Category : Red Zone Rumors

Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has made deep runs in the playoffs for two different teams the last three seasons and he broke through for his first Super Bowl title with the Eagles in February. Any thoughts of a repeat with Philly ended when Gardner-Johnson was traded to the Texans in March,

Rams outside linebacker Jared Verse was named the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year last season, but he’s not even close to satisfied. Verse said that he watched his tape from last season and was dismayed to see how many big plays he could have made and didn’t. He thinks

When Trevor Etienne was picked by the Panthers in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft, a top priority in the family was to check whether the Panthers play the Jaguars, and Trevor’s brother, fellow running back Travis Etienne. Not only do they play, but they’ll play in Week

For the second straight year, the St. Louis Battlehawks were one home playoff win away from the UFL championship, which again will be played in St. Louis. For the second straight year, the Battlehawks fell short of qualifying for the title game. The D.C. Defenders upended the Battlehawks on Sunday,

The dynasty is over. The Birmingham Stallions — winners of three straight championships in the USFL and UFL — lost on Sunday in the first round of the UFL playoffs. The Michigan Panthers beat the Stallions in Birmingham, 44-29. Michigan built a 21-6 lead, capped by a 25-yard interception return

Veteran receiver Gabe Davis is headed to meet with another team. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Davis is traveling to New Orleans to meet with the Saints. Davis, 26, spent last year with the Jaguars but was released in May with a failed physical designation. He tore the meniscus

It appears there’s more than mutual interest between running back Nick Chubb and the Texans. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Chubb is expected to sign with Houston if all goes well with his physical. Chubb, 29, played in eight games for the Browns last year after recovering from

The Steelers’ signature in-stadium song comes from the 1970s. Given their latest personnel move, perhaps they should swap out Renegade for a tune that was released five years earlier. Desperado. The acquisition of Aaron Rodgers smacks of desperation. Desperation, mainly, to win a playoff game for the first time since

It became obvious in April when the Browns drafted two running backs that Nick Chubb would not be returning to Cleveland. Six weeks later, the four-time Pro Bowler remains a free agent. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Chubb and the Texans have mutual interest. The Texans have Joe Mixon,

Giants wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson says Russell Wilson has been everything he could ask for in a quarterback, and more. Robinson said he got together with Wilson, fellow wide receiver Darius Slayton and tight end Theo Johnson before the offseason program started, and all of them were excited about how

John Harbaugh welcomed another Super Bowl-winning head coach to Ravens OTAs this offseason. Former Buccaneers and Raiders head coach Jon Gruden observed the team’s workouts on Thursday and Friday this week. Harbaugh said that Gruden’s outside view provided the team with valuable information. “He loves football, he’s a great football

As of Sunday, defensive back Jalen Ramsey is still a member of the Dolphins. But with the team looking to trade him, he’s not going to be around for Miami’s mandatory minicamp this week. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reports Ramsey will stay away from the end of the club’s offseason

The Raiders signed defensive back Jeremy Chinn to a two-year contract at the start of free agency, and they think they added a special piece to their defense. Raiders General Manager John Spytek called Chinn a player who can help the defense in a wide variety of roles based on

Cooper DeJean is usually called a cornerback, but on the Eagles’ roster he’s just listed as a defensive back, and Philadelphia defensive coordinator Vic Fangio says DeJean could easily find himself getting more snaps at safety this season. “We’d like to keep him at nickel, and then in our base

Nothing provides cover for missing OTAs like having a teammate whose absence from the voluntary practices gets all the attention. In New England, free-agent receiver Stefon Diggs had been the focal point until he showed up on Monday. That kept the absences of cornerback Carlton Davis III from being noticed.

