Category : Red Zone Rumors

Two days before the 2025 NFL draft, there’s growing sentiment that the Saints could pass on quarterback Shedeur Sanders and instead take Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams with the ninth overall pick. Williams is now the betting favorite to go No. 9 overall at DraftKings, with Williams currently listed at

Defensive tackle Calijah Kancey has had a productive first two seasons in Tampa, but he thinks there’s a lot more he can do in his third season. Kancey has missed eight games with calf injuries and he told reporters on Monday that he’s making better health a focus heading into

Safety Harrison Smith is back for a 14th season with the Vikings, but he isn’t looking for more of the same. Smith has made All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams while helping Minnesota make the playoffs six times, which has made him a face of the franchise. None of those trips

The Colts don’t know who will be starting at quarterback when they hit the field in September, but they know they’d like to have a dynamic tight end helping Anthony Richardson or Daniel Jones succeed in the passing game. Their obvious need at the position has led to many mock

Davante Adams has changed teams for the third time in the last four years, which is a pretty good sign that things have not been going as hoped for the All-Pro wideout. Adams was traded to the Raiders in 2022 and lost a lot of games while playing for two

Packers quarterback Jordan Love made his pitch for the team to hold onto cornerback Jaire Alexander, but the team isn’t ready to make a decision about the veteran’s future in Green Bay. Reports about the team’s willingness to trade Alexander popped up early in the offseason and word last week

Cam Jurgens agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Eagles on Monday, but Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum isn’t going to let that impact his offseason priorities. Linderbaum was drafted 26 spots ahead of Jurgens in the 2022 draft and he’s been a fixture in the Baltimore lineup since they

Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst says Green Bay’s roster can win, even without adding anyone in the draft. “If we had to go play next week I feel really good about our roster,” Gutekunst said. “I feel like we could win and go compete. Really across the board. Hopefully as

It seems certain that Brock Purdy will get a contract worth more than $50 million annually, which would rank 11th in the NFL. The question is: When? Michael Silver of TheAthletic.com reports that the sides have made “some progress” toward a contract extension for the 49ers quarterback. The 49ers begin

Yes, quarterback Sam Howell could be on the move. Again. Via Michael-Shawn Dugar of TheAthletic.com, Seahawks G.M. John Schneider confirmed on Monday a report that the team has received trade inquiries regarding Howell. Schneider, however, wouldn’t confirm the report that he’d be “open” to trading Howell. “I don’t know,” Schneider

The Packers have a pair of decisions to make about fifth-year contract options this offseason. Linebacker Quay Walker and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt both joined the team as first-round picks in 2022, so the team can move to secure their return for a fifth season before the deadline to exercise

The Bengals have invested a fortune in salary cap space in building the offense around Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin spent a lot of time during his pre-draft press conference talking about why it’s now time to invest in the defense

Rams right tackle Rob Havenstein underwent procedures during the offseason, but he should be OK for the year. Via multiple reporters, Havenstein said on Monday that he had undergone clean-out surgeries in both shoulders, but nothing that constituted a full repair. Havenstein, 32, started 11 games for the Rams in

The Falcons have added a backup quarterback. Easton Stick, who has spent the last six seasons with the Chargers, signed with the Falcons today. Stick was with the Chargers since they drafted him in 2019, but he barely played except for one four-game stretch in 2023 when he filled in

Ashton Jeanty is widely believed to be the best running back in the draft class. In three days, we’ll find out where he lands. On Monday afternoon, Jeanty visited with #PFTPM, thanks to the fine folks at USAA. Jeanty addressed his ceiling and his floor in round one. He believes

UCLA is cornering the market on Iamaleavas. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava recently decided to transfer to UCLA. Now, his younger brother, Madden, likely will be heading there, too. Via Chris Low of ESPN.com, Madden Iamaleava is expected to join Nico with the Bruins. Madden entered the transfer portal earlier today. Madden,

In February, it seemed as if quarterback Matthew Stafford was willing to leave the Rams. He needed to create that impression in order to stir up the kind of interest elsewhere that would, in turn, leverage the Rams into offering something more for 2025. On the first day of the

Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe, sued on Sunday for sexual assault among other claims, will be going about his business while the case makes its way through the legal pipeline. Via Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com, Sharpe will make his regularly-scheduled Tuesday appearance on ESPN’s First Take. Per the

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud won offensive rookie of the year under offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik in 2023. But Stroud regressed in 2024, costing Slowik his job. Slowik is now in Miami as the senior passing game coordinator, replaced in Houston by Nick Caley. Stroud asked for more ownership of the

Defensive lineman LaBryan Ray will return to the Panthers for the 2025 season. Ray signed his exclusive rights tender Monday. He will make $1.03 million in 2025. He has played 33 games and made 10 starts for the Panthers the past two seasons. Nine of those starts came in 2024,

Last year, only three months after they became eligible for new deals, the Lions signed tackle Penei Sewell and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to significant extensions during draft week. This year, will defensive end Aidan Hutchinson get his during draft week? Team president Rod Wood opted not to go there

The Chiefs reached the Super Bowl without wide receiver Rashee Rice and tight end Jared Wiley. Rice tore his lateral collateral ligament in his right knee in Week 4, and Wiley tore an anterior cruciate ligament in a Week 9 practice. They combined for only 11 games. Both continue to

There are no trades in college football. However, two programs have performed a de facto signal-caller swap. With Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava transferring from Tennessee to UCLA, UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar is now transferring to Tennessee. That’s the word from Pete Nakos of On3.com. Wake Forest and Tulane also were

Bengals running back Zack Moss agreed to rework his contract to stay in Cincinnati, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Moss was scheduled to earn $3.475 million, non-guaranteed in 2025, with a $4.8 million cap hit. He gets more guaranteed money, per Garafolo, but likely less money after his 2024

The Lions spent many years in the shadow of the Packers, along with plenty of other teams. Now, the Lions are one of the top dogs. And one of their top executives has taken a shot at their rivals in Green Bay. Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club’s annual NFL

Tight end Tucker Fisk is back on the Chargers’ roster. The NFL’s daily transaction report for Monday showed that Fisk has signed his exclusive rights free agent tender from the team. Fisk wasn’t able to negotiate with others after being tendered and signing now frees him to participate in the

Jaguars offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen signed his restricted free agent tender Monday. Van Lanen visited with the Seahawks recently but did not sign an offer sheet. The Jaguars placed an original-round tender on Van Lanen, who was a sixth-round pick of the Packers in 2021, and he will receive

Ravens safety Ar’Darius Washington signed his one-year, $3.263 million tender Monday. He did not receive an offer by Friday’s deadline, assuring the restricted free agent would return to Baltimore, and Washington will become a free agent in 2026 unless the Ravens sign him to an extension. The Ravens had placed

Will the Seahawks exercise the fifth-year option on left tackle Charles Cross’ contract? General Manager John Schneider wasn’t saying Monday at the team’s pre-draft news conference. “We’ll answer that at a later date,” Schneider said, via Gregg Bell of The News Tribune. Schenider’s answer didn’t give a clue about whether

Shannon Sharpe has gone on the offensive. Sued on Sunday for assault, sexual assault, battery, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, Sharpe has fired back. His lawyer, Lanny J. Davis, has issued a statement characterizing the civil suit as “a blatant and cynical attempt to shake down Mr.

The 49ers begin their offseason program Tuesday, and it is uncertain whether tight end George Kittle and linebacker Fred Warner will show up to the voluntary workouts, Michael Silver of TheAthletic.com reports. Both players want contract extensions. The 49ers have yet to have “any substantive talks” with Warner’s camp about

The Vikings have finalized their coaching staff for the 2025 season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell, who signed a contract extension earlier this year, will be assisted by offensive coordinator Wes Phillips, defensive coordinator Brian Flores, special teams coordinator Matt Daniels, and assistant head coach Mike Pettine. Phillips will work with

One of the top running back prospects in the 2025 NFL draft had a couple more pre-draft visits. Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo visited with the Lions and Titans, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Skattebo previously spent time with the Cardinals, Browns and Giants as he makes

