Category : Red Zone Rumors

Taulia Tagovailoa’s CFL journey has ended, for now. Via 3DownNation.com, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats released Tagovailoa in advance of the opening of training camp. After going undrafted a year ago, Tua’s younger brother landed with the Tiger-Cats. He appeared in eight games, rushing three times for 10 yards and a touchdown.

Before 2011, few rookies signed their initial NFL contracts before the Fourth of July. Now, most are signed, sealed, and delivered before Memorial Day. This year, less than two weeks after the draft ended, 58 percent of all picks had signed their rookie deals. That was the official number as

At a time when plenty of NCAA rules have fallen, another one could be going. Pat Forde of SI.com reports that “[m]omentum is building” toward the NCAA lifting its ban on gambling on professional sports. The Division I Board of Directors took initial steps in that direction last month. It’s

The Steelers are signing free agent running back Trey Sermon to a one-year deal, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Sermon participated in the team’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. He joins a running backs room that includes rookie Kaleb Johnson, Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell. Sermon, 26, entered

A man who helped derail Bill Belichick’s perfect season will help revive Belichick’s imperfect book tour. Via Andrew Buchholtz of AwfulAnnouncing.com, ABC has announced that Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan will interview Belichick on Friday morning. Strahan, if you didn’t know, is one of the hosts of the

Jaylon Smith’s NFL comeback will continue with Las Vegas. Smith is signing with the Raiders after the linebacker had a successful veteran tryout at the club’s rookie minicamp this weekend, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Smith, 29, last played one game with the Raiders in 2023, making this his second stint

A report last month indicated that running back James Cook will play for the Bills in 2025 despite being unlikely to get the contract extension he’s looking for ahead of the season, but Cook isn’t publicly committing to anything at this point in the calendar. Cook was at a Celebrity

The outlook for Saints quarterback Tyler Shough’s rookie season changed dramatically this weekend. Derek Carr’s retirement on Saturday led head coach Kellen Moore to declare an open competition for the starting job between the second-round pick, Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener. Shough was taking part in the team’s rookie minicamp

Buccaneers undrafted rookie defensive lineman Desmond Watson knows he’s getting more attention than other undrafted rookies, and he knows that’s because of his size. He hopes that doesn’t stay the case forever. Watson weighed 464 pounds at Florida’s Pro Day. He recently said he has dieted down to 437, but

It’s been a long time coming. Common sense suggests that an answer is coming, sooner than later. Aaron Rodgers will, or won’t, sign a contract with the Steelers. Or, at a minimum, he’ll announce his intention to do so. Pittsburgh’s OTAs begin on May 27. That’s only 16 days away.

The past two weeks in the life of former Patriots coach Bill Belichick has sparked a string of stranger-than-fiction stories. The latest? The 73-year-old curmudgeonly football savant made an appearance on Saturday at the Miss Maine USA pageant in support of his girlfriend. Via Steve Buckley of TheAthletic.com, Belichick was

The Commanders announced a handful of roster moves on Sunday. They confirmed the previously reported signing of offensive tackle Tyre Phillips. Phillips has spent time with the Ravens, Giants, and Eagles since being drafted in the third round by Baltimore in 2020. Washington also announced that they have waived offensive

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin once referred to receiver George Pickens’s behavior as a “pebble in my shoe.” Now that the shoe has been removed and the pebble has been shaken out, Tomlin has slipped the sneaker back on his foot and walked away. Case in point — during Tomlin’s first

Gabriel Taylor, the younger brother of Washington great Sean Taylor, is with his big brother’s old team at rookie minicamp this weekend, and that means the world to the Taylor family. Asked by reporters on the practice field to explain the feelings of his family when the news arrived that

In some cities, the brother of a current or former player has gotten a tryout at rookie minicamp. In New Jersey, the brother of two current brothers on the roster is getting a look-see. Giovanni Williams, the brother of Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, is

Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey has done his homework on his new head coach. At a press conference during the team’s rookie minicamp, Harvey said he’d studied up Alvin Kamara and Darren Sproles because they both played running back for Sean Payton during Payton’s time with the Saints. Harvey

Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward impressed his rookie teammates with his work at minicamp practice, and he says he’s eager to earn the respect of the veterans as well. Ward said that his veteran teammates are going to see someone committed to winning and committed to making himself great and

