June 2, 2025
Veteran defensive back Ronald Darby has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons. The Florida State product informed the Houston Texans on Monday. Darby was a second-round pick by the Buffalo Bills back in 2015 and had stints with the Eagles, Commanders, Broncos, Ravens, and Jaguars. He signed with Houston in March. In all, he played in 118 games and will finish his career with eight interceptions, 106 passes defended, and 447 tackles. The 31-year-old was set to back up the starting cornerback duo of Kamari Lassiter and Derek Stingley Jr. His absence will leave Houston's defensive backfield a bit short-handed. Darby started 107 games in his career, while Houston's other non-starters cumulatively bolster 25. We'll see how the roster shakes out once it's trimmed down.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
June 2, 2025
With trade speculation surrounding Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. this offseason, new head coach Liam Coen had nothing but positive things to say about the 26-year-old former first-rounder. When asked about Etienne's performance at OTAs this offseason, Coen said "(Travis) has done everything we've asked him to do and more... I don't understand some of the stuff I've seen out there, that's absolutely inaccurate." The Jags took rookie Bayshul Tuten in the fourth round of April's NFL draft, and then a report surfaced in May that the team wasn't very high on Etienne, which in turn led to trade rumors. Etienne had a second straight down year in 2025, carrying the ball 150 times for 558 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games. Even if he sticks around in Jacksonville, Etienne's fantasy stock is down, and he could lose more work to Tuten and
Tank Bigsby.
--Keith HernandezSource: 101 XL
June
2,
2025
Because
Miami
Dolphins
tight
end
Jonnu
Smith
wants
a
new
contract,
he's
been
involved
in
trade
talks
this
offseason,
most
notably
with
the
Pittsburgh
Steelers.
However,
Smith's
agent,
Drew
Rosenhaus,
said
Smith
wants
to
remain
in
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June 2, 2025
Rams Wire's Cameron DaSilva reports that the Los Angeles Rams tried to trade up in the first round of April's NFL draft to take wide receiver
Tetairoa McMillan, who ultimately was taken by the Carolina Panthers at No. 8 overall. A trade never materialized for the Rams, and they ended up trading back to No. 46 overall and out of the first round entirely. DaSilva writes that the Panthers entertained offers for the pick for teams looking at McMillan, but they were never serious about giving up the pick unless they received a king's ransom. L.A. likely would have had to give up their No. 26 pick, a future first-rounder and likely one of their third-round picks. Instead, the Rams acquired a 2026 first-rounder in their trade back with Atlanta. The Rams only took one receiver in the draft,
Konata Mumpfield, in the seventh round out of Akron.
--Keith HernandezSource: Rams Wire - Cameron DaSilva
June 2, 2025
Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement from professional football on his Instagram account on Monday. Ragnow will wrap up his NFL career after playing just seven seasons for Detroit after they selected him with the 20th overall pick in 2018 out of Arkansas. The 29-year-old offensive lineman was a Pro Bowler four times, including each of the last three seasons. Ragnow will finish his NFL career having started all 96 games that he appeared in over his seven campaigns. He started in at least 14 games for the Lions in six of his seven seasons. Now that Ragnow is officially retiring, second-round rookie offensive lineman Tate Ratledge could jump into starting center duties in 2025. Ragnow's retirement is certainly bad news for veteran quarterback
Jared Goff.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
June 2, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Stefon Diggs (knee) is present for voluntary organized team activities on Monday, according to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. There were some rumors over the weekend that the Patriots have been considering cutting Diggs because of some off-field issues, but that's all just speculation. On top of it, the 31-year-old veteran is recovering from a torn right ACL that he suffered on Oct. 27 of last year. There's a chance that Diggs isn't ready to go for the start of his first season in New England, but he was practicing without a brace on his surgically repaired knee last week at OTAs. Diggs' fantasy football situation is volatile right now, to put it mildly, as he could begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform if he's still on the team by then. Eventually, he's expected to be the WR1 for second-year quarterback
Drake Maye if he remains on the team.
