Category : Red Zone Rumors

The Lions’ success the last couple of years led to some major changes heading into the 2025 season. They had to replace two coordinators who left for head coaching jobs and quarterback Jared Goff gave an update on how things are faring on the offensive side a few days into

The Jets got a scare from Justin Fields on Thursday, but they won’t be without him for long. Fields left practice on a cart after getting hurt, but the Jets announced on Thursday afternoon that he is considered day-to-day and will not miss any significant time. Fields was diagnosed with

North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick says he’s coaching his college football team like he coached in the NFL. Asked at the ACC media day if he’s trying to introduce NFL-level schemes and concepts to college football, Belichick answered, “That’s exactly what we’re trying to do. That’s my philosophy.” Belichick

The Panthers have had seven consecutive losing seasons, so it might seem like there’s not a lot of reason for confidence coming out of Carolina. But head coach Dave Canales doesn’t see it that way. Canales said he thinks his team is building something in his second season as head

D.C. Council went from dragging its feet to clicking its heels on the deal for a new Commanders stadium. And the person who struck the initial agreement — Mayor Muriel Bowser — did an early media victory tour on Thursday. The new stadium means many things. One thing it means

Bills first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston spoke to reporters at Bills training camp for the first time since he was sued by a woman who accused him of sexual assault four years ago, when they were both students at Kentucky. “This is something I’ve been dealing with since I was

The Bills still have not signed James Cook to a contract extension, which means 2025 could be his final season in Buffalo. He is scheduled for free agency in March. Despite that, the running back is in training camp and participating in drills. General Manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday that

The Dolphins have confirmed Thursday’s report that cornerback Artie Burns suffered a season-ending knee injury. Burns was placed on injured reserve as part of a series of roster moves the team announced on Thursday afternoon. Burns suffered the injury in the first practice of training camp. The Dolphins also confirmed

The Jets have made their first roster change since the start of training camp. They announced the signing of defensive back Tanner McCalister to their 90-man roster. Linebacker Jared Bartlett was waived in a corresponding move. McCalister was waived by the Broncos in June. He had one tackle on special

Ten years ago (yes, it’s been ten years), breathless reports tracked then-Titans rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota, who went umpteen practices in a row without throwing an interception. At that time, then-Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said, essentially, that practice is the time to throw interceptions. In his first pass of his

The Falcons released defensive back Kevin King and placed three players on the non-football injury list, the team announced Thursday. King re-signed with the Falcons this offseason. He played 15 games with one start for the team last season, seeing action on 71 defensive snaps and 161 on special teams.

D.C. Council is done dragging its feet. Next week, they’ll vote on the proposed Commanders facility, to be built at the site of RFK Stadium. Via the Washington Post, the vote is set for Friday, August 1. D.C. Council previously set public hearings on the project for Tuesday and Wednesday.

In the first throw of his first team period at his first Steelers training-camp practice, quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw an interception. At his first training-camp press conference at St. Vincent’s College in Latrobe, Rodgers brushed it off. “I’m gonna throw some picks,” he told reporters, “but I’m gonna throw some

On the day the Cowboys reported to training camp, left guard Tyler Smith made headlines when he said the Super Bowl is a “realistic goal.” The Cowboys, of course, haven’t played in an NFC Championship Game since 1995, which was their most recent Super Bowl appearance. New coach Brian Schottenheimer

Cardinals linebacker J.J. Russell was released from the hospital and has re-joined the team at training camp, the team announced Thursday night. All tests were negative. Russell was carted off the field after colliding with rookie Kitan Crawford in a 7-on-7 drill in practice. He was transported to the hospital

This time a year ago, Kareem Hunt wasn’t sure he would get another chance in the NFL. “I didn’t know when I was gonna get picked up, or when I was gonna have the opportunity, or if I was gonna have the opportunity to play again,” Hunt said Thursday, via

The Eagles have talked openly about the possibility of replacing their home stadium. They’re now openly asking their season-ticket holders about it. Via Zach Berman of PHLY, the Eagles sent an email to season-ticket holders regarding the future of the stadium. “To help guide this vision, we’re exploring potential updates

