Dolphins Exercise Fifth-Year Option On Christian Wilkins

The Miami Dolphins are exercising the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. The former Clemson Tiger was selected 13th overall by the team in 2019. He notched career-highs in both tackles (89) and sacks (4.5) last year. According to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, the Dolphins see Wilkins as a foundational player due to […]

Titans Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Jeffery Simmons

The Tennessee Titans exercised the fifth-year option for defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons on Wednesday, which will keep him under contract with the team through the 2023 season. Simmons was a first-round pick by the Titans in 2019 and is coming off his first Pro Bowl while recording a career-best 8.5 sacks in 2021. He also […]

Commanders Expected To Pick Up Montez Sweat's Option

The Washington Commanders are expected to pick up the fifth-year option for defensive end Montez Sweat on Wednesday, according to a source. It's not a surprise that the Commanders are picking up his option, but teams have until next Monday to pick up options for 2019 first-round picks. Once the move is official, Sweat will […]

Buccaneers Pick Up Devin White's Fifth-Year Option

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up linebacker Devin White's fifth-year option on Wednesday, according to a source. Although his overall numbers weren't quite as good in 2021 as they were in 2020, White earned his first Pro Bowl nod last year with 128 tackles (87 solo), eight tackles for loss, 18 QB hits, 3.5 sacks, […]

Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs Doing Well In Rehab

Seattle Seahawks safeties Jamal Adams (shoulder) and Quandre Diggs (ankle, leg) are "doing great" in their recoveries from injuries suffered last season, and both players are taking part in the offseason program by attending meetings virtually. Adams underwent shoulder surgery last year, while Diggs had surgery in January to fix a broken fibula and dislocated […]

Steelers Re-Sign Terrell Edmunds

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed safety Terrell Edmunds to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million on Friday, according to a source. Edmunds will return to the only team he's called home after the Steelers took him in the first round (28th overall) in the 2018 draft out of Virginia Tech. He has played a key role […]

Greg Stroman Signs With Chicago

Free-agent cornerback Greg Stroman agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. The 26-year-old was selected in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He has played sparingly since entering the league, and his most noteworthy year came during his rookie campaign, where he finished with 38 total tackles and an interception throughout […]

Jordan Poyer Not Attending Offseason Workouts

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer was not in attendance when the team began their voluntary offseason workouts this week, and it comes as he's seeking a long-term contract extension. Poyer is coming off an All-Pro season in which he was the only player in the NFL to record five sacks and three interceptions, finishing with […]

Roquan Smith Wants To Remain With Bears Long-Term

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith, who is in line for a contract extension entering his fifth season in the NFL, said the long-term plan is to remain with the Bears. The 25-year-old is one of the team's most impactful veterans and a core building block in new head coach Matt Eberflus' defense. General manager Ryan […]

Rams Having Good Dialogue With Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team's "good dialogue" is ongoing in respects to contract talks with both wide receiver Cooper Kupp and defensive tackle Aaron Donald as voluntary offseason workouts begin. McVay reiterated that getting both Kupp and Donald locked up with contract extensions are the priorities for the Rams this […]

Jadeveon Clowney Expected To Re-Sign

Free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney is expected to re-sign with the Cleveland Browns, in the opinion of Toni Grossi. The blockbuster trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson, who played with Clowney in Houston, is expected to keep Clowney in Cleveland. The Browns offered Clowney a two-year, $24 million deal last month, but he often marches to his […]

Stephon Gilmore Agrees With Colts

Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore agreed to a two-year, $23 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts that includes $14 million guaranteed on Friday, according to a source. Gilmore was also the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2019 with the New England Patriots. The 31-year-old has made the Pro Bowl each of the […]

Stephon Gilmore Visits Colts

Free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore visited the Colts on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The five-time Pro Bowler and former Defensive Player of the Year was traded from the Patriots to the Panthers this past season. Through eight games with Carolina, he picked off two passes and racked up 16 tackles. Just 31 […]

Rams Connected With Tyrann Mathieu, Stephon Gilmore

The Los Angeles Rams have been connected with free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu and cornerback Stephon Gilmore, according to a source. If the Rams were to sign Gilmore, he would occupy the outside cornerback role opposite Jalen Ramsey. The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue hasn't gotten the sense that the Rams front office has had developing conversations with […]

Bengals, Jessie Bates Haven't Talked Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals and star safety Jessie Bates haven't engaged in extension talks since the team used its franchise tag on him back in March, according to Tyler Dragon of USA TODAY. Dragon adds that "there's been no movement" on that front. Bates appeared in 15 games this past season, tallying 88 tackles, one fumble […]

