Category : Red Zone Rumors

The Saints have made it official with quarterback Derek Carr. Via the NFL’s daily transaction wire, New Orleans placed Carr on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday. Carr unexpectedly elected to retire in May after experiencing right shoulder pain that was later diagnosed as a labral tear and degenerative changes to

The Steelers are interested. The Steelers are not interested. The Steelers are interested. . . . Only hours after reporting the Steelers weren’t expected to trade for Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Pittsburgh has “renewed conversations” with Miami. A possible trade between the teams

Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers missed the team’s playoff action with a knee injury, but he avoided surgery this offseason and is on track to be back in his familiar place in the offense come the start of the 2025 season. Flowers has been practicing at the team’s OTAs and

DJ Moore wore his emotions on his jersey last season, not hiding his frustration. The Bears wide receiver even walked off the field during an offensive play in a game against the Cardinals, sitting down on the bench before the play ended. He later claimed he tweaked his ankle, but

Defensive lineman Bryce Huff passed his physical Tuesday, making the trade from Philadelphia official. The 49ers announced that and several other roster moves. They signed wide receiver Malik Knowles to a one-year deal, waived offensive lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere and placed wide receiver Trent Taylor on the injured reserve list. Knowles

As the Panthers continue their offseason program, one of their rookies is currently sidelined due to injury. Sixth-round receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. is dealing with a hamstring strain, with head coach Dave Canales telling reporters on Tuesday that the rookie is rehabbing. “He’s in return to play, and then as

Steve Wright, an NFL lineman whose impressive stature was immortalized in a sculpture that became the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, has died at the age of 82. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound Wright was a giant for his day and an imposing offensive tackle at Alabama, where he

The Cowboys have had more than a year to sign Micah Parsons to an extension. They are not there yet. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones indicated Tuesday he is not interested in talking publicly about their negotiations with the edge rusher. Jones had the same answer to every question

The Patriots have struck a deal with first-round pick Will Campbell. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Campbell has agreed to terms on his four-year rookie deal. It’s worth $43.66 million in fully guaranteed money and the Patriots will have an option for a fifth season. Campbell, who was

Receiver Calvin Ridley has played with a few different quarterbacks in his career, so he has a good idea of what it takes for one to be successful. Now working with rookie No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward, Ridley had one notable thing to say about the young quarterback’s mindset

When Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai had to exit practice on Monday, reporters noted that it looked like a potentially significant injury. All things considered, Tavai should be OK sooner than later. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Tavai suffered a calf injury that is expected to keep him out until training

Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has identified an area he’d like to improve in during the 2025 season. Robinson ranked fourth in the league last season when it came to runs of 12 or more yards, but he was 17th when it came to runs of 20 or more yards.

The Eagles made linebacker Jihaad Campbell their first-round pick in April, but it will still be a while before he’s ready to fully practice with the team. Campbell is recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said at a Tuesday press

After tearing his ACL last season, Titans receiver Treylon Burks is still in the rehab process as the club continues OTAs. Burks, the No. 18 overall pick of the 2022 draft, is also entering the last year of his rookie deal, which makes this coming season that much more significant

Colts owner Jim Irsay, who died 13 days ago at 65, was remembered on Monday with a funeral in his adopted hometown. Via Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star, the two-hour service featured 10 speakers. The funeral also included a performance by John Mellencamp, who played Pink Houses. “He asked

Despite talk of the Dolphins trading tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers, that trade does not appear likely. The Steelers are not expected to trade for Smith, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, who first reported that the trade had been discussed. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said today that

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles has a reputation for being reserved, and Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has a reputation for being brash, but Bowles says the two of them are actually a lot alike. Bowles said on the Pewter Report Podcast that he and Mayfield have similar approaches to the game,

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said recently that it has “been huge” to have wide receiver Justin Jefferson at offseason workouts because it shows other players that if “one of the best in the world at what he does, is pushing himself in May and June, I sure as heck

Gabe Davis may be headed to the AFC North. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the receiver is headed to Pittsburgh on Wednesday to visit with the Steelers on Thursday. Davis, 26, spent last season with the Jaguars, appearing in 10 games. He caught 20 passes for 239 yards with a pair

The “stick to sports” door swings both ways. While the term rose to significance as a catchphrase for conservative voices who hoped to shout down athletes and media with conflicting beliefs (athletes and media who agreed were and are exempt from being told to shut up), fans who have concerns

Saquon Barkley will be on the cover of Madden after running for 2,005 yards and helping the Eagles to a Super Bowl win in his first season with the team, so it’s no surprise that he calls the last year of his life one “that you dream about.” It’s not

Ravens edge rusher Odafe Oweh set a career high with 10 sacks last season, but the way the season ended spurred him to make a significant change this offseason. Oweh said he “didn’t have the outing I wanted” in the team’s playoff loss to the Bills and has packed on

The highest profile moves of the Seahawks’ offseason have come on offense, but guys on the other side of the ball wants to make sure they won’t be overlooked come the fall. Whatever quarterback Sam Darnold and a remade receiver room are able to do, Seahawks defenders believe that they

The Commanders took some big swings on offense this offseason, but none of them involved the running back room. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil joined the team in trades before the Commanders used their first-round pick on tackle Josh Conerly, but their only tweak at running

The Browns’ two rookie quarterbacks are impressing their head coach during Organized Team Activities. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski was asked about rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel and said that both of them are learning a lot from their coaches, as well as from veteran quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Kenny

The Giants have signed another member of their 2025 draft class. Defensive lineman Darius Alexander signed his four-year deal with the team. The third-round pick is the sixth player from the class who has signed with the team. Fourth-round running back Cam Skattebo is the only unsigned player from the

