Tetairoa McMillan Signed By Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have signed rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan to a four-year, $27.93 million contract. McMillan was the first receiver selected in April's draft, chosen No. 8 overall by Carolina. The hulking pass-catcher (6-foot-4) will reportedly operate as the team's X receiver with veteran Adam Thielen manning the slot and Xavier Legette rounding […]

Jayden Higgins Inks Rookie Deal

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Houston Texans second-round wide receiver Jayden Higgins has signed his four-year, $11.7 million rookie deal. The Texans chose the 22-year-old with the second pick of the second round (their first selection) in last month's draft -- the first of two wideouts taken, joining third-rounder Jaylin Noel. With the news that […]

Ashton Jeanty Secures Rookie Deal With Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty to his rookie contract. Per Adam Schefter, the four-year agreement is worth a fully guaranteed $35.89 million with $22.74 million due at signing. The 21-year-old is coming off one of the most historic collegiate rushing seasons of all time, and can now officially […]

Chicago Signs First-Round Pick Colston Loveland

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Chicago Bears have signed first-round pick tight end Colston Loveland to a four-year, $26.6 million deal. He was one of five draft picks to sign their rookie deal on Thursday, along with new teammate, running back Kyle Monangai. The former Michigan Wolverine is officially a Bear. Loveland did not […]

Victor Dimukeje Dealing With Torn Pec

New York Giants edge rusher Victor Dimukeje (pectoral) suffered a torn pec during offseason workouts and will miss time as a result. The 2021 sixth-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals out of Duke signed with the Giants this offseason following four seasons in the desert. Overall, he tallied 67 tackles (42 solo), four sacks, two […]

Quinn Ewers Inks Rookie Deal With Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have officially signed former Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers to his four-year rookie contract, according to NFL insider Mike Garafolo. Ewers notably slid to the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft after some analysts projected him to be selected as early as the third or fourth round. After redshirting at Ohio State […]

Panthers Expect Nic Scourton, Princely Umanmielen To Make Immediate Impact

Following the release of veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, the Carolina Panthers expect rookie pass rushers Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen to make an impact in Year 1, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. The pair of SEC edge defenders were second and third-round picks, respectively, in the 2025 NFL Draft. Scourton tallied 15 sacks […]

Dax Milne Let Go By Panthers

The Carolina Panthers released wide receiver Dax Milne on Thursday, along with another slew of roster cuts. The 2021 seventh-round pick by the Washington Commanders out of BYU spent most of last season on Carolina's practice squad following stints in Washington and Las Vegas. Overall, the 25-year-old has played in 28 career games (none since […]

Tay Martin, Kyron Johnson Waived By Titans

After re-signing defensive lineman James Lynch on Wednesday, the Tennessee Titans waived wide receiver Tay Martin (undisclosed) and linebacker Kyron Johnson (undisclosed) with undisclosed injury designations. The 27-year-old Martin, a former undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma State, spent most of his time on the team's practice squad in 2024 and caught his first career […]

Colts Sign Joe Bachie

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent linebacker Joe Bachie to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to the Indianapolis Star's Joel A. Erickson. Bachie will provide linebacking depth for the Colts and knows new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo's defensive style well after playing for him the last four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. In addition to […]

Jonathon Brooks Placed On PUP List, Out For 2025

The Carolina Panthers placed running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday, meaning he will not play at all in the 2025 season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Brooks tore his right ACL in Week 14 of his rookie season in 2024, his second ACL tear in as many […]

Panthers Release Jadeveon Clowney

The Carolina Panthers released edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney on Thursday, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Clowney will hit the free-agent market after spending just one season with the Panthers in 2024. In 14 starts for them last year, the 32-year-old veteran pass-rusher had 46 tackles (24 solo), 5.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, 11 QB […]

Panthers Release Jordan Matthews

The Carolina Panthers released tight end Jordan Matthews on Thursday, league sources tell The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye. The former wide receiver will now hit the open market after re-signing with the team in early January on a Reserve/Futures deal. The 32-year-old former second-round pick (42nd overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 out of […]

Jaguars Not Very High On Travis Etienne Jr.

