Category : Red Zone Rumors

The Commanders are re-signing linebacker Bobby Wagner to a one-year deal worth up to $9.5 million with $8 million guaranteed, NFL Media reports. Wagner ranks 29th on PFT’s top-100 free agents list. He becomes the second off-ball linebacker to re-sign after Zack Baun re-upped with the Eagles. Dre Greenlaw, Nick

The Falcons have locked up their long snapper for four more years. The team announced on Thursday that they have signed Liam McCullough to a contract extension. They did not disclose any terms other than the length of the pact. McCullough joined the Falcons and has appeared in every game

Broncos head coach Sean Payton’s staff for the 2025 season has been finalized. There will be eight new coaches in Denver, including special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi. Rizzi’s addition was reported earlier in the offseason and the Broncos officially announced that they’ve also hired assistant offensive line coach Chris Morgan,

The Chargers announced Wednesday they were releasing edge rusher Joey Bosa. They made it official Thursday. Bosa’s release was on the NFL’s transaction report. That gives him a head start on free agency, and he’s expected to have a robust market. Bosa could end up joining his brother, Nick, in

The Jaguars were planning to release wide receiver Christian Kirk, but they found a trade partner, according to Diana Russini of TheAthletic.com. Never mind that it’s a division rival. The Jaguars will get a 2026 seventh-round pick that originally belonged to the Rams. The trade will become official Tuesday. Kirk

The Falcons will not tender restricted free agent Dee Alford, Greg Auman of TheAthletic.com reports. Alford now is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next week until the Falcons re-sign him first. Alford could return to Atlanta on a deal that’s less than the tender, per Auman. The tender

The NFL’s 2024 sack leader could be on the move in the coming weeks. According to multiple reports, the Bengals have given edge rusher Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade. “It’s been an honor and privilege to represent Cincinnati over the last four years,” Hendrickson said, via Adam Schefter

At a time when the Cowboys routinely dig in their spurs when it comes to re-signing their core players, the Raiders have shown them how it’s done. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the new contract for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby came together very quickly, literally in

If the Raiders had a few more Maxx Crosbys, they’d be in serious contention every year. Which means they’re not about to lose the only Maxx Crosby they have. When Crosby visited with us four weeks ago at the Super Bowl, he seemed to be at least entertaining the question

When it comes to arguably the single-worst transaction in NFL history, the Browns keep kicking the salary-cap can. They’ve kicked it so frequently that, through 2025 (the fourth year of the deal), the Browns will have absorbed only 41.1 of the total cap dollars in the contract. The numbers don’t

The Commanders will retain at least one of their kickers heading into 2025. Washington announced on Thursday that the club has re-signed Zane Gonzalez. Gonzalez, 29, joined the club midway through 2024, first on the practice squad and then on the active roster. He appeared in six regular-season games, making

Quarterback Matthew Stafford will be back with the Rams in 2025. But beyond that, the future isn’t so clear for Los Angeles and the 37-year-old quarterback. Stafford, the No. 1 pick of the 2009 draft, is in the latter stages of his career. And at some point, the Rams know

The Vikings are retaining one of their pending restricted free agents. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Minnesota has agreed to a two-year deal with safety Theo Jackson. The initial report indicates Jackson’s contract is worth $12.615 million. Originally a Titans sixth-round pick in 2022, Jackson signed with Minnesota midway

Receiver Tutu Atwell will not be hitting the open market. According to multiple reports, Atwell has agreed to sign a one-year, $10 million deal to stay with the Rams in 2025. As noted by Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Atwell’s contract includes a $5 million fully guaranteed signing bonus and

The Jaguars are going to need a new center in 2025. Mitch Morse announced his retirement via an Instagram post on Thursday morning. Morse started every game for the Jaguars in 2024. The 2024 season was Morse’s first in Jacksonville and he joined the Jags after being released by the

With a $12.36 million bonus due next Wednesday and the Chargers unwilling to fork over the cash, the team that made Joey Bosa the third overall pick in the 2016 draft has released him. So what’s next? As a vested veteran, he immediately becomes a free agent. He can sign

