Raiders Won't Tender An Offer To Desmond Ridder

The Las Vegas Raiders informed quarterback Desmond Ridder that they will not tender him an offer as a restricted free agent this offseason, a source tells NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Ridder will now hit the open market next month after playing in six games (one start) in his lone season for the Raiders in 2024. […]

Raiders Expected To Consider Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Sam Darnold

The Las Vegas Raiders are now expected to investigate veteran quarterback options that include free-agents Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Sam Darnold, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Raiders recently met with quarterback Matthew Stafford and reportedly offered him a two-year deal worth up to $90-100 million guaranteed, but Stafford instead chose to restructure his […]

Sam Darnold An Option For Giants

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent quarterback Sam Darnold was a name brought up to ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan on Friday as a potential option for the New York Giants. The G-Men were interested in Darnold last offseason before he signed a one-year contract with the Vikings, but he was too expensive for what they were […]

Jose Caballero Could Return To Game Action On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that infielder Jose Caballero (foot), who suffered a bruised left foot in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Detroit Tigers, was "moving around much better" during a workout in camp on Friday and could return to a spring training contest on Saturday. Caballero fouled a ball off his […]

Andrew Benintendi Trying To Recover In Time For Opening Day

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (hand) wants to push his rehab timeline and try to be ready for Opening Day in late March. The fracture that Benintendi suffered in his right hand in Thursday's Cactus League game is just below his pinkie finger, and he can already form a fist with his hand. He's […]

DL Hall Hopes To Be Cleared To Throw By Next Week

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander DL Hall (lat) still isn't playing catch four weeks after injuring his lat, but he hopes to be cleared to resume throwing next week, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Even if Hall doesn't suffer any setbacks as he builds his arm up this spring, he could be forced to open the 2025 […]

Raiders Unlikely To Make Large Financial Commitment To Veteran QB

The Athletic's Tashan Reed and Vic Tafur feel that it's unlikely that the Las Vegas Raiders will make a large financial commitment to a veteran quarterback who is expected to be available this offseason, according to league sources. The Raiders reportedly offered a two-year deal worth up to $90-100 million guaranteed to Los Angeles Rams […]

Packers Haven't Contacted Seahawks About DK Metcalf

There has been no contact or negotiations as of now between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks regarding wide receiver DK Metcalf, a source told The Athletic's Matt Schneidman. A report earlier on Friday suggested that the Packers had already offered an enticing package to the Seahawks to potentially acquired Metcalf this offseason. While […]

Giants Looking Into Aaron Rodgers

The New York Giants are investigating all veteran quarterback options this offseason, including New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Giants reportedly offered Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford a two-year deal worth $90-100 million guaranteed, but Stafford and the Rams agreed to a restructured deal on Friday, so he's […]

Rams, Matthew Stafford Reach Agreement On Restructured Deal

The Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford reached an agreement on Friday on a restructured deal that will keep him in L.A., sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. Financial terms of the restructure weren't immediately available, but this now squashes all trade rumors this offseason after the Rams gave permission to Stafford to talk with […]

Matthew Stafford's Return To The Rams Feels More Likely

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who is scheduled to meet with the Rams on Friday, feels more likely to return to L.A., according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Nothing is final, but it's looking like a reunion between Stafford and the Rams is more likely than a few days ago when it looked like […]

Marcus Williams Expects To Be Released

Baltimore Ravens safety Marcus Williams is preparing for free agency with the full expectation that he will be released, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. A recent restructure of Williams' contract included a significant trigger that comes due on March 13, and Baltimore is expected to try and avoid that after he was benched in […]

Seahawks Speaking With Other Teams About DK Metcalf's Availability

The Seattle Seahawks have spoken with a couple of teams about wide receiver DK Metcalf's availability this week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, according to multiple sources. However, general manager John Schneider has pointed out before that simply talking to another team doesn't mean a trade is imminent. The Seahawks aren't actively shopping Metcalf, […]

Tetairoa McMillan To Skip Combine Workouts

The Athletic's Dane Brugler reports that University of Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan will not do any workouts for scouts at the NFL Combine this weekend in Indianapolis. McMillan apparently is dealing with an undisclosed injury that he suffered recently, which would make sense why he'd be skipping on-field workouts at the Combine. "He got […]

Cam Ward Won't Throw At NFL Combine

University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward said he will not throw at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on Saturday. Ward says his tape speaks for itself and he will instead throw at his school's Pro Day on March 24. It's no surprise, with most of the top prospects sitting out Combine workouts in favor of […]

