Category : Red Zone Rumors

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

The NFL is doing what it needs to do, reportedly interviewing three women who accuse Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate conduct during massage-therapy sessions and planning to interview more. The Ravens, in turn, are doing — and saying — nothing. ESPN confirmed on Friday that the league is talking

The Jaguars officially have a new General Manager. Jacksonville has hired James Gladstone for the role, the team announced on Friday afternoon. “It’s my honor to introduce James Gladstone as the new General Manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars,” Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a statement released by the team.

The Cowboys have not started contract talks with edge rusher Micah Parsons about an extension, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports. Parsons could follow CeeDee Lamb and not show up until signing an extension. The Cowboys didn’t get the Pro Bowl wide receiver’s contract extension completed until Aug.

The Broncos are hiring Marwan Maalouf as their assistant special teams coach, Mike Klis of 9News reports. He reunites with Darren Rizzi, who recently as named the team’s new special teams coach. Maalouf and Rizzi worked together in Miami from 2013-18. Phil Galiano had been Rizzi’s long-time assistant special teams

The Panthers and offensive lineman Austin Corbett gave themselves a bit more time to talk about a possible contract extension. Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer confirmed an Over the Cap report that Corbett and the team agreed to delay the void date on his contract to just before the

Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith is recovering from surgery after suffering a torn triceps during the Super Bowl. Smith suffered the injury during the game but kept playing, had surgery on Wednesday, and should be ready for the start of the 2025 season, according to NFL Network. It’s not clear at

The Seahawks have let go of two players on Friday. Seattle announced the team has waived cornerback Ryan Cooper and receiver Cornell Powell. Both players were on the club’s practice squad in 2024 and had signed futures deals. Neither Cooper nor Powell appeared in a game last season for Seattle.

The Cardinals went 2-5 down the stretch in 2024, which left them with an 8-9 record and out of the playoffs when the season came to an end. Late season fades have been a frequent occurrence during quarterback Kyler Murray’s time with the team and his eight interceptions in the

The Steelers have added a veteran offensive player. Pittsburgh announced on Friday that the club has signed tight end Donald Parham. Parham, 27, spent four seasons with the Chargers, catching 67 passes for 764 yards with 11 touchdowns in 47 games. He was on the Broncos’ practice squad in 2024

Soon-to-be-free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers has two factors regarding his next team. One is obvious. The other becomes a lot fuzzier, and it will limit his options. First, as Rodgers said, they have to want you. That’s true for any transaction. If the team doesn’t want the player, it’s hard for

Some NFL players choose to represent themselves. For many, they’re better off being handled by a good agent. Only two in the incoming class have a Hall of Fame father who is also an accomplished college football coach. In the list of new players and agents distributed by the NFL

The Bengals have secured the return of long snapper Cal Adomitis for another season. The team announced that they have re-signed Adomitis for the 2025 campaign. Adomitis was set to be a restricted free agent and getting the deal done now takes something off of the team’s to-do list ahead

The pivot to the streaming of NFL games includes ensuring that all NFL games will stream. As explained by Tyler Aquilina of Variety.com, via Sports Business Daily, no NFL game will be exclusively available on streaming in 2025. Which means all games will be available through streaming. And it means,

Brandon Staley is headed to the Big Easy. According to multiple reports, the Saints are hiring Staley to be the club’s defensive coordinator under head coach Kellen Moore. Staley, who spent three seasons as Chargers head coach, previously hired Moore to be Los Angeles’ offensive coordinator in 2023. But Staley