
Sean McDermott non-committal on Von Miller’s future
It is all but a certainty that Von Miller will make less than the $17.145 million he is due to make in 2025. The edge rusher has no guaranteed money left, and the Bills will not keep him on the roster with a $23.814 million cap hit. Miller took a


Bills hire Ryan Nielsen as a senior defensive assistant
The Bills have hired Ryan Nielsen as their senior defensive assistant, Sean McDermott said at his Scouting Combine media availability on Monday. McDermott said Nielsen will work with the defensive line. Nielsen served as the Jaguars’ defensive coordinator last season. He was the defensive coordinator of the Falcons in 2023


Knee injury will keep University of Miami TE Elijah Arroyo from working out at Combine
University of Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo will not workout at the NFL Scouting Combine this week. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Arroyo injured his knee at the Senior Bowl. Arroyo, though, does plan to be ready to perform for scouts at UM’s Pro Day on March 24.


Stephen Jones: Cowboys will be “selectively aggressive” in free agency
The Cowboys’ motto last offseason was “all in,” a phrase used by Jerry Jones that, as it turned out, didn’t mean what everyone thinks it means. The Cowboys did a lot of nothing in free agency, and after signing Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb to extensions just before the start


Falcons, Kirk Cousins could end up playing a game of contract chicken
A handful of accomplished quarterbacks on the wrong side of 35 will be available in free agency. Another one could be. The Falcons need to decide what to do with Kirk Cousins. The most obvious choices are these: (1) pay him $27.5 million to serve as the backup to Michael


Report: Falcons, Matthew Judon haven’t had contract talks yet
The Falcons acquired edge rusher Matthew Judon from the Patriots for a third-round pick before the 2024 season, but it remains to be seen if he’ll be back for a second year in Atlanta. Judon played out the final year of his contract and D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta


Jaguars announce seven additions to coaching staff
The Jaguars have announced seven more members of Liam Coen’s initial coaching staff in Jacksonville. Longtime NFL assistant Bill Sheridan has been hired as a senior defensive assistant. Sheridan spent the last three years as the linebackers coach for Arlington in the UFL and was coaching on the collegiate level


Former Rams and Dolphins running back Eddie Hill dies at 67
Eddie Hill, who spent six seasons playing running back in the NFL, has died at the age of 67. The Dolphins announced on Monday that Hill died. Hill had been battling brain cancer for several years. After playing his college football at Memphis, Hill was selected by the Rams in


On the road again, again
Indianapolis, here we come. It’s the last trip of the year. Or the first trip of the year, depending on how the year is determined. Two weeks after returning from New Orleans, the show is headed back on the road for Indianapolis. For the rest of the week, PFT Live


Rams hire Alex Van Pelt, announce full 2025 coaching staff
It remains to be seen if quarterback Matthew Stafford will remain with the Rams for the 2025 season, but we know he’ll be working with Alex Van Pelt if he is back for another year with the NFC West club. The Rams announced that Van Pelt has been hired as


One NFL team has proposed banning the tush push
In the days leading up to Super Bowl LIX, Fox rules analyst Mike Pereira said that he thinks the league might take a look at banning the tush push this offseason and at least one team would like them to do that. NFL executive vice president of football operations Troy


Giants, Steelers, Browns, Raiders show interest in Matthew Stafford
The awkwardness between the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford has resulted in the Rams giving Stafford permission to speak to other teams. And other teams are apparently speaking to Stafford. Via Albert Breer of SI.com, the Giants, Steelers, Browns, and Raiders have shown interest in Stafford. Along with unnamed “others.”


Jaguars G.M. James Gladstone: A lot of parallels between Jags and my time with the Rams
The Jaguars held a press conference with their new General Manager James Gladstone on Monday and Gladstone said that the current situation in Jacksonville reminds him of one he was in earlier in his career. Gladstone began working for the Rams in 2016 and the team won four games during


Doctor says first-round cornerback prospect Shavon Revel will be ready for Week 1
East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel was establishing himself as a first-round prospect in the 2025 NFL draft before suffering a serious knee injury last season. But his doctor says that injury shouldn’t scare NFL teams off. Revel’s doctor, Daniel E. Cooper, said in a letter to NFL teams that he


Daniel Jones traded early free agency for a roster spot in the Wild Card round
After the Giants cut quarterback Daniel Jones and he cleared waivers, Jones took a spot on the Vikings’ practice squad. It allowed him to practice with a new team while waiting to see whether a quarterback injury elsewhere would give him an opportunity to play. He remained on the Minnesota


Two-week-old report regarding Eagles’ supposed plan to skip White House visits catches fire
Last Sunday, an 11-year-old story was resurrected. This Sunday, a two-week-old story finally got its wings. And it’s currently flying like an eagle. The U.S. Sun reported — three days before the Super Bowl was played — that the Eagles would not visit the White House if they win Super


Matthew Stafford could join the $50 million club
Under his current contract, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will make $27 million in 2025. He’s looking for more. He deserves more. He’ll undoubtedly get more. So how much more? When considering the current dynamics of the market, he could end up in the $50 million per year club. Currently, nine


