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A report from the first week of June suggested that there’s “a path” for rookie Shedeur Sanders to win the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job over fellow first-year pro Dillon Gabriel, veteran Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett.  For a mailbag published on Sunday, Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland

The Green Bay Packers are moving on from one of their best defensive players. Veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander was informed on Monday that he will be released by the Packers, according to multiple reports. The Packers had looked into potential trades involving Alexander before the NFL Draft, but nothing materialized.

Jaire Alexander‘s time in Green Bay has come to an end. After talks regarding both a trade and a restructure took place this offseason, the Pro Bowl corner will hit free agency. Alexander is being released today, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The team spoke with Alexander’s

Hope is not a plan, especially in the NFL, but there’s no better word to describe the 2025 Dallas Cowboys. Here’s why the team could struggle once again in 2025. 1. Head Coach New head coach Brian Schottenheimer, son of longtime NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer, takes over for Mike McCarthy

The Gabe Davis 2025 offseason tour continues. Since being released by the Jaguars a month ago, Davis has met with the 49ers, Giants, and Steelers. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Davis is now headed to New Orleans where he’ll meet with a Saints team that could certainly use

After falling just short of a Super Bowl three-peat, the Chiefs were forced to reckon with how much the team that did win the Super Bowl dominated them in the trenches. As a result, Kansas City’s first three picks in the draft and its biggest free agent signing all addressed

The Lions added cornerback Ennis Rakestraw in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft last year, but a look into the rookie’s first full season brings about questions concerning whether or not he was worth the draft stock used on him. A bit of position change and some new

Former Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb is closing in on a deal that will give him an opportunity to reboot his career with one of the AFC’s top contenders. According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Sunday, Chubb is expected to sign with the Houston Texans

Instead of letting contract negotiations with Terry McLaurin drag on, the Washington Commanders should pay the star wide receiver. McLaurin — who is entering the final year of his contract — left voluntary workouts last week amid reported frustrations about contract talks with the team. On a Sunday episode of

Shortly after reports that the Texans would be looking into the potential of signing veteran running back Nick Chubb, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Chubb is now expected to sign with the Texans on Monday, assuming everything goes well with a workout and physical. We’ve seen two full

The Texans have been “looking at [the] running back market” and could pursue former Browns RB Nick Chubb, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Chubb, a seven-year veteran, hit free agency this offseason for the first time in his career after playing just 10 games in the last two years due

Former Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb might not have to wait much longer to find a new team. In an appearance on “SportsCenter” Sunday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that there is mutual interest between Chubb and the Houston Texans, and the two sides may be able to conclude a

The Dallas Cowboys fell short of expectations in 2024 but there’s plenty of reasons to be optimistic about next season. Here’s just a few. 1. Dak Prescott Aside from signing a four-year, $240M contract to make him the highest paid player in NFL history, last year was one to forget

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is already tinkering with the Pittsburgh Steelers offense after signing a one-year, $13.65M deal with them on Saturday. On a Sunday episode of “SportsCenter,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Rodgers have been “on the phone” about changing the team’s

The Eagles’ free agent splurge on edge defender Bryce Huff in the 2024 offseason did not go as planned, and the reigning Super Bowl champions recently agreed to a trade sending Huff to the 49ers, cutting bait after just one season. While it was clear that Huff was not a

After Milton Williams spurned the Panthers’ advances in March, Carolina pivoted to another notable defensive tackle in this year’s free agent class, Tershawn Wharton. The former undrafted find of the Chiefs may have been something of a consolation prize for the Panthers, but his original club wanted to keep him

June 8th, 2025 at 11:53am CST by Rory Parks As Jalen Ramsey and the Dolphins continue to prepare for a parting of the ways, the seven-time Pro Bowler will skip Miami’s three-day mandatory minicamp, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports. Minicamp begins on Tuesday, June 10. More to come. Follow

When the Jets signed Derrick Nnadi this offseason, it appeared as if he, along with fellow additions Byron Cowart and Jay Tufele, would serve as depth options along the defensive line. However, New York did not select an interior DL in the draft, leaving those three veterans – all of