The Jacksonville Jaguars' new regime of coaches and executives is "not so high" on running back Travis Etienne Jr., according to league executives who have spoken with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. As a result, Fowler notes that rookie Bhayshul Tuten could carve out a role and make an impact right away. The Etienne era in Jacksonville […]

Bhayshul Tuten Could Make Impact In First Season

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten could make a significant impact during his first NFL season, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. In particular, Fowler notes that Tuten could carve out a significant role simply by process of elimination. Jacksonville's new coaching and front office regime isn't very high on incumbent starter Travis Etienne Jr., and […]

Jets Expected To Use Arian Smith Early

The New York Jets will get rookie wide receiver Arian Smith involved in "smoke routes and jet sweeps to utilize his speed early and ease him into the offense," according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Smith had an issue with drops at the University of Georgia, but his speed and playmaking ability are undeniable. During his […]

Rams Involved In Jalen Ramsey Trade Talks

The Los Angeles Rams "are still involved in a potential trade" for Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. In fact, Fowler explains that the Rams' interest in Ramsey is one reason why they didn't select a cornerback in last month's NFL Draft. The veteran defender has reportedly been available for several […]

Bills GM Expects James Cook To Be Ready

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook skipped the initial portion of the team's voluntary offseason workout program, but general manager Brandon Beane expects him to be ready for football when the time comes. Cook's holdout stems from contract talks, which are ongoing between the running back and team executives. "I know we've had people in […]

Giants Plan To Use Cam Skattebo As Rusher And Receiver

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the New York Giants are expected to use rookie fourth-round running back Cam Skattebo as a pass-catcher and a runner. They like the Arizona State's ability to track the ball out of the backfield. The 23-year-old came alive for the Sun Devils in 2024 with 1,711 rushing yards and 21 […]

Broncos Sign Rookie Third-Rounder Pat Bryant

The Denver Broncos agreed to a four-year rookie contract with third-round wide receiver Pat Bryant on Wednesday, a source told 9 News' Mike Klis. The Broncos selected the Illinois product with the 74th overall pick to give them more wideout depth behind WR1 Courtland Sutton in 2025 and beyond. It's another weapon for second-year quarterback […]

Kevin O'Connell Non-Committal On Potential Competition For J.J. McCarthy

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell didn't really acknowledge whether former first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) will face competition for the starting job in 2025. "J.J. is going to be in a great position to assume and ascend in our organization," O'Connell said on The Rich Eisen Show. "But right now, we really don't have […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Johnathan Hankins

The Seattle Seahawks officially re-signed defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Hankins will return for his second season in Seattle after recording 30 tackles (15 solo), one sack, five tackles for loss and his first career interception in 17 games (eight starts). The 33-year-old […]

Texans Claim Jackson Woodard Off Waivers From Seahawks

The Houston Texans claimed linebacker Jackson Woodard off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Woodard was the ninth-ranked linebacker on Chad Reuter's undrafted free-agent rookie list. The 22-year-old had signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of UNLV before being waived this week. Woodard began […]

Tyreek Hill Has Second Wrist Surgery

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) announced on social media that he had a second surgery on his wrist that "went amazing," according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Hill's second procedure was part of his original plan and was to have screws removed from his left wrist, and the Cheetah's timeline for a return […]

Phil Mafah Inks Rookie Deal With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have signed seventh-round rookie running back Phil Mafah to a four-year, $4.31 million deal, per the team's transaction log. Mafah spent his entire college career at Clemson, garnering seven starts over his first three seasons before starting in all 14 games in 2024. He broke out last year, rushing for 1,115 yards […]

Montrell Johnson Jr. Heading To Philly

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed undrafted free agent running back Montrell Johnson Jr. to an undisclosed contract. Dylan Olive of Sports Illustrated reported the news. The former Florida Gator spent three seasons with the team in college after a rookie-year stint with the University of Louisiana. Johnson Jr. was better during his first three collegiate […]

Jaydon Blue Signs Rookie Deal With Dallas

Per the team's transaction log, the Dallas Cowboys have signed fifth-round rookie running back Jaydon Blue to a four-year, $4.62 million contract. The 21-year-old played second fiddle to teammate Quintrevion Wisner for the Texas Longhorns and is smaller in stature (5-foot-9) but has speed for days (4.38 40-yard dash). Blue has the odds stacked against […]

Elic Ayomanor, Gunnar Helm Could Contribute Early

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor and tight end Gunnar Helm were both fourth-round selections in the 2025 NFL Draft. While fourth-round picks are not guaranteed to make an impact right away, the Stanford and Texas products, respectively, "should have a path to contributing early," according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Many draft analysts had […]

Kenny Pickett Or Joe Flacco Could Be Traded

According to Zac Jackson of The Athletic, Kenny Pickett or Joe Flacco could be traded this summer, depending on how things go with the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition during the offseason. Cleveland notably selected Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in Round 3 and Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in Round 5 of the 2025 NFL Draft. While […]

Samson Ebukam Expects To Take Part In Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam (Achilles), who suffered a torn Achilles last offseason, expects to be cleared in time to participate in training camp. The former fourth-round pick out of Eastern Washington by the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 joined the Colts in 2023 and led the team in sacks (9.5) right away. However, […]