Texans Sign Brandin Cooks To Two-Year Deal

The Houston Texans and wide receiver Brandin Cooks agreed to a two-year deal on Thursday. The firm numbers of the deal aren't available yet, but Cooks should be able to earn just under $20 million per year through the 2024 season. A lot of folks expected Cooks to be dealt this offseason, but he'll stay […]

John Jenkins Re-Signs With Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins re-signed defensive tackle John Jenkins to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Jenkins will return for his second season in Miami in 2022 after he had 16 tackles (10 solo) in seven games (two starts) last year. The 32-year-old will return as a reserve defensive lineman for the Dolphins. Jenkins was originally a […]

Colts Sign Armani Watts

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent safety Armani Watts to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Watts has mostly been a special teams player in his career, but he has played in 16 regular season games in each of the last three seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs. The 26-year-old was a fourth-round pick by the Chiefs […]

Saints Sign J.P. Holtz

The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent tight end J.P. Holtz to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Holtz will add depth to the position for New Orleans after spending the last two years with the Chicago Bears. The 28-year-old had just one target in the last two seasons and has seven reception for 91 yards on […]

Steve Wilks, Ray Horton Join Brian Flores' Lawsuit

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks and former defensive coordinator Ray Horton have now joined Brian Flores' race discrimination class-action lawsuit against the NFL and various teams. They are bringing allegations against the Cardinals and Tennessee Titans, respectively. Wilks alleges that the Cardinals hired him as a "bridge coach" without giving him a realistic […]

Jared Bernhardt Visits With Broncos

Former Maryland lacrosse player Jared Bernhardt, who transferred to Ferris State and led them to the Division 2 National Championship as a quarterback, had a top-30 visit with the Denver Broncos on Wednesday. Bernhardt will be a wide receiver/kick returner in the NFL. He's considered a long shot to get drafted, but it's not unheard […]

Danny Gray Making The Rounds

SMU wide receiver Danny Gray, who is ranked as NFL.com's No. 64 overall draft prospect this year, finished up a visit with the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday after visiting with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday and spending time with the Dallas Cowboys over the weekend. Gray had an excellent senior season at SMU last […]

Treylon Burks To Visit With Jets, Browns

Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks will visit with the New York Jets on Thursday, and then he's scheduled to meet with the Cleveland Browns. Pro Football Network's Tony Pauline recently reported that Jets general manager Joe Douglas has been "gushing" about Burks. He ran a 4.55-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine in February and […]

Chris Olave Visiting With Commanders

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave is visiting with the Washington Commanders on Thursday, as is San Diego State defensive lineman Cam Thomas. Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III will be with Washington on Friday. Olave is making the rounds, as he's already visited with the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys. The 21-year-old […]

Desmond Ridder - 2022 NFL Draft Rookie Profile

The 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile series features prominent 2022 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. So far this season, I have written up profiles […]

Noah Fant Unsure If Seahawks Will Pick Up Option

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant isn't sure if the team will pick up his fifth-year option. Seattle has until May 2nd to do so, although he isn't concerned. In March, Fant, along with teammate Drew Lock, was acquired by the Seahawks in a blockbuster deal that sent Russell Wilson to the Broncos. The 24-year-old […]

D.K. Metcalf Not On The Market

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf isn't going anywhere, at least for now. According to 94WIP's Howard Eskin, the Jets were reportedly eager to acquire Metcalf's services, so much so that New York was willing to part ways with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. However, Seattle declined the offer, making […]

Blaine Gabbert Returning To The Bucs

Free-agent quarterback Blaine Gabbert is returning to Tampa Bay. The veteran inked a deal with the Buccaneers, and he will likely reclaim his spot as the No. 2 option on the depth chart behind Tom Brady. Gabbert, who was selected 10th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011, has played sparingly during his time in […]

Keanu Neal Heading To Tampa Bay

Free-agent safety Keanu Neal is signing with the Buccaneers. Neal played for the Falcons during the first five years of his career, a stint that included consecutive 100-tackle seasons and a 2017 Pro Bowl selection. He inked a deal with the Cowboys last offseason and converted to linebacker under defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, his former […]

Tyrann Mathieu In No Rush To Sign

Free-agent defensive back Tyrann Mathieu visited with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, and he may visit with other teams, but he's in no rush to sign a deal. "I don't think they really need me, but it would be good to go back home and help them win," Mathieu said. The Honey Badger is […]

