Category : Red Zone Rumors

Texans safety Jimmie Ward was released on $30,000 bail set by a magistrate Thursday afternoon, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Ward, 33, was booked on charges of assault family violence impeding breath/circulation, a third-degree felony under Texas law. Montgomery County deputies were called to Ward’s home at 5:30 a.m. Thursday.

As expected, long-time NFL executive Brian Rolapp is leaving the league office, after more than 22 years. Via Josh Carpenter of Sports Business Journal, Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all teams on Thursday announcing that Rolapp is moving on. The memo says Rolapp, who has served as the

The Raiders cut safety Jonathan Sutherland on Thursday, the team announced. They needed to make room for the signing of free agent linebacker Germaine Pratt. Sutherland missed the entire 2025 season with an undisclosed injury. In 2023, he spent time on the Seahawks’ practice squad, and Sutherland was with Seattle

Free agent offensive tackle D.J. Humphries agreed to terms with the 49ers on April 29 but never signed. His representation, AMDG Sports, announced on social media Thursday that Humphries is signing with the Rams. The Rams have Alaric Jackson as their starting left tackle and Rob Havenstein at right tackle.

In free agency, Isaiah Simmons had one simple question for interested teams. What is your plan for me? “To me, it seemed like Green Bay had the best plan, was most excited about me and liked me,” Simmons said, via Bill Huber of SI.com. Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is

The Steelers moved their training practices to the morning in 2024, but they are going back to the afternoon this summer. Head coach Mike Tomlin discussed the change in plans for the team’s work in Latrobe. Tomlin said that he is hoping that the hotter weather at that time of

Seven weeks after the 2025 NFL draft began, most of the 257 draft picks have agreed to terms. As of Wednesday, 217 of the selections had signed their four-year rookie deals. Of the 40 unsigned players, 30 were taken in round two. The problem there comes from the fact that

The Jets announced a handful of roster moves after wrapping up their mandatory minicamp on Thursday. They signed defensive lineman Kingsley Jonathan and offensive lineman Marquis Hayes. Guard Zack Bailey and cornerback Tre Swilling were waived off of the roster in corresponding moves. Jonathan and Hayes both tried out for

The Falcons will host 11 open training camp practices this preseason, starting July 24, the team announced Thursday. A limited number of tickets are available at no cost for fans. On July 26, as part of the NFL’s Back Together Weekend, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and General Manager Terry

49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL midway through the 2024 season, but he’s on track with his recovery. In a Thursday interview with the Pat McAfee Show, General Manager John Lynch noted that Aiyuk should be able to play at some point during the 2025 season.

The Giants already liked the edge-rushing talent they had on their defense with Brian Burns on one side and Kayvon Thibodeaux on the other, before they drafted Abdul Carter with the third overall pick. But there’s no such thing as too many pass rushers on a defense. Giants defensive coordinator

Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt’s decision to skip this week’s mandatory minicamp added some urgency toward his push for a new contract and it created some intrigue about what he will do if no new deal is in place by training camp. Watt reported to camp, but did not practice

When the Chiefs drafted offensive tackle Josh Simmons at No. 32 overall this spring, they were expecting that he would be ready for training camp. But Simmons has progressed enough in his rehab from a torn patellar tendon suffered last October that he’s gotten more and more involved on the

Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner became eligible for a contract extension this offseason and he gave an update on how things look on that front at an end of minicamp press conference on Thursday. Gardner was the defensive rookie of the year in 2022 and made back-to-back All-Pro teams before seeing

The Patriots announced plans to put a statue of Tom Brady outside of Gillette Stadium last year and everyone will get a chance to see how it looks this summer. The team announced on Thursday that they will unveil the statue on August 8. The ceremony will take place before

The Jaguars closed out this week’s minicamp by providing a glimpse of things to come in the future. First-round pick Travis Hunter did not play offense and defense in the same practice at any point during the team’s organized team activities, but he switched from wide receiver to cornerback during

Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested on Thursday morning. Per information from the Montgomery County, Texas jail, via the Houston Chronicle, Ward was arrested at his home early on Thursday and is currently being held without bond. He is facing a a felony assault family violence charge and no other

Dolphins guard James Daniels is recuperating from an Achilles tendon tear that ended his 2024 season, but he says no one should feel sorry for him. Daniels said he keeps his injury in perspective by giving thought to the many people in the world who are less fortunate than he

Bengals center Ted Karras is rookie edge rusher Shemar Stewart’s teammate. But Karras is also an NFLPA vice president, putting him in a unique position to give perspective on the contract dispute between the Bengals and their top 2025 draftee. “It’s not the best-case scenario of how the spring could

The Giants and Jets will hold their annual preseason game in August and they’ll be spending some more time together before that matchup. Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed that the teams will also hold two joint practices ahead of the game, which will be played on Saturday, August 16.

Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart did not attend Thursday’s mandatory minicamp session as he and the team continue their standoff over a clause in the rookie’s contract. Head coach Zac Taylor confirmed after the session that Stewart wasn’t there, saying the club is staying focused on the players who were.

Center Lloyd Cushenberry was in the middle of his first season with the Titans when he suffered a torn Achilles. While he was sidelined for the rest of 2024, he’s been getting back into form and may be able to start Tennessee’s season opener against Denver on Sept. 7. “I

With a contract impasse over an esoteric clause regarding the potential voiding of the future years of his guaranteed four-year rookie deal, Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart has left the team’s mandatory minicamp. Because he’s not under contract, he had every right to leave if he wanted. As we understand

Aaron Rodgers is officially a member of the Steelers and that means he is officially on the schedule for both of his former teams this season. The Steelers will open the season on the road against the Jets and they will be home to face the Packers on Sunday night

The Bengals and first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart remain at odds regarding his rookie contract. If the impasse over Cincinnati’s effort to change its standard language regarding the voiding of guarantees in future years lingers, Stewart has options. Not many, but he has options. Here’s what he can do, given

Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack says looking for the most lucrative contract offer wasn’t his top priority as free agency approached in March. Mack, who stayed with the Chargers on a one-year, $18 million deal, said he thinks there’s more he can accomplish with the Chargers and wants to be

The Commanders advanced to the NFC Championship Game last season, but it wasn’t because their midseason trade for cornerback Marshon Lattimore was a home run. Lattimore was dealing with a hamstring injury when he was acquired from the Saints and was inactive for four games before making his Washington debut.

Steelers receiver DK Metcalf says he’s not going to miss any opportunities to learn from a four-time NFL MVP now that he has Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback. “Just how cerebral he is and how he views the game,” Metcalf said, via Steelers.com. “I like the way he views the

Earlier in the spring, Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller did not attend the start of the team’s voluntary offseason program because he was seeking a new contract. But Miller then started attending voluntary work and has been in the building for the team’s mandatory minicamp this week. With Miller entering

Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is expecting big things in 2025. After Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz predicted that Garrett will have his best season this year, Garrett himself said that’s exactly what he’s planning on. “I look forward to having my best season for sure, and I think it’s

The Chiefs are on track to get the public money they need to renovate Arrowhead Stadium. Along they way, they’ve unlocked an opportunity to get a new stadium in Kansas. Now, as explained by the Kansas City Business Journal (via Sports Business Journal) they’ll have to pick one of the

Breece Hall was on the trade market . . . unless he wasn’t. The Jets running back heard the rumors, and until new coach Aaron Glenn called him to quell the speculation, Hall wasn’t certain what his future held. “I mean, I was seeing it just like everybody else was

The Steelers ended Arthur Smith’s first year as offensive coordinator at No. 16 in points scored and No. 23 in total yards. Pittsburgh relied heavily on its running attack in 2024 as well, finishing the season No. 4 in rushing attempts but No. 29 in passing attempts. Now with Aaron

