Jevon Holland Unlikely To Receive Franchise Tag

ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques writes that the only player the Miami Dolphins could even remotely consider placing the franchise tag on this offseason would be safety Jevon Holland, but that seems unlikely to happen since it's unreasonable to pay him $20 million in 2025 after he didn't intercept a single pass in 2024. Louis-Jacques thinks the […]

Cam Ward Undecided If He'll Throw At Scouting Combine

The Associated Press' Stephen Hawkins reports that University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward, who many project to be taken with one of the first picks in the 2025 NFL draft, hasn't decided if he will throw at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis next week. Ward has taken a lot of heat for not playing […]

Lions Offense To Remain "Predicated" On Jared Goff

New Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton told FOX 2 Detroit's Dan Miller that the team's offense in 2025 will remain "predicated" on quarterback Jared Goff. "I think it's big because it all starts with the quarterback," Morton said. "Just kind of knowing him -- and when I was here, I was in the quarterback […]

Saints Interview Jemal Singleton For Offensive-Coordinator Job

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the New Orleans Saints interviewed Philadelphia Eagles assistant head coach and running backs coach Jemal Singleton for their offensive-coordinator job, according to a source. An Eagles official described Singleton as "a big part of what we do on offense and a rising star going forward." New Saints head coach Kellen […]

Ben Cleveland Arrested For DUI

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Ben Cleveland was arrested in Georgia on Feb. 12 for driving under the influence of alcohol and for failing to maintain his lane, according to The Baltimore Sun's Brian Wacker. Cleveland, who was originally a third-round selection by Baltimore in 2021 out of the University of Georgia, is scheduled to be […]

Packers Likely To Re-Sign Brandon McManus

ESPN's Rob Demovsky puts Green Bay Packers impending free-agent kicker Brandon McManus in the must-sign group for the team this offseason. McManus' arrival in October turned around the team's dreadful kicking game after Anders Carlson and Brayden Narveson missed 18 field goals and extra points in 25 games, including the playoffs, in 2023 and early […]

Packers Expected To Release Jaire Alexander

ESPN's Rob Demovsky writes that there are strong indications that cornerback Jaire Alexander's (knee) time with the Green Bay Packers will come to an end this offseason, as multiple team sources have expressed their frustrations with his inability to stay healthy and/or play through injuries. Alexander didn't play after Nov. 17 in 2024 and went […]

Browns To Offer Myles Garrett A Mega-Extension?

The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that all indications are that the Cleveland Browns are going to continue to hold All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett and try to present him with a monstrous new contract to try and keep him in Cleveland despite publicly asking for a trade the week before the Super Bowl. The problem is […]

Cowboys Could Draft Ashton Jeanty

If Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is available at the Dallas Cowboys' pick at No. 12 in the first round of the NFL draft in April, The Athletic's Jon Machota thinks the Cowboys will select him. Jeanty has ties to Frisco, Texas, and Dallas has an immediate need for an impact RB, making it […]

Cowboys Unlikely To Go After Myles Garrett

The Athletic's Jon Machota doesn't think it's realistic to expect the Dallas Cowboys to try to trade for disgruntled Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett this offseason, mainly because nothing Dallas has done over the last decade would suggest a blockbuster trade is on the horizon. Machota doesn't see the Cowboys parting ways with pass-rusher […]

Gardner Minshew II Won't Be In Raiders Plans

The Athletic's Tashan Reed writes that quarterback Gardner Minshew II was terrible in 10 appearances in 2024 and won't be in the Las Vegas Raiders' plans at quarterback in 2025. The Raiders will free up only $3 million in salary cap space this year while taking a dead-money hit of $10.82 million if they cut […]

Aaron Rodgers Plans To Play In 2025

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers told new head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey that it was his tentative plan to play again in 2025, according to SI.com's Albert Breer. Rodgers gave the Jets the impression that he had unfinished business to take care of after a disappointing 2024 campaign in which […]

Matthew Stafford Not Guaranteed To Return With Rams

The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue writes that it's not a given that quarterback Matthew Stafford will remain with the Los Angeles Rams going into the 2025 season despite both sides' openness to work out a deal. The best path forward is Stafford returning for one more year in L.A., but head coach Sean McVay and general […]

"No Chance" Buccaneers Use Franchise Tag On Chris Godwin

According to ESPN's Jenna Laine, there's "no chance" the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will use the franchise tag on wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) this offseason. Sources say that the Bucs very much want to bring Godwin back in 2025, but it won't be via the franchise tag. This would be the third time that Tampa […]

Jets To Target Jaxson Dart In NFL Draft?

