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Steelers | Pittsburgh remaining patient with Aaron Rodgers (Thu May 22, 01:56 PM) [jump to this story] Chargers | Tre Harris to take pressure off Ladd McConkey (Thu May 22, 01:36 AM) [jump to this story] Cowboys | CeeDee Lamb finally feeling right (Tue May 20, 04:57 PM) [jump to this story] |
Raiders | Las Vegas adds Zakhari Franklin Fri May 2, 02:27 AM
Undrafted free-agent WR Zakhari Franklin (Illinois) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, April 27.
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Lions | Detroit signs Zach Horton Fri May 2, 01:51 AM
The Detroit Lions signed undrafted free-agent TE/FB Zach Horton (Indiana) on Sunday, April 27.
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Broncos | Blake Stenstrom headed to Denver camp Fri May 2, 01:45 AM
Undrafted free-agent QB Blake Stenstrom (Princeton) has received an invite to the Denver Broncos' rookie minicamp.
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Titans | Treylon Burks has option declined Fri May 2, 01:41 AM
Tennessee Titans WR Treylon Burks had his fifth-year option declined Thursday, May 1.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. The former first-round pick has failed to play up to expectations due to health mainly. He's still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in Week 5 last season. The room is even more full this year with veteran additions and draft picks, so there's no guarantee Burks will make the final roster in what is clearly a 'prove-it' season. |
Chargers | LA declines option on Zion Johnson Fri May 2, 12:34 AM
The Los Angeles Chargers did not exercise the fifth-year option on OG Zion Johnson, per The Athletic's Daniel Popper.
Link to story Lions | No extension for Jameson Williams? Fri May 2, 12:10 AM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams had his fifth-year option picked up on Friday, April 25, but it's unclear if the team will sign a long-term extension with Williams. GM Brad Holmes said the team is 'taking it as it goes' in regards to a extension for Williams, and Holmes added that 'you just don't know what's going to happen' due to the cost associated with wide receiver contracts.
| Footballguys view: There's no need to rush a deal right now with Williams under contract through the 2026 season. He played up to his potential in 2024 (finally), and the former first-round pick compiled career highs in catches (58), yards (1,001), and touchdowns (7). Lions GM Brad Holmes said the team did not entertain offers for Williams during the draft. If he continues to stay healthy and produce, Williams will earn that extension in a year or so. |
Texans | Houston signs Junior Tafuna Thu May 1, 10:11 PM
Undrafted free-agent DT Junior Tafuna (Utah) signed a three-year deal with the Houston Texans that includes $200,000 in guarantees.
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Packers | Exemption for Alex Hale Thu May 1, 10:00 PM
The Green Bay Packers were granted a roster exemption for an international player for PK Alex Hale.
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Buccaneers | GM high on David Walker Thu May 1, 05:47 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said DE David Walker was his favorite player in the 2025 NFL Draft, and the team considered trading up for him in order to draft him but he fell to their spot.
Link to story Titans | Lloyd Cushenberry on schedule Thu May 1, 04:58 PM
Tennessee Titans C Lloyd Cushenberry (Achilles) is making good progress in his recovery from his Achilles injury and has not had any setbacks, according to head coach Brian Callahan.
Link to story Titans | Treylon Burks still working his way back Thu May 1, 04:46 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Treylon Burks (knee) is still working his way back from the knee injury he suffered during the 2024 season, according to head coach Brian Callahan. Callahan said Burks will need to make plays when he returns to the field.
Link to story Titans | Donovan Smith invited to minicamp Thu May 1, 04:10 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Donovan X. Smith (Houston) has been invited to participate in the Tennessee Titans rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
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Browns | Mason Graham adds weight Thu May 1, 04:03 PM
Cleveland Browns DT Mason Graham weighed 296 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine but said he now weighs 310 pounds.
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Steelers | Robert Woods officially inks one-year pact Thu May 1, 03:49 PM
Free-agent WR Robert Woods (Texans) officially signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, May 1. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Cowboys | Kaiir Elam's option declined Thu May 1, 03:47 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Kaiir Elam will not have his fifth-year option exercised by the team.
Link to story Buccaneers | Tampa Bay promotes two in front office Thu May 1, 03:33 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers director of player personnel Rob McCartney was promoted to an assistant general manager position on Thursday, May 1. Additionally, director of player personnel Mike Biehl was promoted to vice president of player personnel.