NFL could consider onside kick alternatives again this offseason
NFL teams have considered possible alternatives to onside kicks in recent years and they could be up for discussion again this offseason. The Eagles proposed a rule change last year that would allow teams to try to convert a fourth-and-20 from their own 20-yard-line rather than attempt an onside kick


NFL Top 100 2025 free agents: Tee Higgins, Sam Darnold top the list
The following are PFT’s top 100 free agents for the start of the 2025 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The list will be updated as events warrant, with signings, tags and re-signings denoted when announced and/or reported. Players released after initial publication may


Broncos LB coach Michael Wilhoite arrested, accused of assaulting a police officer
Broncos linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested on Sunday night and accused of assaulting a police officer. Wilhoite was booked in the Denver downtown jail on suspicion of second degree assault of a police officer and is scheduled to appear in Denver County court Monday morning, according to Mike Klis


Cowboys have begun talks with soon-to-be free agent Osa Odighizuwa
The Cowboys have begun negotiations with the agent for defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, executive vice president Stephen Jones told David Moore of the Dallas Morning News on Sunday. Odighizuwa is scheduled to become a free agent next month. He had a career-high 4.5 sacks and 23 quarterback hits and will


NFL Competition Committee begins discussing potential additions to replay assist system
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said at his Super Bowl press conference this month that he expects to see an expansion of the replay assist system for the 2025 season and the league’s Competition Committee has started to discuss that prospect. Falcons CEO and committee chairman Rich McKay told reporters that


NFL to consider changes to kickoff, including touchbacks moving to 35-yard-line
The NFL was happy with how the dynamic kickoff worked in its inaugural run in 2024, but there may still be changes to the play in 2025. NFL Competition Committee chairman and Falcons CEO Rich McKay told reporters on Sunday that the group is considering changes that they hope would


Keanu Neal announces his retirement
Safety Keanu Neal has reached the end of the line. Neal announced his retirement in an Instagram post on Sunday. Neal played for the Steelers in 2023 and was out of the league after Pittsburgh released him last year. Neal was drafted by the Falcons with the 17th overall pick


Will the Tom Brady effect help the Raiders in free agency?
Two weeks ago, Tom Brady’s primary gig wrapped until September. He’s now presumably putting greater focus than ever on his 1B role as Raiders minority owner/majority influence. With the Scouting Combine a/k/a Tampering Central starting this week and with free agency starting roughly one week later, the question becomes whether


Shedeur Sanders won’t work out at the Combine
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will not work out at the Scouting Combine. Sanders will interview with teams but not participate in the on-field workouts, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Sanders does plan to throw at Colorado’s Pro Day, where he’ll have receivers he has worked with in college


Plaxico Burress’s Super Bowl ring sells for $280,600
Former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress’s Super Bowl XLII ring has fetched $280,600 at auction. Heritage Auctions announced that the ring won by Burress went for that price in an auction this weekend. Burress’s ring has historical significance because he caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the Giants’ win over


Will success of NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off make NFL more likely to loan players to Olympics?
The NFL can’t transform the Pro Bowl into anything nearly as compelling as the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off. The next best thing is three years away. With the powers-that-be already intent on making flag football a professional sport, the best way to kickstart the effort comes from putting pro football


4 Nations anthem incident exposes chance for NFL performers to go rogue
With all ears on the reaction from the fans in Boston to the Canadian national anthem before Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off final, the bigger news came from the singer of the song. Chantal Kreviazuk made a subtle shift in the lyrics in response to recent tough talk from certain U.S.


Jason Kelce thinks Travis Kelce already knows if he wants to keep playing or retire
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has not yet announced whether he will play in 2025. But his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce, thinks the decision has been made. Jason Kelce said on The Steam Room that his younger brother most likely knows deep down whether he’s going to play


Joel Bitonio still deciding whether he’ll play in 2025
Veteran Browns left guard Joel Bitonio is still mulling over whether he’ll be playing for the team in 2025. Bitonio said late in December that he would take a couple of weeks after the season to decide whether to return for a 12th season. It’s now been more than a


Matthew Stafford to Giants, Aaron Rodgers to Rams?
The Scouting Combine in Indianapolis will become not only Tampering Central but also the thickest patch in the NFL grapevine of the offseason. Rumors will be rampant. Some will be accurate, some won’t be. This year, the chatter is starting early. Based on recent reports and public comments and other


Jevón Holland thinks the Dolphins have “moved on”
The Dolphins reportedly won’t be using the franchise tag on safety Jevón Holland. Holland also thinks that the Dolphins are ready to let him walk. Via Adam Stites of USA Today, Holland believes the team’s recent social-media posts mean that he’s not in the organization’s plans. “Transparently, seeing the Dolphins


