May 10. The Saints were waiting until after June 1 to process the transaction so they could spread the $50.132MM in dead money across two

Jim Marshall, whose ironman streak remains the standard for NFL defenders, has died. He was 87. The Vikings announced the longtime defensive end’s passing. Marshall had been hospitalized for a lengthy period, according to the team. Minnesota rostered Marshall for 19 of his 20 NFL seasons, acquiring the historically durable

Part of the Jaguars’ calculus in trading up to draft Travis Hunter was his ability to contribute on both sides of the ball. Despite much consternation regarding Hunter’s multi-positional ambitions, Jacksonville seems committed to fulfilling his dream of playing on both offense and defense in the NFL. Hunter took reps exclusively

The Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be going back and forth with their reported pursuit of a Pro Bowl tight end. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported on Thursday that Pittsburgh had been in contact with the Miami Dolphins about a potential trade for veteran tight end Jonnu Smith. Then on Tuesday,

June 3rd, 2025 at 9:21pm CST by Nikhil Mehta Here are the latest minor moves from around the NFL: Denver Broncos Seattle Seahawks Signed: TE Mitch Van Vooren Prieskorn is a 6-foot-5, 255-pound rookie out of Ole Miss who initially signed with the Lions after the draft. He was waived

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost one of their free-agent signings to a season-ending injury. Tight end Donald Parham Jr. suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Steelers’ offseason team activities (OTAs) on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Torn Achilles tendons usually take nine to 12 months of recovery, which

Steelers tight end Donald Parham will likely miss the entire 2025 season after suffering a torn Achilles in OTAs, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The former Charger signed with the Steelers in February on a one-year deal for the veteran minimum. He was expected to slot in as tight end depth

It appears pass-rusher Micah Parsons is skipping the final days of the Dallas Cowboys’ voluntary springtime workouts amid his desire to receive a lucrative contract extension ahead of the 2025 season.  While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, first-year Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer addressed whether or not Parsons will participate

Under head coach Sean McVay, the Los Angeles Rams have consistently been one of the NFL’s best teams, appearing in two Super Bowls, winning one of them and topping the 10-win mark in six of his first eight seasons on the sidelines.  Here is a look at what could be

During the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars dealt four picks to the Cleveland Browns to move up from No. 5 to No. 2 and take cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter. He’s already showing the gamble may pay off. On Tuesday, the team’s X account posted a clip of 2024 Heisman

Dawuane Smoot left Jacksonville for a 2024 Buffalo deal, but as the Bills have retooled at defensive end once again, a reunion will come to pass. The Jaguars are bringing Smoot back, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Now 30, Smoot will join a new Jaguars regime but be part of a

The Jacksonville Jaguars are entering the 2025 season with a new regime, and there have been rumblings that Travis Etienne Jr. may not fit into the team’s plans. Head coach Liam Coen has denied that the team has interest in trading Etienne, but the rumors will likely persist throughout the

The Dolphins-Jonnu Smith saga keeps going. After a report indicated Miami was not expected to unload Smith, ESPN’s Adam Schefter indicates talks between the Dolphins and Steelers on the veteran tight end are back on. Smith has expressed a desire to stay in Miami, but he is angling for a

Chosen No. 4 overall, Campbell will be attached to a lofty fully guaranteed pact ($43.66M). New England will have a fifth-year option on this contract, covering the 2029 season. This deal leaves Travis Hunter as the only top-10 pick unsigned. The full guarantee on Campbell’s contract already ranks fifth among

The 49ers have not yet brought in D.J. Humphries, despite spring reports to the contrary, but they will also take another tackle out of the equation ahead of minicamp. San Francisco waived recent addition Nicholas Petit-Frere on Tuesday. A three-year Titans starter, Petit-Frere has now been cut by two teams

The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday that former defensive lineman Jim Marshall died at 87 following a lengthy hospitalization. On the list of all-time great Vikings players, Marshall should always be near the top of the list. He was one of the leading players on their famed “Purple People Eaters”

Jim Marshall, whose ironman streak remains the standard for NFL defenders, has died. He was 87. The Vikings announced the longtime defensive end’s passing. Marshall had been hospitalized for a lengthy period, according to the team. Minnesota rostered Marshall for 19 of his 20 NFL seasons, acquiring the historically durable

Barring a surprising development, rookie Cam Ward will likely emerge as the Tennessee Titans’ Week 1 starting quarterback over 2023 second-round draft pick Will Levis at some point this summer. While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley suggested that Ward has the right type of personality

The first of this year’s tackles chosen now has a contract. The Patriots and Will Campbell agreed to terms on his four-year rookie deal, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. Chosen fourth overall, Campbell will be attached to a lofty fully guaranteed pact ($43.66MM). New England will have a fifth-year option on

In 2024, Stroud, the 2023 Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year, was sacked 52 times, 14 more than in 2023. The offensive line’s struggles played a major role in preventing the Texans from building on their surprising AFC South title the previous season, as they finished with the same

The longest-tenured active NFL HC, Mike Tomlin continues to move closer to Chuck Noll‘s duration number in Pittsburgh. The four-time Super Bowl winner logged 23 seasons; Tomlin is now in Year 19. He received another extension — a three-year deal — last June. Another season without a playoff win followed,

Multiple reporters and analysts have suggested that wide receiver George Pickens will thrive with the Dallas Cowboys after the team acquired the 2022 second-round draft pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers in May.  For an article published on Tuesday, ESPN NFL analyst Bill Barnwell offered one reason why Pickens could become

JUNE 3: When speaking to the media on Tuesday, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said (via EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer) Campbell will begin working with off-ball linebackers when he is healthy. That time will likely not come until August, however, as he continues to rehab his shoulder. Once he does take the

Playing alongside rookie cornerbacks Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell in 2024, Blankenship pulled down a career-high four interceptions (tied for sixth-most in the league) to help the team hold opponents to a league-low 174.2 yards through the air. His performance led to a one-year, $3.5M contract extension this offseason. DT

A knee injury suffered during the Rams’ divisional round loss took Braden Fiske out of that contest. He required surgery to address the issue, but head coach Sean McVay noted in February missed time in the 2025 regular season was not a concern. Not only has that proven to be the case, a