Jessie Bates III Set To Receive Franchise Tag

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III is expected to receive the franchise tag for the 2022 season, with the hope that the two sides can ultimately work out a long-term contract extension, per Tyler Dragon of USA Today. Bates is coming off another solid season in the Bengals' secondary where he compiled 88 tackles, four […]

J.C. Jackson Seeks Significant Payday In Next Contract

New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson is looking to become one of the league's premier cornerbacks when it comes to gauging his next contract. For context, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ramsey inked a five-year, $100 million deal with L.A., which included a $25 million signing bonus and eventually $71 million guaranteed, a steep […]

Kellen Moore Eyes Offensive Improvement In 2022

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has become one of the hottest coaching commodities on the market, largely behind the success that he has had at the helm of Dallas' offense. While the numbers put up by Dak Prescott and Co. have been impressive, Moore continues to see room for improvement entering 2022. "It's just […]

Taylor Moton's Contract Restructured To Free Up Cap Room

Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Taylor Moton had his contract reworked Friday, which per David Newton of ESPN, opens the team's payroll an additional $11 million ahead of free agency. Moton has started every regular-season game for Carolina dating back to the start of 2018 when he took over right tackle duties. The Panthers have myriad […]

Jason Kelce Still On The Fence About His Future

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce has yet to make a decision on whether he'll return for a 12th NFL season in 2022. "We've been in communication. We're hopeful. There's been no final decision made," Sirianni said, adding that the team delivered a keg of beer to Kelce on Wednesday to help sway the center's […]

Eagles Remain Confident In Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni reiterated the team's confidence in quarterback Jalen Hurts and expressed excitement to see how he develops in 2022 after leading the Eagles to the playoffs in his first full year as the starting QB. "He led us to the playoffs and obviously we want […]

Running Backs Show Their Speed At NFL Combine

Six running backs posted 40-yard dash times in the 4.3-second range at the NFL scouting combine on Friday. Rutgers running back Isiah Pacheco and South Dakota State running back Pierre Strong both posted a 4.37-second 40, followed by North Carolina's Ty Chandler (4.38 seconds), Florida International's D'Vonte Price (4.38), Michigan State's Kenny Walker III (4.38) […]

Jerry Jones Dealing With Medical Issue

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is working through a medical issue and won't be speaking with the Dallas media at the NFL scouting combine, according to the organization. The 79-year-old was present at the news conference at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for a welterweight fight on Wednesday, but he remained in […]

James Conner, Chase Edmonds Set To Hit Free Agency

The Arizona Cardinals will weigh options at running back with James Conner and Chase Edmonds set to hit free agency. The two Cardinals running backs combined for 1,344 rushing yards and 80 receptions for 686 yards and 20 total touchdowns last season. "I think things keep changing philosophically," Cardinals general manager Steve Keim. "I understand that […]

Aaron Rodgers Deciding Between Four Teams

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reportedly is deciding between the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans, and the Packers. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Rodgers has specific deals lined up with other teams, and those teams have trade compensation lined up with the Packers. "The destinations are believed to be exclusively […]

Marcus Williams Doesn't Expect To Be Franchise Tagged

New Orleans Saints impending free-agent safety Marcus Williams doesn't expect the team to use the franchise tag on him, according to a source. The Saints would prefer to get a long-term deal done with Williams after he played on the franchise tag last year. The 25-year-old played very well on the franchise tag in 2021, […]

Aaron Rodgers Torn On Where He Wants To Play

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is truly torn on where he wants to play in 2022, according to sources. Many in the NFL expect him to return after winning his second straight MVP award, and there's a lot of positivity in Green Bay, but he continues to go back and forth on what he […]

Brian Griese To Become 49ers Quarterbacks Coach

Former Monday Night Football analyst Brian Griese is leaving ESPN to become the San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach, according to sources. Griese and head coach Kyle Shanahan have known each other for years, and Griese was the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when Shanahan was on the coaching staff. Griese will be replacing Rich […]

12 Offensive Linemen Run Sub-5.00-Second 40s

There were officially 12 offensive linemen at this year's NFL scouting combine to run a sub-5.00-second 40-yard dash on Friday. It's the fastest 40 times for offensive linemen at a single combine since 2003, and it also doubles the next-most (six in 2013) and is more than the last three combines combined (11). On Thursday, […]

Chargers Won't Let Mike Williams Get Away

The Los Angeles Chargers "aren't going to let Mike Williams go," according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. If both sides can't agree on a long-term contract extension, the Chargers are prepared to slap the franchise tag on the impending free agent. The franchise tag for receivers this year will cost $19 […]

