Category : Red Zone Rumors

The NFL’s owners, as expected, will meet virtually on Tuesday to discuss the recent megadeal with ESPN. Also as expected, they won’t be voting on the transaction. It’s hard to imagine a vote being anything but perfunctory. The league is shedding media assets that have consistently underperformed, and getting a

Cameron Johnston has gotten Wally Pipped. (Look it up, kids.) The Steelers have informed Johnston of his release, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports, leaving Corliss Waitman as the only punter on the roster. Waitman replaced Johnston last season after Johnston’s season-ending knee injury in the season-opening victory over the Falcons.

The Lions did not play well in the preseason, finishing 1-3 and getting outscored by 46 points. And while the Lions weren’t playing most of their top players, head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged that he doesn’t feel great about the way his team played in the exhibition games. Campbell said

At least for now, the Cardinals are keeping just two quarterbacks on their roster. Arizona announced 12 roster cuts on Monday, with third-string quarterback Clayton Tune among those being waived. Tune, 26, was a fifth-round pick back in the 2023 draft. He started one game as a rookie — a

The Cowboys got a significant piece of their offense back on the practice field Monday. Left tackle Tyler Guyton took part in practice for the first time since breaking a bone in his knee on July 28. Guyton told reporters that he was limited to individual work and that his

Rookie quarterback Kyle McCord started and played every snap in the Eagles’ preseason finale against the Jets. The Eagles, though, are waiving McCord, Jordan Schultz reports, after acquiring Sam Howell in a trade with the Vikings. Tanner McKee, who currently has an injured finger, and Howell will back up Jalen

The Steelers cut 12 players Monday, the team announced. The departure of veteran punter Cameron Johnston was previously reported. The Steelers’ cuts also included kicker Ben Sauls. Pittsburgh tried to trade Sauls, who went 4-for-4 on his field goal attempts Thursday. The undrafted rookie hit from 38, 50, 49 and

A couple of well-known veterans were among the Raiders’ cuts today. Longtime wide receiver Phillip Dorsett, a 2015 first-round pick of the Colts, was released in Las Vegas today. And so was linebacker Jaylon Smith, a former Cowboy who was a Pro Bowler in 2019. Two other veteran receivers were

The Bengals and Trey Hendrickson have agreed in principle to a new, one-year deal, according to multiple reports. It will make Hendrickson one of the NFL’s highest-paid defenders for 2025, with a $14 million raise to $30 million. The star edge rusher still is scheduled for free agency in 2026.

Veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper is heading to Las Vegas. Cooper is signing a one-year contract with the Raiders, according to multiple reports. The 31-year-old Cooper started his NFL career with the Raiders, as the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft. He spent three and a half years

The Ravens have announced a few cuts ahead of Tuesday’s deadline to set their initial 53-man roster. They have waived cornerback M.J. Devonshire, offensive tackle Reid Holskey, and tight end Baylor Cupp. That leaves them with the majority of their moves still to come on Tuesday. Devonshire signed with the

The Broncos started making their cuts on Thursday. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that they waived seven players off their roster. That leaves them with 30 more moves to make in order to hit the 53-man limit by Tuesday afternoon’s 4 p.m. ET deadline. Defensive back Micah Abraham, linebacker

The Bengals announced the one-year deal with Trey Hendrickson on Monday as he put his signature on the contract. Hendrickson receives a $14 million pay raise for this season but is scheduled for free agency in March. The deal reportedly does not prevent the Bengals from using the franchise tag

The Bills are cutting quarterback Shane Buechele, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The team also is cutting Mike White, leaving only Josh Allen and Mitchell Trubisky on the active roster. Buechele completed 25 of 30 passes for 278 yards and a touchdown, adding 20 rushing yards in Saturday night’s preseason

The Buccaneers have moved on from defensive tackle Desmond Watson. Watson has not moved on from football. “He’s still working,” Watson’s agent, EJ Gonzalez, told Rod Maaddi of the Associated Press. “Job’s not finished.” The job to lose weight and get in proper condition is finished, as far as the

