Category : Red Zone Rumors

An allegation of sexual assault didn’t keep the Bills from selecting cornerback Maxwell Hairston in round one. That allegation has now taken on a new form. Via WKBW.com, Hairston has been sued for sexual assault. The incident allegedly happened in 2021, while Hairston attended the University of Kentucky. The civil

Wide receiver Rashod Bateman signed a three-year contract extension with the Ravens last month, but his return to the team for the 2025 season wasn’t a sure thing earlier in the offseason. A report in May said the Cowboys looked into trading for Bateman and Bateman confirmed that he was

Lamar Jackson is a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player, an elite passer and perhaps the best running quarterback ever. But there’s one thing he admits does not come naturally to him: Being a team leader. Jackson told Kevin Hart that the toughest adjustment for him in becoming a franchise quarterback

The Cleveland Browns got what they wanted from Ohio, in the form of $600 million in taxpayer money and a change to the law that would have otherwise kept them from leaving downtown Cleveland for suburban Brook Park. And while the Browns are very happy about the outcome, Cleveland is

The so-called big, beautiful bill may lead to an ugly outcome for gamblers. Various online accounts of the Senate version of the massive piece of legislation that has ping-ponged back to the House of Representatives indicate that a change to the tax rules for gambling could make it much harder

The man behind the Chiefs’ mascot, KC Wolf, is retiring, the team announced. Dan Meers spent 35 years dressed in the costume and wearing the size 23 shoes while serving as the “Director of Shenanigans.” He missed only three games and performed at multiple Super Bowls. In all, Meers attended

As Netflix inches toward potentially acquiring a full package of games, some of the streamer’s eventual competitors are reluctant to help the company produce quality content on Christmas. According to FrontOfficeSports.com, ESPN and Fox are reluctant to loan talent to Netflix for the 2025 Christmas doubleheader. Per the report, ESPN

Nearly two years after a civil lawsuit was filed over the shooting of a teenager who was playing “Nerf Wars” on Texans running back Joe Mixon’s Ohio property, the suit has been settled. PFT has confirmed that the case is over. Sheree Paolello of WLWT reported within the past hour

Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton turns 31 next month and has had some recent injury issues. The Panthers, though, didn’t draft his heir apparent. He heads into the final year of his contract looking for another one. “Looking forward, I do believe I have another contract in me,” Moton told

New Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey will keep his preferred jersey number in Pittsburgh. Ramsey posted a picture on social media of his Steelers jersey, with the No. 5. That number previously belonged to cornerback D’Shawn Jamison, who will be fighting for a roster spot in training camp after he spent

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to bring the Commanders back to the site of RFK Stadium. She’s worried that’s not going to happen. Appearing Tuesday on The Team 980, Bowser was asked by Kevin Sheehan to put a number on her level of concern regarding the deal, with 0 being

The lingering impasse between the Bengals and first-round pass rusher Shemar Stewart ultimately traces to the inability of the two sides to finalize a rookie deal. However, Stewart would have taken the field for the team’s offseason program if the Bengals had offered an acceptable participation agreement. In theory, a

Jets running back Breece Hall was the subject of some trade chatter this offseason, but the Jets told him and the rest of the football world that they weren’t considering moving him this spring. That means Hall will be part of head coach Aaron Glenn’s first season with the team

On Sunday, we posted our annual tribute to former Chiefs running back Joe Delaney, who gave his life while trying to save three drowning children on June 29, 1983. The Chiefs placed Delaney in the team’s Ring of Honor, even though he played only two NFL seasons. The Pro Football

One of the greatest players in NFL history will be back in this fall to talk about the sport he dominated. ESPN confirmed to Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com that Randy Moss is expected to make a full-time return to Sunday NFL Countdown in 2025. It’s great news. Moss was diagnosed

Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning watched his nephew, Texas quarterback Arch Manning, at the recent Manning Passing Academy and came away impressed — and also impressed by some of the other college quarterbacks on the field. Manning told Pat McAfee that both Arch Manning and LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier

After trading Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh on Monday, Miami has taken an unexpected route to find a new tight end. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, the Dolphins are trading for Darren Waller, who is coming out of a one-year retirement to play again. The Dolphins are sending a 2026

Veteran free agent wide receiver Tyler Boyd said recently that he’d “absolutely” be interested in playing for the Steelers this season and the Pittsburgh native has reportedly had a chance to share his views with the team. Longtime Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly said on 93.7 The Fan that the Steelers

Oliver Gibson, who played defensive tackle in the NFL from 1995 to 2003, has died at the age of 53. Gibson was born and raised in Romeoville, Illinois, and in 1989 USA Today named him the high school defensive player of the year for his exploits at Romeoville High School.

With the NFL intent on expanding the regular season to 18 games, the NFL Players Association is pressing pause. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports that the NFLPA “is not expected to engage” in bargaining with the league about an 18-game regular season, or any other issues, until “at

The Browns may not get their way very often on the field. They’ve gotten their way off the field. As it relates to getting a new field. Via Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a new budget into law late Monday night. The big, beautiful,

David Bakhtiari could be heading to “The Island.” Then again, maybe he’s already there. On Monday, the former Packers tackle tweeted a video from the recent wedding of current Packers quarterback Jordan Love. Bakhtiari added this: “Just happy at least one of my quarterbacks invited me to their wedding.” Love

The Bengals will kick off their training camp with a practice on Wednesday, July 23 and it will be the first of eight that are open to the public. Veterans report to camp on July 22 and they’ll get on the field at the team’s practice facility at 10 a.m.

In the betting odds for the 2025 season, the closest division race appears to be in the NFC West, where the 49ers are the slightest of favorites over the Rams — thanks in large part to the 49ers’ last-place schedule. The 49ers are currently the betting favorites to win the

With the Steelers paying big money to a couple of strangers to the team while dragging their feet as to face-of-the-franchise linebacker T.J. Watt, his football future is far from clear. Yes, the Steelers reportedly have “no intention” to trade him. More often than not, the use of that two-word

News surfaced today that the Dolphins could be interested in acquiring tight end Michael Mayer from the Raiders. And that could make sense, as new Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is not known for having a lot of work for tight ends like Mayer to do in his offense. But

Deshaun Watson watched the Browns’ four-way quarterback battle while doing his rehab work this offseason. It is still too soon to know when he will return after tearing his Achilles a second time and undergoing another surgery Jan. 10. Watson will miss most, if not all, of 2025, leaving the

Who says you can’t go home? Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is headed back to the team that drafted him. The Dolphins have acquired Fitzpatrick in exchange for Jalen Ramsey, PFT has confirmed. Ramsey’s trade to the Steelers was reported earlier on Monday. Fitzpatrick, 28, was a Dolphins first-round pick in 2018

The Saints announced their training camp practice schedule Monday. They will have nine practices open to the fans, with the first coming Wednesday, July 23, the day after the team reports to the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie. Tickets are free but limited and must be reserved in advance.

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill didn’t get his wish of a race against 100-meter Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles, but he did run an impressive 100-meter time and beat a sprinter named Lyles over the weekend. Hill showed up to the ATX Sprint Classic in Austin and ran an impressive

The Chargers will induct Rodney Harrison into their Hall of Fame this season, the team announced Monday. He becomes the 36th player to receive the organization’s highest honor, and the 44th member overall. Harrison’s enshrinement is scheduled for Oct. 23, during a halftime ceremony when the Chargers host the Vikings

The Dolphins traded their only 2024 Pro Bowler in tight end Jonnu Smith as part of a deal that also sent cornerback Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh. Now, the Dolphins are in the market for tight end and cornerback help. A report earlier today indicated the Dolphins are talking to multiple

The Steelers pulled off their third big trade of the offseason on Monday and some teams are reportedly interested to see if they’d like to make a third. Edge rusher T.J. Watt skipped all of the team’s offseason work as he looks for a new contract and Adam Schefter of

