May 2, 2025
Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end
Elijah Arroyo (knee) said that the knee injury that slowed him down during the pre-draft process is behind him. Arroyo didn't run the 40-yard dash at the scouting combine in February or at his Pro Day due to his knee injury, but the Seahawks estimated that the 6-foot-5, 254-pounder would run a 4.52-second 40 based on his GPS speeds. Despite his knee issue, the Seahawks selected the 22-year-old former Miami product in the second round (50th overall) in last week's draft. Seattle still has
Noah Fant, who caught 48 passes for 500 yards and a touchdown on 64 targets in 14 games in 2024, but Arroyo has a shot to carve out a significant role in his rookie season, especially as a red-zone target for quarterback
Sam Darnold. Arroyo can probably be ignored in standard redraft leagues this fall but will be an intriguing dynasty/keeper prospect long-term.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Brady Henderson
May 2, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles signed undrafted rookie free-agent wide receivers
Darius Cooper (Tarleton State) and
Taylor Morin (Wake Forest), running backs Montrell Johnson (Florida) and
Shunderrick Powell (Central Arkansas), linebacker Lance Dixon (Toledo), defensive backs Maxen Hook (Toledo),
Brandon Johnson (Oregon), and BJ Mayes (Texas A&M), and offensive lineman (Hollin Pierce (Rutgers) on Friday. Cooper finished second in Division 1 last year with 1,450 receiving yards and sixth in touchdowns with 14. He had 164 catches for 3,185 yards and 29 touchdowns in 48 career games. Johnson will add depth to Philly's backfield after rushing for 2,251 yards and 21 TDs in his three seasons with the Gators. Morin was Wake Forest's all-time leading receiver with 2,974 yards. He also finished second all-time in school history in catches (227) and fourth in touchdowns (21).
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: PhiladelphiaEagles.com
May 2, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles rookie first-round linebacker Jihaad Campbell (shoulder) was not participating in the team's rookie minicamp on Friday while he recovers from offseason shoulder surgery. It's no surprise that Campbell isn't ready to take part in on-field work after he tore his labrum and had surgery in March. The defending Super Bowl champions have no reason to rush Campbell along as he gets ready for his first season in the NFL. However, as long as the 21-year-old doesn't suffer a setback during his recovery, he could be ready to go for the start of training camp at the end of July. The Eagles haven't put a timeline on the 31st overall pick in last week's NFL draft. When the Eagles broke off to position drills on Friday, Campbell went with the off-ball linebackers, which means he may not be viewed as a pure pass-rusher just yet.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: 94WIP.com - Eliot Shorr-Parks
May
2,
2025
Cleveland
Browns
rookie
running
back
Jerome
Ford
agreed
to
a
pay
cut
with
the
team
on
Friday,
reducing
his
2025
salary
from
$3.486
million
to
a
guaranteed
$1.75
million,
a
league
source
told
The
Cleveland
Plain
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May 2, 2025
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) is not taking part in the team's voluntary offseason program. "I just know we're trying to work through it," LaFleur said. Alexander took part in the team's remote sessions last week, but it's not a big surprise that he's not doing any physical activities yet after having offseason surgery to fix a PCL tear in his right knee. Although it's unclear if the veteran defensive back will even be back in Green Bay for the 2025 season, a report surfaced earlier this week that the two sides continue to discuss a resolution to keep him in town. Alexander has $24.6 million and $27 million salary cap hits over the next two seasons, which is likely why he hasn't been traded. The former 18th overall pick in 2018 out of Louisville is a two-time Pro Bowler but has played in just 14 games the last two seasons due to injuries.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
May
2,
2025
Per
Green
Bay
Packers
head
coach
Matt
LaFleur,
wide
receiver
Christian
Watson
(knee)
is
doing
well
in
his
recovery
from
a
torn
right
ACL
that
he
suffered
in
early
January
of
this
year.
"He's
been
outstanding.
read more...
