Category : Red Zone Rumors

Safety Justin Simmons is one of the top unattached players left on our list of the top free agents in the league and he has his eye on a landing spot. During an appearance on the Talkin’ Ball podcast, Simmons, who played for the Falcons in 2024, said he’d be

Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin decided to stay with the only NFL team he has ever played for and sign a three-year contract in Tampa Bay, but he strongly considered leaving. Godwin said on NFL Network that he could have made more money by leaving in free agency and was

DeAndre Hopkins is headed to another AFC contender. According to multiple reports, Hopkins has agreed to a one-year deal with the Ravens. The initial numbers indicate Hopkins’ contract is worth $5 million with a maximum value of $6 million. Hopkins, 32, was traded from the Titans to the Chiefs midway

The Dolphins have agreed to terms with safety Ashtyn Davis on a one-year, $2.5 million deal with $3 million in incentives, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Davis, 28, entered the NFL as a third-round pick of the Jets in 2020. He spent his first five seasons with the Jets,

More deals are getting done in advance of the official start of the new league year on Wednesday. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, Panthers safety Xavier Woods has agreed to terms with the Titans. It’s a two-year, $10 million deal. As Schefter notes, Woods participated in 100 percent of the

Free agency officially begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. But after a flurry of agreements on Monday and Tuesday, most of this year’s top free agents have either re-signed with their old teams or agreed to terms with new ones. Vikings offensive tackle Cam Robinson heads into Wednesday as the

The Ravens will release cornerback Arthur Maulet on Wednesday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media reports. The move will save $2.2 million of cap space and make Maulet a free agent. He played only three regular-season games in 2024, because of knee and hamstring injuries. Maulet totaled five tackles. Maulet, 31,

Cornerback Eric Stokes entered the NFL as a 2021 first-round pick of the Packers. His rookie contract has expired, and he’ll be officially joining a new team on Wednesday. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Stokes has agreed to terms with the Raiders. It’s a one-year, $4 million deal. As

Included last week in a purge of veterans from the Jacksonville roster, veteran tight end Evan Engram is looking for a new team. His search continued on Tuesday, with (per NFL Media) a visit to the Chargers. Engram visited the Broncos on Monday. A first-round pick in 2017 from Mississippi,

The Cowboys will see the return of punter Bryan Anger. Mike Klis of 9News reports the Broncos “went hard” after Anger, but he is going back to the Cowboys on a two-year, $6.4 million deal. The Cowboys earlier agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with All-Pro returner KaVontae Turpin

Veteran receiver Demarcus Robinson, after two years with the Rams, is staying in the NFC West. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Robinson has agreed to terms with the 49ers. It’s a two-year, $9.5 million deal with $6 million fully guaranteed. A fourth-round pick of the Chiefs in 2016, Robinson

Free agent wide receiver has agreed to terms on a two-year, $8 million deal with the Broncos, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. The Broncos gave free agent Josh Reynolds a similar contract last offseason but ended up cutting him before last season ended. Sherfield, 29, spent last season with

The Steelers are finalizing a one-year deal with running back Kenneth Gainwell, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Pittsburgh lost running back Najee Harris to the Chargers in free agency, leaving Jaylen Warren, Cordarrelle Patterson and now Gainwell to take over the backfield duties. Gainwell, who turns 26 later this

Al Matthews, who played eight NFL seasons, has died, the University of Texas announced. He was 77. Matthews played on three LSC championship team from 1967-69 at Texas A&I, now Texas A&M-Kingsville. He was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 1985. The Packers made him a second-round pick

The Falcons have an upcoming deadline in the Kirk Cousins contract. They don’t seem to be worried about it. They have good reason not to worry. He’s not owed an extra $10 million on the fifth day of the 2025 league year. Instead, that’s the moment a $10 million roster

The Lions are signing nose tackle Roy Lopez to a one-year, $4.65 million deal, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Lopez, 27, spent the past two seasons with the Cardinals. In 2024, he started 16 games and 467 defensive snaps, which was 46 percent of the team’s plays. Lopez totaled