It’s another book giveaway weekend
It’s another non-football weekend. So we’ll give away another non-football book. Winner’s choice. Father of Mine. Son of Mine. On Our Way Home. Plus, this week I’ll include an official flip card from the Week 18 regular-season finale between the Vikings and Lions. (Somehow, a stack of extras ended up


Report: Rams give Matthew Stafford permission to speak to other teams
The weird vibe between the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford is about to get weirder. Appearing Friday on Rich Eisen’s show, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media said the Rams have given Stafford’s agent permission to speak to other teams. It’s an example of how what otherwise would be tampering can


Chris Kluwe says he’s prepared to go to jail again
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe recently was arrested for disrupting an assembly during a political protest. He sounds ready to do more disrupting. “I am prepared to go to jail again but I do think it’s that serious,’’ Kluwe told Josh Peter of USA Today. “And I’m unwilling to ask


Jason Kelce: Tush push sucks for the center, but is a difference-maker for the Eagles
As the Eagles’ center, Jason Kelce was a key participant in his team’s unique version of the quarterback sneak, alternately called the tush push or the brotherly shove. In retirement, he watches it as a fan. Either way, he says it’s both grueling and great for Philadelphia. Kelce noted on


De’Vondre Campbell on quitting on 49ers: I’m rich and never have to work again
San Francisco 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to play and walked off the sideline in the middle of a game in Week 15, resulting in the 49ers suspending him for the rest of the season. Campbell did not explain himself until Friday, when he unleashed a rant on social media.


Panthers release CB Dane Jackson
The Panthers have let go of a veteran player. Cornerback Dane Jackson has been released, the team announced on Friday. Jackson, 28, appeared in nine contests with three starts for the Panthers in 2024. He was on the field for 43 percent of defensive snaps in games played. He ended


Texans announce their full 2025 coaching staff
The Texans have announced their full 2025 coaching staff and it looks a lot like their 2024 edition. The biggest change is at offensive coordinator. Nick Caley replaced Bobby Slowik, who was in the position for DeMeco Ryans’s first two seasons in Houston. They also hired senior offensive assistant/pass game


Jaguars apparently will have their G.M. in place very soon
On Wednesday, the Jaguars began a final wave of in-person interviews with G.M. candidates. The clock is ticking on the making of a hire. Owner Shad Khan previously said his team will have a new General Manager in place by the end of February, which has exactly one week left.


NFL has started interviewing women accusing Justin Tucker of misconduct
The NFL’s investigation into the allegations against Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is underway. The Baltimore Banner reports that investigators from the league were in Baltimore interviewing women who have accused Tucker of sexually inappropriate behavior while getting massages. Three women told the outlet that they have spoken to the league


Jaguars announce in-person G.M. interview with James Gladstone
The Jaguars are getting close to naming their next General Manager. Jacksonville announced on Friday that the club has completed its in-person interview with James Gladstone for the position. Gladstone was the last of five scheduled second-round interviews with the team’s brass. Gladstone is currently the Rams’ director of scouting


Colts to hire Jerome Henderson as DB coach
The Colts have found their next defensive backs coach. Word last week was that they were targeting Jerome Henderson for the job and Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports that they will be hiring him. Henderson joins new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo on head coach Shane Steichen’s staff in Indianapolis. Henderson


Bears inform TE Gerald Everett they plan to release him
Tight end Gerald Everett will not return to the Bears for 2025. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Chicago has informed Everett that the club plans to release him. Everett, 30, appeared in all 17 games for the Bears in 2024 with four starts. He was on the field for 22 percent


Report: Several teams interested in Deebo Samuel, but may wait to see if 49ers cut him
The 49ers have given wide receiver Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade, and some teams are exploring the possibility. But those teams also think Samuel may soon be available without having to give anything up for him. Several teams have expressed interest in trading for Samuel, Jeremy Fowler reported


Former Ravens LB Terrell Suggs pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Former Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs pleaded guilty to a reduced charge during a Thursday pre-trial hearing in Arizona, Dan Belson of the Baltimore Sun reports. Suggs, 42, is scheduled for sentencing April 1. His criminal case stems from a March 2024 incident where Suggs allegedly threatened to kill a motorist


Bucs announce Mike Caldwell will be their inside linebackers coach
A new addition to the Buccaneers’ coaching staff is a familiar face in Tampa. The Bucs announced that Mike Caldwell will be their inside linebackers coach in 2025. Caldwell had the same job on Bruce Arians’s staff from 2019-2021 and then moved on for two years as the defensive coordinator


Report: Bears to release DE DeMarcus Walker
The Bears are releasing veteran defensive end DeMarcus Walker, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Releasing Walker and tight end Gerald Everett will save the Bears more than $10 million in salary cap space. Walker was scheduled to make $5.2 million in base salary and count $5.916 million against the


Colts announce their 2025 coaching staff
The Colts confirmed that they have hired Jerome Henderson as their new defensive backs coach on Friday afternoon and they announced their entire coaching staff as well. Henderson joins defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, linebackers coach James Bettcher, and pass game coordinator/secondary coach Chris Hewitt as new additions for the 2025