
49ers strike gold with low-risk edge-rusher acquisition
The San Francisco 49ers struck gold when they acquired edge-rusher Bryce Huff from the Philadelphia Eagles. While Huff has yet to take the field for San Francisco, the potential he brings to its defense is rarely found this late in the NFL offseason. When the 49ers rehired defensive coordinator Robert


Steelers To Host WR Gabe Davis; No TE Jonnu Smith Trade Expected
Gabe Davis‘ free agent tour will continue this week. The veteran wideout will next meet with the Steelers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Davis will fly to Pittsburgh tomorrow and visit the team on Thursday. That will mark his third known meeting with an interested team. The former Bill and Jaguar


Barkley addresses shift in ‘mindset’ after Eagles’ Super Bowl win
One couldn’t blame running back Saquon Barkley and other Philadelphia Eagles players if they spent the organized team activities portion of the offseason program simply going through the motions coming off their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. During an appearance on Monday’s edition of NFL Network’s


Ravens Open To Extending OLB Odafe Oweh; No Deal Imminent
Several Ravens edge rushers face an uncertain future beyond the 2025 campaign. The most notable of the team’s pending free agents at that spot is Odafe Oweh. The former first-rounder showed flashes during his first three Baltimore seasons. Seeing his playing time fluctuate over that span, Oweh totaled 13 sacks. 2024


Will Steelers’ T.J. Watt receive extension before 2025 season?
It seemed to outsiders that Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt was sending a message regarding his contract situation when he wasn’t spotted as the Steelers opened organized team activities last week. On Monday, team insider Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette revealed that the “expectation” is that Watt and the Steelers “will come


The ‘Most recent WRs drafted in the first round by each NFL team’ quiz
Happy 23rd birthday to Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze! The Bears took Odunze with the ninth pick out of Washington in the 2024 NFL draft after taking quarterback Caleb Williams with the first-overall pick. He had an up and down rookie season, totaling 734 receiving yards and three touchdowns.


Browns’ Joe Flacco expands on controversial ‘mentor’ comments
Joe Flacco of the Cleveland Browns has attracted criticism and generated headlines in the first few months of his current stint with the organization for making it known on multiple occasions that he cares more about winning the starting quarterback job than about mentoring 2022 first-round draft selection Kenny Pickett,


Insider addresses when Steelers could explore ‘other options’
While free agent Aaron Rodgers reportedly hadn’t promised the Pittsburgh Steelers he will eventually serve as their 2025 Week 1 starting quarterback as of Monday morning, numerous reporters have indicated Pittsburgh will have Rodgers atop the depth chart when training camp practices get underway in July. During a recent appearance


Former LB, former NFL GM address if Steelers should pursue Cousins
Numerous reports have made it clear that the Pittsburgh Steelers would rather sign free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers than make a trade for Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons before training-camp practices get underway in July. During Monday’s edition of the ESPN “Get Up” program, former NFL linebacker and current analyst


The ”Madden’ cover athletes’ quiz
Coming off of one of the most productive rushing seasons by a running back, Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley will be the cover athlete for ‘Madden 26.’ The iconic football video game will feature a picture of Barkley in the middle of his reverse hurdle move that went viral in


Jaguars Not Looking To Trade RB Travis Etienne
In the build-up to the draft, Travis Etienne was named as a potential trade candidate in the event Jacksonville selected Ashton Jeanty. Even when that did not take place, Etienne’s future was a talking point. The new Jaguars regime – led by head coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone – was reported last month to


Ex-Super Bowl champion defender announces retirement from NFL
Another veteran NFL player has taken off his cleats for the final time. Longtime cornerback Ronald Darby has informed the Houston Texans that he intends to retire, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Monday. Darby is calling it a career at the age of 31 after 10 NFL seasons played. A


Vikings OL Will Fries Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
The Vikings clearly weren’t concerned with Will Fries‘ fractured tibia, as the team handed him a lucrative five-year contract this offseason. The offensive lineman is rewarding the team’s commitment, as he’s “on track” to being fully ready for training camp, per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. Fries suffered a fractured right tibia


Report details unique way Ward impressed Titans before, after draft
While the Tennessee Titans seemingly want rookie Cam Ward to “earn” the starting quarterback job this summer, it’s widely expected that the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft will eventually be named the club’s Week 1 QB1 over 2023 second-round choice Will Levis. For a piece published on


NFL Draft Pick Signings: 6/2/25
One more draft pick signing to pass along: New York Giants Darius Alexander heads to New York following a successful collegiate career with the Rockets, including a senior season where he compiled 40 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks. That performance helped make him the 65th-overall pick in this past


How Ragnow’s retirement could complicate Lions’ Super Bowl hopes
On Monday, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement. The only positive for the Lions is that this saves cap space. Ragnow, 29, had two years remaining on his contract, and his 2025 base salary was $9.15M. Still, the Lions would much rather have him on their roster. Since