Aaron Rodgers has a chance to join some truly elite company when he faces the Green Bay Packers this season for the first time in his career. Rodgers agreed to a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers this week and will enter the 2025 season as their starting quarterback. The Steelers

Despite winning the 2023 Rimington Trophy, given to the best center in college football, Raiders offensive lineman and 2024 second-round pick Jackson Powers-Johnson played more left guard than center in his rookie season. And new GM John Spytek said back in April that free agent acquisition Alex Cappa would compete

Bills nickel corner Taron Johnson recently revealed that he underwent shoulder surgery this offseason. Per Katherine Fitzgerald of the Buffalo News, Johnson suffered a torn labrum in Buffalo’s divisional-round win against the Ravens in January, and while he appeared in 94% of the club’s defensive snaps in an AFC Championship

2025 will mark the fourth different team C.J. Gardner-Johnson plays for in his seventh NFL season. The journeyman safety delivered another productive campaign during his second Eagles stint, one that would last only one year. Despite posting six interceptions and 12 pass deflections en route to helping Philadelphia win the

2025 will mark the fourth different team C.J. Gardner-Johnson plays for in his seventh NFL season. The journeyman safety delivered another productive campaign during his second Eagles stint, one which would up lasting only one year. Despite posting six interceptions and 12 pass deflections en route to helping Philadelphia win the Super

Retirement was known to be a distinct possibility in Terron Armstead‘s case this offseason well before it became official he will no longer play in the NFL. The 12-year veteran addressed his injury issues and their role in his playing days coming to an end. Armstead was consistently one of

The most lucrative free-agent addition for the Giants this offseason was their deal for cornerback Paulson Adebo. The former Saints starter will be counted on to operate as a key member of his new team’s secondary, having inked a three-year, $54M pact on the open market. The broken leg Adebo suffered midway through the

The most lucrative free agent addition for the Giants this offseason was their deal for cornerback Paulson Adebo. The former Saints starter will be counted on to operate as a key member of his new team’s secondary, having inked a three-year, $54MM pact on the open market. The broken leg Adebo

It’s fair to say that former NFL cornerback Kelvin Joseph‘s career did not pan out quite as planned. Unfortunately, the downward trend continued this morning when he was involved in a collision with a motorcycle that resulted in the death of the 27-year-old rider, Cody Morris, per Paul Livengood of

For the second year in a row, the Seattle Seahawks are undergoing some major changes. A year ago, it was replacing long-time head coach Pete Carroll with first-year head coach Mike Macdonald. This year, it is major changes to the offense that will see quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver

A month ago, we saw the Texans re-sign defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi to keep him in Houston for the second straight season. After watching the Jaguars terminate his three-year, $30MM deal a year early, Houston added him to the roster last year for only $5.13MM on a one-year deal. In

Back in April, when veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers was still mulling his options with several teams, we saw a number of reports quoting that Rodgers had said he’d be willing to play for $10MM on a one-year contract in 2025. While the Steelers are still getting a pretty good bargain

Aaron Rodgers finally agreed to a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, and some details about the contract have emerged. Rodgers has informed the Steelers that he will sign with them prior to the start of mandatory minicamp, which is on Tuesday. The news was widely expected, as Pittsburgh

2024 first-rounder Xavier Worthy established himself as a dynamic offensive playmaker as a rookie, and the Chiefs are hoping he can translate that into success on special teams this season. “He’s the best punt returner nobody knows about right now in the league,” said special teams coordinator Dave Toub (via

Longtime NFL wide receiver Chris Conley has decided to retire to pursue a very interesting new career. Conley, who was most recently with the San Francisco 49ers, announced on Saturday that he is retiring. His agent told Ian Rapoport of NFL Media that Conley is going back to the University

The Steelers’ monthslong pursuit of Aaron Rodgers is all but over. The four-time MVP just has to pass a physical before formally signing in Pittsburgh to take over as the team’s starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Rodgers’ physical should happen in the coming days, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport,

