
Giants Restructure Brian Burns’ Contract
The Giants entered Thursday at the bottom of the NFL in terms of cap space. On the day Abdul Carter signed his rookie deal, fellow edge rusher Brian Burns had his pact restructured to create financial breathing room. $16MM of Burns’ base salary has been converted into a signing bonus, ESPN’s Field Yates reports.


Barkley expands on how 2024 Eagles went on to win Super Bowl
Multiple stories previously touched upon how Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and his staff taking “their share of responsibility for” the team’s 2-2 start to the 2024 campaign during Philadelphia’s Week 5 bye changed the fortunes for what became the Super Bowl LIX champions. During the latest edition of


Giants Sign No. 3 Pick Abdul Carter
Abdul Carter is the latest member of the 2025 draft class to sign his rookie deal. The No. 3 pick inked his initial NFL pact on Thursday, per an announcement from the Giants. This four-year deal is worth a total of $45.26MM and (like those of all other first-rounders) is guaranteed


How Bills reportedly feel about being featured on ‘Hard Knocks’
On Wednesday, the NFL confirmed that the Buffalo Bills will be the featured team for this year’s edition of the “Hard Knocks: Training Camp” program. For a piece published on Thursday, Bills reporter Tim Graham of The Athletic left little doubt that individuals within the organization are less than thrilled with having to


Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson Receives Full Medical Clearance
Aidan Hutchinson‘s rehab process in complete. When speaking to the media on Thursday, the Lions’ top edge rusher said he has received full medical clearance. “I didn’t really have any setbacks,” Hutchinson said when reflecting on his recovery (via ESPN’s Eric Woodyard). “It was just a gradual climb. I always knew


Insider names ‘No. 1 reason’ Falcons should get rid of Kirk Cousins
As of the Thursday before Memorial Day, it seems the Atlanta Falcons are happy to have veteran Kirk Cousins serve as their backup quarterback for the 2025 season after 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. replaced Cousins in the starting lineup in December. For a mailbag published on Thursday,


49ers Expected To Hire Ethan Waugh
Part of the Jaguars’ housecleaning in the front office was Ethan Waugh‘s departure immediately following the draft. Shortly after his Jacksonville exit, though, the veteran executive seems to have his next gig lined up. The 49ers are expected to hire Waugh, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports. Provided the move officially takes


Analyst explains what makes Browns’ four-way QB competition ‘complicated’
One of the more interesting NFL storylines of the summer is bound to be the Cleveland Browns’ four-way competition for their starting quarterback job involving veteran Joe Flacco, 2022 first-round draft selection Kenny Pickett, 2025 third-round pick Dillon Gabriel and 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders. ESPN NFL analyst Bill Barnwell explained


Jerry Jones, Micah Parsons Have Not Been In Recent Contact
At the beginning of April, a report emerged stating an in-person meeting between Micah Parsons and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones resulted in the framework of an extension agreement. Since then, it has become clear plenty of work still needs to be done, though, and the parties have not spoken directly in some time.


Did Browns decline ‘Hard Knocks’ assignment?
Multiple reporters mentioned earlier this spring that the Cleveland Browns could decline to be featured on this year’s edition of the “Hard Knocks: Training Camp” show because they appeared on the program once over the previous eight years (2018). Thus, some understandably assumed that Cleveland turned down the assignment after the league


Roger Goodell Expected To Receive Contract Extension
Roger Goodell‘s current contract runs through 2027, but his tenure as NFL commissioner could continue beyond that point. An extension is expected to receive approval from owners, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. The matter of another new contract was expected to be discussed yesterday during the owners meeting, but


Former Giants LB addresses reported Thibodeaux, Carter plan for 2025
Questions about whether or not the New York Giants would trade pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux after they made Abdul Carter the third overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft were seemingly answered when the Giants exercised the fifth-year option for 2026 attached to Thibodeaux’s rookie contract. Former Giants linebacker Jonathan Casillas


Saints’ Jake Haener Suffers Oblique Strain
The Saints’ quarterback competition will not be conducted at full strength for the remainder of the spring. Jake Haener suffered an oblique strain at the end of yesterday’s practice, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The injury is likely to keep Haener sidelined for a number of weeks, Schefter adds. The 26-year-old is thus


How Bears’ Johnson handled book controversy with Williams
First-year Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson previously insisted that second-year quarterback Caleb Williams “is very proud to be” a member of the organization. This comes after it was learned that Williams and his family allegedly looked into attempting to prevent the Bears from making him the first overall pick of the 2024


Peyton Manning issues statement reacting to Jim Irsay’s death
Peyton Manning is reacting to the death of the man who gave him his very first opportunity in the NFL. The Indianapolis Colts announced on Wednesday that their longtime owner, Jim Irsay, had died at 65. As a result, social media was immediately flooded with tributes to Irsay. One such


Giants’ Jaxson Dart reveals ‘sole focus’ in crowded QB room
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have repeatedly insisted that the plan is for free-agency signing Russell Wilson to serve as the club’s Week 1 starting quarterback. However, reporters such as Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic continue to openly wonder if rookie Jaxson Dart


