June 8, 2025
ESPN's Jordan Raanan writes that New York Giants veteran quarterback
Russell Wilson has been a natural mentor for all of the team's QBs this offseason, including rookie first-rounder
Jaxson Dart. After signing in late March to a one-year deal in free agency, Wilson has quickly established himself as a leader and respected voice in the locker room. "I've always viewed it as you're always trying to be the best version of you, and then you're always giving back to everybody else," Wilson said. The 36-year-old organized a dinner this week with the QBs, O-linemen and running backs and also put together throwing sessions this offseason in various cities. While all of Wilson's reps this spring have come with the first-team offense and he will be the starter in Week 1, there will be plenty of pressure on him to perform well and to hold off Dart in 2025 after a disappointing 2024 campaign in Pittsburgh.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN New York - Jordan Raanan
June 8, 2025
As the Miami Dolphins and star cornerback Jalen Ramsey continue to work on a trade, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Ramsey isn't planning on attending mandatory minicamp this week, according to sources. Nothing is imminent on a Ramsey trade, but the 30-year-old seven-time Pro Bowler appears likely to be playing for a different team come Week 1 this fall. It's not a money issue, but rather a relationship issue with the Dolphins. A return to the Los Angeles Rams is possible for the former fifth overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders could also be in play to land Ramsey. In his second year with the Dolphins last year, Ramsey had 60 tackles (39 solo), a sack, six tackles for loss, two interceptions and 11 pass breakups in 17 starts.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
June 8, 2025
ESPN's Ben Solak writes that new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers is an uncertain fit with wide receiver
DK Metcalf. Metcalf isn't much of a precise route-runner and instead relies more on sheer strength and physicality deep down the field, and Rodgers tends to demand perfection from his wideouts. Will Rodgers and Metcalf mesh well in 2025? Solak thinks that at some point we'll see a sideline or postgame blowup between Rodgers and Metcalf. In the end, it will likely all come down to whether Rodgers buys into offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's system, which features a lot of play-action passing, something Rodgers doesn't exactly care for. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer lacks mobility at this stage of his career, too, making play-action passing more difficult. Outside of Metcalf, Rodgers doesn't have many weapons through the air, making him a midrange QB2 with not much upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Ben Solak
June 8, 2025
New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy (elbow) has been taking part in voluntary organized team workouts this offseason after landing on Injured Reserve late last year following an elbow injury that he suffered in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers. The 27-year-old former second-round pick (48th overall) in 2019 out of Texas A&M appears to be healthy again this offseason and is expected to open the 2025 campaign as the starting center in what will be a completely new offense under new head coach Kellen Moore, especially with quarterback
Derek Carr unexpectedly retiring in the offseason. Having McCoy healthy and available will be even more important this year if second-round rookie quarterback
Tyler Shough wins the starting gig.
--Keith HernandezSource: NewOrleansSaints.com
June 8, 2025
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas (abdomen) appears to be in great shape and is moving well while taking most of the reps as the first-team right tackle in voluntary organized team activities this offseason, according to Seattle Sports' Cameron Van Til. Lucas suffered a knee injury in the 2023 season opener and has been limited to 13 games the last two seasons. He returned in Week 11 of last year after having knee surgery last January, starting in seven straight games before sitting out in Week 18 with an abdomen injury that landed him on Injured Reserve. Before his knee injury in 2023, the 26-year-old was looking like a cornerstone at right tackle for the franchise. Lucas said there's a night-and-day difference with his knee after being over a full year removed from surgery. If he can stay healthy in 2025, that will be a big boost for Seattle's new offensive attack with quarterback
Sam Darnold.
--Keith HernandezSource: Seattle Sports - Cameron Van Til
June 8, 2025
New York Jets offensive tackle Olu Fashanu (foot) has been taking part in voluntary organized team activities this offseason after suffering a foot injury that ended his rookie season early in 2024 in Week 16. Now that Fashanu is back on the field in June, he should be a full-go for training camp this summer, the preseason, and the start of the 2025 campaign in the fall. The good news is that the 22-year-old tackle didn't require surgery for his foot injury, which is why he's available during OTAs. The Jets expect their offensive line to be a strength in 2025 after a disappointing 2024 season that ended in another year without a trip to the playoffs. If healthy, Fashanu is expected to be the blind-side protector for new quarterback
Justin Fields at left tackle.
--Keith HernandezSource: NewYorkJets.com
June 7, 2025
Quarterback
Aaron Rodgers was at the Pittsburgh Steelers' training facility on Saturday to officially sign his one-year, $13.65 million deal that includes $10 million guaranteed with a maximum value of $19.5 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal also includes $5.85 million worth of playing and team-performance incentives. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer and fur-time MVP waited until just before mandatory minicamp next week to erase any doubts that he would play for Pittsburgh in 2025 in what will likely be his final year in the NFL. Rodgers tore his Achilles in Week 1 with the Jets in 2023 and then disappointed with 3,897 passing yards, 28 TDs and 11 picks in 17 starts last year. Injuries could continue to be an issue for Rodgers, who finished as the QB15 in fantasy. Rodgers will have
DK Metcalf to work with, but not much else in what's expected to be a run-first offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
June
7,
2025
New
York
Jets
wide
receiver
Josh
Reynolds
appears
to
already
be
developing
chemistry
with
quarterback
Justin
Fields.
