May 8, 2025
Following the release of veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, the Carolina Panthers expect rookie pass rushers Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen to make an impact in Year 1, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. The pair of SEC edge defenders were second and third-round picks, respectively, in the 2025 NFL Draft. Scourton tallied 15 sacks over his last 23 games at Texas A&M, while Umanmielen recorded 10.5 sacks in his lone season at Ole Miss after transferring from Florida. Both were productive sack-artists at the highest level of college football, and many had first-round grades on them. At worst, they should be in the mix to play on passing downs with veterans D.J. Wonnum, Pat Jones II, and DJ Johnson.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Cameron Wolfe
May 8, 2025
The Carolina Panthers released wide receiver
Dax Milne on Thursday, along with another slew of roster cuts. The 2021 seventh-round pick by the Washington Commanders out of BYU spent most of last season on Carolina's practice squad following stints in Washington and Las Vegas. Overall, the 25-year-old has played in 28 career games (none since 2022), racking up 15 receptions for 120 yards and one touchdown. He also has 40 career punt returns and 15 career kickoff returns. Based on his inability to crack an active roster and his early-offseason release, it would be a surprise if he makes an impact for a team anytime soon.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
May 8, 2025
After re-signing defensive lineman James Lynch on Wednesday, the Tennessee Titans waived wide receiver
Tay Martin (undisclosed) and linebacker Kyron Johnson (undisclosed) with undisclosed injury designations. The 27-year-old Martin, a former undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma State, spent most of his time on the team's practice squad in 2024 and caught his first career pass on two targets for a 49-yard touchdown in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Houston Texans. Johnson, 26, was originally a sixth-round selection (181st overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022 out of Kansas. He did not play in a game last year with Tennessee and had just eight tackles (six solo) in 22 games (no starts) in his two seasons with the Eagles.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
May 8, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent linebacker Joe Bachie to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to the Indianapolis Star's Joel A. Erickson. Bachie will provide linebacking depth for the Colts and knows new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo's defensive style well after playing for him the last four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. In addition to providing linebacker depth, the 27-year-old could be a key asset on special teams. The Colts are very thin at linebacker after seeing E.J. Speed and Grant Stuard leave in free agency. Bachie, a former undrafted free agent out of Michigan State, was more of a special teams player in Cincy, playing 818 snaps on special teams and only 222 snaps on defense over his 47 games with the Bengals. He ended last year on Injured Reserve with a groin injury but should be good to go for the start of the 2025 campaign this fall.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Indianapolis Star - Joel A. Erickson
May
8,
2025
The
Carolina
Panthers
placed
running
back
Jonathon
Brooks
(knee)
on
the
Physically
Unable
to
Perform
list
on
Thursday,
meaning
he
will
not
play
at
all
in
the
2025
season,
according
to
ESPN's
Adam
Schefter.
Brooks
tore
read more...
May 8, 2025
The Carolina Panthers released edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney on Thursday, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Clowney will hit the free-agent market after spending just one season with the Panthers in 2024. In 14 starts for them last year, the 32-year-old veteran pass-rusher had 46 tackles (24 solo), 5.5 sacks, nine tackles for loss, 11 QB hits and four pass breakups. The move to cut Clowney this offseason will free up $7.78 million in salary cap space this year for the Panthers. The three-time Pro Bowler was the first overall pick by the Houston Texans in 2014 out of South Carolina. Clowney does have 58 career sacks in 11 NFL seasons over 140 regular-season games played, but he's battled various injuries and has never posted a double-digit sack campaign. He should latch on elsewhere but probably won't be anything more than a rotational pass-rusher.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
May 8, 2025
The Carolina Panthers released tight end
Jordan Matthews on Thursday, league sources tell The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye. The former wide receiver will now hit the open market after re-signing with the team in early January on a Reserve/Futures deal. The 32-year-old former second-round pick (42nd overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 out of Vanderbilt ended up with just one target in four games played (one start) in his two seasons with Carolina the last two years. Since transitioning to a tight end, Matthews hasn't made an impact at the NFL level since leaving the Eagles with the San Francisco 49ers and Panthers. In his 10 NFL seasons, Matthews has recorded 274 catches on 423 targets for 3,288 yards and 22 touchdowns, with pretty much all of that production coming from 2014-18.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Charlotte Observer - Mike Kaye
May
8,
2025
The
Jacksonville
Jaguars'
new
regime
of
coaches
and
executives
is
"not
so
high"
on
running
back
Travis
Etienne
Jr.,
according
to
league
executives
who
have
spoken
with
ESPN's
Jeremy
Fowler.
