Category : Red Zone Rumors

Injuries have limited Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw’s availability since he joined the team as a second-round pick last year and a new one is going to continue that trend into his second season. Rakestraw hurt his shoulder on Saturday and head coach Dan Campbell said at his Monday press conference

The Raiders have traded cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the Eagles for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV, according to multiple reports. The Eagles get even deeper in their cornerbacks room, with Booker joining Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, Kelee Ringo, Adoree Jackson and Mac McWilliams. Bennett will join the competition with Ringo

The Broncos have been securing their key players to long-term contracts. One such player to get a new deal was receiver Courtland Sutton. Due to make $14 million in 2025, Sutton recently signed a four-year, $92 million extension. That’s a new-money average of $23 million per year. Here’s the full

Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was released from police custody on Monday and it looks like he’ll avoid any chance of further confinement. TMZ reports that Perryman will not be prosecuted for the possession of assault weapons. Perryman was arrested in Los Angeles on Friday after police found two AR-15s in

The Jaguars released their first depth chart of the 2025 season on Monday and it shows where first-round pick Travis Hunter is situated on both sides of the ball. Hunter is listed as first-team wide receiver along with Brian Thomas and Dyami Brown, but he is part of the second

The 2023 comeback player of the year is back. The Browns have listed 40-year-old Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback on the first depth chart of the 2025 season, via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Flacco went from the couch to the huddle for the Browns in 2023, lifting the team

When you have two quarterbacks, you have none. When you have five quarterbacks, you’re the Browns. When you have six quarterbacks, you’re f—ked. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the Browns have added Pro Bowl (seriously) quarterback Tyler Huntley. The reason is far less dysfunctional than the Browns have been. Kenny

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has no qualms about negotiating directly with players who are represented by agents, ignoring the letter and/or the spirit of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. He has done it before. He did it with linebacker Micah Parsons. Left unchecked, Jones will do it again. So where are

Before training camp opened, reports emerged that 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings wanted a new contract or a trade. He didn’t hold out. He could be holding in. Jennings suffered a calf injury during training camp on July 27. (It apparently was an aggravation of an offseason injury.) He has yet

Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is out of practice today with an injury. Hockenson was injured on Saturday and is out at least for today. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell referred to Hockenson’s injury as a “hip, leg, back — whatever you want to classify it at,” via Judd Zulgad. The

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s long wait for game action is set to end on Saturday. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said that the plan is for McCarthy to play against the Texans in Minnesota’s preseason opener. McCarthy has not taken a snap in a game since the preseason opener last season.

The full truth regarding Von Miller’s one-year deal with the Commanders was kept under wraps, because it’s a far cry from the kind of contract he’s used to having. His skills remain undeniable. Miller appears as a starting outside linebacker on the first depth chart issued by the Commanders for

The Giants have made a few moves on Monday afternoon to bolster the team’s depth. New York announced the club has added linebacker K.J. Cloyd and confirmed the previously reported signing of running back Jonathan Ward. This is Cloyd’s second stint with the Giants after spending time with the club

The Dolphins made a couple of moves involving tight ends on Monday. They announced that they have signed Chris Myarick. Rookie Jalin Conyers was placed on injured reserve to create a roster spot for the new arrival. Myarick is no stranger to the Dolphins. He signed with the team as

As training camp opened, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald declined to delve into the reasons for the decision to release veteran tight end Noah Fant. On Monday, Seahawks G.M. John Schneider disclosed the one reason for the move. Appearing on Seattle Sports, Schenider said Fant was a “pure cap casualty.” “He

Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has played 101 games in his NFL career, so he’s seen a lot of different defenses. But he thinks the one he’s practicing against right now is better than any of them. Metcalf said on NFL Network that going 11-on-11 against the Steelers’ defense in

The Chargers announced the addition of a defensive lineman on Monday. They have signed Nesta Jade Silvera to the 90-man roster. They waived defensive lineman Josh Fuga with an injury designation to create room for Silvera. Silvera was a 2023 seventh-round pick by the Raiders and he played in nine