Minor NFL Transactions: 6/2/25
June 2nd, 2025 at 8:08pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves, including a handful of recent retirements that were made official: Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Waived/injured: WR Jadon Janke Waived from IR: DL Jeremiah Martin Houston Texans Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles Follow @PFRumors This


Patriots OC Josh McDaniels discusses Stefon Diggs' arrival at OTAs
On Monday, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs reported to voluntary OTAs after making headlines last week for a viral video on social media. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL


Patriots Have No Plans To Cut WR Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs‘ absence from the first week of Patriots voluntary OTAs didn’t raise any eyebrows. However, the wideout quickly commanded attention when a video showed him flashing an “unidentified pink substance” while partying on a boat. New coach Mike Vrabel quickly cited making “great decisions,” and there was later speculation


2025 Tennessee Titans projected win total, prediction
The Tennessee Titans finished tied for the worst record in the NFL last year at 3-14, which helped position them to land Miami QB Cam Ward with the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Projecting their 2025 season will be difficult without seeing what the former Miami star can


Jets Notes: Youth, UDFAs, Front Office
Thanks in part to Aaron Rodgers and his say on acquisitions, the Jets had no choice but to lean on their veterans in 2024. With Aaron Glenn now controlling the show (and Rodgers no longer on the roster), the team is hoping to be a bit more reliant on their


Bryce Huff trade is final nail in rare Eagles whiff
The Philadelphia Eagles can’t win them all. On Tuesday, the Eagles finalized a trade with the San Francisco 49ers, sending edge-rusher Bryce Huff to the Bay Area. In exchange, Philadelphia acquired “a 2026 mid-round pick,” per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The trade is the final chapter of a rare whiff from


C David Andrews Announces Retirement
TODAY, 6:40pm: Andrews has officially announced his retirement, as the long-time Patriots center held a press conference today at Gillette Stadium. “David Andrews has been the heart and soul of our offensive line for the past decade and helped us achieve two Super Bowl championships,” said CEO Robert Kraft. “David’s


Reporter addresses rumors of Patriots cutting WR Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs has generated some negative headlines ahead of his first mandatory minicamp with the New England Patriots, but that does not mean the team is having second thoughts about signing him. Diggs was present at the Patriots’ voluntary workout on Monday. While discussing the star wide receiver’s decision to


Eagles, 49ers Finalize Bryce Huff Trade
TODAY, 6:10pm: The two teams have officially announced the trade, pending a physical. Curiously, both the Eagles and 49ers continue to refer to the trade return as a “2026 mid-round draft pick,” which Zach Berman of PHLY believes could be an indication of a conditional selection. While the trade may


Falcons tight end hits snag ahead of pivotal 2025 season
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts’ pivotal fifth NFL season is getting off to a rocky start. On Monday, NFL.com shared that the No. 4 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft didn’t participate in on-field drills during organized team activities the week of May 25 due to an undisclosed


Cowboys’ QB2 Job Unsettled; Joe Milton, Will Grier Likely To Make 53-Man Roster
Will Grier has not thrown a regular season pass since 2019, his first year in the NFL. He is, however, expected to make the Cowboys’ 53-man roster, per Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. The Cowboys’ cap crunch rendered them unable to re-sign backup QB Cooper Rush, who started


Insider provides update on extension talks between Bills, James Cook
The Bills have worked out a number of extensions with ascending players this offseason. Running back James Cook is notably not a member of that group, and no deal appears to be imminent in his case. That is not due to a lack of communication between team and player, however.


Bills, James Cook Failed To Make Progress During Extension Talks
The Bills have worked out a number of extensions with ascending players this offseason. Running back James Cook is notably not a member of that group, and no deal appears to be imminent in his case. That is not due to a lack of communication between team and player, however. Albert


Raiders linked to Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey
A national NFL writer has linked Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Las Vegas Raiders. His addition would be a major upgrade at the position for the team, which has cap space of roughly $36M per Over The Cap, but significant hurdles remain. In April, Dolphins GM Chris Grier


Texans CB Ronald Darby Retires
Another retirement decision has been made today. Cornerback Ronald Darby is the latest player who has elected to end his NFL career. Darby has informed the Texans he is hanging up his cleats, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The 31-year-old signed with Houston in free agency this March. That one-year, $2.5MM pact set


Why Eagles RB Saquon Barkley could avoid the ‘Madden curse’
It’s a widespread superstition that if a player appears on the game’s cover in the summer, they’ll suffer an injury or their numbers will plummet that season. Unlike other curses, this one seems real, particularly for RBs. After winning 2023 Offensive Player of the Year, San Francisco 49ers RB Christian


Steelers Have Submitted T.J. Watt Extension Offer?
With OTAs underway, T.J. Watt has yet to work out an extension agreement with the Steelers. At least one offer appears to have been made in this case, however. During a recent episode of the Kaboly + Mack podcast, Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show reported that a “pretty significant” extension offer


