Category : Red Zone Rumors

Former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald went from drawing NFL interest to signing a 10-year extension to being out of a job after allegations of hazing emerged in 2023. Lawsuits were filed. Now, the lawsuits have been resolved. According to Bloomberg News, via the Chicago Sun-Times, all claims for hazing and

It’s a two-horse race to be the first offensive lineman selected in the 2025 NFL draft. LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell is a slight favorite over Missouri offensive tackle Armand Membou to be the first lineman drafted. At DraftKings, Campbell is a -125 favorite and Membou’s odds are -105. Campbell

The fastest wideout at this year’s Scouting Combine is in Tampa on Tuesday. Matthew Golden posted on social media that he’s in town to visit with the Buccaneers. Golden ran a 4.29 40 in Indianapolis earlier this year. Golden played two years at Houston before transferring to Texas for the

Jacksonville will have a new player in the No. 0 jersey this season. The Jaguars announced a slew of new jersey numbers today, including wide receiver Gabe Davis, who wore No. 0 last year, switching to No. 13. The new No. 0 is linebacker Devin Lloyd, who wore No. 33

Last week, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam admitted what everyone knew — the Deshaun Watson contract was and is a disaster. The comments came at a time when Watson remains under contract with the Browns, for two more years. It leads to a question posed, and partially answered, in a new

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said he’d never bypass a good offensive player in the draft in order to bolster his defense, but there is one area where he’s looking to make an addition in the draft. During last week’s league meetings, Bowles said it is “crystal clear” that the

When Joe Milton joined the Patriots as a seventh-round draft pick last year, the quarterback was behind first-round pick Drake Maye and veteran placeholder Jacoby Brissett on the depth chart. That might not have been the optimal developmental spot, but Milton was able to show enough in a Week 18

The Packers have defensive lineman Arron Mosby back in the fold for the 2025 season. Mosby was tendered as an exclusive rights free agent last month and the NFL’s daily transaction report for Monday showed that he has signed that tender. Mosby played in 16 games for the Packers last

New Raiders quarterback Geno Smith says the opportunity to learn from the team’s minority owner, Tom Brady, is a major reason he’s excited about being in Las Vegas. Smith said he has always admired Brady and wanted to emulate him as a quarterback, from being a fan to playing against

Last week, the NFL hired a new general counsel. This week, the NFL Players Association has hired a new spokesperson. Via Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, Washington insider Liz Allen will be the union’s new chief external affairs officer. She’ll oversee communications and public affairs. She replaces George Atallah,

Wes Welker has found a new gig. According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, Welker is joining the Commanders. Multiple reports indicate Welker will be a personnel analyst, working with both the coaching and personnel staff for Washington. Welker, 43, had been the Dolphins’ receivers coach from 2022-2024. He previously crossed

The Falcons have re-signed cornerback Dee Alford, the team announced Monday. Atlanta did not tender Alford as a restricted free agent as it would have been a one-year deal for $3.2 million. He finished third on the team with 83 tackles in 16 games last season, adding a sack, a

The 49ers are set to visit with a couple of the top defensive players in this year’s draft class. Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com reports that defensive end Mykel Williams and defensive tackle Walter Nolen are both scheduled to meet with the team. Williams, who had 14 sacks and 23 tackles

One of the top receivers in the incoming draft class has been visiting with a couple of NFC teams. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, former Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka is visiting with the Packers on Monday and Tuesday after spending Friday and Saturday with the Cowboys. Egbuka, 22, was

Tight end Blake Whiteheart is officially back with the Browns. Whiteheart was destined to return once the Browns tendered him as an exclusive rights free agent in early March and the team announced that he signed the tender on Monday. Whiteheart signed with the Cardinals after going undrafted out of

New Raiders quarterback Geno Smith started for coach Pete Carroll for two seasons in Seattle, and he’s excited to get it going again in Las Vegas. “There is unfinished business,” Smith said of what he and Carroll want to accomplish together. “When people think about my story, Coach Carroll is

