Category : Red Zone Rumors

The Browns have acknowledged that the decision to trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson was a big miss, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s done playing in Cleveland. Cleveland General Manager Andrew Berry said today that Watson is working on rehabbing his twice-torn Achilles tendon and that the Browns don’t yet

The Bills made two roster moves Thursday ahead of next week’s NFL draft. The team announced it has released defensive tackle Branson Deen and waived tight end Armani Rogers with a non-football injury. Deen, 25, spent part of last season with the team and played one game. He played nine

Offensive guard Austen Pleasants and tight end Jake Tonges signed their one-year exclusive rights contracts to remain with the 49ers, the team announced Thursday. Pleasants originally signed with the 49ers on Dec. 17 after his release from the Bears, and he saw action on 67 offensive snaps and 14 on

The Bills have agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $6.8 million with cornerback Tre’Davious White, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. White returns to the team that made him a first-round pick in 2017. The Bills cut him before the start of the 2024 offseason in a cost-cutting move,

The Rams have taken their draft operations out of their team headquarters in recent years and they’ll be doing so again in 2025, but there will be a significant difference in the location. While private homes have been transformed into the team’s draft room in the past, this year will

Former Cowboys strength and conditioning coach Joe Juraszek died this week, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports. Juraszek was 67. The cause of death was not immediately known. Juraszek worked for the Cowboys from 1997-10, serving under five head coaches. He started with Barry Switzer and finished with

Any deal that is struck between the Commanders and the District of Columbia for a new stadium comes with two important caveats. First, as mentioned earlier, owner Josh Harris’s NFL business partners must approve of the arrangement. Second, the D.C. Council must sign off on it, too. The second component

Since his final season with the Ravens back in 2018, quarterback Joe Flacco has been on several different teams, mainly serving as a backup. But he’s also been thought of as a veteran mentor for younger QBs. He’s likely to be in that role for another rookie in 2025, depending

Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah missed the final nine games of the 2024 season with a neck injury and General Manager Andrew Berry offered a limited update on his status during a Thursday press conference. Berry said that Owusu-Koramoah’s condition has improved since the end of the season, but that there

Broncos head coach Sean Payton said at a Thursday press conference that he’s happy the team solved their quarterback issue in last year’s draft and how to best help Bo Nix was the subject of several questions about this year’s plans. Payton said that he believes there are two major

During his silence-shattering appearance on Thursday with Pat McAfee, quarterback Aaron Rodgers said plenty of things. Some old (he loves to re-assault deceased equines), some new. Along the way, Rodgers acknowledged that he has spoken with a few teams. While he declined to provide the full list, it was clear

The Cowboys are making an addition on their offensive line. Clarence Hill of All City DLLS reports that they will sign Hakeem Adeniji to their 90-man offseason roster. Adeniji visited the Cowboys earlier this week. Adeniji was a 2020 sixth-round pick by the Bengals and he played in 46 games

The Vikings have made it clear that they plan for J.J. McCarthy to be their starting quarterback in 2025, but the identity of their backup quarterback has been the subject of some interest in Minnesota this offseason. McCarthy did not play as a rookie because of a knee injury and

Aaron Rodgers has broken his silence. He appeared on Thursday’s edition of The Pat McAfee Show, at the apparent urging of his sister. After complaining (as he usually does) about the “bullshit” out there, he said he has told teams he would play, if he does, for only $10 million.

