Preston Smith Agrees To Restructure Contract With Packers

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith agreed to a restructured contract with the organization on Wednesday that will create $2.4 million in cap space in 2024. ESPN's Field Yates reports that Smith's compensation this year will be now $10 million. His new deal allows him the chance to earn an additional $4 million in […]

Chiefs Want To Sign Chris Jones To Long-Term Extension

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said on Tuesday that the team would like to get a long-term contract extension done with impending free-agent defensive tackle Chris Jones this offseason. "Just like last year our goal and intent is hopefully to get something long term done," Veach said. Jones missed the season opener in […]

Buccaneers Release Shaquil Barrett

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett on Tuesday, according to sources. Barrett had a $15.04 million option bonus due next month, but he'll now become a free agent instead of collecting it. The 31-year-old's best days are most likely behind him, but he was able to bounce back in […]

Bears Are Dedicated To Bringing Back Jaylon Johnson

The Chicago Bears are dedicated to bringing back impending free-agent cornerback Jaylon Johnson, which might require the franchise tag. The Bears will also likely look to upgrade their defensive line this offseason, including adding an additional pass-rusher to complement Montez Sweat. Johnson, 24, was the team's second-round pick in 2020 out of Utah and was […]

Panthers Expected To Franchise Tag Brian Burns

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that it feels like a formality that the Carolina Panthers will place the franchise tag on impending free-agent linebacker Brian Burns this offseason. Burns is too talented to let walk in free agency without the chance at an outright signing or a tag-and-trade. The Panthers will also likely look to re-sign […]

Buccaneers Could Franchise Tag Antoine Winfield Jr.

Some around the NFL are predicting that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will place the franchise tag on star safety Antoine Winfield Jr. at around $17 million after he delivered in a contract year in 2023. Winfield is one of the best all-around safeties in the league. The Bucs could also look to trade cornerback Carlton […]

Chiefs Pick Up Chris Jones' Option

The Kansas City Chiefs picked up the option on All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones' contract on Friday, according to sources, retaining the right to franchise tag him while paying him $4.25 million that he earned in incentives in 2023. Jones was already due the money, and if he's not franchise-tagged in 2024, he'll become a […]

Dre Greenlaw Has Successful Surgery

San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) had successful surgery on Thursday to fix a torn left Achilles tendon, according to a source. Greenlaw suffered a full tear while running from the sideline onto the field during Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday versus the Kansas City Chiefs in the second quarter. He will make […]

Chris Jones Says He's Not Going Anywhere

Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones said at the team's championship parade on Wednesday that he isn't going anywhere. The Chiefs would love to have Jones back after he has made five consecutive Pro Bowls and been named a first-team All-Pro in each of the last two seasons. The 29-year-old former […]

Javon Hargrave Played The Season With Torn Thumb Ligament

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (thumb) finished the 2023 season playing with a torn ligament in his thumb, according to general manager John Lynch. It makes Hargraves' second Pro Bowl campaign even more impressive. The 31-year-old finished his first year in San Francisco with 44 tackles (25 solo), seven sacks, eight tackles for […]

Haason Reddick Wants To Stay With Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro pass-rusher Haason Reddick said he never requested a trade and wants to stay in Philadelphia. "I would like to get an extension done here at home. At no point did I ever tell the organization I want to be traded," Reddick said. He has one year left on his deal with no […]

Dre Greenlaw Suffers Torn Achilles In Super Bowl

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) officially tore his Achilles in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday in the overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Greenlaw suffered the devastating injury while simply running onto the field in the second quarter. It was a big loss for the 49ers […]

Dre Greenlaw Feared To Have Torn Achilles

The San Francisco 49ers believe that linebacker Dre Greenlaw tore his Achilles during Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The unconventional injury occurred while Greenlaw was jogging onto the field. He was taken to the medical tent before being carted to the locker room, where he was […]

Dre Greenlaw Won't Return Sunday

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Drew Greenlaw (Achilles) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. He initially injured himself while jogging onto the field. He was taken to the medical tent before being carted to the locker room. The team initially listed him as questionable but […]

Dre Greenlaw Injures Achilles During Super Bowl

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Drew Greenlaw exited Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs with an Achilles injury. He is officially questionable to return. The injury occurred when Greenlaw was jogging onto the field. He was taken to the medical tent before being carted to the locker room. At the time of his departure, […]

