Category : Red Zone Rumors

The New England Patriots don’t have a specific deadline to close out a potential pursuit of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, EVP of player personnel Eliot Wolf told reporters including MassLive’s Karen Guregian on Thursday. “I think the only real deadlines you have are salary-cap related,” Wolf said Thursday,

The Broncos have announced Sean Payton’s full coaching staff for the 2026 season. The most significant change comes at offensive coordinator. Davis Webb is moving up from quarterbacks coach and Payton is handing the offensive play-calling duties to him as well. The rest of the offensive staff includes offensive run

Yosh Nijman, an offensive tackle who officially became a free agent this week after playing the last two years for the Panthers, has announced his retirement. “After seven incredible years in the NFL, I’ve decided it’s time to officially step away from the game of football,” Nijman wrote on social

Las Vegas Raiders star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby reacted to the failed trade that would have sent him to the Baltimore Ravens on social media. Crosby wrote that “everything happens for a reason” as part of a Wednesday post on X. The Ravens reportedly agreed to acquire Crosby from the Raiders

The rivalry between the Panthers and the Buccaneers has gotten a little boost. NFL Media reports that former Panthers defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson will be signing a one-year, $10 million deal with Tampa Bay. Via NFL Media, Robinson had been due to make $8.5 million with Carolina in 2026. If

Former Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones will look for a bounce-back season as he returns to the Minnesota Vikings on a revised contract. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the two sides agreed to a contract with a base salary of $5.5 million. This news comes after ESPN’s

With defensive end Maxx Crosby’s $30 million compensation package for 2026 back on the books, the Raiders have an issue. They busted the budget in a barrage of free-agency signings. They spent like drunken sailors (or, as the case may be, drunken Tom Brady after a Super Bowl boat parade).

The 49ers have added some depth to their offensive line. Former Eagles offensive lineman Brett Toth has agreed to a one-year contract with the 49ers, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Toth played both guard and center for the Eagles last year, playing in all 17 games with

Drafted in 2013, Geno Smith was the Jets’ starting quarterback for both of his first two years in the NFL. That ended after he was sucker punched by linebacker IK Enemkpali in the locker room during August 15. Since then, the Jets have had 13 different starting quarterbacks. (Technically, Smith

The Eagles saw a number of their players agree to deals with other teams in the first two days of the free agency negotiating window and they’ve now landed an agreement with new face for their secondary. According to multiple reports, cornerback Riq Woolen has come to agreement with the

Plenty of veteran quarterbacks are and will be available. The Steelers are sitting at the window, waiting for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to come home. But as they press a collective nose against the glass, they’re also reportedly “nosing around” the quarterback market. Mike Garafolo used that term during a Monday

Linebacker Alex Anzalone was one of the players to land a job with a new team after the free agent negotiating window opened on Monday. Anzalone agreed to sign a two-year deal with the Buccaneers after spending the last five seasons with the Lions. In a farewell message posted to

The defending AFC champs reportedly are eyeing a handful of wide receiver targets this offseason. Per NFL insider Josina Anderson, the New England Patriots could target Chris Olave, Romeo Doubs or Christian Kirk, though a trade for Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown is still on the table. Olave is coming

The Cowboys are keeping one of their own free agents. Defensive lineman Sam Williams has agreed to return to the Cowboys on a one-year, $3 million deal, per NFL Media. A second-round pick in 2022 (56th overall), Williams finished fifth in the defensive rookie of the year voting. He has

At this point, Ozzie Newsome is better known by many as the architect of much of the success the Baltimore Ravens have enjoyed over the past 30 years. But back in the day, Newsome was a pretty good tight end. In fact, Newsome was such a good player coming out

Free agent cornerback Eric Stokes is staying in Las Vegas. Stokes has agreed to a three-year contract with the Raiders. His agents told multiple reporters that the total value of the contract is $30 million, of which $20 million is guaranteed. Stokes signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the

The battle to catch the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks begins now. The legal contact period for NFL teams to reach out to free agents starts March 9 at 12:00 noon, ET, and there figure to be a number of key additions around the league with players such as Trey