Former Princeton receiver Tiger Bech became one of the victims of the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year’s Day. That loss has fueled his brother, former TCU receiver Jack Bech. Jack is now a week or so away from entering the NFL. He firmly believes his game is going

The Giants had both the fifth overall pick and the seventh overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Three years later, the jury is still out on whether either of those picks has a long-term future with the franchise. New York General Manager Joe Schoen said the Giants haven’t make

Chiefs General Manager Brett Veach held his pre-draft press conference on Thursday and he said that adding to the offensive line is something the Chiefs are likely to do at some point over the seven rounds of activity in Green Bay next week. Veach also touched on one member of

Quarterback Jalen Milroe is one of the players set to attend the draft in Green Bay next week, but he’s not currently seen as a safe bet to come off the board during the first round. Milroe had a lot of success as a starter at Alabama, but neither his

With the first round of this year’s draft set to begin in one week, it appears the Titans are set to pick quarterback Cam Ward at No. 1 overall. The Browns pick second and most signs are pointing to them selecting Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter at that spot. But

Joe Flacco is back with the Browns after agreeing to a one-year deal with the club late last week. Next week, he could have a teammate who wants to play both offense and defense. In a Thursday morning interview with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima on 92.3 The Fan in

Three years ago, Aaron Rodgers upstaged the draft when a flurry of reports emerged regarding the question of whether he was about to be traded by the Packers. Whether he intended or not, Rodgers commandeered the spotlight, with many thinking he could be sent to the Broncos during the first

A week before the 2025 NFL draft, all 32 teams still have their first-round draft picks. That is unprecedented. As noted on the Cardinals’ website, this was already the first year since the first common draft in 1967 in which every team still had its own first-round pick at the

Colin Cowherd may eventually be right. But he’s apparently not right yet. The radio/TV host reported on Wednesday the former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is heading to UCLA. Chris Low of ESPN.com subsequently reported that it’s not a done deal. “We’ll see if it gets worked out,” an unnamed UCLA

Edge rushers Jalon Walker and Mykel Williams are unlikely to share the field in the NFL, but the Georgia teammates are set to do so one more time on Thursday. The two players will take part in a joint workout in Athens, Georgia that will give teams a last chance

We will find out who the Giants take with the third overall pick in the draft in a week and the betting markets have a strong conviction about which way they are going to go. Edge rusher Abdul Carter is the heavy favorite to be General Manager Joe Schoen’s choice

The 2025 NFL draft is a week away, and the first seven picks have come into focus. The betting odds for the Top 7 picks are all in minus territory, meaning the oddsmakers have put a greater than 50 percent chance on one particular player landing at that particular pick.

Ken Whisenhunt briefly stepped away from his role as the head coach of the UFL’s Memphis Showboats earlier this season and he’s now taking a permanent leave from the position. The UFL announced that Whisenhunt is stepping down from the job on Wednesday. He took a leave of absence in

On Tuesday, Dolphins G.M. Chris Grier said the team isn’t pursuing a Tyreek Hill trade. But Grier hardly slammed the door on the possibility. “If someone wants to come and give me two first round picks, then we’d consider it,” Grier said. No one will be offering a pair of

The 49ers have one of the draft’s top edge rushers in their building on Wednesday. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart is taking a pre-draft visit with San Francisco. Stewart, 21, was not a full-time starter until 2024, recording only 1.5 sacks, seven quarterback hurries, and

The Giants hold the No. 3 overall pick in next week’s draft and have a realistic shot at selecting Colorado’s Travis Hunter. In his pre-draft press conference on Wednesday, General Manager Joe Schoen told reporters that New York views Hunter as a unique piece who could realistically play both offense

The Texans are wrapping up the pre-draft visit period by meeting with defensive tackle Kenneth Grant. Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports that the former Michigan star is in Houston for a meeting with the team on Wednesday. Grant played a key role on the Michigan defensive line during their national

The 49ers doubled up on pre-draft visits with edge rushers on Wednesday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that former Tennessee edge James Pearce is in town to meet with the team. They also hosted Shemar Stewart, who played at Texas A&M, on Wednesday. Pearce was first-team All-SEC in his

As the 2025 draft approaches, there has not been any movement at the top of the first round. But there’s at least one team that hasn’t dismissed the possibility of trading out of the top five picks. Giants General Manager Joe Schoen told reporters in his pre-draft press conference on

Tyron Smith retired a Cowboy on Wednesday, signing a one-day contract before a news conference. He is the team’s second former first-round pick with a Hall of Fame resume to retire this offseason. Offensive guard Zack Martin called it quits March 20. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones pledged to put both