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini writes that Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart might be a name to watch for the New York Jets in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft now that they have officially moved on from Aaron Rodgers. Senior football adviser Rick Spielman raved about Dart at last month's Senior Bowl as a CBS […]

Garrett Wilson More Likely To Return In 2025

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini writes that quarterback Aaron Rodgers' eventual departure greatly increases the chances of wide receiver Garrett Wilson returning to the New York Jets. Their was tension between Rodgers and Wilson last year, which started in training camp and came to a head late in the regular season, leading to speculation that […]

Jaguars Down To Five Finalists For GM Job

The Jacksonville Jaguars have narrowed their search for a new general manager down to five candidates, which include San Francisco 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams, Los Angeles Rams director of scouting strategy James Gladstone, Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan […]

Jaguars Sign John Wolford, Louis Rees-Zammit To Active Roster

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed quarterback John Wolford and wide receiver Louis Rees-Zammit to their active roster on Monday, the team announced. Wolford was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams last year but didn't play in any regular-season games before joining Jacksonville's practice squad in December. The 29-year-old has played in seven NFL […]

Steelers Never Called About Trevor Lawrence

The Pittsburgh Steelers never called the Jacksonville Jaguars recently about potentially trading for quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder), according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. Last week, Ryan Burr of the Big 10 Network reported that the Steelers reached out to the Jags about Lawrence, but sources quickly said there's "no chance" it […]

Rangers To Monitor Evan Carter Throughout The Season

The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant writes that the Texas Rangers plan to monitor outfielder Evan Carter's (back) health throughout the 2025 season after he appeared in only 45 games in 2024 due to chronic back issues. "It's personal to me and we're going to keep it that way. I can't change it. It's a […]

Nick Pratto To Get Outfield Reps This Spring

Kansas City Royals first baseman Nick Pratto, who is out of minor-league options, will get a lot of repetitions in the outfield during spring training this year, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. The Royals want Pratto to increase his versatility in camp since he's out of minor-league options and prove he belongs on the Opening […]

Cubs Add Chris Flexen On Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent right-hander Chris Flexen to a minor-league deal on Monday that is pending a physical, sources tell The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma. Flexen will stay in Chicago in 2025 after going 3-15 for the White Sox with a 4.95 ERA (4.80 FIP) and 1.52 WHIP with 123 strikeouts and 63 walks over […]

Geraldo Perdomo, Diamondbacks Agree To Four-Year Extension

Shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension on Monday that includes a club option, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Perdomo's new deal will start in 2026 and buys out up to three years for the 25-year-old. Perdomo gets rewarded after hitting a career-best .273 (92-for-337) with three […]

White Sox Claim Owen White Off Waivers From Yankees

The Chicago White Sox claimed left-hander Owen White off waivers from the New York Yankees on Monday and placed left-hander Ky Bush (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move to make room for White on the 40-man roster. The White Sox will be the fourth team for White this offseason as he's […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez To Be Delayed With Ankle Sprain

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (ankle) sprained his left ankle last week and will be delayed for a week or two from participating in spring training camp. In addition to his ankle injury, the 21-year-old is recovered from surgery he had on his right thumb last November. The Dominican outfielder has had a problem […]

Bennett Sousa Healthy At Spring Training

Houston Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa (shoulder) said that he's fully recovered from season-ending surgery he had last April for thoracic outlet syndrome. Sousa was able to get back on the mound last September and appears to be full-go at camp this year as he competes for a spot in Houston's Opening Day bullpen. The 29-year-old […]

Alan Roden Could Make Big Impact For Blue Jays This Year

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said that outfield prospect Alan Roden has some high expectations in 2025. The 25-year-old former third-round pick of the 2022 MLB draft has been highly touted in the organization among players and executives. "He's just done so much to put himself in a position to move through the […]

Seth Martinez Designated For Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-hander Seth Martinez for assignment on Monday to make room for right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman on their 40-man roster. Martinez was claimed off waiver by the Diamondbacks earlier this offseason, but he could be on the move again before the start of the 2025 regular season. The 30-year-old former 17th-round pick […]

Rangers Sign Luke Jackson To One-Year Deal

The Texas Rangers announced on Monday that they signed free-agent right-handed reliever Luke Jackson to an undisclosed one-year deal for the 2025 season. Jackson will now return to Texas after the organization drafted him 45th overall in the first round in 2010. The 33-year-old spent the first two years of his MLB career with the […]

Tom Murphy Dealing With Oblique Strain

San Francisco Giants catcher Tom Murphy (oblique) has a mild oblique strain at spring training, according to manager Bob Melvin. The hope is that Murphy can get into a game in seven to 10 days. Murphy underwent an MRI exam recently after the Giants initially reported the 33-year-old veteran backstop was dealing with back spasms […]