When reports surfaced on Monday night of running back Najee Harris’s one-year deal with the Chargers, the only number provided what that the package had a value of “up to” $9.25 million. More details have surfaced regarding the contract. Per a source with knowledge of the terms, Harris will receive

The Bosa brothers won’t be joining forces in San Francisco, after all. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, free-agent pass rusher Joey Boey has agreed to terms with the Bills. It’s a one-year, $12.6 million deal. The Chargers cut Bosa last week. He was due to earn a $12.36 million roster

There was a time when the new league year coincided with the beginning of free agency. It was, every year, a crazy day. Nowadays, the nuttiness starts when the negotiating window opens, 52 hours before the start of the league year. But there’s one very important thing to remember. Nothing

The 49ers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with free agent safety Jason Pinnock, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Pinnock, 25, is leaving the Giants after they claimed him off waivers before the start of the 2022 season. He played 46 games with 37 starts for the

The Bills are bringing back fullback Reggie Gilliam on a one-year deal, the team announced. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports the deal is worth $2 million. Gilliam, 27, has spent six seasons in Buffalo, playing 650 offensive snaps and 1,495 on special teams. In 2024, Gilliam made four tackles

The Browns have reached agreement to bring back linebacker Devin Bush. Bush will sign a one-year, $3.25 million deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. He arrived in Cleveland a year ago with a one-year, $1.5 million deal. Bush totaled 76 tackles, one sack and passes defensed in 16 games with

The Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers are negotiating. At this point, they both need each other. And they each could be overplaying their hand. Pittsburgh has no viable alternative to Rodgers, unless the Falcons change their minds about not trading Kirk Cousins. Russell Wilson, despite the great things he has

The Dolphins are set to make an addition to their receiving corps. NFL Media reports that they have agreed to sign former Titans wideout Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. It’s a two-year deal worth $6.5 million with $3.2 million in guaranteed money. Westbrook-Ikhine spent the last five seasons in Tennessee and set a

The Cardinals are adding a veteran quarterback to the depth chart behind Kyler Murray. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Jacoby Brissett plans to sign with the team once the new league year opens on Wednesday. Brissett opened the 2024 season as the starter in New England and held the

Veteran punter Sam Martin has quickly found his new NFL team. Martin, who was cut by the Bills last week, signed with the Panthers today. Martin’s agent told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that it’s a one-year contract. The 35-year-old Martin is heading into his 13th NFL season. He was

The Cowboys already have done more in free agency than the did in all of 2024. They added another outside free agent Tuesday, agreeing to terms with defensive end Payton Turner on a one-year deal. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that it’s a $3 million deal with $2 million

The NFL has suspended Rams wide receiver Drake Stoops for two games for violating the NFL’s performance enhancing substances policy, the league announced Tuesday. He will have to miss the first two games of the 2025 regular season without pay. Stoops is permitted to participate in training camp and preseason

Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols will stay in Washington for another year. The Commanders are re-signing McNichols to a one-year contract, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. McNichols is a favorite of Commanders General Manager Adam Peters. McNichols signed with the Commanders last year not long after Peters became

Outside linebacker Anthony Nelson will continue his career with Tampa Bay. Nelson has agreed to return to the Buccaneers on a two-year deal, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Nelson, 28, was a Tampa Bay fourth-round pick in 2019 and has spent his time in the NFL with the franchise, playing

The 49ers have parted ways with a number of players in recent days, but they won’t be waving goodbye to linebacker Curtis Robinson. Robinson was set to be a restricted free agent, but Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com reports that the team is re-signing him to a one-year deal rather than

The Browns are adding a former first-round pick to their defense. Cleveland has agreed to sign edge rusher Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to a one-year deal, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Tryon-Shoyinka, 25, recorded 15.0 sacks, 21 tackles for loss, and 35 QB hits in his 66 games for the Buccaneers

The Texans have brought back a key defensive piece. According to multiple reports, the Texans have agreed to terms with Mario Edwards on a two-year deal. The initial numbers indicate Edwards’ contract is worth $9.5 million. Edwards, 31, appeared in 13 games with 12 starts for Houston last season, recording