The Packers visit the Steelers on Sunday Night Football in Week Eight, and Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love already has his meeting with Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers circled on his calendar. “It’s going to be fun. It’s going to be awesome. I’m excited for it,” Love told Jason Wilde of

Former NFL defensive back Adam “Pacman” Jones was arrested in Covington, Kentucky, early Saturday morning. He was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct and assault of a police officer. He posted a $10,000 bond and was released around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. His agent, Peter Schaffer, released

Former NFL defensive back Adam “Pacman” Jones is back in legal trouble. Jones was booked into jail in Kenyon County, Kentucky early on Saturday morning after being arrested in Covington. According to police, via WCPO, officers responded to “a report of a disturbance involving a customer and an employee” at

The numbers are in. And, to no surprise, quarterback Aaron Rodgers won’t be playing for only $10 million this year. Even though he said he would. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, it’s a one-year deal with a maximum value of $19.5 million. The base amount is $13.65 million, with $10

Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter has made a big impact in his first two NFL seasons, but defensive coordinator Vic Fangio thinks there’s plenty of upside left for the 2023 first-round pick. Carter was a second-team All-Pro after recording 42 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, and two forced

Former Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph was arrested and charged with DWI and collision involving personal injury or death early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports. Richardson police were called a motorcycle crash on a Dallas-area highway just before 5 a.m. The 27-year-old female motorcyclist, Cody Morris, was pronounced dead at

Veteran wide receiver Chris Conley announced his retirement on Saturday. Conley wrote on Instagram that he set a goal of playing 10 years in the NFL when he began his career and the 2015 third-round pick reached that point with the 49ers last season. He had six catches for 76

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will wear the No. 8 jersey in Pittsburgh. The Steelers announced Rodgers’ jersey number today, after his signing became official. Rodgers previously wore the No. 8 jersey both with the Jets the last two seasons and when he played his college football at Cal. For the

It’s time for the Giants to break out the puffy shirts. Giants defenders have celebrated turnovers during their organized team activities by depositing footballs into a treasure chest and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen was asked about the new tradition during a press conference this week. Bowen said he got inspiration

When Aaron Rodgers signed with the Jets, the team conducted a full-blown press conference, featuring multiple rounds of applause in the room from team employees. His arrival in Pittsburgh will be less conspicuous. Steelers spokesperson Burt Lauten has announced that Rodgers will address reporters after Tuesday’s minicamp practice. It’s unclear

Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead’s retirement was precipitated by a lingering knee injury that wasn’t getting better, left him unable to walk under his own power after games and forced him to use pain medication. Armstead said on the Nightcap Show that he decided to walk away when he realized,

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers are making it official today. Rodgers has arrived in Pittsburgh to sign his Steelers contract, according to Gery Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Steelers and Rodgers have been expected to get a deal done for months, but Rodgers took his time about actually signing,

Ravens coach John Harbaugh may not be measuring quarterback Lamar Jackson’s attendance at offseason workouts. But someone with the Ravens surely is. Jackson’s 2023 contract includes separate $750,000 workout bonuses in 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027. To get the money, he has to show up for at least 80 percent

The NFL benefits from an endless stream of bright, shiny objects. Even in the offseason, there’s always something to distract fans and media from taking a closer look at something the powers-that-be are trying to hide. As it relates to a significant collusion grievance that resulted in a 61-page written

After the Buccaneers selected Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka with the 19th pick in the 2025 draft, some assumed that the Bucs were concerned about veteran receiver Chris Godwin’s availability for the start of the season. If the team has such concerns, those concerns didn’t make their way into the

The corrupt system of denying payment to college athletes has officially ended. On Friday, Judge Claudia Wilken approved the settlement of multiple antitrust class-action lawsuits that challenged the longstanding refusal of the NCAA and its members to compensate athletes. The deal includes $2.8 billion in payments to players over the

After the Patriots made LSU tackle Will Campbell the fourth overall pick in the 2025 draft, Campbell said that, during a pre-draft workout, he put New England coach Mike Vrabel on the ground. Vrabel recently gave his version of the events, while appearing on Boston College coach Bill O’Brien’s podcast.