As
a
result,
Fowler
notes
read more...
May 8, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Bhayshul Tuten could make a significant impact during his first NFL season, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. In particular, Fowler notes that Tuten could carve out a significant role simply by process of elimination. Jacksonville's new coaching and front office regime isn't very high on incumbent starter
Travis Etienne Jr., and they're also aware of
Tank Bigsby's fumbling issues. There's a lot to be said about a new staff bringing in its own guys, and it's possible they could look to phase Tuten into the offense right away. As a fourth-round pick, Tuten will still have to earn opportunities, but that hasn't been a problem for him in the past. At Virginia Tech last year, he ran wild with 1,159 rushing yards and 17 total touchdowns.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Jeremy Fowler
May 8, 2025
The New York Jets will get rookie wide receiver
Arian Smith involved in "smoke routes and jet sweeps to utilize his speed early and ease him into the offense," according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Smith had an issue with drops at the University of Georgia, but his speed and playmaking ability are undeniable. During his senior season, he caught 48 passes for 817 yards and four touchdowns. The Jets' wide receiver depth chart is difficult to project at the moment, but the door remains open for Smith to surpass
Malachi Corley and
Tyler Johnson for the No. 4 receiver role to open the season. His role could grow even further if the Jets decide to trade wide receiver
Allen Lazard to the Pittsburgh Steelers, which has been rumored as a possibility if
Aaron Rodgers decides to don the black and gold.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Jeremy Fowler
May
8,
2025
The
Los
Angeles
Rams
"are
still
involved
in
a
potential
trade"
for
Miami
Dolphins
cornerback
Jalen
Ramsey,
according
to
ESPN's
Jeremy
Fowler.
In
fact,
Fowler
explains
that
the
Rams'
interest
in
Ramsey
is
one
reason
why
they
didn't
select
a
cornerback
read more...
May
8,
2025
Buffalo
Bills
running
back
James
Cook
skipped
the
initial
portion
of
the
team's
voluntary
offseason
workout
program,
but
general
manager
Brandon
Beane
expects
him
to
be
ready
for
football
when
the
time
comes.
Cook's
holdout
stems
read more...
May 7, 2025
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the New York Giants are expected to use rookie fourth-round running back
Cam Skattebo as a pass-catcher and a runner. They like the Arizona State's ability to track the ball out of the backfield. The 23-year-old came alive for the Sun Devils in 2024 with 1,711 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on 293 carries while adding 45 receptions for 605 yards and another three scores through the air. The 23-year-old might be a weakness in pass protection, which could cost him as he looks to get involved alongside Tyrone Tracy and
Devin Singletary, but his physicality and versatility in the backfield makes him an intriguing dynasty/keeper prospect heading into his rookie season. At the very least, Skattebo could be in consideration for a bench spot in deep PPR fantasy leagues in 2025. His addition certainly isn't great news for Tracy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
May
7,
2025
The
Denver
Broncos
agreed
to
a
four-year
rookie
contract
with
third-round
wide
receiver
Pat
Bryant
on
Wednesday,
a
source
told
9
News'
Mike
Klis.
The
Broncos
selected
the
Illinois
product
with
the
74th
overall
pick
to
read more...
May
7,
2025
Minnesota
Vikings
head
coach
Kevin
O'Connell
didn't
really
acknowledge
whether
former
first-round
quarterback
J.J.
McCarthy
(knee)
will
face
competition
for
the
starting
job
in
2025.
"J.J.
is
going
to
be
in
a
great
position
to
assume
read more...
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