
Cam Ward: I think I’m getting there at a rapid pace
Titans head coach Brian Callahan hasn’t named Cam Ward the team’s starting quarterback yet and the first overall pick in the draft is OK with splitting time at the position right now. Ward, Will Levis, Brandon Allen, and Tim Boyle are all getting time under center during the team’s OTAs


Shane Steichen: We’re going to win for Jim Irsay this season
Colts owner Jim Irsay will be honored in a private memorial on June 2 in Indianapolis, the team announced. The Colts plan for a public tribute at a future date. Irsay died May 21 at the age of 65. At Wednesday’s organized team activity, some Colts staffers and players wore


Tearful Reggie Wayne urges current Colts players to learn about Jim Irsay
The passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay has prompted many tributes from those who worked for him. Few displayed the kind of raw emotion that former Colts receiver and current Colts receivers coach Reggie Wayne showed when speaking to reporters on Wednesday. “I told the receivers, a lot of y’all


Kliff Kingsbury on Jayden Daniels: I expect him to take a big jump in 2025
Quarterback Jayden Daniels had a sensational rookie season for the Commanders, helping the club reach the NFC Championship Game and winning offensive rookie of the year. But as good as he was in his first season, Daniels still has plenty of room for growth in 2025. Washington offensive coordinator Kliff


Jayden Reed said meeting with Packers was “misinterpreted”
Jayden Reed met with the media for the first time since his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, talked to the Packers to discuss the wide receiver’s role. Reed said he knew about the meeting beforehand, but he he wasn’t worried about his standing with the team after the draft. The Packers selected


Ryan Neuzil agrees to two-year deal to return to Falcons
The Falcons have agreed to terms with center Ryan Neuzil on a two-year, $9.5 million deal that includes $6.25 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Falcons placed a right-of-first-refusal tender on Neuzil as a restricted free agent, allowing him to entertain offers from other teams. Neuzil, 27, started


Von Miller plans on playing in 2025
The Bills cut edge rusher Von Miller on March 9, and he has remained a free agent since. Miller, though, said he plans to play in 2025. He doesn’t yet know where that will be, but Miller knows it won’t be back in Denver. “I haven’t heard anything,” Miller said


49ers bring back Ethan Waugh as personnel executive
The 49ers and executive Ethan Waugh have reunited. The team announced Wednesday that it has hired Waugh as a personnel executive. Waugh enters his 19th season with the 49ers, his first with the team since 2021 when he served as vice president of player personnel. Waugh left San Francisco for


Will Levis admits his situation “sucks,” but he vows to make the most of his role
The Titans are rotating quarterbacks during their organized team activities, but No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward will start Week 1. Ward knows it. The Titans know it. Will Levis knows it. Levis started 21 games the past two seasons after the Titans made him a second-round pick, but he


John Harbaugh: Cutting Justin Tucker was a “multi-layered” and “complicated” decision
When the Ravens cut kicker Justin Tucker earlier this month, they were careful to call it a “football decision.” In his first public comments since the move was made, coach John Harbaugh made it clear that the “football decision” was not an easy one. “I mean, you’re talking about arguably


Darius Slay on offseason workouts: If you want to be a champion, you have to sacrifice
With the ghost of quarterback future haunting the Steelers as they commence their 2025 OTAs, every word said by players and coaches will be examined for any express or implied messages regarding quarterback Aaron Rodgers. New Steelers cornerback Darius Slay made some comments on Wednesday that could be regarded as


Sean McVay: Rams haven’t closed door on Jalen Ramsey trade but have had no meaningful talks
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that “zero has changed” in regards to a potential trade of cornerback Jalen Ramsey. That’s essentially the same answer Rams coach Sean McVay gave later in the day when asked about a possible reunion with Ramsey. “Yeah, we would never close out those opportunities,”


Caleb Williams: I wanted to come here, I love being here
Caleb Williams addressed a recent book excerpt about his pre-draft misgivings about the Bears during a press conference from the Bears’ OTAs on Wednesday. In American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback, Seth Wickersham quoted Williams’s father Carl saying that “Chicago is the place quarterbacks go to die” and telling


