Category : Red Zone Rumors

Teams that intend to keep their free agents usually get the deals done before another team has a chance to catch his eye. The 49ers didn’t do that as to linebacker Dre Greenlaw, and by the time they mobilized it was too late. In an article from Luca Evans of

As he prepares for the 2025 NFL draft, LSU tight end Mason Taylor is getting plenty of advice from his father, Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor, and his uncle, five-time All-Pro linebacker Zach Thomas. Taylor said at LSU’s Pro Day that his dad and uncle have both told

The 49ers are surely wishing they’d traded receiver Brandon Aiyuk when they had the chance. They could have. It was happening. Aiyuk was about to be a Steeler. Then, he expressed a willingness to accept the 49ers’ best offer on a long-term deal, and coach Kyle Shanahan literally ran upstairs

The Raiders will take Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty in the 2025 NFL draft, if the betting odds are to be believed. And Jeanty welcomes that. Las Vegas, which owns the sixth overall pick, is a -125 favorite to draft Jeanty at DraftKings. Jeanty said that the contingent from

Now that the Patriots have added receiver Stefon Diggs on a three-year, year-to-year contract, they’ll need to figure out how to best use him. Mike Reiss of ESPN.com has taken a look at the possibilities. The most intriguing strategy relates to the slot. As Reiss notes, Diggs became more or

The first two games of the second season of the UFL have not been close. Friday night’s 31-6 drubbing of the Houston Roughnecks by the St. Louis Battlehawks was followed by a Saturday slaughtering of the San Antonio Brahmas by the Arlington Renegades. Running back Kalen Ballage had 110 rushing

When former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton said that he arrived in Carolina to a “locker room full of losers,” it was the latest in a long line of comments suggesting that he doesn’t have the warmest memories of his former team. But the Panthers say there’s no rift, at least

During his time with the Jets, Zach Wilson took plenty of criticism for never becoming the franchise quarterback he was expected to be as the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. But the Jets also took plenty of criticism for not developing Wilson. And Wilson says that in

The Titans could trade the No. 1 overall pick as General Manager Mike Borgonzi recently said “everything is still on the table.” It appears likely, though, that the team uses the selection. Head coach Brian Callahan told Tom Pelissero of NFL Media that the team has a four players it’s

The Falcons have tried to create the impression that they’re committed to keeping quarterback Kirk Cousins as the understudy to Michael Penix Jr. in 2025. Some think they’re bluffing. One key fact supports the notion that the Falcons are biding their time. The Cousins contract has a provision allowing the

Earlier this week, former NFL running back LeShon Johnson was indicted on 21 counts related to dogfighting, several months after 190 dogs were seized from his possession. On Thursday, a summary of the evidence against Johnson was filed in court. Via Joe Mussatto of the Oklahoman, the evidence includes an

Free agent linebacker E.J. Speed is heading to Houston. The Texans and Speed have agreed to a one-year contract. Speed was a 2019 fifth-round pick of the Colts and has played his entire NFL career in Indianapolis. For most of his career he played more on special teams than on

The Bills have locked up one of their key defensive players. According to multiple reports, cornerback Christian Benford has agreed to a four-year contract extension with Buffalo. The initial numbers indicate Benford’s deal is worth $76 million. Benford, 24, was a sixth-round pick in the 2022 draft but has emerged

Twenty-nine years ago, on the 29th of March, the Baltimore Ravens got their name. Today, the Ravens have unveiled plans for commemorating their 30th season. The effort includes a logo that includes the Roman numerals of the two Super Bowls the Ravens have won. Originally, the Cleveland Browns were to

At a Friday press conference from the Patriots facility, wide receiver Stefon Diggs talked about his desire to be a weapon for quarterback Drake Maye during the 2025 season and fulfilling that goal will take a full recovery from the torn ACL that ended his 2024 season after eight games.

It’s inevitable that the NFL will expand to 18 games. At the latest, it’s coming after the current Collective Bargaining Agreement expires. At the earliest, it’ll happen whenever the league and the NFL Players Association agree to do it. Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports recently reported that the owners will

It was reported as a three-year, $69 million deal with $26 million guaranteed. It is not. The new Stefon Diggs contract falls short on both counts, based on the details reported by Albert Breer of SI.com. Here they are: 1. Signing bonus: $12 million. 2. 2025 workout bonus: $200,000. 3.