Link to story Texans | Jayden Peevy let go Thu May 1, 03:19 PM
Houston Texans DT Jayden Peevy was waived on Thursday, May 1.
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Bengals | Smaller Workload for Perine Than Before? Thu May 1, 03:18 PM
Paul Dehner Jr, from The Athletic, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Samaje Perine could play a reduced role compared to what he did in his prior stint with the team.
| Footballguys view: This is now Perine's third time with the Bengals, with the latest being from 2020-2022. After a couple of seasons with the Broncos and Chiefs, Perine is back to serve as a backup option behind starter Chase Brown. If he's playing a smaller role than previously, Perine could catch 25-30 passes this year with the Bengals when Brown needs a breather. |
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Packers | Quay Walker's option will not be picked up Thu May 1, 02:33 PM
Green Bay Packers LB Quay Walker will not have his fifth-year option exercised by the team. However, the Packers intend to sign him to a contract extension - perhaps before the season begins - according to ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky.
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Dolphins | Jalen Ramsey resolution coming soon Thu May 1, 01:53 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey is expected to be traded or released in May or June, according to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe.
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Raiders | Collin Johnson headed to Sin City Thu May 1, 01:40 PM
Free-agent WR Collin Johnson (Bears) signed an undisclosed contract with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, May 1.
| Footballguys view: Coming out of Texas, Johnson was a fifth-round pick for the Jaguars in the 2020 NFL draft, and he's bounced around the league since then. In 2022, Johnson tore his Achilles' and missed the entire season for the Giants. He's spent the last two years with the Bears as a reserve receiver. The Raiders spent draft capital at the receiver position this year, so Johnson will be hard pressed to make the final roster. |
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Cardinals | Head coach excited for Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2025 Thu May 1, 01:28 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. added a 'little bit of muscle mass' and has 'really (gone) to work' on some of the areas of his game he wanted to improve this offseason, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.'I'm not going to speak truth into the universe, but just wait until this guy plays this year,' Gannon told Mad Dog Sports Radio.
| Footballguys view: Harrison could take a big leap in production this year. The 2024 no.4 overall pick had a solid rookie season with 885 yards and eight touchdowns. Harrison has the skill set to be utilized in all sorts of different ways. As a rookie, Harrison ran plenty of vertical routes. This year, we should see more of a variety to get him involved early and often. We like him as a WR2 with upside in 2025. |
Titans | Elic Ayomanor to learn split end duties first Thu May 1, 01:09 PM
Tennessee Titans fourth-round draft choice WR Elic Ayomanor (Stanford) will 'start his work at X receiver but has the flexibility to do more,' according to head coach Brian Callahan.
| Footballguys view: Ayomanor has smooth speed and the ability to run good routes. His game is somewhat polished already, and he should be able to improve with pro coaching. We like his hands, concentration, and ability to box out smaller defenders. He will serve as a reserve player this year for the Titans, but the upside is there for him to be a starter (likely at X receiver) someday. |
Eagles | Two Eagles options nixed Thu May 1, 10:43 AM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Jahan Dotson and OG Kenyon Green didn't have their fifth-year option exercised Thursday, May 1.
| Footballguys view: Dotson was a first-round pick of the Washington Commanders back in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Eagles picked him up last year via trade in August, and he started six games for his new team. Dotson caught just 19 passes for 216 yards with zero touchdowns, and he'll continue to be a speed option for the Eagles in 2025. With no fifth-year option, Doton will be an unrestricted free agent in 2026. |
Giants | Abdul Carter also received prank call Thu May 1, 09:47 AM
New York Giants DE Abdul Carter also received a prank phone call during the 2025 NFL Draft around the time the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to the No. 2 pick. The caller said the Jaguars were taking him, but Carter knew it was fraudulent, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus.
| Footballguys view: That makes about four players who were pranked during the draft. The Shedeur Sanders prank call got the most attention, but Carter and others had to go through the same thing. We'll see if the NFL cracks down on these other callers just like they did on the Sanders prankster. |
Bills | TaMuarion Wilson receives invite from Buffalo Wed Apr 30, 09:56 PM
Undrafted free-agent LB TaMuarion Wilson received an invite to the Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp, according to a source.
