Texans Won't Use Franchise Tag On Stefon Diggs

ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime writes that the Houston Texans are unlikely to use the franchise tag on wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee) this year because they have limited salary cap space in 2025 and don't want to dump almost $26 million into an aging player coming off a torn ACL. Diggs will also be 32 years […]

Packers Expected To Release Jaire Alexander

ESPN's Rob Demovsky writes that there are strong indications that cornerback Jaire Alexander's (knee) time with the Green Bay Packers will come to an end this offseason, as multiple team sources have expressed their frustrations with his inability to stay healthy and/or play through injuries. Alexander didn't play after Nov. 17 in 2024 and went […]

"No Chance" Buccaneers Use Franchise Tag On Chris Godwin

According to ESPN's Jenna Laine, there's "no chance" the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will use the franchise tag on wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) this offseason. Sources say that the Bucs very much want to bring Godwin back in 2025, but it won't be via the franchise tag. This would be the third time that Tampa […]

Steelers Never Called About Trevor Lawrence

The Pittsburgh Steelers never called the Jacksonville Jaguars recently about potentially trading for quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder), according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. Last week, Ryan Burr of the Big 10 Network reported that the Steelers reached out to the Jags about Lawrence, but sources quickly said there's "no chance" it […]

Tommy Doyle Announces His Retirement

The Buffalo Bills announced on Friday that offensive tackle Tommy Doyle (knee) announced his retirement from the NFL due to medical reasons. Doyle tore his ACL early in 2022 and suffered a serious left-leg injury in the preseason in 2023 and was unable to play at all the last two seasons. The 26-year-old was originally […]

C.J. Mosley Likely To Retire?

The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt thinks the most likely outcome for New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (neck) is that he retires this offseason, although there's still a chance he'll want to play elsewhere. Mosley played in only four games in 2024 due to various injuries, and even when he was available, he didn't look as […]

Maxx Crosby Progressing In Recovery From Ankle Surgery

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby (ankle) said on Thursday that he's making good progress in his recovery from surgery for a left high-ankle sprain. "Got off the scooter, now I'm in a boot, and I'll get the boot off Monday. I'm A-plus across the board, as far as Dr. Anderson... I'm in a […]

Tank Dell "On The Right Track" In His Recovery

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said that wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) is "on the right track" in his recovery from a devastating knee injury that he suffered in 2024. "We'll see where he ends up," Ryans said. Dell has a long way to go in his recovery from a torn ACL, MCL and […]

Patriots Re-Sign JaQuae Jackson

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the New England Patriots re-signed wide receiver JaQuae Jackson (ankle) to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. The undrafted free agent from Rutgers impressed the coaching staff in training camp last summer after he was originally released by the Atlanta Falcons in June, and he scored a 38-yard touchdown in […]

C.J. Ham Undergoes Ankle Surgery

Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham (ankle) had a "simple procedure" done on his ankle on Wednesday. Ham was on the team's injury report with an ankle injury toward the end of the 2024 season, but he didn't miss any games. The 31-year-old veteran fullback shouldn't face a lengthy recovery timeline after having a minor surgery […]

Saints To Move On From Taysom Hill?

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on Tuesday that it's hard to imagine that tight end Taysom Hill (knee) will be back with the New Orleans Saints in 2025. Hill is recovering from a season-ending torn left ACL last December and will carry an almost $18 million salary cap hit into next season, so the Saints' […]

Dak Prescott Looking To Amp Up His Rehab

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (hamstring) said on Wednesday that his "health is good" and that he's "looking to amp it up here recently" in his rehab from a season-ending torn right hamstring that he suffered on Nov. 3. Prescott still has plenty of rehab left to do, but signs are encouraging that he could […]

Jonathon Brooks Could Miss All Of 2025

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) will miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season after his second ACL tear in 2024 as a rookie. In addition to Brooks, the Panthers are expected to cut running back Miles Sanders. It's why The Athletic's Joseph Person has the Panthers taking SMU RB Brashard Smith […]

Brandon Aiyuk Could Be Ready For Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) could be ready for Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, though his status is uncertain for now. The 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL and MCL in October of last season, so the recovery timeline makes it realistic for him to be ready for the start of […]

Chris Jones Injures His Knee In Super Bowl Loss

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (knee) injured his right knee in the 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday and never returned after getting a doubtful tag. Jones' injury didn't look too serious, but with the game essentially already over in the second half at the time of […]