Shaquille Leonard Remains Without A Timetable

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) does not have a timetable to return to practice, according to head coach Shane Steichen. Leonard missed most of last season after undergoing back surgery before camp. He underwent a second surgery in November to address the same problem. The three-time All-Pro linebacker is a superstar when healthy, but […]

Za'Darius Smith Standing Out At OTAs

In his first year with the Cleveland Browns, pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith, who is the presumed starting left defensive end in 2023, has looked the part in organized team activities this week and seemed to be engaged and involved with his teammates throughout practices. The 30-year-old was acquired from the Minnesota Vikings this offseason and will […]

Markus Golden Joins Steelers

Outside linebacker Markus Golden reached an agreement to join the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal. The 32-year-old spent seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and two seasons with the New York Giants, totaling 47 sacks in his career. Last season with Arizona, he only produced 2.5 sacks but posted 11 sacks in 2021. Ultimately, […]

Steelers Cut Linebacker Tae Crowder

The Pittsburgh Steelers cut linebacker Tae Crowder, who had a short stint on their practice squad at the end of the season. Crowder, the New York Giants' final pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, was a productive IDP fantasy football starter in 2021 despite being poorly graded by PFF. Crowder made 130 combined tackles and […]

Jadeveon Clowney Interested In Reunion With Texans

Free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney expressed interest in a reunion with the Houston Texans, the team he spent his first five seasons playing for. "All my family is here. Friends here. The guys I work out with can help me take care of my body a lot better being right up under them.  I'll show […]

Budda Baker Missing From Cardinals OTAs

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker missed the first day of organized team activities but shared images of himself working out on his Instagram account. After the Cardinals refused Baker's request for a contract extension that would have made him the highest-paid safety in the league, Baker demanded a trade in April. The Cardinals have also […]

Chris Harris Jr. Wants To Sign With A Contender

Free-agent cornerback Chris Harris Jr. intends to remain unsigned, with the former Pro Bowler planning to sign with a Super Bowl-contending team. He was in the same boat last offseason. However, Harris signed with the Saints in October 2022 and finished the season with 29 tackles (10 games). The veteran may stay a free agent […]

William Jackson III Feeling "Great"

Free-agent cornerback William Jackson III (back) reported he's received interest from several NFL teams. The veteran also stated he's "100%" after suffering a back injury last season. "I'm great," said Jackson while speaking to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. "Just a minor setback for a major comeback." Jackson signed a three-year, $42 million deal with […]

Jadeveon Clowney Open To Returning To Houston

Free-agent linebacker Jadeveon Clowney remains unsigned after the Browns released him in March. The veteran should have no trouble finding a new team. However, while speaking with Fox 26 Houston's Mark Berman, he didn't rule out returning to the Texans, where he began his career in 2014. "It'd be nice," Clowney stated. "I'm a big […]

Deonte Banks Agrees To Contract With Giants

On Friday, the Giants signed cornerback Deonte Banks to a four-year, $13.6 million, fully guaranteed contract. After playing at Maryland, the rookie was selected in the first round, No. 24 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. In his four seasons as a Terrapin, he totaled 61 tackles and two interceptions. However, Banks' experience should get […]

Felix Anudike-Uzomah Officially Signs With Chiefs

On Friday, rookie defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah signed a four-year, nearly $12 million deal with Kansas City. The 21-year-old was the last pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He spent three seasons at Kansas State, where he amassed 20.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles during his collegiate career. The former Wildcat […]

Za'Darius Smith Likely To Start At Defensive End

The Cleveland Browns likely view pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith as their starting left defensive end heading into the 2023 season. Myles Garrett has played around 80 percent of the team's defensive snaps over the last four seasons, but Ogbonnia Okoronkwo is 250 pounds and isn't an every-down player at defensive end. Alex Wright and Isaiah McGuire […]

Chiefs Prioritizing New Deal For Chris Jones

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is focused on signing defensive tackle Chris Jones to a new deal. "That's on the list of things to do," commented Veach while speaking to the media after the NFL Draft. "Those things usually take a little bit of time here, so we have a little bit of […]

Will Anderson Jr. Will Play Full-Time Defensive End

Houston Texans rookie edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. will put his hand down in the dirt and line up as a defensive end during the 2023 season. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the position switch would be taking place. The No. 3 overall pick played outside linebacker at Alabama, where he made 204 tackles and […]

Marcus Peters Visiting Raiders

Former Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, and Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters is visiting the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, marking his first free agent visit of the offseason. The 30-year-old missed the entire 2021 season with a torn ACL, but played in 13 games in 2022, recording 47 total tackles, one interception, and […]

