
Ronnie Stanley: I had a huge smile on my face when we signed DeAndre Hopkins
Veteran left tackle Ronnie Stanley agreed to re-sign with the Ravens this offseason, extending his run with the Ravens that began back in 2016. In 2025, he’ll have a new veteran teammate at receiver in DeAndre Hopkins. In his Monday video conference, Stanley expressed his excitement to have Hopkins on


Lavonte David: Incredible how Bucs believe in, stick with their guys
Linebacker Lavonte David’s long run with the Buccaneers will continue in 2025. David signed a one-year deal with the team for the third straight year to set up a 14th season with the team that drafted him in the second round in 2012. It’s the fifth time that David and


Olamide Zaccheaus: Caleb Williams has all the talent, game just needs to slow down
Wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus spent the 2024 season playing with quarterback Jayden Daniels in Washington and he told reporters on Monday that “people knew early on” that Daniels was ready for life in the NFL. Daniels kept rising throughout his rookie season and the Commanders made it all the way


Javonte Williams: Sky’s the limit for me and Miles Sanders in Dallas
The Cowboys went into the offseason talking about their desire to upgrade their running game and they’ve made several moves with that in mind. Former Cardinals offensive line coach Klayton Adams was hired as the offensive coordinator with an eye on making the team more physical up front and they


Cowboys promptly reissue DeMarcus Lawrence’s No. 90, to Solomon Thomas
After eleven years, four Pro Bowls, and 61.5 sacks with the Cowboys, DeMarcus Lawrence has signed with the Seahawks. His number (90) remains, and it has been promptly reissued. The Cowboys have assigned No. 90 to newly-signed defensive lineman Solomon Thomas. The team doesn’t retire numbers, and even if it


Steelers bring back WR Scotty Miller
The Steelers have brought back another one of their own receivers. Last week, they re-signed Ben Skowronek. Today, they announced that Scotty Miller has returned, on a one-year deal. A sixth-round pick of the Buccaneers in 2019, Miller spent four year in Tampa, one in Atlanta, and one in Pittsburgh.


Free agent WR Michael Gallup to visit Seahawks
The Seahawks are hosting wide receiver Michael Gallup on a free agent visit, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Gallup took a visit to Washington last week. Gallup, who is attempting a comeback after retiring last offseason, was released by the Raiders from the reserve/retired list earlier this month. Gallup, 29,


Deion Sanders wants to turn college football spring games into NFL-style preseason games
Colorado’s spring game is coming up on April 19, and since Deion Sanders has become the Buffaloes’ head coach, the spring games have been well attended and have drawn significant TV audiences. But Sanders is thinking bigger. Sanders said in a college football world where teams are moving away from


FB Jakob Johnson agrees to a one-year deal with the Texans
The Texans have agreed to terms with fullback Jakob Johnson on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Johnson reunites with Nick Caley, the Texans’ offensive coordinator who was his position coach with the Patriots. Johnson, 30, has played six NFL seasons, most recently with the Giants. He appeared


The game of quarterback musical chairs continues
It’s been roughly a week since the 2025 game of quarterback musical chairs began. Plenty of seats have been taken. Plenty remain. The simple reality, for now, is that the music has stopped and everyone is waiting for Aaron Rodgers to pick a chair, any chair. Once he does, the


Bears are most likely team to draft Ashton Jeanty, according to betting odds
Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty, widely viewed as the top running back in the 2025 NFL draft, could be heading to Chicago. The betting odds have the Bears as the favorites to draft Jeanty, with the odds currently at +130 at DraftKings. The Bears own the 10th overall pick in the


Lions re-sign LB Mitchell Agude
The Lions have re-signed one of their own free agents. Detroit announced on Monday that the club has brought back linebacker Mitchell Agude. Agude, 26, was set to become an exclusive rights free agent, but he was not tendered by the Lions. Nevertheless, he is now set to be back


Texans agree to terms with CB Ronald Darby
The Texans have agreed to terms with cornerback Ronald Darby on a one-year, $2.5 million deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Jaguars released Darby last week. Darby joined the Jaguars last March on a two-year deal worth up to $10 million. He started 12 games and totaled 46 tackles,


Falcons re-sign DL Kentavius Street
The Falcons have brought back one of their rotational defensive players. Atlanta announced on Monday afternoon that the club has re-signed defensive lineman Kentavius Street. The length of the deal was not disclosed. Street, 28, has been with the Falcons since the club traded for him midway through the 2023


Eagles agree to one-year deal with LB Azeez Ojulari
The Eagles are bringing in a defensive piece from a division rival. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Philadelphia is signing linebacker Azeez Ojulari to a one-year deal worth $4 million. Ojulari, 24, just completed his rookie contract with the Giants. He was No. 49 on PFT’s list of the top 100


Steelers sign former Browns safety Juan Thornhill
Juan Thornhill is changing teams but staying in the AFC North. Thornhill is signing with the Steelers, according to NFL Network. The 29-year-old Thornhill spent the last two seasons with the Browns. Before that he played four seasons for the Chiefs. Originally a 2019 second-round pick of the Chiefs, Thornhill