May 2, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year contract with former Atlanta Falcons tight end
Ross Dwelley. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news, but did not disclose the monetary details. The 30-year-old spent his first seven campaigns in the league with San Francisco and will return after a one-year stint with the Falcons. Dwelley appeared in all 17 games last season, but he played only 105 snaps (9.19%) -- snagging his only target for a gain of five yards. He did most of his damage -- snap-wise -- on special teams, but was still only on the field roughly a third of the time (37.22% of snaps). It's possible the 49ers brought him on due to his familiarity with their system, but he doesn't project to make an impact in the receiving column. He'll serve as a depth piece for the organization.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
May 2, 2025
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the San Francisco 49ers have signed former Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman D.J. Humphries to an undisclosed contract. Humphries started just two games last season for the Chiefs while recovering from an ACL injury he sustained on New Year's Eve the year before. However, he's reportedly healthy now and should provide decent depth at tackle for the 49ers as teammate Trent Williams (ankle) is still dealing with an ankle ailment he picked up in 2024. A former first-round pick, the 31-year-old started 15 games for the Cardinals in 2023 and has been a starter when he's healthy. It's a solid acquisition for San Francisco if Humphries is past the ACL injury.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ian Rapoport
May 2, 2025
Former Oklahoma State linebacker Collin Oliver has signed a four-year, $4.6 million deal with the Green Bay Packers. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news. The Oklahoma City native was chosen with the No. 159 overall pick in April's draft. Oliver didn't miss a game throughout his first three seasons as a Cowboy and started all 14 games as a Junior, notching 73 tackles, six sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss, and four forced fumbles. However, he'd start just two games in 2024 after suffering a right foot injury. He spent only two years at linebacker in college, as he converted from defensive end after his first two campaigns, so there's some pass-rush intrigue here, as he recorded 11.5 sacks in 14 games in his true freshman season (one start). Oliver lacks the length and size to handle edge duties full time, but he could be an impact rotational player if he puts his foot issues behind him.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
May 2, 2025
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, former Georgia Bulldog linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. signed a four-year, $4.595 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia selected the Georgia native in the fifth round of last month's draft, though he was initially projected as a third-round talent. A five-star recruit out of high school, he was a three-year starter at Georgia, but saw his draft stock decline as injuries have become an issue for him. After missing three games over his sophomore and junior seasons, the 22-year-old sat out four contests in his final campaign with a leg injury and underwent surgery on a stress fracture in his foot this spring. Mondon Jr. has the athleticism and football IQ to stick on the Eagles' defense, and he fortunately won't be expected to step into a starting role right away. He was the second of three linebackers Philly drafted in April, joining first-round pick Jihaad Campbell and sixth-round selection Antwaun Powell-Ryland.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
May
2,
2025
New
Carolina
Panthers
wide
receiver
Hunter
Renfrow
didn't
play
at
all
in
2024
after
being
released
by
the
Las
Vegas
Raiders
while
being
treated
for
ulcerative
colitis,
which
caused
him
to
drop
from
185
pounds
to
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May 2, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys signed rookie first-round offensive lineman Tyler Booker to a four-year, $22.553 million deal on Friday that includes a signing bonus of $13 million, sources tell ESPN's Todd Archer. Only second-rounder Donovan Ezeiruaku and fifth-rounder
Jaydon Blue remain unsigned for the Cowboys with their rookie camp starting on Friday. Dallas selected the 21-year-old Booker out of Alabama with the 12th overall pick in last week's NFL draft. With Tyler Smith already locked in as the team's left guard, Booker is expected to slide over and start at right guard immediately in his rookie campaign this fall. The 6-foot-5, 321-pounder is a bully on the offensive line and should open up plenty of holes on the right side for what will likely be a running back committee of
Javonte Williams, rookie Jaydon Blue and
Miles Sanders.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN Dallas - Todd Archer
May
2,
2025
The
Athletic's
Dianna
Russini
reports
that
she's
getting
good
vibes
coming
from
the
Cincinnati
Bengals
that
they
are
going
to
try
and
get
a
deal
done
with
All-Pro
pass-rusher
Trey
Hendrickson.
Some
people
saw
the
Bengals'
drafting
of
edge
rusher
Shemar
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May
2,
2025
Carolina
Panthers
veteran
wide
receiver
Adam
Thielen
said
that
he
talked
with
his
family,
and
they
wanted
him
to
play
in
2025.
He
plans
to
go
through
a
similar
process
after
this
season,
which
is
the
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May 2, 2025
Per The Athletic's Daniel Popper, the Los Angeles Chargers chose not to exercise offensive lineman Zion Johnson's fifth-year option for the 2026 season, according to a source. Johnson will now become an unrestricted free agent after the upcoming 2025 campaign. The Bolts chose the 25-year-old offensive guard with the 17th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of Boston College, and he has started all 49 regular-season games that he's appeared in over his first three seasons in the league. The Chargers declining his fifth-year option doesn't mean that the two sides won't eventually agree on a new deal in the future. Johnson should be a starter at either left guard or at center for the Bolts in 2025 in his fourth NFL season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
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