Dan Simmons, who spent 42 years as the Saints’ head equipment manager, has died at the age of 78. Simmons became the Saints’ head equipment manager in 1973 and kept working through 2014, when he retired but continued working with the Saints in an alumni capacity. Before working for the

The Titans may be using the first overall pick in the draft on quarterback Cam Ward next month and one of the best ways to set him or any quarterback up for success is by making sure that they are well protected. New Titans General Manager Mike Borgonzi has worked

How much of a push is there to ban the tush push? The time to put the cards on the table is coming very soon, with the league’s owners due to meet next week in Florida. That’s when proposed rule changes get a vote (or, if they’re going to fail,

Hunter Renfrow wants back in. After not playing in the 2024 season, Renfrow has recently taken a free-agent visit with the Panthers and is set to take another with the Raiders, according to NFL Media. Renfrow met with Carolina on Wednesday and will meet with Las Vegas on Friday. A

The Eagles confirmed a few previously reported changes to their coaching staff on Friday and they announced several other moves as well. They have promoted Tyler Yelk to a defensive assistant position on Nick Sirianni’s staff. Yelk was a quality control coach in 2024 and an assistant to Sirianni during

The Steelers have Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson on their depth chart at quarterback. They may or may not have Aaron Rodgers on their roster for 2025. They may or may not draft a quarterback. The Steelers, who have the 21st overall pick, are doing their due diligence on draft

Ford Field will remain the name of the Lions’ stadium after a new agreement between the team and Ford Motor Company. The new agreement keeps the Ford name on the stadium through at least 2036. The Lions’ stadium has been called Ford Field since it opened in 2002. Among NFL

The Lions have proposed playoff seeding independent of division championship. Even if the proposal fails, it will spark a conversation for the powers-that-be. Earlier this week, Competition Committee chairman Rich McKay addressed the situation during a call with reporters. He said that the issue has come up before, but that

Jets wide receiver Irvin Charles signed his tender Friday, according to the NFL’s transactions reports. Charles was an exclusive rights free agent. Charles appeared in 13 games for the Jets last season, recording seven tackles and blocking a punt before tearing an anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. He played

The Green Bay Packers have a new chief lawyer. The team announced on Friday that Kevin Manara is the team’s new general counsel. Incoming president/CEO Ed Policy made the announcement. “We are excited to welcome Kevin to Green Bay,” Policy said in a team-issued release. “He brings a wealth of

When I tuned into the UFL regular-season opener between the St. Louis Battlehawks and the Houston Roughnecks, I expected to see A.J. McCarron playing quarterback for the Battlehawks. As it turns out, McCarron doesn’t work in the UFL anymore. He was cut in November 2024. He wasn’t happy about the

Edge rusher Abdul Carter didn’t do any on-field work during Penn State’s Pro Day workout on Friday, but he still tried to make his case to be the first overall pick in this year’s draft. While quarterback Cam Ward is seen as the likeliest choice to go first overall whether

The Lions closed out the week by re-signing one of their players. The team announced that they have re-signed offensive lineman Kayode Awosika. They did not disclose any terms of the deal. Awosika signed with the Eagles after going undrafted in 2021 and the Lions signed him off of the

The UFL’s players have no new Collective Bargaining Agreement. They’ll nevertheless proceed with the season as scheduled, reports Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. It starts on Friday night at 8:00 p.m. ET, with the Houston Roughnecks hosting the St. Louis Battlehawks. The development comes as no surprise to those monitoring the

The NCAA continues to be out of step with the new dance moves of college sports. Via Griffin McVeigh of On3.com, the collegiate athletics governing body has declined a request from Colorado and Syracuse to have joint practices followed by a scrimmage. More specifically, the FBS Oversight Committee won’t recommend

Ravens coach John Harbaugh won’t be leaving Baltimore any time soon. The Ravens announced today that they have reached a three-year contract extension with Harbaugh. The 62-year-old Harbaugh has been the Ravens’ head coach since 2008. He won Super Bowl XLVII after the 2012 season and was named NFL coach

