Chiefs, Orlando Brown Expected To Begin Extension Talks

The Kansas City Chiefs and left tackle Orlando Brown are expected to begin negotiations on a long-term contract extension in the near future. The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on Brown this offseason, which will pay him $16.6 million in 2022, but the two sides have until July to work out an extension. Kansas City […]

Sean Rhyan Could Get A Look At Guard

Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Sean Rhyan started 31 games at left tackle for UCLA in the last three years, but the Packers think he could slide inside to guard as well. Green Bay took Rhyan in the third round of last week's draft to improve the depth on their offensive line. The 6-foot-5, 321-pounder […]

Connor Williams An Option To Play Center

Miami Dolphins left guard Connor Williams, a free-agent acquisition from the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, has been splitting his time between guard and center during the team's offseason program and is being viewed as an option to play center if the team wants to go in that direction, according to multiple sources. The Dolphins coaching […]

Khalil Shakir Expected To Be No. 4 Receiver

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Khalil Shakir, who the Bills traded up 20 spots to acquire in the fifth round of the draft, is slotted to fill the team's No. 4 receiving role with enough speed and size to help at multiple spots and make plays downfield. Buffalo targeted him partly because of his ability […]

Tyler Smith To Compete On Left Side Of Line

The Dallas Cowboys think first-round rookie offensive lineman Tyler Smith has a lot of upside, and vice president Stephen Jones said "he'll compete on that left side: left guard, left tackle." Starting left tackle Tyron Smith has missed a lot of time with injuries in recent seasons, so Smith not only provides versatility on the […]

Five International Games Announced For 2022

The NFL's International Series for the 2022 season was announced on Wednesday morning. Three London games in October will include Minnesota versus New Orleans in Week 4, the New York Giants versus Green Bay in Week 5 and Denver versus Jacksonville in Week 8. For the first time ever, there will be a game played […]

Ryan Tannehill: "Not My Job To Mentor Malik Willis"

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill reacted rather coldly when asked about working alongside third-round rookie quarterback Malik Willis, the presumed starting QB of the future in Tennessee. "We're competing against each other, we're watching the same tape, we're doing the same drills. I don't think it's my job to mentor him, but if he learns […]

Dameon Pierce Must Earn His Role

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce won't be given an advantage heading into training camp. General manager Nick Caserio mentioned that Pierce will need to earn himself a role in the team's backfield. The Texans used the 107th pick to select Pierce out of Florida on draft day. He posted 790 yards and 16 touchdowns […]

DK Metcalf Believes Extension Will Happen

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf believes that he'll be able to come to terms on an extension with the organization. The former second round pick has been a stud for the Seahawks, so he deserves an extension. It's uncertain what Metcalf will get, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him getting paid $25 […]

Bryce Callahan Joins Chargers

Free-agent defensive back Bryce Callahan has signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 30-year-old corner has put together a fairly solid career over his first six seasons in the league. The biggest problem for Callahan has been staying healthy and on the field. Luckily, the Chargers have plenty of options at defensive […]

Eagles Don't Pick Up Andre Dillard's Option

The Philadelphia Eagles did not exercise the fifth-year option for offensive tackle Andre Dillard, according to a league source. Dillard struggled mightily in his rookie season in 2019 after he was selected 22nd overall in the draft out of Washington State, and he missed all of the 2020 season due to a torn biceps muscle. […]

Seahawks Decline L.J. Collier's Fifth-Year Option

The Seattle Seahawks declined the fifth-year option for defensive end L.J. Collier, according to a source. This move was widely expected after Collier fell down the depth chart last season, as his option would have been worth $11.5 million. The 26-year-old pass-rusher played in only 10 games last year and finished with eight tackles (three […]

Kenneth Walker III Could Have A Role This Year

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III should see a lot of snaps in training camp and the preseason, and there's a chance that he climbs up the RB depth chart by the start of the regular season, depending on how he looks. Because of how volatile running back health can be, it's likely […]

Falcons Agree To Extension With Grady Jarrett

The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $51 million with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett on Tuesday, according to sources. The Falcons will lower their salary cap number for this season, while Jarrett receives $34.5 million fully guaranteed. The two-time Pro Bowler is more effective in real life as a run-stuffer […]

Jalen Hurts Lobbied For A.J. Brown Trade

In his introductory news conference on Monday, new Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown offered some insight into how his trade from Tennessee materialized. According to Brown, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts put a "bug in [the Eagles'] ear" leading up to the draft and lobbied for both the team and Brown to make a deal. […]