In the ever-evolving landscape of fantasy football, understanding team and player performance in the red zone is crucial to maximizing your lineup’s potential. Week after week, some players find success while others falter, making it essential to analyze trends to make informed decisions. In this article, we’ll delve into the

As he tries to follow in his father’s footsteps, receiver Brenden Rice has encountered a pothole. Rice will be waived by the Chargers, via Mike Garafolo of NFL Media. Rice is the son of Jerry Rice, a Hall of Famer and the pre-Tom Brady undisputed GOAT. Brenden was a seventh-round

The Vikings have traded defensive back Mekhi Blackmon to the Colts for a 2026 sixth-round pick, the teams announced. The Vikings made Blackmon a third-round pick in 2023, and he played 15 games with three starts as a rookie. He totaled 41 tackles, one interception, eight passes defensed and a

If Kenny Pickett and Sam Howell were in a competition to see who will be traded the most times, they’d both be winning. Or losing. Pickett was traded for a third time on Monday, from the Browns to the Raiders. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the Browns will receive a

Every year, it seems, the approach of football season includes a significant carriage dispute that will potentially impact viewers. This time around, YouTube TV and Fox face the termination of their agreement on August 27. ‌”[I]f we are unable to reach an agreement with Fox by August 27, 2025, their

Trevon Diggs fully participated in practice Monday, going through individual and team drills. It was the first time he’s practiced or played with teammates since Dec. 9, his final game of the 2024 season. “I felt good,” Diggs said Monday, via Tommy Yarrish of the team website. “Just being out

Teddy Bridgewater’s arrival in Tampa has led to a change at the backup quarterback spot for the Bucs. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Bucs will release Kyle Trask. He is expected to land on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury before being released with an injury settlement,

The Cowboys will place rookie running back Phil Mafah on injured reserve to begin the season, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Mafah has a shoulder injury and going on injured reserve will keep him out at least four games. Fowler adds that the plan is for Mafah to return when

Quarterback Mike White won’t be making it through the cut to 53 players in Buffalo. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Bills will release White as they drop to the regular season roster limit by Tuesday afternoon’s deadline. White signed with the Bills’ practice squad after being released

A Detroit fan favorite will no longer be a Lion. At least for now. Via Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network, the Lions have informed offensive tackle Dan Skipper that he will be released. Skipper, a six-foot, ten-inch mountain, was undrafted in 2017. He bounced around the league for much

Last week, Hall of Fame cornerback Darrelle Revis had a simple question for the NFL Players Association, following the decision to place in-house counsel Heather McPhee on paid administrative leave. This week, Revis was more pointed, as to both the NFLPA and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Revis expressed concern on

The Panthers announced a first round of cuts on Monday afternoon and it includes kicker Matthew Wright. Wright was released after making one extra point and missing one field goal in the preseason. Rookie Ryan Fitzgerald is now the only kicker on the roster, but the coming cuts around the

The Colts elected to select Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson to be their starting quarterback in 2025, putting into question Richardson’s future with the organization. Richardson’s agent, Deiric Jackson, even noted on the record that the “trust” level between the player and the organization is “questionable right now.” Given that,

The Titans made a change at General Manager this offseason and Mike Borgonzi cut one of his predecessor Ran Carthon’s final draft picks on Monday. Wide receiver Jha’Quan Jackson was waived as the Titans made their way to the 53-player limit. Jackson was a sixth-round pick in 2024. Jackson had

The prediction markets operated by Robinhood and other companies allow for trading on the outcome of NFL games and other sports, but league personnel will not be permitted to make trades on them. NFL Chief Compliance Officer Sabrina Perel said on Monday that all league personnel, including players, are barred

There is some positive news on Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson as Los Angeles begins to get ready for its Week 1 matchup against Houston. While Jackson has been dealing with blood clots, head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Monday that Jackson is set to take part in team

Lamar Jackson is back on the field. Per Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com, the Ravens’ quarterback has returned to practice on Monday. Jackson had exited a session last week after his foot was stepped on and then was held out of the next practice. But head coach John Harbaugh had said

The Saints have announced a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday’s deadline to set a 53-man roster. Running back Cam Akers is the most prominent name among the 14 cuts. The veteran signed with the team in June, but was released on Monday. Akers ran eight times for 16 yards