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft hasn’t gotten the attention he deserves, mainly because there was little mystery — for weeks — that he’d be the first player selected. Titans quarterback Cam Ward generated some buzz during his first on-field work, at the Titans’ rookie minicamp. “He’s

We’ve known for a long time that the Chargers will be hosting the Week 1 Friday night game in Brazil. On Tuesday, we’ll officially know the opponent. Unofficially, it reportedly will be the Chiefs. Via Eric Fisher of FrontOfficeSports.com, the AFC West rivalry will unfold well south of the border,

Jaguars first-round pick Travis Hunter’s first NFL practices have focused on offense, but that will change in the near future. Hunter has been doing work with wide receivers at this weekend’s rookie minicamp and coach Liam Coen told reporters on Saturday that his cornerback training will begin in earnest next

Running back Woody Marks signed his first NFL contract on Saturday. The Texans announced that Marks put pen to paper on his four-year rookie deal. He was the eighth member of the draft class to do so and second-round tackle Aireontae Ersery is now the only unsigned pick in Houston.

The Commanders are adding some depth on their offensive line. Tyre Phillips, who has played for the Giants the last three seasons, is signing with the Commanders, his agents told reporters. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound Phillips was a 2020 third-round pick of the Ravens who played two years in Baltimore before

On the second day of the draft, the Browns unexpectedly selected quarterback Dillon Gabriel with pick No. 94. Fifty spots later, they unexpectedly added another player at his position. What does Gabriel think about the addition of Shedeur Sanders? “Yeah, I love it,” Gabriel told reporters on Saturday, via quotes

Draft weekend ended with a report that linebacker Dre Greenlaw’s first season with the Broncos may be over before it started with a quadriceps injury. That sparked a flurry of reports (including ours) that Greenlaw would be good to go for training camp. On Saturday, Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed

Shedeur Sanders’s long wait to be drafted was a major storyline of this year’s draft, but it’s no longer the story Sanders wants to tell. The Browns took Sanders in the fifth round and he began his on-field work with the team at this weekend’s rookie minicamp. He also spoke

The Titans have another member of their draft class under contract. Fourth-round pick Gunnar Helm is the latest to sign his four-year rookie deal. The tight end is the sixth of the team’s nine draft picks to finalize his contract. First-round quarterback Cam Ward, second-round linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo, and fourth-round

The Saints officially entered the post-Derek Carr era on Saturday. The next starter will be determined through competition. The candidates are rookie Tyler Shough and holdovers Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler. Meeting with reporters on Saturday, coach Kellen Moore was asked whether he views Shough as the starting quarterback. “We’re

In recent months, the only constant for NFL Network’s Good Morning Football has been change. The latest to exit is former NFL player Akbar Gbajabiamila. According to Deadline.com, via AwfulAnnouncing.com, Gbajabiamiala will not return to the show. He last appeared on February 14, only days after Super Bowl LIX. Gbajabiamila,

Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, whose No. 2 in Colorado was retired in his honor, won’t be wearing No. 2 in Cleveland. And he says he won’t be trying to purchase the jersey from the player to whom it has been issued — receiver DeAndre Carter. “I’m not trying to buy

Derek Carr’s retirement leaves the Saints with three quarterbacks, who have a combined record of 0-7 as NFL starters, on their roster. The holdovers from last year are 2024 fifth-round pick Spencer Rattler, and 2023 fourth-round pick Jake Haener. When Carr missed time with injuries last season, Rattler started six

After months of awkward chop, the Saints and quarterback Derek Carr managed to figure out a smooth landing. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Carr’s retirement comes with an agreement regarding his contract. In a nutshell, he’ll give up $30 million in fully-guaranteed pay. That was his base

Derek Carr’s NFL career has come to an end. Carr and the Saints announced on Saturday morning that he is retiring as a result of a right shoulder injury. “Upon reflection of prayer, and in discussion with Heather, I’ve decided to retire from the National Football League,” said Carr. “For

The not-so-great quarterback class of 2021 still has a couple of guys who can turn it around. Justin Fields has become the clear QB1 with the Jets, for example. Also, the 49ers seem to be comfortable with the prospect of Mac Jones playing, if necessary. Jones is now the backup