The 49ers have made a series of moves on Monday, including effectively ending their kicker competition — at least for now. San Francisco announced the club has signed defensive lineman Bradlee Anae, defensive lineman Bruce Hector, safety Jaylen Mahoney, cornerback Fabian Moreau, and offensive lineman Isaiah Prince. As corresponding moves,

Offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum is making a bid for a roster spot in Jacksonville. The Jaguars announce Anchrum’s signing on Monday. They also confirmed their reported signing of defensive lineman Austin Johnson and announced that they have waived wide receiver J.J. Jones. Anchrum was a Rams seventh-round pick in 2020

Deion Sanders has two sons who are NFL rookies, but only one of them welcomed Dad to come see him at training camp. After visiting Buccaneers cornerback Shilo Sanders, Deion said Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders didn’t want his dad in Cleveland. Today Shedeur explained why. “I look at it from

Fumbles usually get blamed on the player who drops the ball. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel has a different take on that. Asked by reporters on Monday whether running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who fumbled seven times last year, will get a “fresh, clean slate”? “Well, everybody has a fresh, clean slate,”

Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders returned to practice Monday, two days after sitting out practice with arm soreness. “I’m well. I’m back at practice today, so I’m thankful,” Sanders said. Sanders experienced arm soreness Saturday, something he said he is accustomed to. “Yeah, in college, it was often,” Sanders said.

Aaron Glenn would like to change a number of things about the Jets in his first season as their head coach and the team’s proclivity for committing penalties is near the top of the list. The Jets led the league with 137 penalties and 1,134 penalty yards and they had

The Colts have issued their first depth chart of the preseason, and it doesn’t shed much light on who’s in the lead in the race to be the starting quarterback. At every position except quarterback, the Colts’ depth chart lists the players in order, with the starters first and then

There is some positive injury news for Cleveland’s quarterback derby. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders is expected to be a full participant for Monday’s practice after missing Saturday’s session with arm soreness. Sanders had reported some arm soreness during individual drills early in Saturday’s session,

The James Cook hold-in extends to a second day. Cook won’t be practicing on Monday. He didn’t practice on Sunday. And, in lieu of blaming it on a real or embellished injury, Cook admitted that business considerations are keeping him from participating. The Bills have Tuesday off. They wrap up

Football is back. And while the numbers are yet to hit regular-season form, a large throng tuned in for a glorified scrimmage involving second- and third-stringers. Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Daily, the Chargers-Lions Hall of Fame game on NBC generated 6.9 million viewers on average for the broadcast.

The Broncos went to the playoffs for the first time in a decade last season and head coach Sean Payton thinks they can do even more in 2025. After an offseason that saw the team add players like linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Talanoa Hufanga, tight end Evan Engram, cornerback Jahdae

Rookie Tyler Loop appears to be closing in on the kicking job in Baltimore. The Ravens released John Hoyland on Saturday, which head coach John Harbaugh said was due to needs elsewhere on the roster rather than anything about Hoyland’s performance. Harbaugh’s comments about Loop made it clear that the

Bills running back James Cook has been open about his desire for a new contract, but he reported to training camp and was taking part in practice until Sunday. On Sunday, Cook watched the session in street clothes and said after it was over that “business” was the reason why

Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith could miss some time with a groin injury. Highsmith left Sunday’s practice after getting hurt during a drill. Head coach Mike Tomlin said it was the only new injury in the session and that Highsmith is going to be checked out by medical personnel. “Alex

The two Lions competing to be Jared Goff’s backup turned in poor performances in the Hall of Fame Game, and coach Dan Campbell says both want to show they can be better. Campbell said Hendon Hooker will start this week’s preseason game against the Falcons and play the first half,

Veteran defensive lineman Josiah Bronson is the latest player to parlay a stint in the UFL into another shot in the NFL. The Titans announced that they have signed Bronson, who most recently played for the UFL’s Memphis Showboats during their spring 2025 season. Although most UFL players don’t make

