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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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After struggling to find a positional fit in the NFL, Steelers third-year defender DeMarvin Leal will likely move to outside linebacker in Pittsburgh this season. Leal largely played as a jumbo-sized edge rusher in college at Texas A&M, but an uptick in interior snaps in his last season led to

The 2024 season offered more of the same for Patriots fans as the team finished with a 4-13 record for the second straight year. This season should be more exciting, especially with these three matchups.  Week 5 at Buffalo Bills This contest will be one of three prime-time games for

The NFL’s wide receiver market hit a new high water mark this offseason with Ja’Marr Chase receiving $40.25MM per year from the Bengals less than a year after Justin Jefferson became the first WR to reach a $35MM APY. D.K. Metcalf also negotiated a strong deal with the Steelers worth

Despite Tyreek Hill‘s ongoing recovery from offseason wrist surgery, the 31-year-old wideout has been an active participant at the Dolphins’ OTAs. Hill isn’t expected to be catching passes until training camp, so he’s only taking part in positional drills. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said (via Barry Jackson of the

June 1: ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler confirms the Falcons are not actively shopping Pitts but are open to the possibility of a trade (video link). Pitts himself may be amenable to such a move as well, because while he has not requested a trade and is said to love Atlanta, he

After three consecutive winning seasons and two straight NFC North titles, and after coming heart-wrenchingly close to a Super Bowl appearance at the end of the 2023 campaign, the Lions have had to come to grips with the reality that other successful franchises face: a brain drain. On the heels

Earlier this offseason, TE Dallas Goedert’s future with the Eagles was very much in doubt, and it was reported he would have to take a pay cut to avoid being traded or released. As PHLY’s Zach Berman writes, Goedert never requested a trade to avoid a reduction in 2025 pay

Despite meeting with and being linked to Shedeur Sanders prior to the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers passed on the quarterback three times when they had the opportunity to take him. A leading NFL insider might have offered some insight as to why they did. In an appearance on “The

An April report indicated the Jets would explore extensions for 2022 first-rounders Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson (along with 2021 first-round choice Alijah Vera-Tucker) after the 2025 draft. Now that the draft is over, it is fair to expect those talks to get underway. As for Wilson, ESPN’s Rich Cimini

The 2025 offseason has been filled with connections between Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. No signing has taken place yet, with nothing appearing to be imminent at this point. Considering how Pittsburgh has handled the quarterback spot this offseason – reuniting with Mason Rudolph, not pursuing other starting-caliber free agents and waiting

As a result of that move, Hamilton is on the books through 2026. The option year is valued at $18.6M, but a long-term accord will check in at a much higher rate. Indeed, as ESPN’s Jamison Hensley writes, Hamilton is expected to become the league’s highest-paid safety whenever his extension

Plenty of time remains for Kyle Hamilton and the Ravens to work out an extension. The All-Pro safety expectedly had his fifth-year option picked up earlier this spring. As a result of that move, Hamilton is on the books through 2026. The option year is valued at $18.6MM, but a long-term accord

Achilles and knee injuries limited Christian McCaffrey to just four games last year. The 49ers have their lead back healthy now, but to no surprise they are taking a cautious approach with his offseason workload. McCaffrey earned Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2023 after leading the NFL in a number

Expectations were high for Cole Bishop upon arrival in Buffalo during his rookie campaign in 2024. Things did not go entirely according to plan, but a starting safety spot is available to him this offseason. Bishop has operated with Buffalo’s first-team defense during the outset of OTAs, as noted by Joe Buscaglia

The defending Super Bowl champions experienced what many winners tend to see in the offseason, losing several key pieces like defensive tackle Milton Williams, pass rusher Josh Sweat, offensive guard Mekhi Becton, linebacker Oren Burks, running back Kenneth Gainwell, and cornerbacks Darius Slay, Isaiah Rodgers, and Avonte Maddox. For some

Many expected the 49ers to address the defensive line in the first round of this year’s draft, but the team surprised many when they addressed the edge instead of the interior, taking Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams on Day 1. Perhaps, they felt comfortable waiting until Day 2 to address

Joe Milton III recently said he was surprised when the New England Patriots traded him to the Dallas Cowboys in April, but there are several reasons the quarterback is pleased to be playing for a new team. One of them is the weather. Milton spoke with reporters on Thursday about

According to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, the team explored a reunion with All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams when he became a free agent earlier this offseason. “I think any time you have a player of that caliber, there’s definitely conversations that go into it,” LaFleur told Kay Adams last