Bill Belichick’s commitment to North Carolina came with a clear caveat. His contract contains a buyout clause. When it comes to that buyout clause, the most important date is June 1, 2025. On that day — only three weeks from tomorrow — the payment necessary for Belichick to exit the

Tight end Mason Taylor had his first practice with the Jets on Friday, but it wasn’t the first time that the second-round pick put on a Jets jersey. Pictures of Taylor sporting Mark Sanchez’s No. 6 at a childhood birthday party surfaced after the Jets took him because it highlighted

More than any other NFL team, the Steelers will have a new-look offense in 2025. After trading wide receiver George Pickens to Dallas this week, Pittsburgh is the only team in the league without its leading passer, leading rusher or leading receiver from 2024 remaining on the roster. The Steelers

Bears first-round pick Colston Loveland has signed his contract with the team, but he is not fully participating in the team’s rookie minicamp this weekend. Loveland told reporters on Friday that he is focused on mental reps during the team’s on-field work as he continues to work his way back

Wide receiver George Pickens’s time with the Steelers came to an end when they traded him to the Cowboys for a package that included a 2026 third-round pick. Pickens was a playmaker in the passing game in Pittsburgh after joining the team as a 2022 second-round pick, but he was

The Browns’ rookie minicamp got started on Friday, giving the club its first opportunity to see the 2025 draftees on the field — including fifth-round pick Shedeur Sanders. While Sanders and third-round QB Dillon Gabriel are scheduled to address the media on Saturday, General Manager Andrew Berry talked about the

The Falcons announced that they have signed three of their five draft picks on Friday. Third-round safety Xavier Watts, fourth-round defensive back Billy Bowman Jr., and seventh-round offensive lineman Jack Nelson all agreed to four-year deals with the team. Watts had 82 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 10 passes defensed,

The Steelers announced that four of their seven draft picks signed their rookie contracts on Friday afternoon. Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer, Washington linebacker Carson Bruener and Central Michigan cornerback Donte Kent all signed their rookie deals. Today is the first day of the

The Raiders announced their crop of undrafted free agent signings on Friday. There are 15 players in this year’s group and they joined the team in time for this weekend’s rookie minicamp. The Raiders also added 11 players in the draft, so a good chunk of their 90-man roster will

The Dolphins signed long snapper Joe Cardona, the team announced Friday. The Patriots released Cardona last month after 10 seasons and 160 career games. He has recorded 13 special teams tackles and one forced fumble in his long career. Cardona also has played 13 postseason games and won Super Bowls

The 49ers announced a number of roster moves on Friday afternoon, including the addition of veteran offensive tackle Andre Dillard. Dillard entered the NFL as an Eagles first-round pick in 2019 and he spent the 2024 season with the Packers. He played in 10 games for Green Bay and has

The Panthers have moved on from one of their young defensive players. Carolina announced on Friday that the club has waived outside linebacker Kenny Dyson. Dyson, 23, signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent last year. He was on the practice squad in 2024, appearing in a pair

The Chargers signed seven of their nine draft picks Friday, the team announced. Oregon defensive tackle Jamaree Caldwell (third rounder), South Carolina edge rusher Kyle Kennard (fourth), Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (fifth), Syracuse tight end Oronde Gadsden II (fifth), Pittsburgh offensive lineman Branson Taylor (sixth), Clemson safety R.J. Mickens

The Saints have gotten some important business done with several members of their rookie class. New Orleans announced on Friday that the club has signed six draft picks to their rookie contracts, including first-round offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. The No. 9 overall pick out of Texas, Banks’ deal is

Draft picks typically participate in the rookie minicamp whether they have signed a contract or not. Unsigned picks can sign a Rookie Participation Agreement (RPA) that protects them in case of injury, and most do. The Bengals have two players who are watching on-field work from the sideline after declining

The Browns have gotten two of their draft picks under contract. Cleveland announced on Friday that second-round linebacker Carson Schwesinger and fourth-round running back Dylan Sampson have each signed their rookie deals. According to multiple reports, Schwesinger’s four-year deal is fully guaranteed. The Browns selected the UCLA product at No.

Quinn Ewers didn’t look happy when the Dolphins selected him in the seventh round two weeks ago. It wasn’t the team that took him, but the round he went. The University of Texas quarterback was the 231st overall selection, the last of 14 quarterbacks selected in the seven rounds. “I