Mecole Hardman took a free agent visit to Chicago on Monday
The Bears are not done at wide receiver apparently. After adding Olamide Zaccheaus in free agency, the Bears had receivers Rondale Moore and Mecole Hardman in town for free agent visits Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Moore’s visit previously was reported. It appeared Hardman was on his way


Falcons sign core special teams player Mike Ford to a two-year deal
The Falcons signed cornerback Mike Ford to a two-year contract, the team announced Monday. Ford spent the past two seasons with the Browns and played 33 of a possible 34 games. He saw action on 218 defensive snaps and 690 on special teams with the team. Ford, 29, entered the


Saints agree to terms with DL Jonah Williams
Defensive lineman Jonah Williams is heading to New Orleans for the 2025 season. The Saints announced that they have agreed to terms with Williams on a one-year deal. They did not announce any financial terms. Williams joined the Rams in 2021 and played in 41 games for the team over


DL Isaiahh Loudermilk to return to Pittsburgh on a one-year deal
The Steelers are re-signing defensive lineman Isaiahh Loudermilk, who will return on a one-year deal, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Loudermilk has spent his entire NFL career with the Steelers, who drafted him in the fifth round in 2021. In 2024, Loudermilk totaled 17 tackles and a pass defensed while


Cam Ward says it would be a “dream” to play for the Saints
Former Miami quarterback Cam Ward seems destined to be the first overall pick in the draft. And with the Titans linked to a grand total of zero veteran quarterbacks, it seems likely that Tennessee will pick Ward with the No. 1 selection. Still, on Monday night, Ward commented on the


Last Week Tonight tackles sports betting
In recent months, I’ve gotten my news from a small handful of shows: NBC Nightly News, 60 Minutes, The Daily Show, and Last Week Tonight. The Max offering, hosted by John Oliver, is informative and entertaining. It’s won 30 Emmys, and it’s only been on since 2014. The formula is


Free agent RB Travis Homer returning to Bears
Free agent running back Travis Homer is re-signing with the Bears on a one-year, $2 million deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. He re-joins a running back room that includes D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson. Homer, 26, spent the past two seasons with the Bears. He played 26 games and


Jets sign DT Jay Tufele
The Jets have signed defensive tackle Jay Tufele, the team announced Monday. He is the second defensive tackle that Jets General Manager Darren Mougey has added in free agency, joining Byron Cowart, who played for the Bears last season. Tufele played 13 games, with three starts, last season for the


New Myles Garrett contract takes into account potential expansion of regular-season
It seems inevitable that the NFL will expand the regular season from 17 to 18 games. The momentum is sufficiently strong that at least one team has accounted for the possibility in a recent player contract. The Myles Garrett agreement with the Browns, a copy of which PFT has obtained


Maxx Crosby, Myles Garrett have similar cash flow
Two weeks ago, Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, with a new-money average of $35.5 million. Four days later, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett pushed the bar to $40 million. The deals aren’t quite so dissimilar. The cash flow is, through most of the


Restricted free agent LB Christian Elliss visits Raiders
The Raiders lost a linebacker to New England when the Patriots signed Robert Spillane this month and they may try to poach a linebacker from the Patriots in return. According to multiple reports, Christian Elliss visited the Raiders on Monday. Elliss was tendered as a restricted free agent ahead of


Lane Johnson agrees to one-year extension through 2027
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has agreed to a one-year contract extension through 2027, the team announced Monday. Johnson adds $8 million over the next two years and an additional $30 million in guarantees, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Johnson now will earn $48 million over the next two years,


Vikings release C Garrett Bradbury with post-June 1 designation
It became obvious the Vikings were moving on from center Garrett Bradbury once they signed veteran Ryan Kelly to a two-year deal with $9.235 million guaranteed. The Vikings couldn’t find a trade partner because no team wanted to assume his $4.9 million salary in a trade. So, the Vikings have


Inside the new Myles Garrett contract
The Browns managed to talk defensive end Myles Garrett into rescinding his trade request. And then they gave him a new contract. It took a few days, but we’ve gotten the full document. Here’s the complete breakdown of its key terms: 1. Signing bonus: $21.541 million, with $11.541 million payable


Kaiir Elam looks forward to new opportunity after being in the “back seat” with the Bills
Cornerback Kaiir Elam played his first three seasons with the Bills after they made him a first-round pick. He played only 29 of a possible 51 regular-season games, starting only 12, before Buffalo dealt him to Dallas. Elam is ready for a fresh start with the Cowboys, saying Monday the


Texans cut WR Kearis Jackson, S Brandon Hill, CB Anthony Averett
Houston has moved on from three players on Monday. The Texans announced they have waived receiver Kearis Jackson and safety Brandon Hill along with releasing cornerback Anthony Averett. Hill was waived with a failed physical designation. All three players did not appear in a game for Houston in 2024. Jackson


Lavonte David: I never thought I’d sign for Year 14 with the same team
Linebacker Lavonte David has played for just one team throughout his entire career and that won’t change as he enters 2025. David, 35, told reporters in his Monday press conference that he’s healthy after getting rolled up on in the postseason loss to Washington in January. And now that he’s