The Steelers are going to stick with linebacker Cole Holcomb in 2025. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Holcomb and Pittsburgh have agreed to a revised contract that will keep the linebacker with the club. The new deal clears $4 million in cap space. Holcomb, 28, suffered a dislocated knee

Wednesday’s flurry of news included the fact that receiver D.K. Metcalf wants to fly the coop in Seattle. So where will he land? Currently, DraftKings has the Seahawks and the Chargers as +300 co-favorites for Metcalf. The Patriots aren’t far behind, at +350. The Texans are fourth at +550, followed

Brothers Joey and Nick Bosa haven’t been teammates since 2012, when Joey was a senior and Nick was a freshman at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale. But they may get a chance to play together in the NFL. The Chargers cut Joey Bosa, making him a free

The Patriots are likely to be active when it comes to acquiring players from other teams in free agency this month, but they’re also moving to hold onto some of their own. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the team plans to tender linebacker Christian Elliss as a restricted free

The Browns hosted three of the top prospects in this year’s draft at their team facility on Wednesday and the vetting process will continue on Thursday. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that Miami quarterback Cam Ward will be meeting with the team. Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, Colorado wide

Zack Baun won’t be going anywhere this offseason. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the All-Pro linebacker has agreed to a three-year deal with the Eagles. The initial report indicates Baun’s contract is worth $51 million with $34 million guaranteed at signing with another $1.5 million available in incentives and escalators. Baun

The Saints again find themselves needing to make moves in order to get under the salary cap and, as in past years, the machinations will involve contract restructures. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that center Erik McCoy is one of the players who will be converting salary into a bonus.

Rams General Manager Les Snead recently called the team’s agreement on a revised contract that will keep quarterback Matthew Stafford on the team in 2025 “a renewal of vows” and that description drew a chuckle from Stafford when he heard it on Wednesday night. Stafford said Snead “is a man

Rams coach Sean McVay left the door (at least slightly) open for Cooper Kupp to remain on the roster for 2025. McVay said Tuesday he would “never speak in absolutes” about Kupp’s future. A day later, General Manager Les Snead closed the door to a crack. Snead said, via Sarah

Safety Zayne Anderson is set to remain with the Packers. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Packers have tendered Anderson a contract for the 2025 season. Anderson is set to be an exclusive rights free agent, so the tender blocks him from negotiating with other clubs this offseason.

Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham worked hard to rehab a torn triceps in time to play in Super Bowl LIX — where he tore the triceps again. Graham re-tore the triceps and has already had surgery to repair the tear, according to Derrick Gunn on 97.5 The Fanatic. It’s unclear

Broncos defensive end Zach Allen is looking to turn a strong 2024 season into a new contract with the team. Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports that Allen is looking for a contract extension as the offseason gets underway. Allen has one year left in the three-year contract that

Matthew Stafford was never leaving the Rams despite his dalliance with the Raiders and Giants. The Rams gave the quarterback’s agent, Jimmy Sexton, permission to speak to other teams, but in the end, Stafford agreed to return on an adjusted contract. Rams General Manager Les Snead called the new deal

The Giants will not be looking for a new long snapper this offseason. The team announced that they have re-signed Casey Kreiter on Wednesday. It’s a one-year deal for Kreiter, who has twice been named a captain by the team. Kreiter will head into his sixth season with the Giants.

Joel Bitonio isn’t quite ready to hang up his cleats. The two-time All-Pro left guard has decided to return to the Browns for the 2025 season. Bitonio, 33, had been contemplating retirement. But Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reported Hall of Famer Joe Thomas advised him not to retire until

The Bears have traded for two offensive linemen this week and they also moved to hold onto one of their own. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they tendered Bill Murray with a contract. Murray is an exclusive rights free agent, so the tender offer blocks him from speaking

Maxx Crosby never wanted to leave the Raiders, and Raiders owner Mark Davis never wanted to lose the edge rusher. It remains to be seen whether Crosby will finish his career with the team that drafted him in the fourth round in 2019. He’s only 27, after all, with seemingly

