Darius Leonard Undergoes Back Surgery

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard (back) underwent back surgery and will miss part of training camp next month, according to head coach Frank Reich. However, Leonard is expected to be back for the regular season, but injuries have become a concern for the 26-year-old, as he also had ankle surgery in the offseason, causing […]

Logan Wilson Working With First-Team Defense

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (shoulder), who missed most of the offseason schedule while recovering from shoulder surgery, is in uniform and is going through repetitions with the first-team defense on Tuesday. The 25-year-old played in 13 games for the Bengals in his second NFL season last year and impressed with 100 tackles (57 solo), […]

Nick Bosa Should Be At Mandatory Minicamp

San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl pass-rusher Nick Bosa was at the team's facilities on Monday, which is a sign that he'll be at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, according to a source. Bosa didn't attend the team's voluntary organized team activities and could be a contract-extension candidate. The 24-year-old's absence at OTA's was expected, and it […]

Rams Give Aaron Donald A Massive Raise

The Los Angeles Rams reworked All-World defensive tackle Aaron Donald's three remaining contract years to give him a huge $40 million raise through the 2024 season, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at 31 years old, according to sources. Donald will get $95 million through 2024. He's earned it, though, as he is […]

Kenny Moore Arrives Ahead Of Minicamp

Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore, who hasn't been attending organized team activities and wants a new contract in line with his play, is in the team's building on Monday for his physical prior to mandatory minicamp this week, according to sources. NFL teams can begin fining players that don't show up to mandatory […]

Darius Leonard Still Not Practicing

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) sat out of practice at organized team activities again on Wednesday. Head coach Frank Reich said the team is being cautious with Leonard, but it's an issue that has now lingered for a year and a half. "We're trying to be cautious, so just taking it day by […]

No Timetable For Chase Young's Return

Washington Commanders star pass-rusher Chase Young (knee) has returned to the team's practice facilities to continue rehabbing a torn ACL in his right knee, and the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year is unsure when he'll be able to return to the field. He remains on track in his recovery, but he isn't taking part […]

Leonard Floyd Had Ankle Surgery

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd (ankle) said that he had offseason surgery to clean up a right ankle injury that he suffered in training camp last summer. Floyd managed the ankle injury all of last year while recording 11.5 sacks (9.5 in the regular season). He's almost back to full health. The 29-year-old pass-rusher […]

Aaron Donald Talks Moving In A Positive Direction

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is still seeking a bump in pay. But he also hasn't ruled out retirement. However, contract talks "are trending in the right direction," according to head coach Sean McVay. The 31-year-old is coming off another fantastic season, finishing the 2021-22 campaign with 84 total tackles, 12.5 sacks, and […]

Chase Young To Return In Next Few Weeks

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (knee) is expected to return within the next few weeks. The 23-year-old tore his right ACL during the Week 10 matchup versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has been away from the team rehabbing, recently skipping OTAs. After Young made the Pro Bowl during his rookie year, his production […]

Deion Jones Out For Rest Of Offseason

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (shoulder) will miss the entire offseason program because he's rehabbing after having cleanup surgery on his shoulder this offseason, according to head coach Arthur Smith. The Falcons were already expected to designated Jones as a post-June 1 cut, although they'd prefer to trade him to clear over $14.7 million of […]

Browns Re-Sign Jadeveon Clowney

The Cleveland Browns officially re-signed pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year deal worth $11 million on Sunday, according to a source. The two sides agreed to terms on Wednesday, but they needed to finalize a few things before the deal became official. The 29-year-old has battled injuries throughout his career since being the first overall […]

Browns Remain Hopeful Jadeveon Clowney Returns

Free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney remains without a team, although there are plenty of clubs interested. However, the Browns remain hopeful the 2014 No. 1 overall pick will be back on the roster. Clowney, who has yet to log an entire season since entering the league, finished the 2021-22 campaign with 37 total tackles, nine […]

Aaron Donald Retirement Still A Possibility

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald may still call it quits. However, negotiations are ongoing, with the veteran in line to potentially receive a record-breaking extension in the near future. Donald is coming off another monstrous year, finishing last season with 84 total tackles and 12.5 sacks. He also played a significant role in […]

Earl Thomas Arrested On A Felony Charge

Free-agent safety Earl Thomas was arrested on Saturday. The veteran had a warrant issued at the end of April for violating a protective court order two or more times within 12 months, a third-degree felony, after allegedly sending threatening text messages to a woman. The 33-year-old spent nearly his entire career with the Seahawks before […]

Giants Sign Kayvon Thibodeaux

Former Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux officially signed with the Giants on Saturday, agreeing to a four-year, $24.55 million deal. The contract is fully guaranteed, with a team option for a fifth year. A No. 5 overall selection, Thibodeaux was highly touted entering the 2022 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old was dominant in college, totaling 19 […]