The Steelers have added quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The move hasn’t added much to their betting odds for 2025. At DraftKings, the Steelers have dropped from a +4500 underdog to win the Super Bowl to +4000. While that reflects some movement, it still has them as 40-1 long shots to win

The Eagles’ pass rush that relentlessly pressured Patrick Mahomes was a big part of the reason they won Super Bowl LIX, but that pass rush will look different in 2025: Josh Sweat, who led the team in sacks in the regular season and had 2.5 sacks in the Super Bowl,

Earlier this year, former NFL cornerback and current Prime Video analyst Richard Sherman disclosed that his home had been robbed at gunpoint, while his family was home. And arrest has now been made. Via Brady Henderson of ESPN.com, a 21-year-old Seattle man has been charged in connection with the Sherman

Our recent item regarding the theoretical possibility of a team having only one point has been the No. 1 story on PFT over the past two days. So here’s a little more. While it has never happened in the NFL, it has happened multiple times in college football. Most notably,

Wide receiver Evan Stewart bypassed the 2025 draft to return to Oregon for his senior season. Now, he might miss the season. According to multiple reports, Stewart tore a patellar tendon this week. It is unknown how the knee injury occurred. He was expected to be the Ducks’ No. 1

Aaron Rodgers is officially headed to the AFC North after agreeing to sign with the Steelers on Thursday. On Friday, Ravens coach John Harbaugh was asked what he thinks of the four-time MVP joining one of the division’s toughest competitors. “I don’t even really have a reaction, just respect,” Harbaugh

Cornerback Nate Wiggins weighed 173 at the 2024 Scouting Combine, and the team listed him at 182 last season. Wiggins said he has gained 10 pounds since last season without losing his 4.28 speed. “This year, it’s going to be like more power, more strength,” Wiggins said, via Clifton Brown

The Titans have another member of their draft class under contract. The team announced the signing of fourth-round pick Chimere Dike on Friday. The wide receiver has a four-year deal with the team. With Dike signed, the only unsigned player from nine-player class is second-round linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo. Dike transferred

The Eagles claimed running back Keilan Robinson off waivers Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Robinson wrote “God is good,” on social media. The Jaguars waived Robinson on Thursday. Robinson, 25, entered the league as a fifth-round pick of the Jaguars last year. He appeared in six games as a

The Bills have swapped one defensive tackle for another on their roster. Buffalo announced on Friday that the club has signed Marcus Harris and released Devin Brandt-Epps. Harris was a Texans seventh-round pick in last year’s draft. He did not make the 53-man roster but was on the practice squad

Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown said he’s where he needs to be in his rehab. But Overshown, who tore the ACL, MCL and PCL in his right knee in Week 14, will miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season. The Cowboys covered themselves by trading for Titans linebacker Kenneth

Former Colts coach Chuck Pagano ended his retirement in January to join the Ravens as the team’s senior secondary coach. It’s not a first step toward trying to be a head coach again. “No, sir,” Pagano said Thursday, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, when asked if he aspires to be

Evan Engram entered the NFL eight years ago, as a first-round pick of the Giants. Cut by the Jaguars after five years in New York and three in Jacksonville, Engram has landed with the Broncos. He was asked on Thursday why he chose Denver. “Everything about it,” Engram told reporters.

The Steelers have announced the signing of the Aaron Rodgers contract. They posted his superlatives on social media (FYI, he’s very big on the TD-to-interception ratio). And they’ve made the case for what the fans should expect, with a story on the team’s official website tweeted to its 3.7 million

The Ravens are in the OTA portion of their offseason work and attendance is voluntary, so quarterback Lamar Jackson has opted not to take part in most of the workouts. Jackson has attended one session since the Ravens moved into this phase and head coach John Harbaugh was asked about

The Browns announced linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will not play in 2025 after suffering a neck injury midway through the 2024 season. But the franchise will still have him around during the coming season, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz told reporters this week. “JOK was on his way to [an] All-Pro season

The Browns thought highly enough of Mason Graham to make the defensive lineman the fifth overall pick in this year’s draft, but they still think there’s more room for him to grow as a pro player. Graham spent a lot of time at Michigan occupying blockers and opening doors for

Though the Jaguars did not have much team success in 2024, receiver Brian Thomas Jr. demonstrated his value as a first-round pick by catching 87 passes for 1,282 yards with 10 touchdowns. Now he wants to pass along what he learned to Jacksonville’s 2025 first-round pick Travis Hunter, in part