Category : Red Zone Rumors

A new era in New York is underway as the Jets have hired former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as the new head coach while moving on from QB Aaron Rodgers. The Rodgers experiment lasted just two seasons in New York, with the Jets going 5-12 last year and missing

Jerod Mayo lasted just one season in New England, with the Patriots going 4-13 before firing Mayo and hiring former Patriot Mike Vrabel as the new head coach. Vrabel, who won three Super Bowls as a player in New England, takes over a team which has had three straight losing

Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth doesn’t have any more of an idea about who will be the team’s quarterback than anyone else, but he does think the team’s eventual choice will be stepping into a good situation. Freiermuth’s good feelings about the passing game are tied to the arrival of

Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter was shown to have a foot injury during medical evaluations at the Scouting Combine, but another examination today provided him with good news. Carter’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told Adam Schefter of ESPN that the stress reaction in Carter’s foot is healing, has improved since

The 2025 draft features, among other things, the ever-present possibility of teams trading up. On G.M. thinks there could be fewer efforts to climb the board than usual. “I do think this year is going to be — I could be wrong — you’re going to see maybe a little

Way back in 2008, the Cardinals selected Calais Campbell in the second round of the draft. Now after an eight-season absence, Campbell is back with the team that employed him for nine years to start his career. Campbell, who recently signed a one-year deal with Arizona, was reintroduced to the

The Ravens were unable to get over the hump yet again last season, losing at Buffalo in the Divisional Round by two points. Led by two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, Baltimore had the No. 1 total offense in the NFL last season. Jackson nearly won his third MVP last season

After an extended period of tension between the Bengals and Hamilton County, Ohio, the two sides are working together. In one specific way. Via WLWT.com, the team and the county have made a joint request for $350 million in state money that would be devoted to renovations of Paycor Stadium.

For the second straight season, Pittsburgh finished 10-7 before losing in the Wild Card last year. While the Steelers have never had a losing season in 18 years under head coach Mike Tomlin, they have lost a franchise record six straight playoff games, with their last playoff win coming back

After reaching Super Bowl LVI in the 2021 season and the AFC Championship Game in the 2022 season, the Bengals have now gone 9-8 and missed the playoffs in each of the past two years. Last season, Joe Burrow led the NFL in both passing yards and passing TDs, Ja’Marr

After winning 11 games and reaching the playoffs in 2023, the Browns collapsed in 2024, going 3-14 with Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe all starting games at quarterback. Watson suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Week 7 and re-tore the Achilles in January, which required a

In each of their first two seasons under head coach DeMeco Ryans and with C.J. Stroud at QB, the Texans have won the AFC South and a Wild Card game before losing in the Divisional Round. However, the team fired OC Bobby Slowik and named Nick Caley as the new

For the NFL, business keeps on booming. Via Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, total league revenue surpassed $23 billion in the most recent fiscal year. Teams will receive a $416 million distribution from the shared TV, sponsorship, and licensing revenue. It’s an 8.9-percent increase over last year’s figure of

After a 4-13 season last year, the Jaguars fired Doug Pederson and named former Bucs OC Liam Coen as the new head coach. QB Trevor Lawrence missed seven games due to injuries last season and underwent shoulder surgery in November. Despite reports linking Lawrence with a move out of Jacksonville,

Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain won NFL defensive player of the year in 2024 and played in the postseason for the first time. He has a higher goal for 2025. “What can I do for an encore?’’ Surtain said, via Mike Klis of 9News. “Shoot, I think a Super Bowl would

University of Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond released a statement on social media after turning himself in on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault. Bond said the accusation against him is “patently false.” “Regarding the accusation made against me, I would appreciate the time and opportunity to defend myself and

The Eagles are set to make an addition to their wide receiver group. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they have agreed to terms on a contract with Terrace Marshall. It’s a one-year deal and no other terms have been reported. Marshall was a 2021 second-round pick in Carolina

