Category : Red Zone Rumors

Kirk Cousins wants to wait until after the draft to decide whether to waive his no-trade clause. There’s a decent chance that, by then, there will be no reason to waive it. The Browns’ decision to sign veteran quarterback Joe Flacco might not take them out of play for a

The NFL says players suffered the fewest concussions in 2024 since the league began systematically tracking concussion data, and better helmets are a major contributor. The league approved 12 new helmet models and found through both laboratory testing and players’ on-field results that those were among the safest helmets football

Yes, it’s getting harder and harder to get public money for private football teams. Via Jake Zuckerman of Cleveland.com, Ohio governor Mike DeWine opposes the notion of $600 million in state-issued bonds for the construction of a new Browns stadium in suburban Brook Park. “This is clearly not the way

Edge rusher Shemar Stewart has been a popular visitor to teams during the pre-draft process and he’s continuing to make the rounds on Friday. According to multiple reports, Stewart is in Pittsburgh for a visit with the Steelers. Stewart met with the Patriots on Thursday and he’s spent time with

Linebacker Jack Cochrane is back on the roster in Kansas City. The Chiefs announced that Cochrane re-signed with the team on Friday. Cochrane was tendered as a restricted free agent last month along with cornerback Nazeeh Johnson. Johnson has also signed his tender. Cochrane signed with the Chiefs after going

In the NFL, money always talks. And the key for any contract is the full guarantee at signing. The initial report regarding the Joe Flacco contract in Cleveland called it a one-year, $4 million base deal. The guarantee wasn’t specified. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Flacco’s full

The Browns struck a deal with quarterback Joe Flacco on Friday and they are also meeting with a potential addition to their defense. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that the team is visiting with safety Rayshawn Jenkins. Jenkins was released by the Seahawks last month. Jenkins joined Seattle on

Sam Darnold joined a new team when he signed with the Seahawks last month, but the quarterback has a prior relationship with one key member of the staff in Seattle. Darnold and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak were both with the 49ers during the 2023 season and Darnold said that their

Joe Flacco is back in Cleveland. The minimum deal is $4 million. The maximum deal is $13 million. The more likely outcome lands in between those two extremes. Per a source with knowledge of the terms, Flacco will make $6 million if he’s the 2025 starter and if the Browns

Washington is bringing back a familiar face. According to multiple reports, the Commanders are signing quarterback Josh Johnson to a one-year deal. Johnson, 38, was previously with Washington in 2018 making three starts for the team that season. Johnson spent last season with the Ravens backing up Lamar Jackson. He

The Texans have locked up another member of their secondary. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that safety Jalen Pitre has agreed to a contract extension with the team. It is a three-year, $39 million deal with over $29 million in guarantees. The Texans signed cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. to

Joe Flacco is heading back to Cleveland. Flacco’s agent Joe Linta told ESPN that the quarterback has agreed to a one-year deal with the Browns. It is a $4 million deal for Flacco, although he can make up to $13 million through incentives that are included in the deal. Flacco

After going 4-13 in both 2022 and 2023, the Cardinals improved to 8-9 last season but missed the playoffs for a third straight year. A positive for Arizona is that QB Kyler Murray started all 17 games last season after playing in just 19 games total over the previous two

The 2024 season was a disappointing one in San Francisco, with the 49ers entering the year as the favorites in every game on their schedule, and ultimately going just 6-11. Now the 49ers head into the 2025 NFL draft with some major needs, with an offensive lineman, defensive lineman or

There’s been a lot said and written about Shedeur Sanders over the course of the pre-draft process and the mixed opinions about the former Colorado quarterback have made his ultimate landing spot one of the biggest questions heading into the first round. One of the things that’s been discussed about

After losing a franchise-record 14 games last season, the Giants have the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. While Brian Daboll’s team needs improvement at all levels, the hole at quarterback was filled with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. After signing a $160 million contract in 2023, Daniel

Ohio State left tackle Josh Simmons is getting plenty of attention from teams that could draft an offensive lineman in the first round. Simmons visited the Colts on Thursday and will visit the Chiefs today, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 6-foot-5, 317-pound Simmons started at right tackle at

The Chiefs’ quest for a three-peat came to a screeching halt last season when Kansas City was blown out by the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. Still, the Chiefs have been to five Super Bowls in the past six seasons and will enter 2025 looking to reclaim their spot as

In their first season under head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers went 11-6 and returned to the playoffs, where they lost at Houston in the Wild Card round. After throwing an NFL-low three interceptions all regular season, QB Justin Herbert then threw four picks in the Wild Card loss as

After selecting QB Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick in last year’s draft, the Broncos ended their eight-season playoff drought, going 10-7 before losing at Buffalo in the Wild Card. Now entering their second season with Nix at QB and their third season under head coach Sean Payton, the

A new era is beginning in Las Vegas with John Spytek taking over as general manager and Pete Carroll returning to the NFL as head coach. The Raiders went 4-13 last season under Antonio Pierce, who was fired in January. Holding the sixth overall pick in this year’s draft, Las

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.