New Jaguars head coach Liam Coen has been impressed with one of the team’s young receivers. Brian Thomas Jr. led all rookies in 2024 with 1,282 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns, also finishing with 87 receptions. He was a Pro Bowler and finished No. 4 in AP offensive rookie

With a third of the Steelers’ offseason practices in the books and quarterback Aaron Rodgers not yet on the roster, it’s fair to wonder whether he’ll be on the team at any point before the program wraps next week. The Steelers had three OTA practices last week. They have three

A veteran cornerback is hanging it up. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Ronald Darby has informed the Texans that he’s electing to retire. Darby, 31, had signed a one-year deal with the Texans in March. A Bills second-round pick in 2015, Darby has appeared in 118 games with 107 starts

Patriots offensive lineman Mike Onwenu has a hand injury that is limiting him. Onwenu told beat reporters Monday that he is not taking part in team drills as he rehabs the injury. The right guard signed a three-year, $57 million extension with the team in the 2024 offseason and started

Free agent offensive tackle Jedrick Wills plans to sit out most, if not all, of the 2025 season to fully recover from his injuries, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Wills is trying to rehab a knee injury. He injured the MCL in his right knee in November of 2023

Running back Keaton Mitchell made an immediate impact on the Ravens after his 2023 debut, but it proved to be short-lived when he tore his ACL in a November game during his rookie year. Mitchell was able to return late in the 2024 season, but there wasn’t much opportunity for

Philadelphia’s trade of defensive end Bryce Huff to San Francisco became official Tuesday. Neither the Eagles nor the 49ers announced the compensation in the trade, however, with both calling it a “mid-round pick.” Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports the 49ers gave up a 2026 conditional fifth-round pick that can

Rams defensive end Braden Fiske has been “full go” in organized team activities. Fiske injured his right knee in the Rams’ playoff loss to the Eagles in January and underwent a minor procedure to fix it. “I’m feeling great right now,” Fiske said, via Stu Jackson of the team website.

The Lions made a couple of moves at cornerback on Monday. They announced that they have signed Divaad Wilson to their 90-man roster. They waived Gavin Holmes to make space for him in Detroit. Wilson split last season between the Cardinals and Giants. He played two games on special teams

Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead retired as a practical matter in April. The team made it official today. The Dolphins have announced that they placed Armstead on the reserve-retired list. It’s no coincidence that it happened today. The move spreads the cap consequences over two years. The total dead money

In 2021, T.J. Watt held in at training camp while waiting for a contract extension. He was present to avoid daily fines, but he did not participate in the on-field work to avoid injury. Watt ended up signing a four-year, $112 million extension three days before the start of the

The Patriots have no plans to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak, who calls Patriots games on the radio, said last week that Diggs’ release was “on the table” for the team. The uncertainty about the four-time Pro Bowler’s future

An emotional David Andrews announced his retirement on Monday, after 10 years in New England. “I didn’t want to go do it for another organization,” Andrews said, via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. “That wasn’t what I had in mind to finish my career. I wanted to finish it here and

With June 1 arriving, it’s easier for certain trades to be finalized from a cap perspective. Not coincidentally, the 49ers have announced the anticipated trade for Eagles defensive end Bryce Huff. The Eagles will receive “a mid-round pick” in the 2026 draft. (Why be coy? Just tell us the round,

In March, the Seahawks made a calculated decision to trade quarterback Geno Smith and to sign quarterback Sam Darnold. It’s a risk-reward proposition for both sides, especially since the Seahawks can pull the plug on his three-year, $100.5 million deal after one year and $37.5 million. It’s the first time

The Buccaneers plan to have joint practices in training camp with two of their preseason opponents. Bucs head coach Todd Bowles said on the Pewter Report Podcast that the Buccaneers are finalizing plans to participate in joint practices with both the Titans and the Steelers during training camp. “We’re working

The Packers have made a move at receiver. Green Bay announced on Monday that the club has waived Jadon Janke with an injury designation. Janke had signed with the Packers in May. After playing his college ball at South Dakota State, Janke went undrafted in 2024. He spent time with

The Jaguars have been alternating Travis Hunter between wide receiver and cornerback during OTAs and one side of the ball would like to have him a little more often. Hunter is not working on both sides of the ball on the same day and has been on the offensive side

The Falcons have made a pair of moves at defensive back. Via the league’s daily transaction wire, Atlanta signed Josh Thompson and waived Benny Sapp on Monday. Thompson is returning to the roster after spending some time with the club in 2024 training camp. He was waived at the end

The Titans have made a previously reported move official. Tennessee announced on Monday that the club has signed running back Ty Davis-Price. Davis-Price’s agreement with the Titans came to light earlier on Monday. As a corresponding move, Tennessee has waived undrafted rookie running back Micah Bernard. He had joined the

Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce is back at work after missing all of last season with a knee injury. Koonce has been on the practice field at the Raiders’ Organized Team Activities, a welcome sign for a player whose torn ACL ended his 2024 season before it started. Koonce appears

The Pro Football Writers of America has named the Commanders public relations staff as the winner of the 2025 Pete Rozelle Award. The Commanders PR staff, the 36th Rozelle Award winner, earned the award for the first time in franchise history. The other 2025 finalists for the Rozelle Award were

The story that keeps on giving keeps finding new ways to give. Pablo Torre’s thorough and detailed reporting on former Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s decidedly un-Belichickian late-career turn has generated plenty of attention. And, as Belichick and Jordon Hudson have learned, with attention comes scrutiny. Ben Axelrod of AwfulAnnouncing.com explains

The Patriots may have a significant injury concern with one of their key defenders. Via Mike Reiss of ESPN, linebacker Jahlani Tavai had to exit practice early after going down during 11-on-11 drills. Reiss notes Patriots teammates kneeled around Tavai as the linebacker was down for an extended period of