NFL, NFLPA Agree To Salary Cap Of $279.2 Million In 2025

The NFL and NFL Players Association on Thursday agreed to a 2025 salary cap of $279.2 million per team, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. It's another record high. The league projected the cap to land between $277.5 million and $281.5 million just last week. The new figure of $279.2 million in 2025 is a […]

Will Johnson Won't Work Out At NFL Combine

University of Michigan cornerback Will Johnson (toe) will not work out at the NFL Combine this week in Indianapolis, sources told ESPN's Jordan Reid. Instead, Johnson will fully participate in Michigan's Pro Day on March 21. The 21-year-old defensive back suffered a turf-toe injury in his final collegiate season and was forced to miss the […]

Kenneth Grant Dealing With Hamstring Strain

University of Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant (hamstring) was found to have a hamstring strain during medical evaluations at the NFL Combine, which prevented him from taking part in on-field drills in Indianapolis on Thursday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Grant was pushing to work out anyway, but he will instead be a full-go […]

Mason Graham Will Only Do Bench Press At NFL Combine

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that University of Michigan stud defensive tackle Mason Graham, who is expected to be a top-five pick in this year's NFL draft in April, will only do the bench press at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis this week, according to his agent Ryan Matha. Graham will do everything else at […]

Abdul Carter Won't Need Surgery

Doctors told Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (foot, shoulder) he won't need surgery after additional scans on his right foot, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Carter, who is in play for the first overall pick in this year's NFL draft, isn't working out at the Combine this week in Indianapolis, but he will work […]

Lions To Release Jalen Reeves-Maybin

The Detroit Lions plan to release veteran linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin when the new league year begins in March, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Reeves-Maybin, who is the NFL Players Association president, made his first career Pro Bowl and was a second-team All-Pro in 2023. The 30-year-old has been a long-time contributor and special […]

Saints Meet With Cam Ward

NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill reports that the New Orleans Saints met with University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward at the NFL Combine on Thursday. Ward is a candidate to be taken No. 1 overall in this year's NFL draft as one of the top QBs in this year's class. It's not all that notable that the […]

Christian Darrisaw Doing Well In His Recovery

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) is reportedly doing well in his recovery this offseason from a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee. Darrisaw had surgery on his knee in early November but is trending in the right direction after injuring his knee in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams in […]

Seahawks Give Rayshawn Jenkins Permission To Seek A Trade

The Seattle Seahawks have given safety Rayshawn Jenkins permission to seek a trade, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. After signing a two-year, $12 million deal with Seattle last offseason, Jenkins played in a career-low 13 games (nine starts) and finished with 53 tackles (34 solo), two sacks, and a fumble recovery returned 102 yards […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Is 100 Percent Healthy

Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence's (foot) agent, David Canter, said that his client is "100 percent" healthy this offseason. Canter also said that Lawrence hasn't considered retirement at all and plans to continue playing in the NFL. The 32-year-old veteran only played in four games in 2024 due to a foot injury […]

Matthew Stafford Resolution Should Come By End Of Combine

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said that all sides expect a resolution to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's saga by the end of this week's NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Stafford is looking to be compensated as a top-10 QB in the league, which would mean at least $40 million over the next couple of seasons, […]

Myles Garrett "Not Open" To A Contract Extension

According to a league source, Cleveland Browns four-time All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett is "not open to" a contract extension with the team. Garrett has made it clear that he has no intention of sticking around in Cleveland after formally requesting a trade in the week leading up to Super Bowl LIX in early February. Competing […]

Deshaun Watson Wasn't Doing "Anything Nefarious" During Achilles Re-Tear

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said at the NFL Combine this week that quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) wasn't doing "anything nefarious" when he re-tore his right Achilles tendon last month. There has been speculation that the Browns would try to recoup some or all of the $92 million they still owe Watson for the […]

49ers Think Christian McCaffrey Will Participate In "Parts" Of Offseason Program

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday at the NFL Combine that running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) is "doing great" and that he thinks the star RB will be able to participate in "at least parts" of the offseason program. McCaffrey was a bust at the top of fantasy drafts last fall, […]

Freddie Freeman To Have His Ankle Taped Through All-Star Break

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) played in his Cactus League debut on Thursday against the division-rival Colorado Rockies as the designated hitter with tape on his right ankle and expects to use the tape through the All-Star break, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. The tape on his ankle on Thursday wasn't […]