With a trip to free agency roughly 12 hours away, linebacker Eric Wilson decided to stay where he has been. Via Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, the Vikings and Wilson have agreed to terms on a three-year, $22.5 million deal. Of that amount, $12.5 million is fully guaranteed. The 31-year-old

There was no shortage of action in Sunday’s matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Buffalo Sabres. The game featured 15 goals as the Sabres edged out the Lightning 8-7. The game also featured 102 penalty minutes and multiple fights. This article will be updated soon to provide more

The Cardinals’ offseason coaching change won’t lead to a major change to their kicking game. Mike Garafalo of NFL Media reports that the Cardinals have reached agreement on new deals for kicker Chad Ryland and punter Blake Gillikin. Both players are signing one-year deals to remain in Arizona. Ryland was

After missing out on Maxx Crosby, the Dallas Cowboys are shifting their focus for a pass-rusher as the NFL’s free-agent period is set to begin on Monday. Appearing on the Sunday morning edition of SportsCenter, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler explained that the Cowboys are expected to have at least some level

As Aaron Rodgers discussed the positives of playing last season in Pittsburgh, he also threw in a negative: The playing surface at Acrisure Stadium. That playing surface, which the Steelers have vowed to replace after players ranked it the worst in the NFL, was criticized by Rodgers as an aside

Charles Oliveira was crowned as one of the baddest fighters on the UFC roster, beating “BMF” champion Max Holloway via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 326. While he was dominant, the fight had some re-thinking the entire concept of the “BMF” title. Do Bronx got right to

The Vikings’ scramble to create cap space won’t result in the release of veteran tight end T.J. Hockenson. NFL Media reports that the Vikings have restructured his contract, creating $5 million in 2026 cap space. Hockenson had a 2026 base salary of $15.4 million, with per-game roster bonuses totaling $510,000

The Baltimore Ravens celebrated their acquisition of Maxx Crosby with a meme from a modern cinematic masterpiece. On their official X account, the Ravens posted the iconic “what a lovely day” meme from Mad Max: Fury Road along with a smiling devil emoji. The post comes after ESPN’s Adam Schefter

The Texans have gone the contract restructure route with a couple of their defensive backs as they get their cap in shape ahead of free agency. According to multiple reports, the Texans have restructured the deals of cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and safety Jalen Pitre by converting portions of their

There’s no such thing as a slow Friday night in the NFL. Maxx Crosby wanted out of Las Vegas, and he’s getting his wish. Per multiple reports, the Raiders have agreed to trade defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Ravens. The Raiders will receive a pair of first-round picks from

Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre on Friday night’s episode of SmackDown to win the WWE Championship. By virtue of his victory, Rhodes is slated to defend the WWE title against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 after Orton’s win in the men’s Elimination Chamber match last weekend. Rhodes got the job

The Bears needed a center, and now they have one. The Patriots and Bears have agreed to a trade that will send center Garrett Bradbury to Chicago, with the Bears sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to New England. Bradbury started all 17 regular-season games and all four postseason games for

The Dolphins are set to part ways with two more veteran members of the roster. NFL Media reports that the team will release fullback Alec Ingold and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that they are expected to release kicker Jason Sanders. Ingold was set to have a salary of $3.55

The Los Angeles Chargers got an early start on free agency by adding Tyler Biadasz to help shore up their offensive line. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Biadasz has agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with the Chargers to become their starting center. Jim Harbaugh’s team is entering the

Former Bengals offensive lineman Willie Anderson underwent a successful kidney transplant this week. Anderson, 50, posted his gratitude on social media. “God is great, man,” Anderson said. “Everything went well, kidney’s well.” He announced last month that he would undergo the transplant 10 years after being diagnosed with kidney disease.

