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Derek Carr Likely To Remain Saints Starter In 2025
Rumors have been swirling that New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr could be traded or cut this offseason, but NFL insider Adam Schefter said Carr "will probably be the team's QB1 entering 2025." Carr has $10 million in contract guarantees with another $30 million scheduled to kick in on March 15. The organization moving on […]
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Kyle McCord A Potential Late-Round NFL Draft Sleeper
Former Syracuse University quarterback Kyle McCord enjoyed a monster final collegiate season after transferring from Ohio State. The 22-year-old tallied 4,779 passing yards, 37 total touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in his lone season with the Orange. Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, McCord is not viewed as a top-five signal caller in the class, but […]
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Bruce Gradkowski Joining Lions Coaching Staff
The Detroit Lions are adding former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to its coaching staff as an offensive assistant, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Gradkowski spent 11 seasons in the NFL, primarily as a backup, and threw for 4,057 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions in 37 game appearances. The 42-year-old began his coaching career at […]
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Bills Adding Ryan Nielsen To Defensive Staff
Former Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen is expected to join the Buffalo Bills coaching staff as a senior defensive assistant, according to Bruce Feldman of the Athletic. Nielsen spent the 2017 through 2022 seasons with the New Orleans Saints in various roles before running the Atlanta defense in 2023 and the […]
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Seahawks, Leonard Williams Agree To Restructured Contract
The Seattle Seahawks and defensive lineman Leonard Williams have agreed to a restructured contract, according to team beat writer Corbin K. Smith. Seattle is converting $18.745 million of his salary into a bonus and adding two void years to the end of his deal. By doing this, Seattle drops his cap hit for 2025 by […]
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J.J. McCarthy Asking For "Fair Opportunity"
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) missed his entire rookie campaign after suffering a preseason ACL tear ahead of the 2024 campaign. The No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was expected to be brought along slowly, but there was a chance he would see playing time in Year 1. With McCarthy sidelined, […]
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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 […]
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Sean Payton Aiming To Add "Exceptional" Pass-Catching Running Back Or Tight End
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said the team needs a "joker" on an appearance on the "Up & Adams" show. The longtime NFL head coach explained he is referring to a tight end or running back with "exceptional" receiving skills. "They have to be elite receivers that play tight end or running back." Payton […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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TreVeyon Henderson Could Be First-Round Draft Pick
According to NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay, Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson could be in contention to be selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. "He's going early," McShay said. "Like he might go first-round early." The 22-year-old spent four seasons in Columbus and rushed for 3,761 yards (6.4) YPC and […]
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Jermaine Burton A Potential Cut Or Trade Candidate?
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton was selected with the No. 80 overall pick (third round) in the 2024 NFL Draft after a strong final season at Alabama. However, the 23-year-old played sparingly in his rookie season and caught just four passes for 107 yards on 14 targets in 14 games. At the Senior Bowl […]
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Ken Dorsey In Consideration For Cowboys Offensive-Coordinator Job
The Dallas Cowboys are considering former Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator to fill the vacant offensive-coordinator role under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. A formal interview has not been planned, but the two sides are expected to meet at some point in the coming days. Dorsey, a former […]
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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 […]
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Justin Tucker Accused Of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by six massage therapists, according to the Baltimore Banner. According to the Baltimore Banner's article, Tucker engaged in inappropriate behavior at multiple high-end spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area. Multiple therapists say they ended Tucker's sessions early due to his "egregious" […]
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Way-Too-Early SEC College Football Power Rankings For 2025: All 16 Teams
The 2024-25 college football season just concluded with Ohio State taking down Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship. However, college football never sleeps, and it's time to start diving into next year's season. It's never too early, right? The SEC was full of wild games, upsets, triumphs, and heartbreaks in 2024, and with no […]
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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 […]
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Jets Parting Ways With Offensive-Line Coach Keith Carter
The New York Jets are moving on from offensive-line coach Keith Carter under new head coach Aaron Glenn, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Carter coached the Tennessee Titans offensive line under Mike Vrabel from 2018 to 2022 before landing the offensive line coach and run game coordinator roles in 2022 for New York. The […]
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Bears, Jaguars, Jets Request To Interview David Blough For Offensive Staff
The Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets have requested to interview Washington Commanders assistant David Blough for their vacant quarterback coach position, while the Chicago Bears are seeking to interview him for their pass game coordinator role. Blough, a five-year NFL quarterback, was on the Detroit Lions practice squad in 2023 before joining the coaching […]
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Tanner Engstrand The Lead Candidate For Jets Offensive-Coordinator Job?
Detroit Lions passing-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand could be one of the lead candidates for the vacant New York Jets offensive-coordinator job under new head coach Aaron Glenn, according to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson. Glenn and Engstrand worked together for four seasons in Detroit, and that could go a long way in Engstrand landing the job. […]
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Russell Wilson To Join AFC In Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is replacing Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on the AFC Pro Bowl roster, according to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team. Wilson is headed to his 10th career Pro Bowl after Jackson opted out. The 36-year-old completed 63.7% of his passes for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions in […]
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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 […]
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Drake Maye Added To Pro Bowl Roster
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster after Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (wrist) opted out. The rookie out of North Carolina showed flashes in Year 1 despite a mediocre supporting cast, completing 66.6% of his passes for 2,276 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He added […]
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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 […]
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2025 NFL Draft Order: Where Every Team Picks in the 1st Round
Fans of NFL franchises are set to begin grinding mock drafts to see who their team could take in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. It's never fun to miss the playoffs, but the idea of adding a high-end rookie talent to the roster is a decent consolation prize. The top prospects in […]
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Braden Fiske Will Require Knee Procedure
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Braden Fiske (knee) will undergo a knee procedure this offseason after suffering an injury in the Divisional Round loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie second-round pick out of Florida State was excellent in Year 1 with the Rams, collecting 44 total tackles (20 solo), 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, […]
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Larry Foote Expected To Interview For Lions Defensive-Coordinator Job
Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers coach Larry Foote is expected to interview for the vacant Detroit Lions defensive-coordinator role, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn was hired as the next head coach of the New York Jets, leaving the Lions will a significant role to fill. Foote has coached […]
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Kevin Stefanski Will Call Plays For Browns In 2025
In a media availability on Thursday, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said he will call offensive plays for the team in 2025. Cleveland introduced offensive coordinator Tommy Rees on Thursday, but Stefanski will take back the reigns of the offense after relinquishing play-calling duties midway through the 2024 campaign. The 42-year-old was the play-caller […]
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