Still No Update On Calvin Ridley

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith didn't have an update to give on wide receiver Calvin Ridley's future in Atlanta at the NFL scouting combine this week. The Falcons picked up Ridley's fifth-year option in 2021, but he played in only five games last season while dealing with a personal […]

Teams Expressing Interest In Derek Carr

Multiple NFL teams have expressed interest in Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr as they continue to look for available signal-callers this offseason. The interest is expected to heat up as long as Carr's contract situation remains as is. The 30-year-old is unlikely to be available, but that could change if a team blows the […]

Cowboys Want To Bring Back Cedrick Wilson

The Dallas Cowboys want to re-sign impending free-agent wide receiver Cedrick Wilson. The Cowboys are expected to trade or release Amari Cooper, who was slated to make $20 million in 2022. With those savings, the Cowboys plan to re-sign both Wilson and Michael Gallup. They could also go after another pass-catcher in the draft or […]

Cowboys Close To Re-Signing Michael Gallup

The Dallas Cowboys have been working on a deal to re-sign wide receiver Michael Gallup, and a deal is considered "close," according to sources. There is hope that the two sides can get something done. This comes after a report Friday morning that the Cowboys are likely to trade or release Amari Cooper. The Cowboys […]

Commanders Offer Multiple Picks For Russell Wilson

The Washington Commanders offered multiple first-round draft picks for Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson, but the Seahawks turned them down. Earlier in the week, head coach Pete Carroll said the team had no intentions of trading Wilson. Washington, meanwhile, has made it a priority to upgrade at the QB position this offseason, and they've […]

Chiefs Working On Extension For Tyreek Hill

The Kansas City Chiefs are working on a contract extension for wide receiver Tyreek Hill, with the structure of the deal expected to be more "normal" than last time. This would be Hill's third contract with the Chiefs. The 28-year-old is scheduled to count $20.685 million against this year's salary cap and is entering the […]

Giants Not Expected To Trade Saquon Barkley

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is not expected to be traded. The Giants will consider everything as they attempt to improve their club, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport doesn't think teams are calling about the oft-injured running back at this point in the offseason. Although Barkley may not be dealt, cornerback James Bradberry […]

Daniel Faalele Tips The Scales At 384 Pounds

Minnesota offensive tackle Daniel Faalele measured in at 6-foot-8 and 384 pounds at the NFL scouting combine on Friday, making him one of the biggest players in combine history. He's believed to be the heaviest player at the combine since Wisconsin's Aaron Gibson weighed in at 386 pounds in 1999. Faalele said on Thursday that […]

J.C. Jackson Likely To Hit The Open Market

New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson is expected to hit the free-agent market, rather than receive the franchise tag. One of the best playmaking defensive backs in the NFL will surely generate significant interest on the open market. The 26-year-old is coming off a Pro Bowl season in 2021 in which he generated […]

Bills Give Cole Beasley Permission To Seek Trade

The Buffalo Bills have given wide receiver Cole Beasley permission to seek a trade, although general manager Brandon Beane said on Thursday that the Bills would welcome him back and "no door has been closed." Beasley is 32 years old, but teams do have interest in the veteran pass-catcher, and he's posted a career-high 82 […]

Cowboys Will Try To Trade Amari Cooper

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to part ways with wide receiver Amari Cooper and they've had trade discussions with receiver-needy teams. It's not a given that they'll be able to deal him, and if they can't, they're expected to release him and keep impending free-agent receivers Michael Gallup and Cedrick Wilson. If the Cowboys cut […]

Ty Fryfogle Tweaks His Hamstring

Indiana wide receiver Ty Fryfogle (hamstring) ran a 4.49-second 40-yard dash and hit 39 inches on his vertical jump at the NFL scouting combine on Thursday, but he shut it down for the rest of the day after tweaking his hamstring. Fryfogle will do the rest of his drills at his school's Pro Day. His […]

Drake London Doesn't Run Due To Injury

USC wide receiver Drake London (ankle), who is ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s and Todd McShay's top-ranked receiver, didn't run the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine on Thursday because he's still working his way back from a fractured right ankle that he suffered in October. Despite his injury that caused him to miss the […]

Desmond Ridder Impresses With Speed At Combine

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder had a 4.52-second 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine on Thursday, which was better than 12 wide receivers. The 6-foot-3, 211-pound signal-caller had accuracy issues last year, but some scouts think he can correct it with more consistent footwork in the pocket. With that said, it's likely that some teams […]

Browns Likely To Take WR With First-Round Pick

The Cleveland Browns appear poised to select the best available wide receiver at pick No. 13 overall in the first round of this year's draft instead of a quarterback. If the Browns do go with a QB in this draft, it could be a developmental prospect in the later rounds. In addition to likely taking […]