As we delve deeper into the NFL season, injuries have undoubtedly taken the spotlight, particularly for teams vying for glory as the playoffs approach. The "red zone" — the critical area of the field where scoring opportunities arise — is heavily influenced by player health. This week, several notable injuries

Among the decisions the Texans have to make before setting their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday is whether to activate running back Joe Mixon from the non-football injury list. On Monday, head coach DeMeco Ryans said that there was no news to share on that front. Mixon has been out

Yes, all hold-ins must come to an end. At some point. In Washington, it ended with receiver Terry McLaurin signing a new four-year contract (a three-year extension) that will pay him “up to” $32 million per year. As usual, the structure will say plenty — from signing bonus to the

During the draft, a question emerged regarding whether quarterback Shedeur Sanders could, and whether he should, try to return to college for another season. Now, as the regular season looms, another Browns draft pick faces the same question — at least in theory. With the Browns not signing running back

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Last season the Broncos were a surprise playoff team while the Titans earned the first overall pick in the draft, and so it’s no surprise that when they meet in Week One, the Broncos are heavy favorites. The Broncos are favored by 7.5 over the Titans, which makes Denver the

The situation between the Cowboys and linebacker Micah Parsons is getting ugly. It could still get even uglier. Dallas faces the Eagles in only 10 days. Parsons has yet to practice during training camp, citing a back problem. Owner and G.M. Jerry Jones has dismissed his “hurt back” (and Micah’s

The Lions’ unofficial depth chart still shows Hendon Hooker as the backup to Jared Goff, even though it has become increasingly obvious that Hooker is not long for Detroit. The real question is whether the Lions fully trust Kyle Allen to be the backup to Jared Goff. Hooker has struggled

We’re less than two weeks away from the start of the 2025 season and one NFL team has not announced their quarterback plan for Week 1 yet. The Saints wrapped up the preseason on Saturday without making a decision about who will start against the Cardinals. Spencer Rattler started two

The 49ers have been short on healthy wide receivers all summer and the Chiefs didn’t have much space in their offense for wide receiver Skyy Moore, so it made sense that the two teams found common ground on a trade earlier this month. Moore and a 2027 seventh-round pick went

Bills running back Frank Gore Jr. has never played in a regular-season game, but his preseason performance suggests he’s capable of making plays if given the chance. A strong preseason helped Gore make the Bills’ practice squad as an undrafted rookie last year, and Gore turned in an even better

The Patriots’ 2024 draft class has taken another hit. Guard Layden Robinson, whom the Patriots selected with their fourth-round pick last year, was waived-injured. That means once he passes through waivers, he’ll revert to the Patriots’ injured reserve list. He may later leave the team with an injury settlement, but

As the fantasy football season heats up, every manager is hunting for that hidden gem who can propel their team to championship glory. While high-profile players often steal the spotlight, it’s the under-the-radar sleepers who can make all the difference. This season, a roster of red-zone threats is emerging, offering

Kansas City is bringing back a familiar face. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Jets are trading defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi to the Chiefs. New York and Kansas City are swapping conditional 2027 sixth and seventh-round picks to complete the deal. Nnadi, 29, had been with the Chiefs for his

The Patriots’ 2024 draft brought them their starting quarterback. It didn’t bring much else. As noted by Mike Reiss of ESPN, quarterback Drake Maye might be the only Patriots draft pick from 2024 to make their 2025 53-man roster. Second-round pick Ja’Lynn Polk is expected to go on injured reserve

The Bills began the process of cutting their roster to 53 players. They announced Sunday the release of six players, and they also waived wide receiver Grant DuBose with an injury designation. DuBose injured a shoulder in Wednesday’s training camp practice, forcing him to miss Saturday’s preseason finale. He will

Shilo and Shedeur Sanders could be teammates again. In theory. It would happen north of the border. The Toronto Argonauts, which acquired the CFL’s negotiating rights to Shedeur months ago, also have the negotiating rights to Shilo. The Argos made the move on Sunday, via 3downnation.com. It works on a