Lions Sign First-Round DT Tyleik Williams
The Lions have already been busy signing members of their seven-man draft class. Today they inked their largest contract of the group, agreeing to terms with first-round defensive tackle Tyleik Williams. Williams spent four years at Ohio State, appearing in 51 total contests. Despite not being a starter as a


Three must-see games for 2025 Philadelphia Eagles
After an uninspired start to the regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles turned in some of last year’s most exciting games. What they’ll do for an encore remains to be seen, but we can’t wait for these three games. Week 1 vs. Dallas Cowboys All eyes will be on Lincoln Financial


Green Bay, Tall Odds, Rewording, Safety
We saw earlier today that the Packers‘ proposal to ban the Eagles‘ notorious tush push play fell two votes short of the necessary 24 votes to pass. As the day continued, we saw some minor reports following the failed proposal. For instance, Dianna Russini tells us that four high-ranking front-office


2025 Detroit Lions projected win total, prediction
Coming off a regular season in which they went 15-2, the Detroit Lions have high expectations once again in 2025. Per BetMGM, Detroit will win double-digit games for the third straight season. Regular-season win total: 10.5 (BetMGM ) Outlook: The Lions suffered a huge loss this offseason when offensive coordinator Ben


NFL Minor Transactions: 5/21/25
Wednesday’s minor transactions from across the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Las Vegas Raiders Russell heads to Arizona after three seasons in Tampa Bay. So far, with his time in the league, Russell has improved upon his contributions as a player each season. In three years with


Why did Irsay reject a $1.15B offer for his extraordinary collection?
Some may remember Irsay for helping the Colts become one of the more respectable franchises in the NFL. In 28 seasons under the owner, the Colts won their only Super Bowl in Indianapolis and made the playoffs 18 times. However, most fans probably don’t know he was an avid collector


Colts owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65
Longtime Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has died at the age of 65, the team announced on Wednesday. The Colts shared a statement via social media on Wednesday that left the sports world shocked. The team said that Irsay “passed away peacefully in his sleep” on Wednesday afternoon. “We are


Colts Owner Jim Irsay Passes Away At 65
The Colts reported this evening that team owner and CEO Jim Irsay had passed away in his sleep earlier today. Irsay was 65 years old at the time of his passing and is survived by his three daughters. Irsay started his employment with the Colts when the franchise was still


Five must-win games for Philadelphia Eagles in 2025
It won’t be easy for the Philadelphia Eagles to match their 14-3 record from last regular season because of the 2024 first-place teams on the 2025 schedule (Chiefs, Rams, Bucs, Lions, Bills). Here are five must-win games for the Eagles, the defending NFC East and Super Bowl champion: Week


Steelers Sign Round 1 DL Derrick Harmon, Wrap Draft Class Deals
Add the Steelers to the list of teams to have their first-round pick under contract. Pittsburgh agreed to terms with defensive lineman Derrick Harmon on Wednesday, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero notes. Harmon’s rookie pact, as the No. 21 overall pick, will run through 2028. The Steelers will have a fifth-year option


Titans sign No. 1 pick Cam Ward to rookie deal
The rookie-scale system’s latest top contract, Cam Ward, has put pen to paper with the Titans. The No. 1 overall pick is now signed through 2028. Ward’s rookie deal is worth $48.75M, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The pact is fully guaranteed and will include a fifth-year option for the


The Most Lucrative ILB Contract In Each Team’s History
The 49ers have again made Fred Warner the NFL’s highest-paid off-ball linebacker. The franchise did this in 2021 as well. A team that has employed All-Pro NaVorro Bowman and Hall of Famer Patrick Willis over the past 15 years, the 49ers have spent on the high end to fortify this


Raiders provide worrisome update on DT Christian Wilkins
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll provided a concerning update Wednesday on defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, who has been sidelined because of a Jones fracture in his left foot since October 2024. “This has been a difficult recovery,” the first-year Raiders coach told the Las Vegas media. “He’s done everything


Titans Sign No. 1 Overall Pick Cam Ward
May 21st, 2025 at 4:21pm CST by Sam Robinson The rookie-scale system’s latest top contract, Cam Ward has put pen to paper with the Titans. The No. 1 overall pick is now signed through 2028. Ward’s rookie deal is worth $48.75MM, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The pact is


Three things we’re looking forward to on this season of ‘Hard Knocks’
On Wednesday, the NFL and HBO announced that the Buffalo Bills will be the focus of the 2025 training camp edition of “Hard Knocks,” set to premiere on August 5. Below, we examine three things we’re most interested in seeing when the docuseries premieres this summer. Mood after another playoff


Texans To Re-Sign CB Myles Bryant
Nick Caserio will stick with one of the players he helped identify back in his Patriots days. Myles Bryant, a former Pats UDFA, is re-signing with the Texans, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports. Added on a one-year, $1.75MM deal in 2024, Bryant played in 11 Texans games last season. While the


Report: Jason Kelce played key role in saving tush push
Jason Kelce may not be a member of the Philadelphia Eagles anymore, but he reportedly played a key role in preserving their signature play on Wednesday. Several individuals associated with the Eagles, including owner Jeffrey Lurie, made arguments against banning the tush push during Wednesday’s owners meeting, according to Jordan


