April 7, 2025
After previously being pretty sure that the Cleveland Browns would take a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, ESPN's Adam Schefter said on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday that signs are now pointing to Cleveland using the second overall pick on University of Colorado two-way player Travis Hunter. The Browns wanted to select Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 2 pick, but now it's become clear that the Tennessee Titans are going to hold onto the top pick to take Ward. Schefter says the Browns could take Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter to pair him with All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett, but the current intel he's received points to their pick being Hunter. The Browns really liked what they saw out of the Heisman Trophy winner at his Pro Day last Friday, and Schefter believes they view him more as a receiver than as a defensive back.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
April 7, 2025
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that offensive tackle Josh Simmons (knee) is visiting with the Green Bay Packers on Monday and will spend Tuesday with the Baltimore Ravens. The former Ohio State Buckeye draws interest from two of the top offensive line units a season ago. Simmons is penciled in as the third tackle on Mel Kiper Jr.'s big board. The 22-year-old had steadily improved each of his three seasons at Ohio State and hadn't allowed a sack in six games before tearing his patellar tendon in October -- effectively ending his season. Reportedly, Simmons is ahead of schedule in his recovery and is expected to be ready to play at the start of the season. Some say he was on his way to being this year's top prospect on the edge before his injury, so he could immediately impact the field if he avoids any setbacks in his ramp-up.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
April 7, 2025
Former Miami Hurricanes tight end prospect
Elijah Arroyo visited with the Houston Texans on Monday and plans to visit with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday. The New York Giants will host him on Wednesday. Arroyo had his most productive campaign with the Hurricanes in 2024, posting 35 receptions and 590 receiving yards with seven touchdowns. While it isn't a world-breaking stat line, it far surpasses the 11 catches and 163 yards he racked up over the previous three seasons. The 22-year-old projects to be an average NFL starter, per the league's standards, but his landing spot will undoubtedly factor into his growth and production as a player. As it stands, the Browns project unfavorably considering the presence of
David Njoku. The Giants, however, could be a nice spot for Arroyo with their lack of competition in the tight end room and pass-catching weapons overall.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
April 7, 2025
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, former Ohio State Buckeye wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka is visiting with the Green Bay Packers on Monday and Tuesday. The 22-year-old spent Friday and Saturday with the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas holds pick No. 12 in the first round and No. 44 in the second, while Green Bay picks No. 23 and No. 54. Chicago has also been linked to Egbuka -- selecting sixth in the second round. The Tacoma native is generally ranked as a top-five wide receiver prospect in this class and the eighteenth prospect on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board rankings. Egbuka twice went over 1,000 yards during his collegiate career and profiles as more of a technician/possession receiver. He would be a fine pass-catching option for fantasy if either of the aforementioned teams selected him.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
April 7, 2025
Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have picked up defensive end Travon Walker's fifth-year option. The move adds $14.75 million to his deal, and he'll become a free agent following the 2026 season. Walker has been solid over the past two seasons -- starting all 34 games for the team while accumulating 130 tackles, 20.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and two fumbles recovered. Perhaps not quite playing up to his first-overall draft price; it's not a bad two-year stretch for any player. That said, the Jaguars notched just two sacks per game last season despite Walker and bookend teammate Josh Hines-Allen recording 18.5 sacks combined. Jacksonville has done nothing to improve their pass rush in free agency, so it leads one to believe they'll likely address that aspect in the draft.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ari Meirov
April 7, 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders are hosting several top draft prospects this week, including Boise State running back
Ashton Jeanty and University of Texas quarterback
Quinn Ewers, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Both Jeanty and Ewers will fly into Vegas. While Ewers would be a reach for the Raiders' sixth overall pick in the first round of this year's NFL draft, they also hold the No. 37 overall pick in the second round. Although the Raiders added veteran
Raheem Mostert in free agency this offseason, they are still looking for a difference-maker at the position, and Jeanty is the clear No. 1 RB prospect in this year's draft class. Vegas has gained a lot of steam as a potential landing spot for Jeanty at sixth overall. The Raiders also signed quarterback
Geno Smith to an extension recently, but Ewers could be selected as the eventual successor under center.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
April
7,
2025
The
Minnesota
Vikings
have
running
back
Aaron
Jones
penciled
in
as
their
starting
RB
again
in
2025
after
paying
him
more
to
return
($20
million
over
two
seasons).
However,
ESPN's
Kevin
Seifert
writes
that
new
RB
read more...