Offensive tackle Calvin Anderson will be back in Pittsburgh. The Steelers announced on Monday that they have signed Anderson to a two-year deal. They did not announce any other terms. Anderson signed with the Steelers last September and appeared in four games before landing on injured reserve. He was activated

Could former LSU tight end Mason Taylor end up with his Hall of Fame father’s team? The Dolphins are at least going to take a look. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Taylor — Jason Taylor’s son — is set to take a pre-draft visit with Miami. Mason Taylor, 20,

Tight end Lucas Krull has signed his exclusive rights tender with the Broncos, according to the NFL’s transactions wire. It gives him an opportunity to remain the third tight end behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman. The Broncos also tendered outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman, cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian, defensive back Devon

Jack Jones’ time with the Raiders has officially come to an end. The Raiders announced on Monday that they waived the cornerback — a move that was initially reported on Sunday. Las Vegas had tried to find a trade partner for Jones, but one did not emerge. Jones, 27, recorded

After Trey McBride signed a four-year, $76 million extension, he was asked whether he had a new clause in his contract banning hurdling. “That was the top of the page I think,” the Cardinals tight end said, via Darren Urban of the team website. Photos and videos abound of McBride’s

Ashton Jeanty is the overwhelming favorite to be the first running back drafted. The Raiders are the favorites to draft the former Boise State star. Via DraftKings, Jeanty is a -5000 favorite as the first tailback off the board. He’s a -130 favorite to go to the Raiders, who hold

The Seahawks had a former member of the team in for a visit on Monday. The NFL’s daily transaction wire shows that cornerback Shaquill Griffin met with the team. Griffin was a 2017 third-round pick by the Seahawks and he spent his first four seasons with the team. Griffin made

Running back TreVeyon Henderson helped Ohio State win the national title in January and he’ll be visiting a nearby team as part of his pre-draft process. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Henderson will visit the Bengals this week. A report last week indicated Henderson’s Buckeye backfield mate Quinshon Judkins

The Green Bay tush push proposal was tabled until May. And it’s likely to return in a very different form. The Packers’ original proposal (which may or may not have been instigated by the league office, like the Lions’ playoff reseeding proposal) was badly flawed. It prevented an “immediate” push

The Texans wanted Stefon Diggs back for 2025. He had 47 receptions for 496 yards and three touchdowns, putting him on pace for 100 catches and 1,000 yards before he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in an Oct. 27 game against the Colts. Diggs ended up

Defensive lineman Christian Barmore is back with the Patriots. Head coach Mike Vrabel said last week that the team expected Barmore to take part in their offseason program. The team shared pictures of Barmore reporting to the facility and lifting weights on Monday. Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots last

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe had private workouts with the Saints and the Browns, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Both teams are expected to select a quarterback at some point in the draft. He met with key members of the Jets before his Pro Day last month, a day after

The Vikings have released cornerback Nahshon Wright, the team announced Monday. The Vikings acquired Wright in a trade with the Cowboys in August, sending cornerback Andrew Booth to Dallas. Booth remains on the Cowboys’ roster. Wright, 26, played only one game for the Vikings last season, spending the year on

The Bears opened up their offseason program on Monday and they also took care of some roster housekeeping. The team announced that five players signed the contracts they had been tendered as restricted or exclusive rights free agents earlier in the offseason. Defensive lineman Chris Williams was part of that

Former Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons is a potential first-round pick in this year’s draft and he’s scheduled a couple of meetings with possible employers. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Simmons is visiting with the Packers on Monday. He is slated to move on to a visit with

Cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter reiterated Monday that he wants to play both positions in the NFL, just like he did at Colorado. Hunter did not participate in on-field drills at the Scouting Combine, and he was not expected to do anything at Colorado’s Pro Day on Friday. But he ended

There’s an ongoing assault against the tush push. And one of the reasons for removing it from the rulebook is player safety. If so, it’s fair to know what the players think. It became clear last week that the tush-push opponents are pointing to two things: safety and aesthetics. On

The Jaguars have made an expected move to keep one of their key players under contract. Jacksonville announced on Monday that the club has picked up defensive end Travon Walker’s fifth-year option, putting him under contract through 2026. Walker, 24, was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2022 draft.