One of San Francisco’s depth pieces along the offensive line will not be available early in the season. The league announced on Wednesday that offensive tackle Isaac Alarcón has been suspended without pay for the first six games of 2025 for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. He is still

Travis Hunter wants to become the NFL’s first full-time two-way player in decades. And we hope he gets a full and fair chance to try. If he does, and if he decides he should choose one side of the ball or the other, the right choice seems obvious: Receiver. Simms,

Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett recently said he plans to win the starting job in Cleveland. Earlier today, Browns quarterback Joe Flacco opted not to express similar confidence. “I don’t think there’s any expectation of exactly who’s gonna be the starting quarterback,” Flacco said in an appearance on ESPN Cleveland. “So,

Future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Aaron Donald has secured a restraining order against a person he claims has been stalking him and his family for years. Via Jayna Bardahl of TheAthletic.com, a Los Angeles court has granted Donald’s request for a temporary restraining order against Janelle Anwar. Donald claims

Of all the strange developments of the 2025 offseason, one of the newest is one of the strangest. Months after making cornerback Jalen Ramsey the highest-paid player in the league at his position, the Dolphins have decided to move on. When confirming the situation on Tuesday, G.M. Chris Grier was

The Bears continue to lock up its key players with long-term extensions. The most recent is linebacker T.J. Edwards, who has agreed to a two-year, $20 million extension with $16.6 million fully guaranteed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Edwards, 28, has spent the past two seasons in Chicago. He

Texans receiver Tank Dell is off crutches and continuing his rehab on a gruesome left knee injury that likely keeps him out the entire 2025 season. Texans General Manager Nick Caserio was noncommittal on Dell’s return on Wednesday. “Making progress,” Caserio said, via Aaron Wilson of KPRC. “Try not to

Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller is reportedly in the market for a new contract. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Miller is not taking part in the team’s offseason work as he looks for that new deal. The work is voluntary right now, so Miller is not eligible to be

The Titans made some room on the roster for incoming rookies on Wednesday. The team announced six cuts, which leaves them with 65 players on their 90-man roster. The Titans have nine draft picks, which leaves a good bit of space for undrafted rookie additions as well. Linebacker Curtis Bolton,

Free agent defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs is seeking to return to the NFL after having the remaining charge against him dismissed. Buggs’ attorney, Greg Gambril, released a statement Wednesday. “The cruelty to dogs charges filed against Isaiah Buggs in May 2024 were dismissed with prejudice today on motion of the

The Seahawks hosted fullback Adam Prentice on a free agent visit, according to the NFL’s transactions wire. Seattle wants to add a fullback to its roster, and Prentice played for new Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak last season in New Orleans. Prentice, 28, spent the past four seasons with the

Earlier this week, former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava had three viable options — North Carolina, Tulane, and UCLA. With the first two peeling away, one option was left. And that’s reportedly where he’s going. The news comes from radio/TV host Colin Cowherd, who tweeted this: “I am told — moments

The Commanders are close to a $3 billion deal with the District of Columbia to bring the NFL team back to the city, Mark Seagraves of NBC Washington reports. The team played in RFK Stadium from 1961-96 before moving to Landover, Maryland. The site, which is 2 miles east of

Former Texas receiver and 2025 draft prospect Isaiah Bond recently was accused of sexual assault. The potential criminal defendant has gone on the offensive. On Tuesday, Bond filed a lawsuit against his accuser in a Texas federal court. His agent, Damien Butler, has sent an email to all teams regarding

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty hopes Saquon Barkley’s big year with the Eagles has NFL teams high on running backs heading into the draft. Jeanty compared himself to Barkley in an article for The Players’ Tribune, saying that as he saw Barkley’s great season, he thought about the things

Cornerback Will Johnson was finally able to do some drills for NFL teams at a workout earlier this week and the former Michigan star is wrapping up the pre-draft visit period in Seattle. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Johnson is at the Seahawks facility to meet with the