Cam Ward Likely To Be First Overall Pick In NFL Draft

ESPN's Pete Thamel writes that University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward is likely to be the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft over Colorado's Shedeur Sanders based on sentiment from scouts and executives at the Senior Bowl last week. Ward's versatility at the position and ability to run have separated him from Sanders. […]

Shemar Stewart Wows Scouts At Senior Bowl

Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart wowed scouts during last week's Senior Bowl with his power off the edge, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Stewart stands at 6-foot-5 and 281 pounds, and his 83-inch wingspan is the same as Jadeveon Clowney. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler says that Stewart received the most "wow" responses of all the […]

No Formal Discussions For NFL To Move To 18-Game Schedule

When asked about potentially expanding the regular season to 18 games, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said, "We haven't had any formal discussion on an extension." Goodell has had preliminary talks about it with the NFL Players Association and said an 18-game schedule is a possibility because of the "safety of our game." "We know that […]

Robert Hunt Takes Part In Pro Bowl Festivities

The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye reported last week that Carolina Panthers offensive guard Robert Hunt (knee) was set to take part in dodgeball and tug-of-war during Pro Bowl festivities. Hunt was held out of the Week 18 regular-season finale due to a knee injury, but it obviously wasn't serious enough to keep the 28-year-old offensive […]

Rams Seeking Trade Partner For Cooper Kupp

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp wrote on his X account on Monday that he was "informed that the team will be seeking a trade immediately and will be working with me and my family to find the right place to continue competing for championships." The 31-year-old wideout said after the Rams were eliminated […]

Jaycee Horn Takes Part In Pro Bowl

Despite suffering a hip injury in 2024, Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (hip) participated in the relay race and the flag football game in this year's Pro Bowl festivities last week. Horn was a first-time Pro Bowl participant after a strong 2024 campaign in which he had a career-high 68 tackles (49 solo), his first […]

Kaleb Johnson Declares For 2025 NFL Draft

University of Iowa star running back Kaleb Johnson declared his intentions of entering the 2025 NFL draft back in December. Johnson chose to skip the Hawkeye's Bowl game and enter the draft after going off in 2024 with 1,537 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns. He had 240 rushing attempts and also caught 22 passes for […]

Omarion Hampton Declares For 2025 NFL Draft

ESPN's Jordan Reid reports that University of North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton has declared for the 2025 NFL draft. Hampton finished second in FBS in rushing yards (1,660) and yards after first contact (1,026) in 2024 and added an impressive 15 touchdowns for the Tar Heels. The 21-year-old running back was extremely impressive in […]

Patriots Sign Giovanni Ricci To Futures Deal

The New England Patriots signed free-agent tight end Giovanni Ricci (knee) to a Reserve/Futures deal on Monday. Ricci was on the Cleveland Browns' practice squad in 2024 but never was active for a regular-season game and was cut in August due to a knee injury. The 28-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan […]

Seahawks Sign Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu To Futures Deal

The Seattle Seahawks signed free-agent offensive guard Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu (back) to a Reserve/Futures deal on Monday, according to Seahawks.com's John Boyle. Aumavae-Laulu was originally a sixth-round pick (199th overall) by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2023 NFL draft out of Oregon. The 25-year-old was active for the Ravens in Weeks 4 and 5 but was […]

Marcus Mariota On Radar Of Dolphins, Raiders

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Washington Commanders impending free-agent quarterback Marcus Mariota is very much on the Miami Dolphins' and Las Vegas Raiders' radar this offseason as they seek to add a proven, established No. 2 QB. The Dolphins are seeking insurance for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose history of head injuries are well-documented. In Vegas, […]

NFL To Investigate Justin Tucker's Sexual-Misconduct Allegations

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said on Monday that the league will look into the "serious issues" involving multiple sexual-misconduct allegations that recently surfaced against Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. Goodell also noted that it could be both civil and criminal. In total, nine massage therapists in the Baltimore area have accused Tucker of inappropriate behavior, […]

Texans Hire Nick Caley As Offensive Coordinator

The Houston Texans hired Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/passing-game coordinator Nick Caley as their new offensive coordinator on Monday, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Caley spent the last two seasons in L.A. under head coach Sean McVay and will now replace Bobby Slowik, who was fired by Houston after two seasons on the […]

Jonathan Aranda In Line For Regular DH Work

MLB.com's Adam Berry writes that Tampa Bay Rays infielder Jonathan Aranda is in line for regular work as the team's designated hitter in 2025 and as the left-handed complement to first baseman Yandy Diaz. Aranda was expected to have a big opportunity as a regular in 2024, but a late-spring injury kept him from contributing […]

Mariners Acquire Casey Legumina From Reds

The Seattle Mariners acquired right-hander Casey Legumina from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, executive vice president and general manager of baseball operations Justin Hollander announced. In a corresponding move, the team designated left-hander Jhonathan Diaz for assignment to make room for Legumina on the 40-man roster. Legumina, 27, was recently […]

