Trey Hendrickson Wants A New Contract Or To Be Traded

During an interview on The Pat McAfee Show during Super Bowl week in New Orleans, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson indicated that either a new deal or a trade are the only viable options for him moving forward. Hendrickson is heading into the final year of his deal in 2025 after leading the NFL […]

Jalen Carter Dealing With Illness

Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter (illness) missed his media availability on Wednesday due to an illness, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Philadelphia has yet to release a practice report for Wednesday, so it remains to be seen if he took part in the first official session of the week. Needless to say, it […]

Ron Rivera Joining College Football Ranks At Alma Mater

Former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera is joining the University of California's football program for the 2025 college football season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 63-year-old compiled a 102-103 record in 13 seasons with Carolina and Washington and interviewed for head-coaching openings this offseason. However, he is joining the college […]

Jermaine Johnson Expects To Be Ready For OTAs

New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) said he will be ready for OTAs this offseason following an Achilles tear in Week 2 of the 2024 campaign. "I'll be ready to go by OTAs," Johnson said. "I spoke to the doc on Saturday and he said everything looks perfect. He said that thing ain't re-tearing. […]

Buccaneers Hiring Charlie Strong To Defensive Staff

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring long-time college football coach Charlie Strong to serve as the defensive-line coach ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Strong began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 1983 with the University of Florida and has held several jobs for nearly a dozen college football programs. He was the […]

Myles Garrett's Situation With Browns Could Get Messy

The Athletic's Dianna Russini said on the Dan Le Batard Show that the situation with All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns could "get really messy" this offseason. "I had somebody in the league share with me yesterday that they just think this could get really messy. This is about winning for Myles Garrett. […]

Nik Bonitto In Line For Contract Extension This Offseason?

Although Denver Broncos general manager George Paton said the team hasn't had conversations yet, The Athletic's Nick Kosmider thinks it will be a pressing question this offseason as to whether the team will agree to a lucrative contract extension with pass-rusher Nik Bonitto. The former second-rounder in 2022 is entering the final year of his […]

Ernest Jones IV Interested In Returning To Seattle

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, linebacker Ernest Jones IV and the Seahawks have mutual interest in a reunion. The 25-year-old was traded to Seattle during the 2024 season. He opened the campaign with Tennessee and tallied 44 tackles before moving to the northwest. Over his 10 games with Seattle, Jones totaled 94 tackles (48 […]

Rakeem Nunez-Roches Could Be Cap Casualty

According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, the New York Giants may view defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches as a cap casualty during the offseason. Nunez-Roches inked a three-year, $12 million deal with the Giants before the 2023 season but has not performed up to his contract. Duggan noted that the 31-year-old was "overexposed after being […]

Micah McFadden Could Be Given Contract Extension

According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden could be given a contract extension during the offseason. The 2022 fifth-round pick out of Indiana has been a productive player in the New York defense over the past two seasons. Duggan noted that general manager Joe Schoen may "try to get […]

Giants Expected To Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Kayvon Thibodeaux

According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, the New York Giants are expected to pick up the fifth-year option on linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. Duggan noted that while Thibodeaux has shown flashes of elite upside, he has not made the impact the team had hoped, given that he was selected with the fifth-overall pick in the […]

Chargers Likely To Retain Khalil Mack In Free Agency?

Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack has announced he will play at least one more season after retirement rumors following the 2024 campaign, but the former fifth overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft is scheduled to be a free agent this offseason. However, Daniel Popper of The Athletic believes the Chargers are "in […]

Jaycee Horn Takes Part In Pro Bowl

Despite suffering a hip injury in 2024, Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (hip) participated in the relay race and the flag football game in this year's Pro Bowl festivities last week. Horn was a first-time Pro Bowl participant after a strong 2024 campaign in which he had a career-high 68 tackles (49 solo), his first […]

Fred Warner Excited About Reunion With Robert Saleh

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner expressed his enthusiasm about the team's hiring of ex-New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando. "It means a lot," said Warner. "Obviously, coach Saleh has been amazing for us...So it will be interesting, being the old guy now, myself, being with […]

Myles Garrett Requests Trade, Browns Sticking To Their Stance

Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett has officially requested a trade. However, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the Browns "are sticking to their stance and do not intend to have any conversations or trade Garrett." During last year's trading deadline, teams were interested in acquiring Garrett, but the Browns were adamant that Garrett was […]