Mayfield made significant change ahead of working with new Bucs OC
For the third time in his Tampa Bay Buccaneers tenure that began in March 2023, quarterback Baker Mayfield has a new offensive coordinator. The Buccaneers promoted Josh Grizzard from pass game coordinator to replace current Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen. NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated recently explained how


LT Jedrick Wills To Miss Time In 2025
Jedrick Wills remains unsigned deep into the offseason. The knee injury he dealt with through 2024 represents a key reason why. The former No. 10 pick was limited to five games last season, his fifth operating (for the most part) as the Browns’ left tackle. That responsibility will likely now fall


Lions four-time Pro Bowl center retires from NFL
“These past couple of months have been very trying as I’ve come to the realization that my football journey is ending and I’m officially retiring from the NFL,” Ragnow wrote on Instagram Monday. “I’ve tried to convince myself that I’m feeling good but I’m not and it’s time to prioritize


Jonnu Smith Wants To Remain With Dolphins
Jonnu Smith became the subject of trade talk last week when a report of Steelers interest emerged. While a swap remains something to watch for, the veteran tight end’s preference would be to remain in Miami. During his usual Sunday WSVN appearance, Smith’s agent Drew Rosenhaus spoke about Smith’s situation. 2024


Insider addresses if Kirk Cousins has been a ‘hindrance’ as Falcons turn to Michael Penix Jr.
Shortly after veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins was reportedly not spotted at the Atlanta Falcons’ opening day of organized team activities, head coach Raheem Morris made it known that 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. has been “finding his voice” as the club’s full-time starter. For a piece published on Monday, NFL


Lions C Frank Ragnow To Retire
Frank Ragnow‘s playing days have come to an end. The Pro Bowl center has informed the Lions he plans to retire, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. More to come… This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors


Jared Goff embracing ‘challenge’ of working with new OC
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff became a 2024 MVP finalist while working with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Johnson is now serving as head coach of the Chicago Bears, and the Lions responded to his departure by hiring former Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton to be their next OC.


Titans Sign RB Tyrion Davis-Price
Tyrion Davis-Price has lined up his next NFL opportunity. The former 49ers and Eagles running back has agreed to a two-year deal with the Titans, per his agent (h/t NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport). A third-round pick of San Francisco in 2022, Davis-Price made just six appearances during his rookie campaign. He


Buccaneers’ David expands on how Mayfield is different than Brady
Numerous members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have noted over the past couple of years how quarterback Baker Mayfield has been an ideal replacement for Tom Brady following Brady’s “for good” retirement in February 2023. During a recent appearance on ESPN’s “The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny,” Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte


Saints Hosting DL Jonathan Bullard
Jonathan Bullard remains on the free agent market, but that could soon change. The veteran defensive lineman has a visit lined up with the Saints today, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Bullard started his career with the Bears, and during the 2017 and ’18 seasons he spent time with Brandon


The ‘Rookies to rush for 1,000+ yards in an NFL season’ quiz
Hapy 35th birthday to former Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks running back as well as 2013 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Eddie Lacy! Lacy only played five years in the NFL after being selected in the second round of the 2013 draft out of Alabama, but for a


Russell Wilson discusses embracing opportunity with Giants
Throughout the spring, New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have insisted that they want to start veteran quarterback Russell Wilson over rookie Jaxson Dart, backup Jameis Winston and Tommy DeVito through at least the majority of the 2025 season. During a recent appearance on the


32 significant NFL players returning from injuries in 2025
The 2024 NFL season saw several strong performers miss substantial time. Here are the key presences, with emphasis on those who missed significant time last year, teams are counting on to reprise their pre-injury form in 2025. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Relentlessly providing content for the football-following world during the


Packers’ CB Options Absent Jaire Alexander
As longtime starting cornerback Jaire Alexander‘s future with the team remains in question, the Packers have had to put together a depth chart under the assumption that he won’t be on it. With the team having to determine who starts at the outside spots, the candidates to fill the slot


AFC West Rumors: Bozeman, Mahomes, Rice, Raiders
The Chargers‘ interior offensive line blocking was a weakness of the team in 2024. The team addressed the right guard position by signing Mekhi Becton after the former first-round pick had a breakout season in Philadelphia. The center and left guard spots, though, are currently a bit more up in


Patriots’ Options With WR Stefon Diggs
We’ve seen relative silence from the NFL league office and the Patriots about a video that shows recent free agent signing Stefon Diggs holding what appears to be a pink substance while on a boat with a number of women. While the time and date of the video are currently


2025 Arizona Cardinals projected win total, prediction
The Arizona Cardinals have missed the playoffs the past three seasons and in eight of the past nine years overall. Despite that recent lack of success, expectations should be increasing under head coach Jonathan Gannon, and there is good reason to believe they can compete for a playoff spot, and