Houston is adding a veteran guard to its offensive line. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, the Texans are signing Laken Tomlinson to a one-year deal worth $4.25 million with a maximum value of $5 million. Tomlinson, 33, was with the Seahawks last year, playing every offensive snap for the

The Bears are bringing back their long snapper. According to NFL Media, Scott Daly is re-signing with the club on a one-year deal. Daly, 31, appeared in all 17 games for Chicago last year, playing 130 snaps. He previously was the long snapper for Detroit, appearing in 42 games from

There’s one fewer potential landing spot for Aaron Rodgers. Currently, the future first-ballot Hall of Famer has two primary options — the Steelers and the Giants. From time to time, the Colts and Vikings have been mentioned as potential sleeper candidates. Indy’s decision to add Daniel Jones seals off the

After the 2017 season, the Vikings had three quarterbacks become free agents. None returned for 2018. After 2024, it happened again. In less than a day, all three have found new homes. Via multiple reports, Daniel Jones has agreed to terms with the Colts. It’s a one-year, $14 million deal.

Veteran defensive lineman Solomon Thomas is heading to Dallas. Thomas and the Cowboys have agreed to a two-year contract, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 49ers made Thomas the third overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft and he has never developed into the kind of elite player they

Cornerback Marco Wilson will be staying with the Bengals. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Wilson has agreed to a new deal with the team. It’s a one-year pact worth $1.52 million. The Bengals claimed Wilson off of waivers last November and he had two tackles in six appearances with

The Vikings have designs on doubling down on veteran additions to their defensive line. Jonathan Allen has agreed to a deal with the team and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the team also plans to sign Javon Hargrave once he is officially released by the 49ers. That is

The Falcons are adding a linebacker. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Divine Deablo has agreed to sign a two-year deal with Atlanta. Rapoport notes Deablo’s contract is worth $14 million with $8 million in 2025. Deablo, 26, just completed his rookie contract with the Raiders. A third-round pick

The Giants are making another significant addition to their secondary. According to multiple reports, they have agreed to terms with free agent safety Jevon Holland on Tuesday morning. It is a three-year deal worth $45.3 million and includes over $30 million in guaranteed money. The Giants agreed to terms with

The Saints cleared a big chunk of cap space by restructuring quarterback Derek Carr’s contract and they continued to carve out some spending room with a series of other contractural maneuvers this week. According to multiple reports, they have restructured the contracts of defensive end Carl Granderson, right guard Cesar

Last year, the Steelers traded a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Bears for quarterback Justin Fields. This year, the Jets agreed to sign Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract. Which means next year, the Steelers are set to get a higher compensatory pick in the 2026 NFL draft for

On Wednesday, quarterback Geno Smith will officially become a member of the Raiders. And Smith will arrive in Nevada without a new contract, we’re told. The effort to get a new contract is what prompted the Seahawks to trade Smith. Due to make $31 million in the final year of

The Jets agreed to add some new players to their secondary on Monday and they also moved to hold onto a member of last year’s defensive backfield. They announced that they have tendered safety Tony Adams as a restricted free agent. Adams received a right-of-first-refusal tender from the team, which

Saquon Barkley made one of the biggest splashes in free agency last year when he agreed to leave the Giants for the Eagles and the running back cashed in again this year. The Eagles signed Barkley to a two-year, $41.2 million extension that made him the highest-paid running back in

The 2025 49ers will look a lot different than the 2024 edition. Beyond the trade of receiver Deebo Samuel and the exodus of seven veterans on Monday, the 49ers have informed veteran fullback Kyle Juszczyk that he’ll be released, via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. A fourth-round pick of the Ravens

Signing restricted free agent running back Jordan Mason away from the 49ers will cost a second-round draft pick. The 49ers gave Mason a second-round tender offer, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. That means that if a team wants to sign Mason, the 49ers can either match that offer and

The Saints might be bringing in a slew of free agents. But they’re keeping one of their own. Via multiple reports, the Saints have reached an agreement with defensive end Chase Young on a multi-year deal. It’s a three-year contract with a base value of $51 million. He can make