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is described as week-to-week as he deals with back issues, and head coach Sean McVay says the Rams hope they can get Stafford back, slowly but surely. Asked if Stafford might be capable of doing the jog-through practice the Rams have scheduled for Monday, Mcvay said

The NFL Players Association is doubling down on its failed search for an executive director from 2023. In a stunning move, the union has hired David White. He’s the candidate who finished second to Lloyd Howell in the two-man race that the executive committee teed up for the board of

Receiver Tyreek Hill’s failure to show up in time for the team stretch only two days after saying it’s “very important” to do so wasn’t the only unusual wrinkle for the Dolphins this weekend. On Friday, Hill told reporters that De’Von Achane shouldn’t be the short-yardage tailback. On Sunday, coach

The “week-to-week” label always has an ominous feel to it. The reality, however, is that one of these weeks the “week-to-week” watch will end. For Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, it’s unclear which week will be the week he returns from week-to-week back issues. Either way, the Rams have five weeks

Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold left practice with a hamstring injury last week and he’ll miss a little more time before he’s ready to return to action. Head coach Dan Campbell said in a Sunday press conference that Arnold avoided a significant injury and that the team is bringing him back

Zach Allen landed an extension with the Broncos and a good weekend for defensive linemen continued when Zach Sieler agreed to an extension with the Dolphins on Sunday. Sieler’s agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN that their client has agreed to a three-year, $67.75 million extension. The deal includes

The Cardinals have been practicing without Marvin Harrison Jr. recently and another member of the receiving corps is going to miss some time as well. Michael Wilson is in the concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head in practice. The hit came when Wilson was diving for a

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is still getting acquainted with a new coaching staff. And the new coaching staff is realizing something about Williams. He loves the two-minute drill. ‘‘The best thing he does is the unscripted stuff, the two-minute stuff,’’ offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said Saturday, via Patrick Finley of

The 49ers signed wide receiver Robbie Chosen to a one year-deal, the team announced Sunday. In order to make room on the roster, the team released wide receiver Marquez Callaway. Chosen spent part of the 2024 training camp with the 49ers, who released him after the preseason. He signed with

Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders, who injured his foot July 26, underwent foot surgery last week, Mike Klis of 9News reports. Sanders injured a ligament, not a tendon as feared, and his return is uncertain, though coach Sean Payton said “it’s going to certainly be north of four to six weeks.”

The Browns claimed offensive tackle Kilian Zierer off waivers, the team announced Sunday. The Falcons waived Zierer, a native of Munich, Germany, last week. The Browns also announced they waived fullback Troy Hairston and wide receiver Winston Wright. Zierer did not begin playing football until the age of 16, but

The more Tyreek Hill insists he is changing, the more he stays the same. He was late for practice on Sunday. Even though timeliness is supposedly one of the key aspects of the culture change that the Dolphins swear they’re implementing this year. In fairness, Omar Kelly of the Miami

Bills running back James Cook has made it known he wants a contract extension, and he skipped the team’s voluntary offseason workouts to express his displeasure at not having one. Cook, though, attended the mandatory minicamp and fully participated in the first eight practices of training camp. On Sunday, he

When it comes to Marv Levy, Father Time is far from an over-officious jerk. Levy turns 100 today. A Pro Football Hall of Famer, Levy’s coaching career began 74 years ago, at St. Louis Country Day School in 1951. He landed in the college ranks with Coe in 1953. He

Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett continues to be limited in practice by a hamstring injury, but he’s trying to put a positive spin on the situation. Mobility has been an asset for Pickett during his time in the NFL, but he knows he will have to continue to take it easy

Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir is set to miss time after hurting his ankle during a practice at Highmark Stadium on Friday. Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters at a Sunday press conference that Shakir is week-to-week because of the ankle injury. The Bills are five weeks away from their

Dolphins right tackle Austin Johnson is no stranger to injuries and he’s dealing with another one at Dolphins training camp. Jackson is set to miss a few weeks with a leg injury that he picked up in Friday’s practice. Head coach Mike McDaniel said it is not related to the