Whitney Mercilus Hangs Up His Cleats

Former Houston Texans pass-rusher Whitney Mercilus announced on his Instagram account on Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL. Mercilus played for the Texans and Green Bay Packers last year, recording 17 tackles (nine solo), five tackles for loss, five QB hits and four sacks in 10 games (two starts). He spent the previous […]

Seahawks Turn Down Jets Offer For DK Metcalf

The Seattle Seahawks have turned down the New York Jets No. 10 overall pick in this year's draft in exchange for wide receiver DK Metcalf, according to a source. The Seahawks originally held the 10th overall pick in this year's draft, but they traded it to New York in the Jamal Adams trade. There have […]

Falcons Add Germain Ifedi

The Atlanta Falcons are signing free-agent offensive lineman Germain Ifedi to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. The former Seattle Seahawks first-rounder will head to Atlanta after playing the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears. Ifedi spent the first four of his NFL seasons in Seattle, playing both right guard […]

Taylor Stallworth Joins The Chiefs

Free-agent defensive lineman Taylor Stallworth signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, according to his agent, Brett Tessler. Stallworth played in 32 games the last two seasons for the Indianapolis Colts, but he made just two starts and totaled 16 solo tackles (five for loss), 13 QB hits, 3.5 sacks, […]

Steelers To Visit With Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most interested teams when it comes to quarterback draft prospects, and they'll visit with Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder on Thursday and North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell on Friday. Pittsburgh has the 20th overall pick in the first round of the draft, and even though they signed Mitchell […]

Denver Eyes Complementary Back Alongside Javonte Williams

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams is set to take on lead-back duties entering 2022 following the departure of Melvin Gordon III. But just what being RB1 for Denver means varies by the beholder. Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said via Jeff Legwold of ESPN, "You want to make sure you can split it as […]

Stefon Diggs Receives Four-Year Contract Extension

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs became the latest recipient of a substantial contract extension Wednesday, inking a four-year pact worth $104 million on top of his current deal. In all, Diggs and Buffalo are linked for the next six seasons. Having been named to the Pro Bowl during his first two campaigns with the […]

Ravens Won't Rule Out Taking RB In The Draft

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said he doesn't see any first-round running backs in this year's draft class, but he isn't ruling out taking one on Day 2 or Day 3 of the draft. "If the right guy falls, we will certainly strike," DeCosta said. The Ravens may have learned their lesson in 2021 […]

Stephen Anderson Signs With Cardinals

Free-agent tight end Stephen Anderson has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, according to Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network. The six-year veteran previously spent time with the Texans and Chargers. Last season, he caught 16 passes for 165 yards and his first touchdown since 2017. Currently 29 years old, Anderson will likely […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux Has Six Visits Scheduled

Oregon Ducks pass-rushing prospect Kayvon Thibodeaux is making the rounds this week. Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports that the defensive end has visited with the Lions, Jets, Giants, Eagles, and Texans. He's also set to meet with the Falcons soon. Presumably, Atlanta won't be the final stop on Thibodeaux's pre-draft tour around the […]

DeAndre Carter Visits Bears, Chargers

Free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Carter visited the Chicago Bears on Monday and the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network. The seven-year veteran spent 2021 with Washington, catching 24 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns. Although he never had stable fantasy relevance, Carter played a key role in […]

49ers Host Marcus Johnson, Malik Turner

Free-agent wide receivers Marcus Johnson and Malik Turner are visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network. Through seven games in 2021, Johnson hauled in nine of 19 targets for 160 yards. Meanwhile, Turner enjoyed some late-game action, too, catching 12 passes for 149 yards and three scores. […]

Seahawks Haven't Discussed Fifth-Year Option With Noah Fant

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant told members of the media that the team hasn't spoken to him about his fifth-year option. This is a bit of a surprise considering he was a key part of the return for Russell Wilson, but it's not an indicator that they won't exercise the option. After all, the […]

Panthers Hosting Wave Of Quarterbacks

The Carolina Panthers are hosting quarterback prospects Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral, Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, and Bailey Zappe for visits, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB. All six of the visits will count towards Carolina's 30 permitted interviews with draft prospects. At this point, unless they trade back, it seems like the […]

Rob Gronkowski Not Ready To Commit To Football

Free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski said that he's not ready to prepare for the rigors of another NFL season just yet, but he also has yet to rule out a return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gronkowski missed five games with a rib injury last year with Tampa and finished with 55 catches for 802 […]