Joey Bosa Could Be Cap Casualty In The Offseason

According to Bill Barnwell of ESPN.com, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa could be a cap casualty during the offseason. Barnwell noted that Bosa logged only 14 games during the 2022 and 2023 seasons and missed three games this past season. During the season, Bosa could not log more than 20 defensive snaps in […]

Jacksonville Could Target Carlton Davis III In Free Agency

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, the Jacksonville Jaguars could emerge as a suitor for defensive back Carlton Davis III. Fowler noted that the Jaguars are not expected to spend a lot but could look to improve their secondary, as they allowed the most passing yards this past season. The 28-year-old suffered a season-ending jaw […]

Jets May Attempt To Re-Sign Haason Reddick

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, the New York Jets may attempt to re-sign defensive end Haason Reddick. Fowler noted that several sources within the Jets still believe the 30-year-old can still be a "double-digit" sack producer. In addition, sources believe his offseason may have contributed to his drop in production. Leading up to the […]

Tre'von Moehrig Expected To Draw Significant Interest During Free Agency

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig is expected to draw significant interest on the open market. Fowler noted that multiple evaluators believe that Moehrig's film "is the best of any free agent safety" and that the Raiders will have a "hard time keeping him." The TCU product enjoyed a […]

Washington Could Target Osa Odighizuwa In Free Agency

According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Washington Commanders could target defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa during free agency. Given his versatility and traits, Fowler noted that teams view Odighizuwa as the top defensive tackle available on the market. Fowler mentioned that Washington is a team to watch as head coach Dan Quinn has been a […]

Brandon Graham Questionable For Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps) is officially listed as questionable for next Sunday's contest with the Kansas City Chiefs. The former Michigan Wolverine was starting to heat up in the back half of the season, picking up 2.5 sacks over his last three outings before landing on injured reserve with a triceps tear […]

Bengals Unsure On Long-Term Deal For Trey Hendrickson

Cincinnati Bengals defense end Trey Hendrickson hoped to sign a contract extension or be traded last offseason, but the two sides did not come to an agreement. After two straight 17.5-sack seasons, his asking price is likely even higher, but the front office might have trouble signing him to a long-term deal. "Has he earned […]

Byron Young To Stay On Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Byron Young (hamstring) will remain on Injured Reserve for their meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. It's unfortunate news for the 24-year-old, who was not activated from IR within his 21-day window. Young was designated to return from injured reserve on Jan. 8 and would practice as […]

Giants "Open To Anything" With No. 3 Overall Pick

On Tuesday at Senior Bowl practices, New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said the team is "open to anything" with the No. 3 overall pick in April's NFL Draft. The organization needs a new franchise quarterback after parting ways with Daniel Jones midway through last season, but the 2025 quarterback class is not viewed […]

Browns Not Interested In Trading Myles Garrett

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said that he has no interest in trading All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett this offseason, even if another team was willing to give the Browns two first-round draft picks in exchange. Berry also said that he'd like Garrett to retire in Cleveland. "I think you can assume that we do […]

Jaguars Request To Interview Jonathan Cooley For Defensive-Coordinator Job

The Jacksonville Jaguars are requesting to interview Carolina Panthers pass-game coordinator Jonathan Cooley for their vacant defensive-coordinator job, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Cooley spent time with the Los Angeles Rams while new Jaguars head coach Liam Coen was there, so there is a pre-existing relationship. Cooley entered the NFL in 2020 as a defensive […]

Brian Belichick Won't Be On New Patriots Staff

New England Patriots assistant coach Brian Belichick is moving on from the organization after nine total seasons in different roles, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The son of Bill Belichick joined the team as a scouting assistant in 2016 before becoming a coaching assistant in 2017. He coached safeties in each of the last […]

Steelers Could Consider Extension For T.J. Watt This Offseason

Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II hinted that the team will look at possibly extending star linebacker T.J. Watt, who is entering the final year of his current deal in 2025, this offseason. "That's something we want to look at this offseason. T.J. has been one of the foundations of the defense for […]

Christian Benford Suffers Another Concussion

Buffalo Bills defensive back Christian Benford (concussion) was forced from Sunday's 32-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and did not return. Benford suffered a concussion in the team's win over the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round but was able to clear protocol in time for their Conference Championship matchup despite logging two limited […]

Jordyn Brooks Has Wrist Surgery

Per David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks (wrist) had successful surgery on his wrist this past Friday. The former first-round pick was excellent during his first season in South Beach, appearing in all 17 games and leading all Dolphins in tackles with 143 (86 solo). Brooks appeared on Miami's […]