Chargers Optimistic They'll Sign Derwin James Long Term

The Los Angeles Chargers and safety Derwin James are "cautiously optimistic" that they will agree on a long-term contract extension before the start of the regular season, according to a person familiar with the situation. Both sides want to get a deal done with James entering the final year of his current deal. The Chargers […]

Tyrann Mathieu Meets With Eagles

Free-agent defensive back Tyrann Mathieu had a virtual visit with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, according to sources. The Eagles have emerged as a prime location for one of the top free agents left on the open market. Mathieu met with the New Orleans Saints this week, and although he admitted the Saints probably don't […]

Keanu Neal Heading To Tampa Bay

Free-agent safety Keanu Neal is signing with the Buccaneers. Neal played for the Falcons during the first five years of his career, a stint that included consecutive 100-tackle seasons and a 2017 Pro Bowl selection. He inked a deal with the Cowboys last offseason and converted to linebacker under defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, his former […]

Tyrann Mathieu In No Rush To Sign

Free-agent defensive back Tyrann Mathieu visited with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, and he may visit with other teams, but he's in no rush to sign a deal. "I don't think they really need me, but it would be good to go back home and help them win," Mathieu said. The Honey Badger is […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux Has Six Visits Scheduled

Oregon Ducks pass-rushing prospect Kayvon Thibodeaux is making the rounds this week. Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports that the defensive end has visited with the Lions, Jets, Giants, Eagles, and Texans. He's also set to meet with the Falcons soon. Presumably, Atlanta won't be the final stop on Thibodeaux's pre-draft tour around the […]

Tyrann Mathieu To Visit With Saints

Free-agent defensive back Tyrann Mathieu is heading to visit with the New Orleans Saints, according to a source. Nothing is imminent, but Mathieu is one of the top available players and will be taking his first visit in free agency. The 29-year-old played his college ball at LSU and would join an already strong Saints […]

Rashaan Evans Signs With Atlanta

Free-agent linebacker Rashaan Evans is in agreement with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year contract, his agency told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The former first-round pick spent four seasons with the Titans and now gets to reunite with Arthur Smith and Dean Pees, who coached him in Tennessee. Since being drafted, Evans has appeared in 59 […]

Stephon Gilmore On Bills Radar?

Free-agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore is reportedly on Buffalo's radar. The veteran has recently drawn interest from other teams throughout the league, specifically the Chiefs and Eagles. However, after Gilmore spent his first five seasons with the Bills, the office is hoping to bring him back for his second stint with the team. Levi Wallace left […]

Seahawks Could Re-Sign Carlos Dunlap

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider confirmed that the team could re-sign defensive end Carlos Dunlap after cutting him. "We're keeping the door open to bring him back because he's a good pass-rusher," Schneider said. However, with the team moving to a 3-4 defense, the Seahawks defense may not be as good of a fit […]

Ndamukong Suh Interested In Returning To Buccaneers

Free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh took to Twitter to voice his interest in re-signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The not-so-subtle 35-year-old wrote, "Congrats to Todd Bowles on becoming head coach of a great team that still feels one man light on talent." Suh, of course, was commenting on Bowles' promotion from defensive coordinator to […]

Bobby Wagner Signs Five-Year Deal With Rams

Former Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner signed a five-year, $50 million deal worth up to $65 million with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, according to league sources. Wagner will stay in the NFC West and join the defending Super Bowl champions after 10 seasons in Seattle. The 31-year-old tackling machine has made […]

Patrick Peterson Back With The Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent defensive back Patrick Peterson to a one-year, $4 million base value deal on Wednesday. The contract includes $3.5 million guaranteed. He racked up 45 tackles, five pass defenses, an interception and a touchdown over 13 games for the Vikings in 2021. The 31-year-old missed four games last season due to […]

Bruce Arians Transitions To Front Office, Todd Bowles New HC

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is transitioning to the front office as a senior football consultant. Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles has been named Tampa Bay's new head coach. The 69-year-old was rumored to retire after last season but returned to coach in 2022. "When Bruce arrived in Tampa Bay three years ago, he […]

Ravens Still Talking With Bobby Wagner

The Baltimore Ravens and free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner are "still talking," according to a league source. The Dallas Cowboys are also out on Wagner, so the eight-time Pro Bowler and six-time first-team All-Pro could be on his way to landing in Baltimore. The Los Angeles Rams are the other team known to be in on […]

Aaron Donald Says He Will Suit Up For 2022 Season

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has told head coach Sean McVay that he plans to return for the upcoming season. Donald, who has been named First-team All-Pro each of the past seven years, is an enormous addition for the Rams' defense in 2022. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year recorded a career-best […]