The authorities apparently won’t be taking any further action in response to the recent incident that resulted in police arriving at the home of Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill. The NFL still could. Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640 reports that the league has requested the the audio of the 911

University of Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond turned himself into Frisco, Texas, police this morning on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault, NFL Media reports. Bond posted bond and was released. The draft prospect has top-30 visits with the Browns, Packers, Chiefs, Bills and Titans. He also is scheduled to

Tennessee had the worst record in football last year, going 3-14 in Brian Callahan’s first season as head coach. Now, the franchise is set to pick 1st overall in the NFL Draft for the first time since taking Hall of Fame RB Earl Campbell with the top pick in the

The Colts missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season last year, finishing in second place in the AFC South with an 8-9 record. The biggest question mark entering next season is at quarterback, with GM Chris Ballard saying the Colts will have an open competition for the starting QB

Defensive tackle Derrick Harmon’s pre-draft tour took him to the Jets’ facility. Harmon shared a picture from the facility to his Instagram story on Thursday. The Jets hold the seventh overall pick in this year’s draft. Harmon spent three years at Michigan State before transferring to Oregon for the 2024

Garrett Bradbury is in his first week of work with the Patriots and the circumstances that led to the center’s arrival in New England came up when he spoke to reporters on Thursday. Bradbury started 88 games for the Vikings over the last six seasons, but he became available when

Linebacker Troy Reeder is back with the Rams. The Rams announced that they have agreed to terms with Reeder on a new contract. It is a one-year deal and no other terms have been announced. Reeder missed most of last season with a hamstring injury. He had 46 tackles in

Bill Belichick has a book coming out next month. Some have received advanced copies for review purposes. Not surprisingly, we have not. So we’ll have to defer to the opinions of those who have gotten an early copy. A review of The Art of Winning (a title which may or

Former Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart made some noise at the Senior Bowl and now he’s in the middle of a busy April. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Stewart taking a pre-draft visit with the Patriots on Thursday. Stewart also has visits scheduled with San Francisco and Chicago.

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard recently heard Jon Gruden suggest that he’s the next Josh Allen and a player who could be considered the best quarterback in the draft. Howard himself agrees. “I believe I’m the best quarterback in this class,” Howard told ESPN. “I think there’s unbelievable talent. But

The Giants are visiting with edge rusher Abdul Carter on Thursday and they are also spending some time with a potential addition on the other side of the ball. Running back Omarion Hampton won’t be under consideration when the Giants are on the board with the third overall pick, but

Last season, Josh Allen was named NFL MVP for the first time of his career as the Bills won a fifth straight AFC East division title. However, Buffalo was unable to get past Kansas City in the playoffs, losing against the Chiefs by three points in the AFC Championship Game.

As the Buccaneers offensive coordinator last year, Liam Coen helped bring out the best in quarterback Baker Mayfield. Now the Jaguars head coach, Coen has noticed some things in Trevor Lawrence’s game that can help take him to the next level as a quarterback. At his press conference to open

At a time when plenty of Steelers fans still wonder whether quarterback Aaron Rodgers will say “hello,” many are now wondering whether linebacker T.J. Watt is preparing to say “goodbye.” Watt’s social-media post featuring the seven-time Pro Bowler flashing two fingers in what has morphed from meaning “peace” to “peace

Anyone hoping that Aaron Rodgers might break his silence and make an announcement about his 2025 plans on Wednesday night was disappointed, so the wait to find out if he’ll be the Steelers quarterback will roll on. Tight end Pat Freiermuth is one of many people whose future will be

When the NFL Players Association issued its team report cards, the Commanders got an F for the quality of their locker room and the Vikings got an A+. Jonathan Allen sees the difference. Allen played the first eight years of his NFL career in Washington before signing in Minnesota this