The Bears are releasing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Edmunds, who turns 28 in May, had no guaranteed money left on his contract, and his release will save the team $15 million. The Bears had allowed Edmunds to seek a trade this offseason. After five seasons with

The Cowboys’ table-setting for the start of the 2026 league year included parting ways with a defensive lineman on Thursday. The league’s daily transaction wire shows that they have waived Perrion Winfrey. Winfrey signed with the Cowboys last June after playing in the UFL, but missed much of the season

The Buffalo Bills addressed their need for a No. 1 wide receiver on Thursday, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that they’re finalizing a deal to acquire D.J. Moore from the Chicago Bears. The move presumably takes the Bills out of the running for some of the other top wideouts available

Veteran wide receiver Darnell Mooney is reportedly set to join the list of free agents around the league. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Falcons are planning to release Mooney. With a few days to go before the start of the new league year, the Falcons may try

The Buccaneers exercised the option on punter Riley Dixon’s contract, preventing him from entering free agency, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The option is for $3 million and resolves the question of who the Buccaneers will have as their punter in 2026. Dixon, 32, signed a two-year, $6 million deal,

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and his wife, Izzy, announced the birth of their daughter in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “Riley Belle Nix arrived on her dad’s birthday,” Izzy wrote in the caption of the post. The couple initially revealed that they were having a child in Oct. 2025.

The Dolphins will be holding onto linebacker Cameron Goode. The team announced that they have re-signed Goode on Wednesday. He was set to be a restricted free agent this offseason. Goode initially joined the Dolphins as a seventh-round pick in 2022. He played in all 17 games as a rookie,

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly hoping to keep their talented defensive line intact this offseason. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, sources said that the Eagles are “focused on getting extensions done” with defensive tackles Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, and they are also “hopeful” to sign defensive end

The Jets are the team most likely to draft Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, according to the betting odds. The Jets are +250 favorites to draft Simpson, who is viewed by most as the second-best quarterback prospect in the 2026 NFL draft. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is a near-lock to go

The Giants have informed linebacker Bobby Okereke that they are releasing him at the start of the league year on March 11, according to Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report. Okereke was entering the final year of a four-year, $40 million contract, and his release will save them $9 million

When the Giants benched and then cut quarterback Daniel Jones during the 2024 season, it seemed that his days of making significant NFL money had ended. They’re now back. Jones’ long-term deal with the Giants had an average value of $40 million per year. His one-year transition tender from the

DJ Moore may have played his final game for the Chicago Bears. Kevin Fishbain and Dan Wiederer of The Athletic reported Tuesday that “some anticipate significant outside interest in the veteran receiver, estimating that a fourth-round pick or a conditional third could be more than enough to satisfy the Bears,

The Texans love older running backs. The latest addition of a player closing in on 30 closes the door on their existing stable of seasoned tailbacks. The Texans traded for Joe Mixon in 2024. Last year, Houston added Nick Chubb as a free agent. The official arrival of Lions running

Breanna Stewart and the Mist erased a 13-0 start to the semifinals to take down Paige Bueckers and the Breeze 73-69 on Monday night, punching their ticket to the 2026 Unrivaled Championship Game. The championship is set, with the No. 2 Mist facing the No. 1 seeded Phantom in a

The coming quarterback carousel may not include Mac Jones. Per The Athletic, a market has not yet emerged for the backup to 49ers starter Brock Purdy. It makes sense. With plenty of free-agent options currently available — and with more coming as cuts are made — quarterback-needy teams are far

The Las Vegas Raiders are entering a new era under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak, and it looks like he’s finalized his offensive staff. The Raiders announced their 2026 offensive coaching staff, which notably didn’t include a quarterbacks coach. Las Vegas is expected to use the No. 1 pick in

Cornerback Marshon Lattimore’s time in Washington is coming to an end. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Commanders have informed Lattimore that they are going to release him. Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported earlier on Monday that the Commanders were expected to make the move heading into

The center market is heating up ahead of the NHL trade deadline on Friday, and insider Elliotte Friedman told Sportsnet that one player who could be on the move is St. Louis Blues star Robert Thomas. What makes Thomas’ situation unique is that, unlike others mentioned in the report, he