As he waits for his next contract, T.J. Watt skips Steelers OTAs
Aaron Rodgers isn’t the only future Hall of Famer not present for Steelers OTAs. Linebacker T.J. Watt isn’t there, either. Watt is due for a new contract. He has yet to get one. And he’s making the clearest possible statement regarding his feelings on the matter. Watt, without a new


49ers cut P Mitch Wishnowsky after signing Thomas Morstead
The 49ers made official the signing of punter Thomas Morstead, announcing the move. The corresponding move, as expected, was the release of punter Mitch Wishnowsky. Wishnowsky, 33, became the team’s punter in 2019, but he missed eight games last season with knee and back injuries. His 36.3-yard net was the


Ryan Clark acknowledges coordination with Bill Belichick over editing of Pivot interview
The Pivot Podcast episode featuring an interview with Bill Belichick could be destined to serve as the basis for an episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out. After the extended Memorial Day weekend, which operates as a de facto hard reset for many media narratives and storylines, Channing Crowder of The


Report: Kyle Pitts is at the team facility rehabbing a foot injury
Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts did not participate in the team’s first organized team activity Wednesday, but James Palmer of The Bleacher Report reports there is nothing to see here. Pitts’ absence is not contract related. Instead, Palmer reports Pitts is at the team facility rehabbing a foot injury. Pitts,


Jeffery Simmons not at Titans OTAs, Brian Callahan not worried about his readiness
Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons did not join the Titans for their OTA practice on Wednesday, but head coach Brian Callahan didn’t express much concern about his absence. Simmons said in February that he believes in the direction that the Titans are moving in as they approach the 2026 season and


Mark Andrews: I’m not slowing down
The Ravens stopped short of guaranteeing tight end Mark Andrews would be back with the team at points this offseason, but they ultimately passed on any trade options and are moving toward the 2025 season with the veteran on the roster. Andrews’s future was in doubt because he’s in the


Tyreek Hill: I’m trying to prove Dolphins can depend on me
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill ended last season by creating doubt about his future with the team, but he said on Wednesday that his current goal is to make sure he remains in their good graces. Hill said “I’m out” after the Dolphins ended the year with a 32-20 loss


As Commanders win, fans warm up to the team name
Winning is the ultimate deodorant. It’s also a pretty effective perfume. For the Commanders, a spritz or two of success has caused fans to change their opinion about a name that felt like a best-bad-option placeholder when it was first adopted. A new poll from the Washington Post and the


Terry Bradshaw, Cam Heyward comments about Aaron Rodgers resonate with plenty of Steelers fans
As the Steelers remain in the very un-Steeler-like position of giving an open-ended invitation to a player who has yet to reciprocate the team’s interest, plenty of Steelers fans are dismayed by the team’s uncharacteristic display of desperation. And when someone connected to the team pushes back, plenty of Steelers


Mike McDaniel on Jalen Ramsey: “Quite honestly, zero has changed”
While the Dolphins have not yet been able to trade Jalen Ramsey, Miami is still looking to move the cornerback. Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed as much in his Wednesday press conference when asked about the three-time first-team All-Pro. “I mean, quite honestly, zero has changed since the last time


Malik Nabers isn’t practicing due to a toe injury
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers isn’t getting reps with new quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart at the team’s OTAs. Nabers is present at the team’s facility for the voluntary workouts, but he is not participating. Head coach Brian Daboll said at a Wednesday press conference that Nabers


Brian Callahan: QBs will rotate during OTAs, don’t read too much into it
After selecting Cam Ward at No. 1 overall, the Titans would surely like to get the quarterback ready to play as soon as possible. But at this point, head coach Brian Callahan is planning on rotating plenty of players through the reps at OTAs — including the quarterbacks. Callahan began