Giants sign LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
The Giants announced another free agency addition on Monday. Linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles has signed with the team. The team did not announce any terms of the deal. Flannigan-Fowles joined the 49ers as an undrafted rookie in 2019 and spent six seasons with the team before being released in February. He


Ronnie Stanley: Definitely unfinished business in Baltimore
Left tackle Ronnie Stanley didn’t wait for the start of the official free agency negotiating period to make up his mind about where he’ll be playing in the future. Stanley chose to re-sign with the Ravens on a three-year deal that sets him up for a 12-year run with the


Colts re-sign CB David Long
Cornerback David Long will be staying in Indianapolis. The Colts announced that they re-signed Long on Monday. No terms of the new deal were announced. Long joined the Colts in 2024 and he appeared in 13 games. Almost all of his playing time came on special teams and Long did


“Nice guy” Kirk Cousins has gotten himself stuck as QB2 in Atlanta
Nice guys finish second string. By allowing a $10 million roster bonus due next year to become fully guaranteed, the Falcons remain committed to the notion that Kirk Cousins will be the team’s backup quarterback, behind Michael Penix, Jr. Whether that’s true or just part of the ruse in advance


Laremy Tunsil expects to make a “huge impact” in Washington
New Commanders offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil believes he is going to show right away that Washington made a wise move in trading for him. “I can make a huge impact,” Tunsil said. “Pass protector, damn good run blocker.” Tunsil knows he was brought to Washington largely because the Commanders are


Rondale Moore visits Bears – NBC Sports
Free agent wide receiver Rondale Moore is meeting with another NFC North team. Moore visited the Vikings last week and NFL Media reports that he is in Chicago to meet with the Bears on Monday. Moore was traded from the Cardinals to the Falcons ahead of the 2024 season, but


Dolphins agree to one-year deal with CB Artie Burns
The Dolphins are adding a former first-round pick. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Miami has agreed to a one-year deal with cornerback Artie Burns. Burns, 29, spent the last three seasons with the Seahawks. He appeared in just four games last season, playing 51 defensive snaps and 55 special teams snaps.


The “insider” game has changed, dramatically
The NFL, unlike any other American sport, has spawned a class of national “insiders.” And the “insider” game has changed, dramatically. Full disclosure: I guess I’m one of them, even if my approach is different. I mainly hope to find out, and to report, things they don’t want us to


Mekhi Becton thanks the Eagles for making him better as he leaves for the Chargers
After four years with the Jets, offensive lineman Mekhi Becton was viewed as a major disappointment: The 11th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Becton missed more games than he played and never developed into the franchise left tackle the Jets wanted him to be. Then last year Becton


Jameis Winston to visit with Giants on Tuesday
As the Giants await Aaron Rodgers’ decision, they’re going to host another free-agent quarterback. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Jameis Winston is going to visit with the franchise on Tuesday. Winston, the No. 1 pick of the 2015 draft, spent the 2024 season with Cleveland. He appeared in


Sam Darnold’s contract puts him at risk of late-season benching
The three-year, $100.5 million contract signed last week by new Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is, in reality, a one-year, $37.5 million deal with a team-held option for 2026 and 2027. One specific aspect of that option raises the stakes for Darnold in 2025. With $17.5 million in injury guarantees that


Steelers agree to sign DL Daniel Ekuale
The Steelers are kicking off the week by making an addition to their defensive line. Agent Blake Baratz announced that his client Daniel Ekuale has agreed to sign with the Steelers. No terms of the agreement were part of the announcement. Ekuale spent the last four seasons with the Patriots.


Commanders to re-sign DL Jalyn Holmes
Defensive lineman Jalyn Holmes joined the Commanders during the 2024 season and the team wants to see more of him in 2025. Holmes’s agent Blake Baratz announced that his client has agreed to a new contract with the team. No terms of that deal have been disclosed. The Commanders signed


Kyler Murray: I know we’re headed in the right direction
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has taken some time to connect with his heritage this offseason, but his life in the NFL was never far from his mind. Murray’s mother’s family is from South Korea and Murray traveled to the country this month. He held a football clinic for kids as


Bengals blinked for Joe Burrow
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made his feelings known. And the Bengals have wisely blinked. A team with a longstanding reputation of being extremely careful with money has prioritized the pursuit of a silver trophy over the hoarding of its gold, thanks to the public pressure Burrow has placed on the


Joey Bosa: Josh Allen texted me that we can be immortalized in Buffalo with a championship
New Bills pass rusher Joey Bosa says that it’s been made clear to him during his first few days in Buffalo what the goal is: Winning the first Super Bowl in franchise history. Bosa says that Bills quarterback Josh Allen reached out as soon as he signed to tell him


Bengals strike new deals with Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins
Another quiet NFL Sunday night has suddenly gotten loud. The Bengals have finalized new deals for receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The news was delivered “exclusively” (or, more accurately, preliminary) to Jordan Schultz of Fox before it was distributed to other reporters. Both receivers have confirmed the development via