Brandon Graham Feeling Good

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (Achilles) is feeling good, even going as far as saying it's like the "injury never happened." The 34-year-old tore his Achilles during Week 2 of the 2021-22 season, resulting in a trip to the injured reserve list. The veteran has been a dominant force for the Eagles during his […]

Ndamukong Suh Not Expected To Return To Tampa

Free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh isn't expected to return to Tampa Bay. After the Buccaneers selected Logan Hall with its first pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, a lack of cap space is why the veteran remains unlikely to make his way back to the team. After beginning his career in Detroit as one of […]

Jets Officially Sign Sauce Gardner

Cornerback Sauce Gardner officially agreed to a contract with the Jets on Saturday, with the terms of the deal remaining undisclosed. Gardner, who was selected with the No. 4 overall pick, was one of the most coveted defensive options heading into the 2022 NFL Draft. He didn't allow a receiving touchdown throughout his three years […]

Marcell Dareus Looking To Make A Comeback

Free-agent defensive tackle Marcell Dareus will visit with the Ravens on Saturday. The veteran spent nine years in the league, with stops in Buffalo and Jacksonville, accumulating 255 solo tackles and 37.5 sacks. His last appearance as a professional occurred in 2019 during the Week 7 showdown with Cincinnati before succumbing to an abdominal injury, […]

Arrest Warrant Issued For Earl Thomas III

Free-agent safety Earl Thomas allegedly violated a court order after sending threatening messages to a woman. As a result, a warrant was issued for his arrest. Thomas hasn't played since 2019, although he has recently been lobbying to make a return. The three-time All-Pro played most of his career in Seattle before spending a year […]

Darius Leonard Focuses On Mental Health In Offseason

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard didn't feel right at the end of last season due to an ankle injury and the loss of his cousin. Leonard was the NFL's leader in turnovers last December, but an ankle injury was wearing him down and a bout with COVID-19 left him isolated. "Last year, I wasn't […]

Saints Agree On Three-Year Deal With Tyrann Mathieu

The New Orleans Saints and free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu officially agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal on Monday that includes $18 million fully guaranteed, according to sources. The language of the deal still needs to be finalized and the deal signed, but Mathieu is indeed returning home to New Orleans after playing his college […]

Saints Expected To Sign Tyrann Mathieu

The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign All-Pro free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu, according to sources. The signing should be finalized in the coming days. This move has been talked about for weeks, but the Saints finally acted on it after the draft, with the Honey Badger coming home after playing his college ball at […]

Saints Will Make An "Aggressive Push" To Sign Tyrann Mathieu

The New Orleans Saints reportedly are expected to make an "aggressive push" to sign Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu. The Chiefs moved on from Mahieu during the offseason when the team signed Justin Reid to a three-year deal. Mathieu is a two-time first-team All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection with 26 interceptions, 10 sacks, and […]

Bucs Take Logan Hall To Open Round 2

The Buccaneers selected Houston defensive lineman Logan Hall to open the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Hall logged four seasons with the Cougars, but he unquestionably had his best year as a senior by finishing with 47 total tackles and six sacks. He has some things to work on as he transitions to […]

Packers Pick Up Rashan Gary's Fifth-Year Option

The Green Bay Packers picked up the fifth-year option on linebacker Rashan Gary on Friday, according to a source. It will lock him into a salary between $10.9 million and $11.7 million for 2023, depending on playing time. The 24-year-old showed improvement in his third season last year, recording 47 tackles (27 solo), eight tackles […]

Minnesota Deals No. 12 Selection To Detroit

The Minnesota Vikings traded the No. 12 overall selection of the 2022 NFL draft to the Detroit Lions in exchange for pick No. 32. After Detroit grabbed Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchison at No. 2 overall, the team wasn't done on Thursday night, making a move to take wide receiver Jameson Williams out of Alabama, […]

Washington Trades Back On Thursday Night

The Commanders traded the No. 11 pick of the 2022 NFL Draft to New Orleans. The Saints then made a move on Thursday night to fill a void on offense, taking Ohio State wideout Chris Olave. In exchange, Washington acquired the No. 16 overall selection, with the expectation being that the club will look to […]

Jaguars Exercise Josh Allen's Fifth-Year Option

The Jacksonville Jaguars exercised defensive end/outside linebacker Josh Allen's fifth-year option on Thursday. The former seventh overall pick in 2019 out of Kentucky has been pretty solid in his first three NFL seasons. He had his best overall season in 2021, recording a career-high 71 tackles (46 solo), 12 tackles for loss, 14 QB hits, […]