If you missed it the first time, they’ve performed an encore. Sort of. On the weekend of the Super Bowl, Bill Belichick’s girlfriend was walking around New Orleans in a T-shirt that trolled the Falcons for their loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl LI. The game included the Falcons

Wide receiver Stefon Diggs met the media as a member of the Patriots for the first time on Friday and his new quarterback was an early topic of conversation in his press conference. Drake Maye had a good rookie season in New England and showed an ability to make plays

The Falcons signed tight end Teagan Quitoriano on Friday, the team announced. They also made the signing of German-born kicker Lenny Krieg official. The addition of Krieg previously was reported. Quitoriano entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick of the Texans in 2022, and he spent most of his first

The Packers signed linebacker Kristian Welch on Friday, the team announced. He spent the 2023 season with the Packers before splitting last season between the Broncos and Ravens. The Packers originally signed him to their practice squad Aug. 31, 2023, after the Ravens cut him. He signed to the Packers’

The Raiders are signing free agent linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Raiders General Manager John Spytek was with the Bucs when they drafted White with the fifth overall pick in 2019. White also played with Raiders minority owner Tom Brady with the

Four weeks ago, it wasn’t clear what the Raiders would do at quarterback. Three weeks ago, the clouds parted. The new quarterback in Las Vegas is Geno Smith. New Raiders G.M. John Spytek addressed the decision to trade for Smith during a recent episode of the team’s Upon Further Review

After two years with Colorado, head football coach Deion Sanders has landed five years of significant financial security. Via Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera, the school has announced a new five-year, $54 million deal with Sanders. The $10.8 million-per-year agreement makes Coach Prime one of the highest-paid coaches

In 2024, the Chiefs tried to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls. Cameras and microphones chronicled the ride. We’ll all get to see it, soon. ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports announced today a six-part docuseries focusing on Kansas City’s 2024 season. “ESPN and

When the NFL’s owners meet next week, they’ll take up a variety of proposed rules, bylaws, and resolutions changes from the league’s teams. The Competition Committee is expected to have a position as to most if not all of them. On Sunday afternoon, the Competition Committee will meet to finalize

The Jaguars parted ways with an offensive lineman on Friday. The team announced that they have waived Dieter Eiselen. Eiselen joined the Jaguars’ practice squad last November and signed a future contract with the team after the end of the season. Eiselen did not appear in any games for Jacksonville.

The Patriots are moving on from Ja’Whaun Bentley. After the linebacker posted a “goodbye” message on social media, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports New England is expected to release Bentley on Friday. A fifth-round pick in 2018, Bentley was a three-time captain for the Patriots. But he played just two

Sports books have started taking bets on NFL teams’ 2025 win totals, and four of the top teams from last year are expected to be at the top of the league again this year. The Eagles, Chiefs, Bills and Ravens’ win totals were set at 11.5, the highest in the

NFL broadcaster Peter Schrager may be making a move to ESPN. Front Office Sports reports that Schrager is in “serious talks” with the network about a job. Schrager is currently a host of NFL Network’s Good Morning Football and a contributor to Fox’s NFL coverage. Per the report, Schrager could

Edge rusher Abdul Carter won’t be working out at Penn State’s Pro Day on Friday, but he will be spending some time with a team picking at the top of the draft. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that Carter will meet with members of the Giants organization in State College.

The Panthers gave up more points than any team in NFL history during the 2024 season, so fighting out the team’s offseason priority wasn’t a difficult task. Adding players to that side of the ball was a must and the Panthers have done so in free agency. They signed defensive

Defensive lineman Eric Banks wasn’t able to get on the field for the Buccaneers last season, but he’ll give it another shot in 2025. Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports that the Bucs have re-signed Banks. It’s a one-year deal worth a little over $1 million. Banks spent the offseason

Signs continue to point to the Browns taking Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter with the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Carter had dinner last night with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, General Manager Andrew Berry, Executive Vice President JW Johnson and other team officials, according to Adam