The Rams began practicing in Woodland Hills, California last year and they announced plans for further development in the area on Monday. The team will be developing 52 acres in what will become known as Rams Village when the project is completed. It will include a permanent headquarters for the

Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan is set to be the first wide receiver selected in the 2025 NFL draft, if the betting odds are correct. McMillan is a -185 favorite to be the first receiver drafted at DraftKings. Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden is next, with +150 odds. (Colorado’s Travis Hunter is

In the aftermath of the Colorado Pro Day on Friday, a player-sparked debate emerged regarding the fact that quarterback Shedeur Sanders patted the ball before throwing it. Jets safety Andre Cisco got it started. Giants receiver Darius Slayton responded. Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons got involved. The defenders said it was

Two big names in the upcoming NFL Draft will be in Las Vegas this week. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, former Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and former Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty are visiting with the Raiders this week. Both players are set to fly in on Tuesday.

For years, the NFL has allowed teams to conduct offseason workouts. Most are “voluntary.” Even if they’re not really voluntary. Coaches expect players to be there, even if they don’t have a workout bonus (or, as some teams use, a salary de-escalator) in their contracts. It’s not just a way

One potential first-round prospect will be in attendance for the draft in Green Bay. Per Dane Brugler of TheAthletic.com, former Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams will be on-site for the first round in Wisconsin. Williams, 20, is regarded as a potential top-20 pick. He was a second-team All-SEC selection in

The Ravens are starting the week by taking a look at a linebacker in the incoming rookie class. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, UCLA’s Carson Schwesinger is taking a top-30 visit with Baltimore on Monday. Schwesinger was a first-team All-Big Ten and first-team All-American in 2024. He ended the

Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter is getting to know the Giants this week. Carter had breakfast with Giants head coach Brian Daboll in State College, Pennsylvania on Sunday and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that he’ll be meeting with a wider range of club employees at their facility on

Regardless of where Colorado coach Deion Sanders thinks Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will be picked, the process will play itself out in 17 days. And the sports books are taking action on where Shedeur will land. Both DraftKings and FanDuel have the Saints as the favorites to select Sanders. DraftKings

The NFL will take another step toward the 2025 season on Monday. Offseason programs will get underway for the Bears, Patriots, and Jets. Those three teams all hired new coaches earlier this year and are therefore able to start their programs two weeks ahead of teams with returning coaches. The

One of the top defensive tackle prospects in this year’s draft will be making a couple of visits to teams this week. Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports that Walter Nolen is set to visit with the Panthers on Monday. Nolen is scheduled to meet with the Bengals later in the

The Steelers think they’ve done enough in free agency not to need to reach for any position in the draft. That’s what Steelers General Manager Omar Khan tries to accomplish each year, and it’s his feeling heading into the 2025 NFL draft that the Steelers don’t have any one need

Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden will attend the NFL draft in Green Bay later this month, Dane Brugler of TheAthletic.com reports. Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe also reportedly will attend the draft. Colorado’s top prospects, Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, are not expected to be there. Golden is one of the

So why did the league office ask the Lions to propose playoff seeding based on record, regardless of division championship? Because the Commissioner wants it. Per multiple sources, it became clear during last week’s league meetings that Commissioner Roger Goodell wants to eliminate the guaranteed home game for teams that

Two-time Super Bowl champion Shaq Barrett retired before 20254 training, He unretired late in the season. He apparently doesn’t intend to retire again in 2025. Via JoeBucsFan.com, agent Drew Rosenhaus recently made it clear that Barrett isn’t walking away. “He’s definitely going to play this year,” Rosenhaus said. Undrafted in

The Raiders are releasing cornerback Jack Jones after attempting to trade him, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The Raiders will save $3.4 million on their cap with Jones’ release. Jones, 27, joined the Raiders off waivers in 2023 from the Patriots. It reunited him with Antonio Pierce, who coached