Colts Shifting Matt Goncalves To Guard
It does not appear the Colts are preparing position battles to replace Ryan Kelly and Will Fries. They have an obvious center successor lined up, in Tanor Bortolini, and their Fries successor is expected to also come from the 2024 draft class. Indianapolis is sliding Matt Goncalves, Braden Smith‘s primary


NFL announces new league award ahead of 2025 season
As the NFL season kicks off in a bit over three months, Yahoo Sports announced that the NFL will add another yearly award called the “Protector of the Year.” The award will go to the league’s best offensive lineman when it goes into effect next season. A team’s offensive line


Browns, Steelers Inquired About Saints’ Chris Olave
The Browns and the Steelers both reached out the Saints regarding the availability of wide receiver Chris Olave this offseason, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. New Orleans rebuffed those overtures and doubled down on their commitment to the 2022 first-rounder by picking up his fifth-year option. That will keep


Buffalo Bills’ 2025 NFL schedule analysis
Buffalo gets a break in Week 10 against the Dolphins, a team they’ve beaten 13 times in their last 14 matchups, but face the NFC South champion Buccaneers in Week 11. Only two teams averaged more yards per game (399.5) and only three teams scored more points per game (29.5)


Five NFL rule changes we actually want after tush push ban fails
The league neglected to alter the condensed 10-minute overtime period, which might lead to more of the one thing no one wants: ties. Barring quick scoring strikes, it’s hard to imagine two teams going on multi-play touchdown drives in 10 minutes and having much time to decide the winner. By


Packers’ Proposal To Ban Tush Push Fails
The Packers’ effort to to ban the tush push has failed, according to The Athletic’s Diana Russini. Green Bay’s revised proposal to prohibit all instances of pushing on offense only received 22 votes, two shy of the 24 required to pass, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Eagles led the opposition


NFL approves significant change to onside kick rules
The NFL introduced significant changes to its kickoff play last year, and more tweaks have now been approved for the 2025 season. NFL team owners on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposal that will allow for onside kicks to be declared at any point in the game by a team that


Jason Kelce addresses big lie about tush push
NFL teams have been debating whether they want the tush push to be removed from football, and former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce does not want those in favor of the ban to use him as part of their argument. Kelce revealed on the latest “New Heights” podcast that he


The ‘Five or more 4 touchdown, 0 interception games by NFL quarterbacks’ quiz
Happy 29th birthday to Buffalo Bills quarterback and 2024 NFL MVP Josh Allen! After being viewed as a bit of a project by some when the Bills took him with the seventh-overall pick out of Wyoming in the 2018 NFL draft, Allen has entrenched himself in the conversation as one


ESPN’s Adam Schefter shares new info about Brock Purdy
The San Francisco 49ers made a massive commitment to Brock Purdy last week, which officially put an end to any rumors about the quarterback potentially being traded. Even if the Niners were interested in that, there were apparently no suitors. Purdy signed a five-year, $265 million contract extension with the


Why Bucs new OC is encouraged by club’s reaction to latest playoff heartbreak
For the third time in three years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have a new offensive coordinator after they promoted Josh Grizzard from pass game coordinator to replace current Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen. According to the JoeBucsFan website, Grizzard spoke with reporters on Tuesday about telling players that this past


The ‘2025-26 NFL Week 1 head coaches’ quiz
There is a saying around the NFL that head coaches are hired to be fired – but Nick Sirianni has learned winning a Super Bowl can help stave off that fate. Sirianni and the Eagles reportedly agreed to a multi-year contract extension, tying him to the City of Brotherly Love


Given playoff re-seeding push, NFL should eliminate divisions
The Detroit Lions re-submitted a proposal at this week’s NFL owner’s meetings that could re-shape the way the playoffs look. After initially proposing that playoff teams be seeded strictly based on record, potentially stripping division winners the right to host a playoff game if a wild-card team had a better


Joe Burrow Endorses Potential Trey Hendrickson Extension
Joe Burrow‘s influence on the Bengals organization was clearly highlighted this offseason, as the QB got his wish when Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were both signed to long-term extensions. Burrow also made it clear that he wanted star defender Trey Hendrickson to receive a new deal, although a lack


Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 NFL schedule analysis
We’ve had a week to dissect the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2025 schedule. For a full list of games, click here. Here’s a look at what stands out most, including one date we’re circling, the toughest and easiest stretches, plus a key takeaway. Circle the date: Sept. 28 vs Philadelphia Eagles


49ers QB Notes: Purdy, Jones, Rourke
The 49ers have made Brock Purdy‘s extension official, as the team announced the new five-year deal earlier this evening. “Brock is a tremendous leader and a fantastic representative for the 49ers organization, and we are ecstatic to get this deal done,” said GM John Lynch. “When we took him with


Raiders OC Kelly trying to make big change with Jeanty
Ashton Jeanty has been playing football a certain way for nearly his entire career, and it’s kind of worked out for him. He rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns last season for Boise State and found himself selected No. 6 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025