The University of North Carolina has launched its first spring football practice under coach Bill Belichick. On Wednesday, Belichick met with reporters for the first time since he was introduced as the team’s new head coach. Although, as noted by Pat Forde of SI.com, the Belichick-led Tar Heels dub themselves

The Cowboys completed a contract with defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa on Tuesday, signing him to a four-year deal worth up to $80 million with $52 million guaranteed. His cap number is $6.25 million for 2025. Next up is All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons. Parsons is under contract for the fifth-year

The Joey Bosa era in L.A. is over. The Chargers have announced that the third overall pick in the 2016 draft has been released. Bosa was due to earn a $12.36 million roster bonus on March 12. The payment forced the Chargers to make an early decision, giving Bosa a

The Rams are releasing cornerback Tre’Vius Tomlinson, his agent announced Wednesday. Agent Kevin Conner told Adam Schefter of ESPN that it was “a mutual decision to give Tre a fresh start. We would like thank Les Snead and Sean McVay for working collaboratively with us to make this happen.” Tomlinson,

Veteran edge rusher Bradley Chubb will be back with the Dolphins in 2025. According to multiple reports, Chubb has agreed to a revised contract with the team. Chubb was set to have a base salary of $19.45 million for the coming season, but will now make less under the new

The Colts waived center Ryan Coll on Wednesday, the team announced. Coll went undrafted out of Richmond in 2024 after playing 46 career collegiate games with 39 starts. He signed with the Falcons and participated in the team’s 2024 offseason program. The Falcons cut Coll early in training camp, and

Former NFL defensive back Pacman Jones was one of our favorite PFT Live guests during Super Bowl week. So was Colorado coach Deion Sanders. They recently got together for an episode of Deion’s Tubi show, We Got Time Today. And Jones made an eyebrow-raising claim regarding his efforts to beat

The Broncos fired linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite on Wednesday, 10 days after his arrest on suspicion of second degree assault of a police officer. “After thorough discussions as an organization, I met with Michael Wilhoite and informed him we have decided to part ways,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said in

Former Rams center Brian Allen officially has retired, his agency announced. He has not played since 2023. “One hell of a ride for Brian Allen. May the next chapter be the BEST chapter,” AMDG Sports said in a statement. Allen, 29, was the starting center for the Rams’ Super Bowl

The Chargers placed an exclusive rights tender on tight end Tucker Fisk, the team announced Wednesday. Fisk started the 2024 season on Los Angeles’ practice squad before appearing in a career-high nine regular-season games for the Chargers. He made five starts, contributing on 206 offensive snaps and 68 on special

Seahawks middle linebacker Ernest Jones IV’s free agent market got a boost with the Eagles re-signing of Zack Baun. But Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports that Jones underwent offseason knee surgery. It was deemed a “clean-up” procedure and not serious, and Jones could return to football activities as

The Commanders have had trade conversations with defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, but General Manager Adam Peters said last week that all options were on the table. They apparently are down to two options, which likely also always was the case. Allen will not return to Washington. Michael Silver of TheAthletic.com

Every so often, a prospect entering the NFL gets more analyzed, scrutinized, and criticized than all others, combined. Early indications suggest that former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders will be that guy in 2025. The post-Combine noise has gotten loud. Most of it has come from scattered reports based on the

Cornerback Darius Slay said recently that he hopes to play one more season and he isn’t closing the door on the possibility of spending it with the Eagles. The Eagles will release Slay when the new league year gets underway next week and said on his podcast that he has

Bengals guard Jaxson Kirkland will stay in Cincinnati this year. The Bengals have announced that they signed Kirkland to a one-year contract extension for the 2025 season. Kirkland originally signed with the Bengals as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Washington in 2023. He spent that year on the

Tom Brady is putting in the time — and keeping it on a $740,000 watch. The Raiders minority owner/majority voice has been “heavily involved in the Raiders’ overall decision-making process,” reports Tashan Reed of TheAthletic.com. Brady was present when defensive end Maxx Crosby signed his new contract on Wednesday. Reed

Wednesday was a big day for pre-draft visits in Cleveland. The Browns announced that they hosted Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter and a pair of Colorado teammates — cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders — for visits at the team’s facility. Reports this week have indicated that