As expected, the Raiders have announced that they’re releasing defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, only one year into a four-year, $110 million deal. As expected, the Raiders will try to avoid remaining guarantees. As expected, Wilkins has already filed a grievance fighting the move. Per multiple reports, the Raiders have voided

Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is at training camp in Oxnard, California, but he is not practicing as he waits for a contract extension. Last year, quarterback Dak Prescott was where Parsons is. Prescott, though, practiced with the team before finally agreeing to a four-year, $240 million deal on the

The Raiders are moving on from defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the Raiders will be releasing Wilkins. The move comes only one year after he signed a four-year, $110 million deal. That contract fully-guaranteed $57.5 million at signing, with another $27.25 million becoming fully guaranteed

The 49ers host Super Bowl LX. Their chances of playing a home game at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8 aren’t good. Coming off a 6-11 season, the 49ers overhauled their roster. Gone are Dre Greenlaw, Charvarius Ward, Talanoa Hufanga, Javon Hargrave, Leonard Floyd, Maliek Collins and Deebo Samuel. Nick Bosa,

The Commanders have reached agreement on a contract extension with one of their players, but it’s not wide receiver Terry McLaurin. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the team has agreed to a deal with safety Percy Butler. It’s a one-year extension for Butler, who is in the final

Cardinals linebacker JJ Russell was taken to the hospital after suffering an injury at practice today. The Cardinals announced that Russell is being evaluated for a head and neck injury suffered in this afternoon’s practice. He was alert on the field and had movement in all his extremities. Russell is

Browns running back Quinshon Judkins is one of two unsigned 2025 draft picks and General Manager Andrew Berry didn’t offer any hints about when that might change on Thursday. Judkins was arrested on July 12 in Florida on a domestic violence charges and Berry said the team is still working

Falcons coach Raheem Morris says tight end Kyle Pitts is practicing in training camp — with “modifications.” Pitts missed the entire offseason program because of an undisclosed injury, but Morris said today that Pitts has been cleared for camp. However, the Falcons will take a cautious approach to ramp Pitts

49ers left tackle Trent Williams said this offseason that he wants to play into his 40s. He celebrated his 37th birthday earlier this month. After missing the final seven games of the 2024 season with an ankle injury, Williams said he certainly feels better now that he did last season.

Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders twice was cited for excessive speeding last month. He received a ticket for going 91 mph in a 65 mph zone and then for driving 101 mph in a 65 mph zone. Browns General Manager Andrew Berry said Thursday the team has addressed the citations

Browns quarterback Joe Flacco said in a Thursday press conference that his kids asked him if he’d been named the team’s starter when he returned home from the offseason program in June and plenty of other people are wondering if Flacco will get the nod as well. The current situation

Colts left tackle Bernhard Raimann is entering the final year of his rookie deal and talks with the team about an extension are underway. Raimann has started 40 of the 45 games that he’s played since the Colts drafted him in the third round in 2022, but the early conversations

Von Miller’s production slowed down over his three-year run with the Bills, but he believes he has a lot left in the tank for the Commanders. Miller signed with the Commanders this month and started practicing with the team at training camp this week. Miller knows his 129.5 career sacks

As the NFL and ESPN close in on a deal that would result in ESPN acquiring control of multiple NFL Media assets, more information is emerging as to what’s in it for the NFL. Via Alex Sherman of CNBC.com, the NFL will acquire up to 10 percent of ESPN as

The Vikings will wear alternate uniforms in three of this season’s home games. The team announced that they will wear their white helmets for their Christmas game against the Lions and that they’ll don their throwback uniforms in Week 2 and Week 18. The first of those games is a

Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis is hoping less is more this season. Reporters at Wednesday’s opening practice of training camp noted that Davis looked slimmer than he did when the Eagles were winning the Super Bowl in New Orleans in February. Davis confirmed that was the case at a Thursday