--Keith HernandezSource: Boston Herald - Doug Kyed
June 2, 2025
Former San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles running back
Tyrion Davis-Price signed an undisclosed two-year deal with the Tennessee Titans on Monday, according to his agent. Davis-Price never panned out for the Niners after they took him in the third round (93rd overall) in 2022 out of LSU. The 24-year-old played in just seven games (no starts) in his first two years in the NFL in the Bay Area, carrying the ball 40 times for 120 yards and no touchdowns. He was active for just one game in Philly last year and had three carries for seven yards. Davis-Price will now head to Tennessee to provide some RB depth behind
Tony Pollard,
Tyjae Spears,
Julius Chestnut and rookie
Kalel Mullings. If Davis-Price sticks around past training camp this summer, it will likely be on Tennessee's practice squad.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
June 1, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Isiah Pacheco told the Kansas City Star's Jesse Newell that he focused on gaining weight this offseason to get closer to his shape at the NFL Combine. "Just going back to 216, 4.37 Isiah Pacheco-style," said Pacheco. The Rutgers product was excellent for Kansas City over his first two seasons, but a fibula fracture in Week 2 of 2024 would derail a fantastic start for him. Miraculously, he'd return in Week 13, but the 26-year-old was not his usual effective self. The missed time caused him to lean out, but head coach Andy Reid notes that Pacheco put on some "good weight" and is looking "tremendous" ahead of the 2025 season. There'll be more competition for him in the Chiefs' backfield this year. However, more time removed from an ugly injury should benefit him. It's unclear whether or not the added weight will be a boon to him. Still, he has an excellent chance at a bounce-back season.
--Alex CiullaSource: Bobby Kownack
June
1,
2025
New
York
Giants
quarterback
Russell
Wilson
noted
on
the
7
PM
in
Brooklyn
with
Carmelo
Anthony
podcast
that
he
is
relishing
the
chance
to
play
with
the
team
in
New
York.
"I
don't
mind
the
lights.
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May 31, 2025
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons skipped the second week of OTAs. Parsons was in attendance for the first week, resulting in the 26-year-old receiving praise from head coach Brian Schottenheimer. His presence also led many to suspect that both sides were nearing a new deal. However, it appears that things may not be as cordial as initially believed. Parsons, who is entering the final year of his rookie agreement, has totaled 256 tackles (172 solo) and a whopping 52.5 sacks in 63 games. He's also earned a trip to the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons in the National Football League. The Cowboys' front office has a history of dragging their feet when it comes to contract negotiations. But the team will need him on the field come training camp, considering Dallas had issues on the defensive side of the ball throughout the 2025 campaign.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Mike Florio
May
31,
2025
According
to
Scott
Zolak
of
98.5
The
Sports
Hub,
a
Boston
radio
station,
New
England
Patriots
wide
receiver
Stefon
Diggs
(knee)
may
not
be
a
lock
to
remain
on
the
roster.
"I
came
to
this
show
yesterday
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May
31,
2025
New
York
Jets
quarterback
Justin
Fields
thinks
he
could
be
on
the
cusp
of
a
breakout
season
in
a
new
location.
"I
think
I
can
be
great,"
Fields
said.
"That's
been
the
goal
for
me
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May 31, 2025
The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back
Quinshon Judkins will get opportunities with the starters sooner than later. Judkins looks the part of an NFL back and is likely to be a big part of their offense after the 21-year-old was selected 36th overall in the second round this year out of Ohio State. He worked with the first-team and third-team offense during OTA practice on Wednesday. Jackson adds that if Judkins can win the starting job by October, the Browns could trade
Jerome Ford, who is still the starting RB but is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Judkins may take a back seat to Ford to open the 2025 campaign, but he figures to be at least close to a full-time contributor by the end of his rookie season. The former Buckeye will command a lot of attention in fantasy in both redraft and dynasty/keeper leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
May 31, 2025
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones (knee) took part in organized team activities this week and didn't appear to be limited, according to The Athletic's Zac Jackson. Jones also looked noticeably trimmer than he was over his first two years. Jones presence on the field was a mild surprise after he said he was pointing to the start of training camp to return from arthroscopic knee surgery. The 23-year-old's last two seasons have ended prematurely due to injuries, but it's clear that the Browns want him to be their left tackle despite playing more on the right side than the left. If Jones can stay healthy and control his weight, there's room for improvement. The former fourth-rounder (111th overall) in 2023 out of Ohio State has played in just 21 total games (17 starts) in his first two seasons in the NFL with Cleveland due to injuries.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
May
30,
2025
As
things
stand
during
organized
team
activities,
The
Athletic's
Zac
Jackson
writes
that
Cleveland
Browns
rookie
fifth-round
quarterback
Shedeur
Sanders
is
last
in
line
in
the
team's
QB
competition
between
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