Mariners Designate Cade Marlowe For Assignment

The Seattle Mariners designated outfielder Cade Marlowe for assignment on Monday to make room on the 40-man roster for second baseman Jorge Polanco, who the team re-signed late last week. Marlowe gets the boot off the M's roster after going 2-for-8 with a walk, strikeout and a run scored in only eight games played at […]

White Sox Claim Jacob Amaya Off Waivers From Orioles

The Chicago White Sox announced on Monday that they claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and designated outfielder Zach DeLoach for assignment in a corresponding move to make room for Amaya on the 40-man roster. Amaya is returning to the White Sox after he was designated for assignment earlier this offseason […]

Enderson Delgado Heads To Tigers In Trade

The Detroit Tigers acquired minor-league catcher Enderson Delgado and cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday in exchange for right-hander Alex Faedo, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Delgado is a 20-year-old Venezuelan backstop that will head to the Tigers organization in 2025 after slashing a combined .259/.382/.400 with a .782 OPS, four home […]

Osleivis Basabe Designated For Assignment By Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays designated infielder Osleivis Basabe for assignment on Monday to make room for right-hander Alex Faedo, who they acquired in a trade from the Detroit Tigers for minor-league catcher Enderson Delgado and cash considerations, on the 40-man roster. Basabe didn't play for the Rays at all last year and appeared in only […]

Rays Acquire Alex Faedo From Tigers

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Alex Faedo from the Detroit Tigers on Monday in exchange for minor-league catcher Enderson Delgado and cash considerations, according to sources. The Tigers designated Faedo for assignment after signing right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle last week. Faedo was decent for the Tigers in his third […]

Carlos Carrasco Signs Minor-League Deal With Yankees

Free-agent right-hander Carlos Carrasco signed a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees on Monday. Carrasco went 3-10 with a bloated 5.64 ERA (4.93 FIP) in 103 2/3 innings over 21 starts for the Cleveland Guardians last season and will turn 38 in March. The deal that Carrasco signed includes an invitation to major-league spring […]

Ron Rivera Interviews With Jaguars

Sports Illustrated's John Shipley reports that former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera interviewed with the Jacksonville Jaguars over the weekend for an undisclosed coaching role, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. It would make logical sense for Rivera to join Jacksonville as a senior assistant for first-time head […]

Eagles Re-Sign Nick Muse To Practice Squad

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed tight end Nick Muse to their practice squad over the weekend and released running back Lew Nichols in a corresponding move. Muse was cut from Philly's practice squad last Thursday but is quickly back with the organization as additional tight end depth as the Eagles prepare for Super Bowl LIX on […]

Nate Scheelhaase The Leading Candidate For Jaguars Offensive-Coordinator Job

Los Angeles Rams offensive assistant/passing-game specialist Nate Scheelhaase has emerged as a leading candidate for the Jacksonville Jaguars' offensive-coordinator job, multiple sources told KPRC's Aaron Wilson. The expectation is that Scheelhaase will ultimately be hired for the position to assist first-time head coach Liam Coen in Jacksonville. Scheelhaase interviewed with the Jaguars for the offensive-coordinator […]

Jaguars Hire Tony Boselli As Executive Vice President

The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Hall of Fame left tackle Tony Boselli, who was the first pick in franchise history, as their new executive vice president of football operations. Boselli will be in charge of player engagement, football technology, football travel and logistics, equipment, sports performance, team security and football communications. He helped advise owner Shad […]

Myles Garrett Requests Trade, Browns Sticking To Their Stance

Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett has officially requested a trade. However, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the Browns "are sticking to their stance and do not intend to have any conversations or trade Garrett." During last year's trading deadline, teams were interested in acquiring Garrett, but the Browns were adamant that Garrett was […]

49ers To Interview DeAngelo Hall For Assistant Coach Position

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the San Francisco 49ers will interview former Carolina Panthers assistant defensive backs coach DeAngelo Hall for their defensive backs coaching position next week. Hall and the Panthers recently parted ways so that he could look for another job as a primary position coach. Hall, the former eighth overall pick […]

Jets Hire Assistant Coaches Aaron Curry, Chris Banjo

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the New York Jets hired Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebackers coach Aaron Curry as their new linebackers coach and Denver Broncos assistant special teams coach Chris Banjo as their new special teams coordinator. Curry, 38, was a former first-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks and has been the Steelers' inside […]

Darren Rizzi Likely To Become Broncos Special Teams Coordinator

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi is likely to become the Denver Broncos' special teams coordinator, although the Broncos will conduct a full search for the position. Although Rizzi was a candidate for the Saints' full-time head-coach position -- the Saints are also the only team […]

Concussions Down In The NFL In 2024

ESPN's Kevin Seifert reports that the NFL had its fewest number of concussions during the 2024 season since it began tracking the injury in 2015, according to the league. The total of 182 concussions reported during games and practices in the preseason and regular season represented a 17% drop from 2023. The previous low for […]