As the Vikings begin their offseason program this week, they’re now positioning 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy to begin the season as their starting quarterback. McCarthy has said he’s recovered from the knee injury that kept him sidelined for his entire rookie season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell reiterated that on

Longtime Cowboys offensive linemen Zack Martin and Tyron Smith retired this offseason and both of them tabbed the same current Cowboys lineman as the next great one in Dallas. Tyler Smith was a first-round pick in 2022 and has started at both guard and tackle during his time with the

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton has emerged as one of the league’s top young defenders. A first-round pick in 2022, he’s also nearing the end of his rookie contract. While the Ravens haven’t formally announced they’re picking up his fifth-year option, it would be a major surprise if they didn’t do

The 2020 census showed that more than 107,000 people live in Green Bay. This week, they’re gonna need a bigger boat. Via Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com, Green Bay estimates 250,000 attendees for the 2025 draft. It’s the smallest NFL market, by far. The local airport has 12 gates, with typical

Aaron Rodgers shared his displeasure with how the Jets handled his release from the team last week, but the Jets aren’t interested in slinging any mud back in his direction. Rodgers complained that he paid for a flight for a meeting with new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and General

The Browns announced the addition of a defensive back to their 90-man roster on Monday. Cornerback Nik Needham has signed with the team. The Browns did not announce any terms of the deal. Needham spent the last six seasons with the Dolphins. He signed with the team after going undrafted

Someone in Philly has challenged his Inner Excellence toward ill intentions. Eagles receiver A.J. Brown posted on social media that his car has been stolen. We’ll let him take it from here: “To whoever stole my car last night, I’ll make a deal with you…. Bring back my car and

The Colts’ offseason program gets underway this week and that means the team’s quarterback competition will soon be off and running as well. Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones will go through two weeks of conditioning and meetings before the team can do anything on the field and General Manager Chris

The Jets had three first-round draft picks in 2022, and they’re committing to all three of them at least through 2026. Jets General Manager Darren Mougey said today that the team will exercise fifth-year options on 2022 fourth overall pick Sauce Gardner, 10th overall pick Garrett Wilson and 26th overall

The draft is the biggest event on the NFL calendar this week, but it’s not the only business being conducted around the league. Offseason programs have gotten underway for the seven teams that hired new head coaches and the other 25 teams will be up and running by Tuesday. Some

The Patriots opened up the vault in free agency to add talent on their defense. Cornerback Carlton Davis, edge rusher Harold Landry, linebacker Robert Spillane, and defensive tackle Milton Williams all landed contracts with the team. The spending made it clear that there was dissatisfaction with the state of the

The Patriots’ first-round draft pick last year, Drake Maye, was brought in to be the franchise quarterback, which always comes with high expectations. Their first-round pick this year won’t be a quarterback, but the expectations will still be high. That’s the word from Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who said

The Bills have won the AFC East the past five seasons. The last time the Bills didn’t win it, the Patriots did. Defensive tackle Milton Williams now plays for the Patriots, having signed in free agency. He can’t wait to face Josh Allen, the reigning MVP, after the only missed

It was on. Then it possibly wasn’t. Now, it is. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has announced that he’ll be playing for UCLA, following his departure from Tennessee. “To the amazing people in Knoxville, thank you for embracing and uplifting me throughout my time there,” Iamaleava said on Instagram. “I’ll be forever

There will be 257 players entering the NFL via the draft this week and they’ll be trying to replicate the kind of success that Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had upon entering the league last year. Daniels was voted the offensive rookie of the year for his play in the regular

Deion Sanders capped his third spring practice in Colorado with the annual spring game. Before it started, the jerseys of former Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders and cornerback Travis Hunter were retired. “I looked in both of their eyes — I know [Shedeur and Travis] were pleased, they were thankful, and

It’s a busy week for the NFL. It will be an even busier week for the New England Patriots. As noted by Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the Patriots will have a three-day voluntary veteran minicamp on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday — with the camp ending on the same day the