The Dolphins traded cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers today, and a former Dolphin says that trade reflects how Miami isn’t a place that appreciates top talent. Raheem Mostert, the running back who played three seasons in Miami and was a Pro Bowler in 2023,

More details of the trade sending cornerback Jalen Ramsey from Miami to Pittsburgh are coming to light. When Ramsey went on the trade market early in the offseason, there was a lot of discussion about whether the Dolphins would pick up a significant chunk of his salary to facilitate a

The Broncos returned to the playoffs last season for the first time since they won Super Bowl 50 and linebacker Alex Singleton is looking to that championship team as inspiration for the year to come. Defense carried the Broncos for much of that season and the unit’s performance overwhelmed the

The Dolphins are on the hunt for a new tight end. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Miami is engaged with multiple teams about acquiring a player at the position after agreeing to trade Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh on Monday. After the deal is finalized, the Dolphins will have Pharaoh

Colts receiver Alec Pierce was one of the most explosive players in the league in 2024, finishing with the NFL lead of 22.3 yards per reception. Having completed his third season, the 2022 second-round pick is eligible for an extension. But according to Stephen Holder of ESPN, the Colts and

Jonnu Smith is headed to Pittsburgh, too. The Steelers and Dolphins had been engaged in trade talks for the tight end earlier this offseason. Now, the deal has been agreed to, as Pittsburgh has acquired Smith in the same blockbuster deal that will send Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers and

Jalen Ramsey is headed to the AFC North. According to multiple reports, the Steelers have agreed to acquire Ramsey from the Dolphins. Ramsey confirmed the news with a video posted to social media. While terms of the deal were not immediately reported, Ramsey is set to receive a $1.5 million

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said earlier this month that first-round pick Jihaad Campbell will begin practicing with the team in August when he’s cleared to return from shoulder surgery and he also offered a preview of where Campbell will fit into the team’s defense. Fangio said that Campbell will

It’s been six days since Pablo Torre’s podcast episode regarding the collusion ruling landed. And very few people in and around the NFL are saying anything about it. The NFL and the NFL Players Association haven’t said a word. While there’s still a chance either or both will hand-pick a

The Giants get plenty of criticism for allowing running back Saquon Barkley to become a free agent in 2024. They weren’t alone in their decision not to make him part of the team moving forward. Two of their top rivals never even called Barkley. “Never heard a word from the

Puka Nacua took on a new role as a leader of the Rams’ wide receiver group with Cooper Kupp’s departure this offseason, but that’s not the only change that the team has seen in him since the end of the 2025 campaign. Nacua has only been in the NFL for

The Lions fell short of their goal last season, but safety Brian Branch believes their experience in 2024 sets them up well for success in 2025. Branch made the Pro Bowl after playing in 16 regular season games and that availability made him an outlier on the team’s defense. Defensive

Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby says that when he’s going up against Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, it’s the best against the best. Crosby said on ESPN that he and the Raiders know that if they’re going to get to where they want to go, it starts with beating the Chiefs,

Last year, the Titans traded second- and third-round picks to the Chiefs for cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, then signed Sneed to a four-year, $76 million contract. His first season in Tennessee came to an early and disappointing end, as Sneed suffered a quadriceps injury in the fifth game and missed the

Twenty-five years ago tonight, I couldn’t sleep. I was too keyed up. Too excited about this new thing I’d stumbled into. Writing about the NFL. Something that happened on a lark. It was a simple column submitted to NFLTalk.com, a long-defunct web outlet that covered pro football in essentially the

The Club World Cup is happening currently in multiple American cities. The weather is prompting some to ask whether certain American cities should be excluded from such events. After a 113-minute weather delay in Charlotte on Saturday, Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca sounded off about the situation. “For me personally it’s

The delicate genius can be hard on receivers. And Steelers receivers coach Zach Azzanni welcomes the reality that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has high standards for his pass catchers. “I love that challenge,” Azzanni said regarding coexistence with a demanding quarterback, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com. “I like that. I’d rather