Jessie Bates III "As Good As Gone" From Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III is "as good as gone," according to Jay Morrison of The Athletic, who also covers the team. The 25-year-old has spent his entire five-year career in Cincinnati, amassing 478 total tackles, 43 passes defensed, and 14 interceptions. The Bengals and Bates couldn't agree on a long-term extension last offseason, […]

Rams, Bobby Wagner Agree To Part Ways

The Los Angeles Rams and nine-time Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner mutually agreed to part ways on Thursday, according to sources. The Rams are in need of more salary cap space this year and Wagner wants to win. The 32-year-old veteran will now be among the bigger defensive names on the open market this offseason. […]

49ers Unlikely To Pick Up Option On Javon Kinlaw

According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the 49ers are unlikely to exercise the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, which would pay him over $10 million in 2024-25. The 25-year-old was taken with the No. 14 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Since then, he's totaled 45 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 1.0 interceptions […]

Jalen Ramsey Spotted Wearing A Sling

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (shoulder) was spotted wearing a sling in a recent Instagram post. The All-Pro, who had surgery to repair both AC joints before the 2022 campaign, had hinted he was planning on having another shoulder procedure sometime during the offseason. Ramsey finished last year with a career-high 88 total tackles […]

Commanders Have Extension Talks With Daron Payne

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said the team has had contract-extension talks with defensive tackle Daron Payne. The 25-year-old was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his fifth NFL season, and he led the Commanders in 2022 with 11.5 sacks while also recording a career-high 64 tackles (32 solo), 18 […]

Calais Campbell Will Return For A 16th Season

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell confirmed on NFL GameDay on Sunday morning that he will return in 2023 for his 16th NFL season. Campbell injured his knee in Week 15 and returned in the Week 18 regular season finale. He finished his 15th NFL season in 2022 (third with the Ravens) with 36 tackles […]

Frank Clark Could Make History In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark needs three sacks against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday to become the NFL's all-time postseason sack leader. Clark currently sits in third place all time with 13.5 playoff sacks, behind only leader Willie McGinest (16) and Bruce Smith (14.5). Clark has 2.5 sacks so […]

Pep Hamilton Will Not Return To Texans

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton will reportedly not return to the team next season. This news comes after former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury met with the Texans on Friday about potentially joining DeMeco Ryans' coaching staff. The 48-year-old Hamilton served as Houston's passing-game coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2021 before being promoted […]

Panthers Add Josh McCown, Dom Capers To Coaching Staff

The Carolina Panthers have hired Josh McCown as quarterbacks coach and Dom Capers as a senior defensive assistant, the team announced Friday. McCown has not yet coached at the professional level, but spent 16 years in the NFL as a quarterback and appeared under center for the Panthers in three games. Capers was Carolina's first […]

Buccaneers Interview Thomas Brown For OC Position

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers interviewed Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach and tight ends coach Thomas Brown for the team's vacant offensive coordinator position. Brown, who has been with the Rams since 2020, also interviewed for offensive coordinator jobs with the Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers have since filled the position, but […]

Browns Not Expected To Re-Sign Jadeveon Clowney

ESPN's Field Yates doesn't think the Cleveland Browns will re-sign impending free-agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney this offseason. The writing is written clearly on the wall for this one. Clowney was benched in the regular season finale after making public comments that were critical of Cleveland's coaching staff. He also said suggested he'd likely be […]

L'Jarius Sneed Will Play Against Eagles

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was upgraded to a full practice on Friday and was removed from the final injury report for the Super Bowl. He will play in Sunday's big game against the Philadelphia Eagles, which could be bad news for Eagles receiver A.J. Brown. Sneed suffered a concussion in the AFC […]

Brian Burns Could Receive Large Extension

Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz predicts that the Carolina Panthers will sign defensive end Brian Burns to a large contract extension this offseason in order to establish him as a foundational piece for their franchise while also lowering his $16 million salary cap cost for the 2023 season. The fourth-year player had 12.5 sacks in 2022, […]

L'Jarius Sneed Should Be OK For Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday, but he should be OK to play this Sunday in the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. Sneed cleared the league's concussion protocol and practiced in full from Monday through Wednesday, but he picked up a knee injury that slowed him down […]

Commanders Undecided On Chase Young's Option

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said the team hasn't decided on whether to exercise defensive end Chase Young's fifth-year option, which would be worth $17.452 million. The Commanders need to discuss his health and review his growth and development. The 23-year-old former second overall pick in the 2020 draft played only three games in […]