Haason Reddick Receives Permission To Seek A Trade

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro edge rusher Haason Reddick has received permission to seek a trade following another disruptive season featuring double-digit sacks (11), according to sources. The 29-year-old has produced 27 sacks in his two seasons with the Eagles and should draw plenty of interest from teams looking to bolster their pass rush this offseason. In […]

Cameron Heyward Named Walter Payton Man Of The Year

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive co-captain Cameron Heyward was named the NFL's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday. The award was established in 1970 and is considered the league's most prestigious honor as it recognizes NFL players who excel on the field and also demonstrate a meaningful impact in their community. He created The […]

Stephon Gilmore Has Shoulder Surgery

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore (shoulder) underwent surgery shortly after the season ended and will have a four- to six-month recovery period. Gilmore should be fine for training camp this summer, but he's also eligible for free agency this March. In his 12th NFL season in 2023, and first with the Cowboys, Gilmore had a […]

Will Anderson Wins Defensive Rookie Of The Year Award

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson was named the NFL's 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday. The Texans hit a home run in last year's draft, as Anderson (the third overall pick) and quarterback C.J. Stroud (the second overall pick) took home the rookie awards this year. The 22-year-old Anderson had a total […]

Myles Garrett Named Defensive Player Of The Year

Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett was named the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday after a dominant campaign. Garrett was an anchor for the Browns' strong defense last season. The 28-year-old All-Pro finished with 42 tackles (33 solo), 14 sacks, 17 tackles for loss, 30 QB hits, four forced fumbles and a […]

Chiefs Want To Re-Sign Chris Jones, L'Jarius Sneed

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said the team is making it an offseason priority to try to re-sign both defensive tackle Chris Jones and cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. "It's extremely hard because you have two keystone players there," Veach said. Jones, 29, has been of the league's best pass-rushers for years and had 10.5 […]

Jaelan Phillips Out Of Boot

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) said on Wednesday that he walked without a boot for the first time since having surgery to fix a torn Achilles and is well on his way to recovery. Phillips suffered the injury in a Week 12 win over the New York Jets on Nov. 24 and is now […]

Seahawks, Leonard Williams Could Run It Back

Defensive lineman Leonard Williams played well enough for the Seattle Seahawks after they picked him up at the trade deadline last year, and there's hope that the two sides can reach a contract extension this offseason, according to a league source. Seattle traded a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round selection to the New […]

Maxx Crosby Undergoes Hand Surgery

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby (hand) underwent hand surgery on Tuesday after recently having cleanup surgery on a knee injury that he dealt with during the 2023 season. The 26-year-old should be fully recovered from both surgeries in time for training camp this summer. Despite his nagging knee issue, Crosby played all […]

Oren Burks Active For NFC Championship

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Oren Burks (shoulder) is active for the NFC Championship meeting with the Lions. Burks suffered a shoulder injury at practice on Thursday and carried a questionable tag heading into Sunday. It was reported that he wasn't expected to suit up. However, trainers monitored him during pregame warmups, so he's good to […]

Dan Quinn To Interview With Washington On Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will meet with the Commanders on Tuesday to interview for the team's head coach position. The 53-year-old has held several jobs in the league over the years, most recently serving as the Cowboys defensive coordinator. As Dallas' DC, the club had arguably the top defense in the National Football […]

Charles Omenihu Won't Return To AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) won't return to Sunday's AFC Championship meeting with the Baltimore Ravens. The 26-year-old suffered a knee injury near the end of the second quarter and was listed as questionable to return. However, he was downgraded to out, so he'll likely hold an injury designation for the Super […]

Charles Omenihu Questionable To Return Against Ravens

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens. The 26-year-old, who was third on the team in sacks in the regular season, suffered a knee injury near the end of the second quarter. He was in obvious pain and visibly frustrated, so […]

Marlon Humphrey Will Play Against Chiefs

After a positive pregame workout, Baltimore Ravens All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) will play in the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a source. Humphrey will play through a calf strain, which is great news for an already strong Ravens defense. It's obviously bad news for the Chiefs offense and most […]

Jaguars Plan On Retaining Josh Allen

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said that pass-rusher Josh Allen, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent this March after posting 17.5 sacks (third in the NFL) in 2023, will be back in 2024. "Josh Allen is going to be a Jaguar next year," Baalke said. Negotiations between the two sides haven't […]