It would have been the perfect Pittsburgh introduction for Aaron Rodgers. And it would have made perfect sense. Rodgers, who makes weekly in-season appearances on Pat McAfee’s show, could have shown up at McAfee’s live event in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night and announced to Steelers fans and the rest of

Edge rusher Abdul Carter will wrap up his pre-draft visits in New England. According to multiple reports, Carter will visit the Patriots on Sunday and Monday. That will be the fourth visit that Carter has taken as part of the pre-draft process with the Titans, Browns, and Giants getting the

The Steelers’ quarterback search will include getting an up-close look at Kyle McCord ahead of the 2025 NFL draft. McCord, who started at Ohio State in 2023 and at Syracuse in 2024, will go to Pittsburgh next week, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. At the moment, the Steelers’ only

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has learned the lesson about how quickly circumstances can change in the NFL. Young went from being the first overall pick in the draft in 2023 to being benched two games into the 2024 season and the Panthers didn’t plan for it to be a brief

Browns owner Jimmy Haslam wrote off quarterback Deshaun Watson recently, but Watson isn’t writing himself off. Haslam called the trade for Watson “a big swing and miss” after three seasons that have featured mediocre play when Watson has been healthy. He’s not healthy right now due to a torn Achilles

The Saints have a new head coach after missing the playoffs for the last four seasons, but that’s not enough for defensive end Cam Jordan to think of this year as a reset for the franchise. During an appearance on NFL Network, Jordan noted that the team dealt with a

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is heading into his fifth NFL season, with his third coaching staff. He thinks his career is ready for a new beginning. Lawrence, who played one year for Urban Meyer and three for Doug Pederson, said he and his teammates can feel a new energy with

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders’s pre-draft tour of the NFL will take him to Las Vegas next week. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that Sanders will be meeting with the Raiders on Monday. Sanders’s father Deion grabbed some attention late last year when he told then-Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce that he

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray feels sufficiently recovered from his 2022 torn ACL to “do whatever I want to do” on the field this season and one thing is at the top of that list. Murray told PHNX Sports that he felt he was still “feeling something” in his knee early

Trevor Lawrence underwent surgery on the left AC joint in his shoulder in December. The quarterback is well on the road to recovery and told reporters on Wednesday that he’s been throwing. But new head coach Liam Coen also noted the signal-caller will have limited reps in the spring. “As

Defensive end DeMarcus Walker is taking a visit with the Giants on Wednesday, but he’s also recently been around an NFC North club. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Walker had a free-agent visit with the Lions last week. Walker, 30, was released by the Bears in February after spending the

The Cowboys are making an addition to their offensive line. According to multiple reports, they will sign Saahdiq Charles to their 90-man roster. Charles recently worked out for the team and is returning after sitting out the 2024 season. Charles signed with the Titans last year as a free agent,

The Bears are not a rebuilding team, according to one of their defensive captains. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds says they’ve already built a team that is ready to win this season. Edmunds said new head coach Ben Johnson began the offseason program by saying exactly what the team wanted to hear.

Jets coach Aaron Glenn already has named Justin Fields his starting quarterback. In replacing Aaron Rodgers, Fields will become the eighth different Week 1 quarterback for the Jets the past 14 seasons. It’s a role Fields is accustomed, unlike last season when the Steelers benched him after a 4-2 start.

Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt enters the final year of his contract, with a base salary of $21.05 million. That’s nearly half the current market for edge rushers. The total average of his current deal also lags behind the $40 million Myles Garrett high-water mark; Watt is at $28 million. To

The NFL has fired three officials, according to Ben Austro of Football Zebras, but in an unprecedented move, the league has returned them to power conferences in college football. Officials previously were fired without a fallback plan. Second-year umpire James Carter, third-year line judge Robin DeLorenzo and first-year down judge

Publicly, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and those close to him are saying they’re fine with Sanders being drafted by any team at any time. Privately, it might be a different story. Via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, ESPN’s Louis Riddick said on Wednesday that he believes Sanders doesn’t want to be