The Packers released cornerback Jaire Alexander earlier this week. It was presumed the team would spread out his dead cap hit over the next two seasons since he was a post-June 1 cut. But Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com reports that the Packers are applying the full dead cap hit of

The Seahawks have announced their schedule of open training camp practices for this summer. Nine of the team’s practices at their facility will be open to the public. The first of those practices will come when the team opens camp on July 23. They will also hold open practices on

Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill has been making steady progress in his recovery from wrist surgery, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Reporters at Tuesday’s minicamp practice noticed Hill catching passes for what was believed to be the first time during the offseason program. “He’s trying to get me to go

Another first-round pick has agreed to terms on his first NFL contract. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Eagles have come to an agreement with linebacker Jihaad Campbell. Campbell is the 28th first-round pick to agree to a deal since April’s draft. Campbell signed a four-year deal worth

After struggling through multiple injuries in 2024, running back Christian McCaffrey is healthy as the 49ers complete their offseason program this week. A day after head coach Kyle Shanahan called him “a psycho in a good way,” McCaffrey told reporters that he’s feeling great entering the summer break. “I think

The Titans are holding training camp at home, but they are taking an extended road trip this summer. Paul Kuharsky of paulkuharsky.com reports the team will hold three joint practices and two preseason games on an eight-day bonding trip. The Titans will leave Nashville on Wednesday, Aug. 6 after practice

Edge rusher Bryce Huff is happy to be back with 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Huff had 10 sacks playing for Saleh in 2023 when Saleh was the head coach of the Jets and turned that into a three-year deal with the Eagles as a free agent. Huff was not

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson was let go by four teams last year, and he had only one offer this year. Johnson signed a one-year deal for the veteran minimum of $1.17 million in what might be his last chance in the NFL. “They were the only team to hit me

The Packers have wide receiver Bo Melton taking snaps at cornerback, but Melton makes it clear he is not switching to defense. He instead will try to play both positions. “It’s just something that came up,” Melton said Wednesday, via Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com. “I want to give it a

The Steelers reportedly wanted Matthew Stafford over Aaron Rodgers. So, too, did the Rams. The Rams ended up keeping Stafford, and when the Steelers didn’t get Stafford or Justin Fields, they signed Rodgers. Coach Sean McVay, though, confirmed a report from earlier this offseason that the Rams would have gone

Former Ravens and Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has officially joined the Broncos. And he’s very happy to be in Denver. “It felt amazing,” Dobbins said regarding the signing of a one-year contract. “It’s a true blessing to me. I’m so happy to be here. We’re going to do great

Enjoy the snow games while you can, Browns fans. The team has moved another step closer to building a new domed stadium in suburban Brook Park. Via 92.3 The Fan, the Ohio Senate passed a budget on Wednesday that includes $600 million in state money for the Browns stadium. The

The Olympic flag football tournament is three years away. But plenty of current players are talking about it. Most recently, Bills quarterback Josh Allen made it clear he’d be interested in pursuing gold for the United States. “I’m not gonna disrespect the guys that are playing flag football right now,

Free agent cornerback Shaquill Griffin is visiting the Raiders, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Griffin, 29, played for Raiders coach Pete Carroll in Seattle, spending four seasons there after the Seahawks made him a third-round pick in 2017. Griffin took a free agent visit to Seattle earlier this offseason but

The Browns dialed back quarterback Joe Flacco’s reps in this week’s minicamp practices and head coach Kevin Stefanski said that the intent was to make sure they closed out the spring with as much information as possible about all the players competing for the starting job. Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel,

Free agent linebacker Germaine Pratt is signing a one-year deal with the Raiders, according to multiple reports. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports the deal is worth $4.25 million with $500,000 available in playtime incentives. Pratt was scheduled to make $5.2 million in base salary in the last year of

The Cowboys and Rams train 23 miles apart. Thus, it only makes sense they would hold a joint practice this preseason, as they have many times since the Cowboys returned to Southern California for training camp. Todd Archer of ESPN reports that the Cowboys and Rams are scheduled to practice