“When I was a kid I wrote down a set of goals,” wrote Conley on Instagram (via KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson). “On that list was ‘Play 10 years in the NFL.’ Now that this goal has been accomplished it’s time to set sights on something new.” Conley’s “something new” is film school

After a decade in the NFL, wide receiver Chris Conley is retiring to pursue a post-playing career as a filmmaker, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “When I was a kid I wrote down a set of goals,” wrote Conley on Instagram (via KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson). “On that list was

Apparently, Dallas wasn’t Bateman’s only suitor this offseason; according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, he drew interest from multiple teams before agreeing to terms earlier this week to stay in Baltimore through the 2029 season. After a breakout 2024 with career-highs in yards (756) and touchdowns (nine) that both ranked second

When the Cowboys traded for George Pickens in May, it was revealed that they also looked into a deal for Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman. Apparently, Dallas wasn’t Bateman’s only suitor this offseason; according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, he drew interest from multiple teams before agreeing to terms earlier this

NFL training camps won’t open until late July, but teams continue to shape rosters at non-contact OTAs and mandatory mini-camps. Ahead of training camp, here are the five most interesting competitions to monitor:  Cleveland Browns: Quarterbacks Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are competing to

We mentioned recently that, following the extension of wide receiver Rashod Bateman, an extension for quarterback Lamar Jackson would be at the forefront of the Ravens’ priorities for the remainder of the offseason. Well, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the plan was always for the two-time MVP to

Longtime Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tom Rafferty has died. Rafferty’s daughter, Rachel Powers, confirmed to The Dallas Morning News’ Kevin Sherrington that the 1977 Super Bowl winner has been hospitalized since May. He was 70. The Cowboys lifer famously bridged the careers of legendary franchise quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Troy

The Dolphins watched both starting safeties — Jevon Holland and Jordan Poyer — walk in free agency this offseason and reloaded at the position with some free agent signings of their own. Unfortunately, all three safeties the Dolphins signed lack full-time starting experience, but it sounds like Ifeatu Melifonwu has

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has some added incentive to reach the 2,000-yard mark during the 2025 season, and it has nothing to do with his new two-year, $30 million contract extension. It’s so he can find himself cast in an upcoming Adam Sandler movie. The actor and director

June 6th, 2025 at 7:16pm CST by Ely Allen We saw another 2025 NFL Draft pick sign their rookie contract today: Tennessee Titans The Titans became one of several teams today who are just a second-round signing away from completing their draft class. Dike was the first of three rookie

June 6th, 2025 at 6:38pm CST by Ely Allen Here are today’s minor moves to close out the week: Buffalo Bills Philadelphia Eagles Robinson was a surprising presence on the waiver wire after Jacksonville drafted him in fifth round of last year’s draft. A career backup running back at Alabama

The Giants made a pair of short-term quarterback additions during free agency. It came as no surprise, however, when they moved back into the first round to select Jaxson Dart.  The No. 25 pick certainly represents New York’s future under center. The status of head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen will depend

It’s hardly a secret that a big reason the Jacksonville Jaguars hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their head coach this past winter was because those running the Jaguars hope Coen will be able to get the best out of quarterback Trevor Lawrence. While speaking with reporters on

The 2025 offseason has seen a number of high-profile receivers change teams via free agency. The likes of Davante Adams, Cooper Kupp and DeAndre Hopkins have undertaken a change of scenery so far. The same will also soon be true of Keenan Allen and Amari Cooper. This spring has also

After two disappointing seasons with the New York Jets and months of “will he, won’t he sign,” Aaron Rodgers is finally set to be a Pittsburgh Steeler for the 2025 season according to NFL Network’s Tom Pellisero. With 10 Pro-Bowls, four MVP awards, a Super Bowl title and being one

In 2021, Jared Bernhardt won the Tewaaraton Award as the country’s top collegiate lacrosse player. He turned his attention toward a professional football career afterwards, but that proved to be a short-lived effort. In 2022, Bernhardt joined the Falcons as an undrafted free agent. He would up making a pair of regular