Dolphins’ Jaelan Phillips experienced “depressing and horrible feeling”
Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips has had a rough couple of years: His 2023 season was cut short by a torn Achilles, and his 2024 season was cut short by a torn ACL. He says that was hard on him, not only physically but also mentally. Phillips told Dan Pompei of


Kirk Cousins’s limited involvement in offseason is good for Falcons
Although quarterback Kirk Cousins was present for the start of the Falcons’ offseason workout program, he wasn’t around for the first OTA session. And that’s a good thing for the team. The Falcons are trying to move forward with Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback. Having Cousins around will


Mason Rudolph: DK Metcalf is an unbelievable athlete
While there’s uncertainty at the quarterback position for the Steelers, whoever ends up being QB1 will have DK Metcalf as a primary target. Speaking to the media after Pittsburgh’s Tuesday OTA practice, quarterback Mason Rudolph said he’s been impressed with what he’s seen from the wideout. “He’s an unbelievable athlete,”


Channing Crowder apologizes for his comments about Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson
Channing Crowder has performed a cleanup on Aisle Belichick. Crowder, one of the three hosts of The Pivot Podcast, made the mistake of sharing candid observations about what he witnessed when Bill Belichick was interviewed, with his 24-year-old girlfriend/handler/publicist/idea mill/creative muse Jordon Hudson present. Now, Crowder has publicly apologized for


Thomas Morstead says he will sign with 49ers
It appears veteran punter Thomas Morstead has found a new place to play. In posts to his social media accounts, Morstead posed for a picture in front of an oversized 49ers helmet and wrote that “grateful is an understatement.” The team has not made any announcement about terms of a


Sean McDermott on using tush push: We’ll play within the rules
Bills head coach Sean McDermott was a vocal proponent of banning the tush push this offseason and said that being “proactive and responsible” when it comes to player safety was the reason for his stance. McDermott’s view on the play was shared by 21 other teams, but the attempt to


Travis Hunter won’t practice on both sides on same day during OTAs
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen spoke to reporters on Tuesday and that provided a chance to check in on how the process of getting second overall pick Travis Hunter ready to play on both sides of the ball is going. Hunter was working as a wide receiver on Tuesday and


Xavier Legette “honing in” on catching the ball after costly drops as a rookie
Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette had 49 catches last year, but the most memorable moment of the first-round pick’s rookie season was not a positive one. Legette dropped a Bryce Young pass that would have given the Panthers a lead over the Eagles in the final minute of a Week


Rashawn Slater missed Chargers’ first OTA of the offseason
The Chargers have started talks about a new contract with left tackle Rashawn Slater, but it doesn’t look like things are progressing as quickly as Slater would like them to move. Daniel Popper of TheAthletic.com noted that Slater was not in attendance for the first OTA of the offseason on


Sean McDermott on Hard Knocks: Cameras and microphones in our meetings will be a challenge
The Bills’ training camp will be featured on this summer’s Hard Knocks, and head coach Sean McDermott says that will provide his team with some additional challenges. McDermott said a big part of training camp is building relationships among teammates and coaches, and that the kinds of honest conversations necessary


Bills sell 25,000 PSLs for new stadium
The Bills will open their new stadium next year. They’re currently in the process of filling it up. Via Ryan O’Halloran of the Buffalo News, the Bills have sold more than 25,000 Personal Seat Licenses for the new venue. Bills COO Pete Guelli told O’Halloran that the Bills are “on


Report: Packers have proposed a restructured contract to Jaire Alexander
The Packers are hoping to get cornerback Jaire Alexander to take a pay cut, and they’ve presented him and his agent with the framework of such a deal. Green Bay proposed a restructured contract to Alexander that Alexander and his agent have not yet agreed to, according to Matt Schneidman


Kyle Pitts not in attendance for first OTA practice
Kirk Cousins is not the only player absent from Atlanta’s first OTA practice on Tuesday. Per Terrin Waack of the team’s website, tight end Kyle Pitts is another player who is not in attendance. Pitts, 24, is entering the last year of his rookie contract after the Falcons picked up