Cardinals To Hire Head Coach After Super Bowl LVII

The Arizona Cardinals have conducted several interviews for the team's vacant head-coaching job, but do not plan to fill the position until after Super Bowl LVII on Sunday. The Cardinals reportedly have two candidates they view as finalists in New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Brian Flores […]

Buccaneers Interviewing Dave Canales For OC Position

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be interviewing Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach Dave Canales for the team's vacant offensive coordinator job. Canales, who has coached with the Seahawks since 2010, has already been interviewed twice for the Baltimore Ravens' OC position and now joins a long list of candidates to replace Byron Leftwich in Tampa Bay. […]

Lavonte David Expected To Re-Sign With Buccaneers

ESPN's Field Yates expects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to re-sign impending free-agent linebacker Lavonte David this offseason. If the Buccaneers commit to a youth movement and a rebuild, perhaps David isn't retained. However, Yates firmly believes that he carries immense value for the franchise, regardless of where they are in their trajectory. The 33-year-old veteran […]

Bills Expected To Re-Sign Jordan Poyer

ESPN's Field Yates expects the Buffalo Bills to re-sign impending free-agent Pro Bowl safety Jordan Poyer this offseason. He continues to play at a high level, and both sides have been interested in a contract extension for some time. Poyer will be entering his age-32 season in 2023, so this will be his best shot […]

Big Extension Coming For Nick Bosa?

Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz predicts that the San Francisco 49ers will sign All-Pro pass-rusher Nick Bosa to a new long-term deal this offseason. Bosa is due almost $18 million in 2023 in the final year of his rookie deal, so an extension would serve to lower his salary cap hit next season while also guaranteeing […]

Bengals Expected To Re-Sign Jessie Bates III

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler expects the Cincinnati Bengals to re-sign safety Jessie Bates III this offseason. Cincinnati will also have to consider extensions for quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Tee Higgins this offseason, but Bates has made far too many plays for the Bengals secondary to let him go, including five interceptions in the last […]

Aaron Donald Coming Back For Another Season

There was some doubt as to whether Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive lineman Aaron Donald would return in 2023 after the regular season ended, but Donald has since clarified that he will return for his 10th NFL season. The 31-year-old pass-rusher hasn't played a football game since November due to an ankle injury, but he […]

Myles Garrett Doesn't Need Surgery

Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett (toe) doesn't need surgery after dislocating his toe during the Pro Bowl last weekend. He's slated for a short recovery time and should be good to go for offseason workouts with the team. Garrett tied a career high for sacks in 2022 with 16 and was named to his third […]

L'Jarius Snead Has Cleared Concussion Protocol

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Snead (head) said he has cleared the league's concussion protocol, and he's expected to return to practice on Wednesday after getting knocked out of the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a concussion. Snead is good to go for the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, […]

Myles Garrett Dislocates Toe At Pro Bowl Games

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (toe) suffered a dislocated toe during the Pro Bowl Games on Sunday. The 27-year-old had a terrific season, finishing with a career-high 60 total tackles and 16 sacks. Fortunately, the 2023-24 campaign is a ways away, so Garrett should be good to go barring a significant setback.

Tracy Walker Says He'll Be Ready For OTAs

Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker (Achilles) said on his personal Twitter account that he will be ready to take part in organized team activities this offseason. Walker tore his Achilles in September and missed the rest of the 2022 season. The 28-year-old might be being a little optimistic about taking part in organized team activities, […]

Ejiro Evero Won't Return To Broncos

The Denver Broncos are allowing Ejiro Evero out of his contract, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. In simpler terms, the two sides are parting ways. On one hand, this move comes as a surprise considering the Broncos want to form a mega-staff under Sean Payton and Evero, who received several head coaching interviews, is viewed […]

Panthers, Vikings Want To Interview Ejiro Evero For DC

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero has been a hot commodity in this year's coaching carousel, interviewing for head-coach openings with the Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, and Houston Texans. Now that the Panthers have hired Frank Reich, they have requested to interview Evero again, but this time for the team's vacant defensive coordinator […]

Colts Interviewing Aaron Glenn A Second Time

The Indianapolis Colts will be conducting a second interview with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for the team's vacant head coaching position. He joins a group of other candidates considered finalists for the job that includes Jeff Saturday, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Glenn, who […]

L'Jarius Sneed Being Evaluated For A Head Injury

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (head) exited Sunday's meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. The 26-year-old stayed down after making a tackle and is now being evaluated for a concussion. Sneed led the team throughout the regular season with 11 passes defensed while adding 75 solo tackles, 3.5 sacks, and three interceptions. Fantasy managers should […]