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Panthers | Carolina signs Mapalo Mwansa Wed Apr 30, 09:51 PM
The Carolina Panthers signed international defensive end Mapalo Mwansa.
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Chiefs | Kansas City makes roster moves Wed Apr 30, 09:18 PM
Kansas City Chiefs TE Anthony Firkser and LB Shaun Bradley were released Wednesday, April 30. TE Baylor Cupp, OG McKade Mettauer and S Jason Taylor II were waived.
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Raiders | Las Vegas signs Laki Tasi Wed Apr 30, 06:22 PM
Street free-agent DT Laki Tasi signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Wednesday, April 30. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | David Agoha cut Wed Apr 30, 06:19 PM
Las Vegas Raiders DE David Agoha was waived Wednesday, April 30.
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49ers | Hank Bachmeier invited to minicamp Wed Apr 30, 06:12 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Hank Bachmeier (Wake Forest) has been invited to participate in the San Francisco 49ers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
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NFL | Paxton DeLaurent receives two minicamp invites Wed Apr 30, 05:53 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Paxton DeLaurent (Southeastern Missouri State) has received invitations to participate in the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills rookie minicamps on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story Cowboys | Donovan Smith to try out Wed Apr 30, 05:40 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Donovan X. Smith (Houston) will participate in the Dallas Cowboys rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to story Bills | Elijah Moore agrees to deal Wed Apr 30, 05:30 PM
Free-agent WR Elijah Moore (Browns) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, April 30, worth as much as $5 million, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Moore, 25, caught a career-high 61 passes for 538 yards and one touchdown last season for the Cleveland Browns. Moore can play multiple receiver spots and joins a group in Buffalo that includes Joshua Palmer and Laviska Shenault Jr., who were added in free agency; 2024 second-round pick Keon Coleman; Khalil Shakir, who was signed to a four-year contract extension this offseason; and last year's free agent addition, Curtis Samuel. he Bills also picked Kaden Prather out of Maryland in the seventh round Saturday, their only selection at wide receiver in the draft. A second-round pick (No. 34) of the Jets in the 2021 NFL draft, Moore has caught 200 passes for 2,162 yards and nine touchdowns. He'll have a battle to be a fantasy-relevant asset, but Buffalo's offense is potent enough to make it worth watching for more. |
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Cowboys | Four players removed from roster Wed Apr 30, 04:57 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Malik Davis, OG Jack Anderson, OT Earl Bostick Jr. and LB Brock Mogensen were waived Wednesday, April 30.
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Saints | Tyler Shough in line to start? Wed Apr 30, 04:36 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough seems to be the leading candidate to be the starting quarterback in 2025 if QB Derek Carr (shoulder) is not able to play, in the opinion of SaintsWire's Luke Loffredo.
| Footballguys view: The Saints are still waiting for further clarity on the shoulder injury that Carr is dealing with, and word on that will help shape the timeline for when they might think about seeing if Shough's extended time in college pays off in the pros. But as things stand now, the Footballguys stance, as stated by staffer Jason Wood, views Shough as the most likely quarterback other than Tennesse's Cam Ward to start more than 50 percent of his team's games this year. |
Buccaneers | Benjamin Morrison on track for camp Wed Apr 30, 03:29 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Benjamin Morrison (hip) should be a full participant when training camp begins, according to general manager Jason Licht.
Link to story Broncos | Que Robinson healthy Wed Apr 30, 03:20 PM
Denver Broncos LB Que Robinson (elbow) said he has completely recovered from the elbow surgery he had during his college season.
Link to story Texans | Woody Marks could earn solid role Wed Apr 30, 02:58 PM
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks could have a chance to earn the No. 2 running back role at some point during the 2025 season, in the opinion of TexansWire's Cole Thompson.
| Footballguys view: As Thompson noted, it's the Joe Mixon show for another year, but Marks might have a bigger role than most Day 3 picks. He's a receiving threat that shines when asked to win in the flats on third down. That aligns with the newcomer's Fantasy Outlook in the Footballguys Rookie Draft Guide Version 3.0. Marks could earn an immediate role with sneaky value as a pass-catcher, especially with Damien Pierce, J.J. Taylor, and Dare Ogunbowale all becoming free agents after the season. |
Steelers | Thomas Rush let go Wed Apr 30, 02:26 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Thomas Rush was released Wednesday, April 30.