Lions Expect Jack Campbell To Make Immediate Impact

The Detroit Lions took linebacker Jack Campbell in the first round of this year's NFL draft because they think he'll make an immediate impact in the middle of their defense. Part of the process from now until Campbell's first NFL game in Week 1 will be honing in on the details. He looks the part […]

Shaquill Griffin Agrees To Deal With Houston

Free-agent cornerback Shaquill Griffin agreed to a one-year contract with the Texans on Saturday. The deal will pay him $3.5 million, with $3 million guaranteed. The Jaguars released the 27-year-old in March after appearing in only five games last season because of hip and back injuries. However, he's medically cleared to play. In Griffin's six […]

Travin Howard Inks Deal With Bills

Free-agent linebacker Travin Howard agreed to a one-year deal with Buffalo. The 2018 seventh-round pick has appeared in 29 games during his career, totaling 44 tackles and one interception. However, he's struggled to stay healthy over the years and played in just one game in 2022. The Bills want to add depth to the defense, […]

Jamal Adams Remains Without A Return Date

According to Seahawks general manager John Schneider, safety Jamal Adams (quadriceps) remains without a return date. "He's doing well," said Schneider during an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show. "We want to be really careful with his progression, so training camp, I'm just not sure. We'll see where he is when he comes in for […]

Za'Darius Smith Traded To Cleveland

The Vikings traded linebacker Za'Darius Smith to the Browns on Friday. The 30-year-old appeared in 16 games for the Vikings last season, totaling 44 tackles and 10 sacks. However, he requested a trade a few months ago, with his tenure in Minnesota now ending after just one season. Smith is set to hit free agency […]

Aaron Donald Says He's 100 Percent Healthy

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald (ankle) said that he's feeling 100 percent after having surgery to fix a high-ankle sprain in the offseason. "I'm at 100 percent now, feeling good," Donald said. The 31-year-old has considered retirement in recent seasons, but apparently he plans to come back in 2023 despite having an […]

Von Miller Could Miss Start Of Regular Season

Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller's (knee) ACL tear in late November of last year could put him in jeopardy of missing the start of the 2023 regular season, regardless of how optimistic he might appear to be about it. Considering Miller's age (34) and how important he is to the team's playoff push, so […]

Broncos Re-Sign Starting Safety Kareem Jackson

The Denver Broncos re-signed safety Kareem Jackson to a one-year deal on Monday. The 35-year-old has been their starting strong safety each year since 2019 and made over 80 combined tackles each season since 2020. Last season, he set a career-high with 39 assists and 94 combined tackles, as well as two fumble recoveries, two […]

Tre Flowers Joins Falcons Cornerback Room

Former Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers is set to join the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year deal. The 27-year-old corner brings much-needed depth to the Falcons' cornerback room. Rising star AJ Terrell and former No. 3 overall pick Jeff Okudah are slated to be the starting cornerbacks in the base defense for […]

Quinnen Williams, Jets Not Close On New Deal

According to ESPN's Rich Cimini, New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams and the team aren't close to a new deal. The 25-year-old is coming off a stellar season, totaling 55 tackles (35 solo) and two forced fumbles. He also had a career-high 12 sacks and made his first Pro Bowl. He already made it […]

John Harbaugh Doesn't Rule Out Marcus Peters Return

Free-agent cornerback Marcus Peters remains without a team after Baltimore chose not to re-sign him. However, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh didn't rule out bringing back the veteran, telling Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, "you don't close the door on good players and good people." Peters landed in Baltimore in 2019 after the Rams traded […]

Panthers Committed To Extension With Brian Burns

According to Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer, there is no timetable on when a contract extension for linebacker Brian Burns (ankle) will be finalized. However, he added that Burns would remain in Carolina and vowed to continue to work with the Pro Bowler's agent on a new deal. The 25-year-old finished the 2022-23 campaign with […]

Giants Agree To Four-Year Extension With Dexter Lawrence

The New York Giants and All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension on Thursday, according to sources. The deal includes $60 million guaranteed. The deal makes Lawrence the third-highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL. The former first-round pick (17th overall) in 2019 out of Clemson made his first Pro […]

John Reid Released By Falcons

The Falcons released cornerback John Reid on Wednesday. He's bounced around the league since being selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, making stops in Houston, Seattle, and Tennessee before Atlanta, where he signed a reserve/future contract in January. Reid has appeared in 27 regular season games during his career, totaling 30 […]

Jordyn Brooks Remains In Seattle's Plans

According to Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, linebacker Jordyn Brooks (knee) has a "long, long future" with the team. "We love the way he plays and what he brings and all of that," stated Carroll during a radio interview. "The decision we made now, this is not an indication of our future. We expect […]