April 7, 2025
former Pro Bowl cornerback Shaquill Griffin is scheduled to visit with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Griffin is one of the top free agents still available and he appeared in 17 regular-season games (three starts) for the Minnesota Vikings last year while recording 41 tackles (33 solo), two interceptions and six pass breakups in his eighth year in the NFL. It would be a homecoming for the 29-year-old defensive back if he were to sign with Seattle, as he spent the first four years of his career with the Seahawks after they took him in the third round (90th overall) in 2017 out of Central Florida. Griffin made his only Pro Bowl in Seattle in 2019, when he had 65 tackles (45 solo) and 13 pass breakups in 14 regular-season starts. He hasn't started more than seven games since 2022, but the 435 pass-coverage snaps he played in 2024 were his most since 2021.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
April 7, 2025
Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter had breakfast on Sunday in State College, Pa., with New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and is also scheduled for a top-30 visit with the Giants in New Jersey on Thursday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Carter figures to be a top-three pick in the upcoming NFL draft, and the G-Men hold the third overall pick behind the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns. The 21-year-old defensive end is the clear top pass-rushing talent in this year's draft class, even though he's coming off foot and shoulder injuries that kept him from participating in the scouting combine back in February. He was the 2024 Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year and would be a big-time addition to the Giants' pass rush across from Kayvon Thibodeaux. It would be a shocker if Carter isn't the first defensive player off the board in this year's draft.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
April
6,
2025
ESPN
Boston's
Mike
Reiss
writes
that
moving
on
from
quarterback
Joe
Milton
III
--
he
was
traded
to
the
Dallas
Cowboys
--
increases
the
odds
that
the
New
England
Patriots
will
draft
a
quarterback.
If
they
don't
read more...
April
6,
2025
The
New
England
Patriots
have
nine
selections
in
the
2205
NFL
draft,
and
they
are
expected
to
use
one
of
them
on
a
running
back.
"I
think
so.
Having
a
good,
young
runner
is
potentially
something
we
would
like
to
do,"
read more...
April 6, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen recently told SiriusXM NFL Radio that he plans to aid quarterback
Trevor Lawrence through the team's scheme and an improved run game in 2025. The new head coach intends to give his QB the "answers to the test." "Obviously, once we get into the building, some of the football aspects: the formations, the motions, the shifts," Coen said. "But for us to help him truly...man, we've got to be able to run the football a little bit better." Jacksonville has been in the bottom third of the league regarding yards on the ground per game over the last two seasons, and Lawrence hasn't been able to overcome the team's deficits on his own merit. It's possible all he needs is the right head coach, and Coen's offense in Tampa Bay was impressive in 2024 -- ranking fourth in points (29) and third in yards (393.2) per game. The Clemson product will be a cheap pick in drafts this summer.
--Alex CiullaSource: Kevin Patra
April 6, 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders have released defensive back Jack Jones, per the NFL's Ian Rapoport. Jones was drafted in the fourth round by the New England Patriots in 2022 -- spending just one season with the team -- and found his way to the Raiders a year later. The 27-year-old is still on his rookie deal and was solid for Las Vegas last season, recording 69 tackles and three interceptions. He has at least two picks in each of his first three seasons. Jones played the third-most snaps of any Raiders defender in 2024 (94.08%) and started 16 games for the team. It seems likely that a cornerback-needy team will snatch up the Arizona State alum once he's cleared waivers, considering his relatively cheap contract and production.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ian Rapoport
April 6, 2025
The Athletic's Dane Brugler reports that Alabama quarterback
Jalen Milroe has accepted his invitation to the 2025 NFL Draft. The 22-year-old was a two-year starter for the Crimson Tide and posted nearly identical stats over his final two seasons with the team. It's worth mentioning that Milroe's touchdown pass total dipped in 2024 (16), and he tossed more interceptions (11). However, his rushing production increased by nearly 200 yards, and he piled up 20 (!) more scores with his feet. Milroe's decision to attend the draft is puzzling, as he's unlikely to be selected in the first round, projecting as more of a Day 2 or Day 3 pick. Still, he's an intriguing fantasy asset pending draft capital due to his physical gifts as a rusher. The Texas native will be one to watch in the draft.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ari Meirov
April 6, 2025
Per the team, the Chicago Bears have signed defensive back Shaun Wade to a one-year, $1.1 million contract. The Ohio State product spent 2024 on the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad but appeared in 20 games for the New England Patriots (six starts) from 2021-2023. Wade was drafted in the fifth round by the Ravens in 2021, and after spending the offseason and training camp with Baltimore, they flipped him to New England ahead of the regular season. His most productive campaign came in 2023, when he notched 23 tackles in 14 games. The fifth-year pro also has some experience on special teams, so he may contribute there for Chicago. Otherwise, Wade will likely serve as depth for the organization. He's listed third (unofficially) on the team's depth chart at nickelback.
--Alex CiullaSource: Chicago Bears
Page 27 of 30...252627282930
RADIO