Reynolds,
who
inked
a
one-year
deal
with
the
Jets
in
March,
was
observed
"connecting
on
some
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June 7, 2025
According to New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, defensive end Will McDonald IV put on some weight during the offseason. Even better, he hasn't lost any speed. "He's a dynamic athlete for a guy of his stature," Glenn said recently during OTAs. "I think he's like 6-foot-4, 240 [pounds]. He actually weighed in more than that because he's gained about 15 pounds." The 26-year-old had a relatively quiet rookie campaign, but it was a different story last season, with McDonald finishing the year with a team-high 10.5 sacks. New York has some work to do to turn things around on both sides of the ball. However, with the team adding former Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi, the Jets defensive line could give teams some trouble throughout the season.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Kam Towle
June 7, 2025
According to former New England Patriots wide receiver
Chris Hogan, wideout
Stefon Diggs (knee) has looked good during OTAs, so much so that he didn't remember the infamous Memorial Day boating video. "I've already forgotten about the boat video. I thought [Diggs] looked great," said Hogan. "It's earlier, I think, than most people expected coming back from an ACL injury. I love the way he's looking running routes and cutting." The veteran will presumably miss time to begin the 2025-26 campaign after tearing his ACL in Week 8 while still a member of the Houston Texans. Although it's still early, it appears Diggs at least has a chance to exceed expectations on a timetable to return, which would undoubtedly be good news for quarterback
Drake Maye, who is hoping to improve in his second season in the National Football League.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Jordy McElroy
June 7, 2025
Wide receiver
Chris Conley announced his retirement on Saturday after 10 seasons in the National Football League. The 2015 No. 76 overall pick spent his first four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs before suiting up for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers. In 132 regular-season contests, he amassed 226 receptions (383 targets) for 2,998 yards and 15 touchdowns. Conley spent his final year with the 49ers, although he wasn't very productive, catching six passes for 76 yards in 15 contests.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Ian Rapoport
June 7, 2025
Per the team, the Miami Dolphins have signed defensive lineman Ben Stille to a one-year, $1.1 million contract. The 27-year-old has bounced around the league quite a bit in his three campaigns, joining the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2022, but splitting time with them and the Cleveland Browns that season. Then, he'd join the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and spend some of 2024 with the Cards and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 18 career appearances (one start), he's racked up 17 tackles (seven solo), 2.0 sacks, one pass defensed, one tackle for loss, and one fumble recovery. Stille seems set for a depth role on the organization's defensive front if he makes the cut.
--Alex CiullaSource: Miami Dolphins
June 7, 2025
The Tennessee Titans have signed fourth-round rookie wide receiver
Chimere Dike to a four-year contract. Financial details have not yet been disclosed. Dike spent four seasons at Wisconsin, but culminated his collegiate career with the Florida Gators in 2024, recording 42 receptions for 783 yards and two touchdowns. The 23-year-old is a burner, capable of separating early in the route with his speed, and offers Tennessee's offense a dimension they haven't displayed in some time. It's unlikely he plays a significant role in the early going, but the Titans' WR corps doesn't offer much competition for targets behind teammates
Calvin Ridley and
Tyler Lockett. Furthermore,
Treylon Burks has yet to come on in his three seasons, and Dike provides more speed and explosiveness than
Van Jefferson. He's a nice stash in dynasty formats for the time being.
--Alex CiullaSource: Jim Wyatt
June
7,
2025
The
Cleveland
Browns
have
signed
third-round
rookie
quarterback
Dillon
Gabriel
to
a
four-year
contract.
Per
Sports
Illustrated,
the
deal
is
worth
roughly
$6.2
million
and
includes
a
$1.16
million
signing
bonus.
That
leaves
No.
36
overall
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June 7, 2025
ESPN's Adam Schefter noted on The Adam Schefter Podcast that he would not be surprised if Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook did not attend the team's mandatory minicamp next week. "I don't believe that these two sides are anywhere close to a deal at this point in time," said the NFL Insider. Cook is in the final year of his rookie deal and rightfully wants a new contract. However, he's looking to get paid upwards of $20 million annually, which would put him on par with the Eagles'
Saquon Barkley. The 25-year-old was excellent in 2024, but he'll likely need to drop his expectations somewhat as he looks for a new agreement. It wouldn't be ideal for him to miss time, considering we've seen what lengthy holdouts can do to a player's early-season production. We'll learn more when Buffalo holds their next organized activities in a few days.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ryan Talbot
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