Cornerback Cornell Armstrong is headed back to the Dolphins. Agent Brett Tessler announced that his client is signing a deal with Miami. The Dolphins drafted Armstrong in the sixth round in 2018. Armstrong had eight tackles in 15 games as a rookie and then moved on to the Texans after

Bills first-round cornerback Maxwell Hairston was accused of sexual assault in college and was sued in connection with the incident this month, but Bills General Manager Brandon Beane says the team is very confident that Hairston did nothing wrong. Beane says there are limits to what Hairston can say because

J.J. McCarthy has been making some veteran moves as a young quarterback stepping into the role of starter in 2025. Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN, McCarthy organized a couple of offseason throwing sessions with his teammates. One was near Nashville, Tenn., and the other was near St. Paul, Minn. Tight

News that Jets quarterback Justin Fields had to be carted off the field during Thursday’s practice led to thoughts of season-ending injuries, but the first updates on his condition have calmed some nerves around the team. Head coach Aaron Glenn said that Fields suffered a right toe injury. Ian Rapoport

The Browns’ four-way quarterback competition is now underway, as Cleveland gets its training camp going this week. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that he has “a plan that’s in pencil” when asked about the ideal timeline to name a starter between Joe Flacco, Kenny

The Falcons will open training camp without linebacker Troy Andersen on the field. Andersen was placed on the physically unable to perform list on Thursday. Andersen, who can be activated at any point this summer, was limited to seven games last season by a knee injury and he also missed

In June, Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested and booked on charges of assault family violence impeding breath/circulation, which is a third-degree felony under Texas law. For the first time since the arrest, both General Manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans addressed Ward’s situation in their respective press

Dolphins offensive lineman Bayron Matos was taken from the team’s practice to the hospital in a helicopter on Wednesday and will have more tests on Thursday. Matos’s agent Perlesta Hollingsworth told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald that Matos suffered an “above the shoulder” injury, but was uncertain if the

When the Buccaneers signed 464-pound defensive lineman Desmond Watson as an undrafted rookie, he became the heaviest player ever to sign an NFL contract. But before he can actually play in the NFL, he’s going to have to lose some weight. Watson opened training camp on the non-football illness list,

Vikings safety Josh Metellus is taking a different approach to training camp practices than he took to the team’s spring work. Metellus sat out of team drills during OTAs as he moved into the final year of his contract, but he was practicing without limitations when the team took the

Tight end Noah Fant, a 2019 first-round pick and a piece of the trade that sent Russell Wilson, was recently cut by the Seahawks. Seattle coach Mike Macdonald made his first visit with reporters on Wednesday since Fant was abruptly released. Inevitably, Macdonald was asked about the decision to move

Marvin Harrison Jr. was the first wide receiver drafted in 2024, but he wasn’t at the top of the rookie leaderboard at the end of his first NFL season. Harrison caught 62 passes for 885 yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie and that production lagged behind what Malik Nabers,

Back in early February, Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett made his trade request public with a statement that noted his goal was to compete for a Super Bowl. But then Garrett and Cleveland agreed to a massive contract extension that will pay him an average of $40 million per year,

Browns cornerback Denzel Ward thinks he and his teammates can be the NFL’s best this season. Ward said that after the Browns’ defense had a down year in 2024, they believe they’re going to be the top defense in football in 2025. “That’s our goal, to be the best defensive

After 11 seasons in Dallas, defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is in his first training camp in Seattle. And Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is loving what he’s seeing. Macdonald said the effort Lawrence puts into each and every drill the coaches ask him to do is impressive, and a testament

Will Levis’ 2025 season has formally come to an end with a string of Titans roster moves on Wednesday. Tennessee has placed Levis on injured reserve, with the quarterback undergoing surgery that will sideline him for the rest of the year. Head coach Brian Callahan said in his Wednesday press

The Bears have moved on from a veteran defensive back. Chicago announced on Wednesday that the club has released Tarvarius Moore. Moore, 28, appeared in 11 games for Chicago in 2024. He recorded seven total tackles, playing exclusively special teams. Before that, he appeared in 61 games with 13 starts