Derrick Brown taking part in Panthers OTAs
Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown said last month that he doesn’t want to rush anything in his return from a torn meniscus and it appears he’s making good progress without pushing any faster than necessary. Reporters at Carolina’s first OTA practice on Tuesday shared word that Brown was in uniform


Shemar Stewart not participating at OTAs as contract remains unsigned
Things between the Bengals and their 2025 first-round pick remain at a standstill. Via Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer, defensive end Shemar Stewart is not participating in the team’s first OTA practice on Tuesday as he remains unsigned. While Stewart is attending the session, he’s on the sideline. Stewart,


Mason Rudolph on Aaron Rodgers: Noise is nothing new, just trying to be best I can
The Steelers moved quickly to sign quarterback Mason Rudolph in free agency and Rudolph said on Tuesday that he’s happy to be back in a “special place” after spending the 2024 season with the Titans. Rudolph’s signing is not the one that people in Pittsburgh have been talking about for


49ers K Jake Moody tweaks kicking approach in hopes of more consistency
Jake Moody will have competition to keep his job this offseason. Moody struggled after returning from an ankle injury, prompting the 49ers to sign veteran Greg Joseph. Moody was only 11-of-20 on field goals in his final nine appearances of 2024. “It’s unacceptable to be kicking the way I was


Saints TEs Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau out of OTAs with knee injuries
The Saints are thin at tight end during Organized Team Activities. Saints coach Kellen Moore confirmed that neither Taysom Hill nor Foster Moreau will participate in OTAs as they both continue to recover from knee injuries suffered late last season. Although he’s listed as a tight end, Hill is actually


Lions cut LB Abraham Beauplan to make room for LB Zach Cunningham
The Lions made linebacker Zach Cunningham’s signing official, announcing the move Tuesday. They waived linebacker Abraham Beauplan in a corresponding move. Beauplan originally joined the Lions on Aug. 11, 2024, and he signed a futures contract after the 2024 season. Beauplan appeared in three games last season, seeing action on


Training camp a “realistic goal” for Falcons LB Bralen Trice
Falcons linebacker Bralen Trice missed his rookie season with a torn ACL and head coach Raheem Morris gave an update on his condition when he spoke to reporters at the team’s facility on Tuesday. Morris said that Trice, who was injured last August, is continuing to do rehab work with


Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins has designs on changing the organization
Quinshon Judkins arrived in Columbus a year ago and promptly helped Ohio State win a national championship. He landed in Cleveland last month, a second-round pick of the Browns, and has plans to have as big an impact with his NFL team. The Browns, though, won only three games last


Younghoe Koo embraces competition for his job
Younghoe Koo is the Falcons’ returning kicker, but he is not the favorite for the job. The team signed German kicker Lenny Krieg to a three-year, $2.975 million contract, an indication they plan on him competing to be the kicker in 2025. Koo embraces the competition. “It’s not my first


Terry Bradshaw calls Steelers potentially signing Aaron Rodgers “a joke”
It’s safe to say Terry Bradshaw won’t be offering to allow Aaron Rodgers to wear No. 12 with the Steelers. It’s even safer to say Rodgers wouldn’t accept. Bradshaw was blunt, as he often is, regarding the Steelers’ decision to wait indefinitely on Rodgers. “That’s a joke,” Bradshaw said on


In 2025, the pressure will be on Tua Tagovailoa
On one level, there’s no pressure on Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He’s won, via a second contract that fully guaranteed $93.71 million at signing and that saw another $54 million in 2026 injury guarantees convert to full guarantees earlier this year. That’s $147.71 that Tua will definitely make through 2026.


Cameron Williams signs rookie deal with Eagles
The Eagles signed sixth-round offensive tackle Cameron Williams to his four-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. Williams became the eighth of the Eagles’ 10 draft picks to sign. Only first-round linebacker Jihaad Campbell and second-round safety Andrew Mukuba remain unsigned. Fourth-round defensive tackle Ty Robinson, fifth-round cornerback Mac McWilliams, fifth-round