Raiders edge rusher Malcolm Koonce returned to practice this week after missing all of the 2024 season with a knee injury, per Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Koonce was expected to build on a solid 2023 campaign heading into a contract year last summer. Instead, he tore his ACL in

Chargers cornerback Cam Hart will be sidelined until mandatory minicamp as he recovers from shoulder surgery, according to ESPN’s Kris Rhim. Hart tore his labrum during the Chargers’ wild card loss to the Texans in January. He underwent surgery shortly after and is awaiting medical clearance before he returns to

Quarterback Joe Milton III impressed during the one regular-season appearance he made with the New England Patriots as a rookie this past campaign.  Thus, some observers were surprised when New England agreed to trade Milton and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Dallas Cowboys in return for a 2025

After a nine-year career that resulted in five straight receiving yards seasons, 60 touchdown receptions and Lombardi Trophy, Demaryius Thomas will be posthumously inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. Thomas was a fan favorite during his time with the Broncos and finished his Denver career as one of

Numerous reporters have suggested that the Pittsburgh Steelers could consider trading for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins if free agent Aaron Rodgers decides he doesn’t want to play for them.  During a recent edition of his “Pushing the Pile” podcast, CBS Sports NFL analyst Mike Renner explained why he thinks

Today, the Bills announced a number of promotions to their personnel and analytics staffs. While we’ve already covered a few of them, let’s go over the new information provided this morning. So, we noted a week ago that the Bills had hired Mk Collins as player personnel coordinator, a role

The Cowboys are dealing with a number of injuries at the cornerback position, and, as a result, they have one of their best cornerbacks working outside of his usual position. Last week, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reported that All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland had been working out as a slot

The Cowboys are dealing with a number of injuries at the cornerback position and, as a result, they have one of their best cornerbacks working outside of his usual position. Last week, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reported that All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland had been working out as

Assuming quarterback Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy and wide receiver Tyreek Hill regains the form that led to eight straight Pro Bowl appearances before last season, this mid-season matchup on Thursday Night Football promises to be a shootout.   Week 11 vs. Washington Commanders This year, Miami and Washington will

Friday’s only minor NFL moves: Green Bay Packers Reverted to IR: DL Jeremiah Martin Pittsburgh Steelers Waived: DE Blake Mangelson This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Ravens star wide receiver Zay Flowers is signing with WIN Sports Group, a new agency recently launched by Patrick Whitesell, the former co-founder and executive chairman of Endeavor (formerly William Morris Endeavor). Ironically, Flowers is leaving Loyalty Above All (LAA) and its founder and CEO, Zac

We saw another late-round draft pick signing today: Los Angeles Rams The Rams traded up 10 spots, giving up a sixth-round pick in the process, to take Hunter in the middle of the fourth round. Hunter joins a room that returns its three leading rushers from last year in Kyren

Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is taking a liking to rookie running back Ashton Jeanty. If Kelly’s words of Jeanty are any indication, the former Boise State star will possibly be one of the focal points on the Raiders’ offense besides Pro Bowl tight end Brock Bowers. “Ashton

Jakobi Meyers is entering the final year of his contract with the Raiders, but he would prefer to stay in Las Vegas past 2025. “I want to be here for sure, but that’s all I can really say on it right now,” said Meyers (via The Athletic’s Tashan Reed). “That’s

Stefon Diggs has drawn negative attention ahead of the start of his first mandatory minicamp with the New England Patriots, and some have wondered if his future with the team is in jeopardy. One longtime Boston radio host claims it is not out of the question. A video that circulated

41-year-old tight end Marcedes Lewis is currently a free agent, but he wants to sign with a new team for his 20th and final NFL season. “I think mentally, I’m going into saying this is my last year,” Lewis told Kay Adams, adding that he’s still a durable, hard-working player

41-year-old tight end Marcedes Lewis is currently a free agent, but he wants to sign with a new team for his 20th and final NFL season. “I think mentally, I’m going into saying this is my last year,” Lewis told Kay Adams, adding that he’s still a durable, hard-working player despite

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Ravens star wide receiver Zay Flowers is signing with WIN Sports Group, a new agency recently launched by Patrick Whitesell, the former co-founder and executive chairman of Endeavor (formerly William Morris Endeavor). Ironically, Flowers is leaving Loyalty Above All (LAA) and its founder and CEO, Zac