Baker Mayfield Running Out Of Options

Appearing on the Rich Eisen Show on Monday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport offered his take on Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield's trade prospects. While many speculated that a trade could be in the works leading up to or immediately following the draft, Mayfield remains a Cleveland Brown. According to Rapoport, the Carolina Panthers were the […]

Quarterback E.J. Perry To Sign With Jaguars

After initially expected to sign with Philadelphia, former Brown quarterback E.J. Perry will be signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The undrafted 24-year-old received an offer from the Eagles, but the team was waiting to hear back from Nevada alum Carson Strong, who they ultimately agreed to terms with. Strong was expected to be drafted, but […]

Texans Sign Mario Addison

The Houston Texans signed veteran free-agent defensive end Mario Addison to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a league source. Addison played for defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire with the Buffalo Bills and also recently visited with the Seattle Seahawks. The 34-year-old spent the last two years in Buffalo, racking up 41 solo tackles, […]

Ravens Use UFA Tender On Justin Houston

The Baltimore Ravens applied the rarely used unrestricted free-agent tender on outside linebacker Justin Houston on Monday. It means that if Houston signs with a new team before July 22 or the first day of training camp, he would count towards the compensatory pick formula. If Houston doesn't sign by then, the Ravens would have […]

Chiefs Apply UFA Tender On Melvin Ingram

The Kansas City Chiefs applied the rarely used unrestricted free-agent tender to outside linebacker Melvin Ingram on Monday. It means that if Ingram signs with a new team before July 22 or the first day of training camp, he would count towards the compensatory pick formula. If Ingram doesn't sign by then, the Chiefs would […]

Chiefs Acquire Lonnie Johnson From Texans

The Kansas City Chiefs acquired defensive back Lonnie Johnson from the Houston Texans on Monday in exchange for a 2024 conditional seventh-round pick, according to a source. Johnson reportedly requested a trade after the Texans took cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. third overall and safety Jalen Pitre at No. 37 overall in this year's draft. The […]

Browns Sign Tight End Marcus Santos-Silva

The Cleveland Browns signed tight end Marcus Santos-Silva to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Santos-Silva, who stands at 6-foot-6 and 261 pounds, will make the switch from being a forward in college basketball to football. He played hoops the last two seasons for Texas Tech and averaged 4.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in […]

Panthers Sign Andre Roberts Monday

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent wide receiver/kick returner Andre Roberts to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. Roberts was an All-Pro returner in three of the last four seasons and led the NFL in kickoff return yards last year with 1,010 for the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers. His 8,578 combined return yards on […]

DK Metcalf Sheds Walking Boot

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (foot) is no longer in a walking boot following surgery on his left foot in February. "Yeah, he is and he has started his running as well," head coach Pete Carroll said on Saturday after the draft. "Like those two guys (Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams) he is in […]

Saints Agree On Three-Year Deal With Tyrann Mathieu

The New Orleans Saints and free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu officially agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal on Monday that includes $18 million fully guaranteed, according to sources. The language of the deal still needs to be finalized and the deal signed, but Mathieu is indeed returning home to New Orleans after playing his college […]

DeAndre Hopkins Suspended Six Games For PEDs

Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is being suspended six games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy, according to league sources. Ouch. It's a big blow to the Cardinals and to Hopkins' fantasy value for the 2022 season. It'll also be bad news for quarterback Kyler Murray as he looks to get […]

Vikings Decline Garrett Bradbury's Fifth-Year Option

The Minnesota Vikings declined to exercise the fifth-year option for offensive lineman Garrett Bradbury on Monday, according to a source. This move made sense for Minnesota, with Bradbury not holding up his end in pass protection since the Vikings made him the 18th overall pick in 2019 out of North Carolina State. There's still a […]

49ers Re-Sign Jason Verrett To One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed cornerback Jason Verrett to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. He has appeared in 15 games (14 starts) over the last three seasons and has 65 tackles, seven passes defensed and two interceptions since signing as a free agent in March of 2019. The former first-rounder of the Los Angeles […]

Falcons Pick Up Chris Lindstrom's Fifth-Year Option

The Atlanta Falcons picked up the fifth-year option for offensive guard Chris Lindstrom on Monday, according to a source. Lindstrom will make $13.2 million in 2023. The 25-year-old only played five games in his rookie season due to a foot injury after he was taken 14th overall by Atlanta out of Boston College in 2019. […]

Chargers Decline Jerry Tillery's Fifth-Year Option

The Los Angeles Chargers declined the fifth-year option for defensive lineman Jerry Tillery on Monday, according to a source. However, Tillery remains firmly in the team's long-term plans after coming off his most productive year with 51 tackles and 4.5 sacks. "I expect an even bigger role this year," general manager Tom Telesco said recently. […]