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Jets | Jordan Travis retiring Wed Apr 30, 02:09 PM
New York Jets QB Jordan Travis has informed the team that he plans to retire from professional football.
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Vikings | Montigo Moss to try out Wed Apr 30, 01:55 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Montigo Moss (Maine) will participate in the Minnesota Vikings rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to story Jets | Jermaine Johnson has option picked up Wed Apr 30, 01:28 PM
New York Jets DE Jermaine Johnson had his fifth-option exercised Wednesday, April 30.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Godwin does not need to rush back Wed Apr 30, 01:21 PM
Tampa Bay WR Chris Godwin (ankle) will not need to rush back to the field since the team added WR Emeka Egbuka to the roster, according to general manager Jason Licht.
| Footballguys view: After the Buccaneers took Egbuka in the first round last week, Licht said that the selection had nothing to do with how Godwin's rehab from a dislocated ankle is going. The Bucs were looking to the future with the Egbuka pick, but Licht noted that's also the case for Godwin. He said, "Three years in the NFL is long-term," in reference to Godwin's new contract, and that timeline is all the more reason not to overemphasize how quickly he is back in action. That makes sense. But it's still a situation to monitor closely as OTAs and other offseason work play out. |
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Bengals | Daxton Hill's option picked up Wed Apr 30, 01:06 PM
Cincinnati Bengals CB Daxton Hill had his fifth-year option exercised Wednesday, April 30.
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Ravens | Extra contract year for Kyle Hamilton Wed Apr 30, 01:04 PM
Baltimore Ravens S Kyle Hamilton had his fifth-year option exercised Wednesday, April 30.
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Falcons | ATL fined after prank call saga Wed Apr 30, 11:43 AM
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was fined $100,000, and the team was fined $250,000 for the fraudulent phone call made to QB Shedeur Sanders at the NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Ulbrich's 21-year-old son admitted to the prank call and apologized in an Instagram post Sunday. The Falcons said in a statement Sunday that Jax Ulbrich wrote down the number from his father's open iPad while visiting his parents' home "to later conduct a prank call." The NFL said the fines were for "failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information distributed to the club in advance of the NFL Draft." The Falcons noted that "the Ulbrich family is working with the organization to participate in community service initiatives in relation to last week's matter." Sanders, who had been widely expected to be selected in the first round before the NFL draft started, had to wait until Day 3 of the draft for his slide to end when the Cleveland Browns picked him in the fifth round. In a conference call with Cleveland-area reporters after the Browns drafted him, Sanders said he wasn't bothered by the prank. |
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Falcons | Drake London's option exercised Wed Apr 30, 11:39 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London had his fifth-year option exercised Wednesday, April 30.
| Footballguys view: London was drafted No. 8 overall by the Falcons in 2022 and has been their top receiver since then. The fifth-year option will go into effect in 2026. London is due around $6.8 million against the team's salary cap in 2025, per Roster Management System, and the option year will be worth in the neighborhood of $16.8 million. Last season, London was fourth in the league in receiving yards (1,271) and tied for ninth in receptions (100) and touchdown catches (9). It was his first time eclipsing the 1,000-yard and 100-reception marks. London opens the year as WR11 on the Footballguys 2025 Draft Projections. |
Jaguars | Devin Lloyd's option not happening Wed Apr 30, 11:33 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd will not have his fifth-year option picked up for 2026. He will become a free agent after the 2025 season.
Link to story Panthers | Hunter Renfrow dealt with illness Wed Apr 30, 11:05 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Hunter Renfrow (illness) dealt with challenges after a diagnosis of the autoimmune condition ulcerative colitis, which had left him with weight loss, fatigue, and high fevers. 'It kicked my butt pretty good,' Renfrow said. 'Last year, I fluctuated in weight; I went down to 150 pounds. I had like seven straight days of 103-degree fevers. It's tough to play when you're not feeling great.' Renfrow said he's back up to around 187 pounds.
| Footballguys view: Renfrow has shown what he's capable of as a front-line slot receiver. He caught 103 passes for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns for the Raiders in 2021, a breakout after a pair of solidly productive years (105 catches in 2019 and 2020 combined). In five seasons, he has 269 catches for 2,884 yards and 17 touchdowns. In Carolina, he joins a receiving corps with a pair of first-round picks in Xavier Legette and Tetairoa McMillan, veteran Adam Thielen, and second-year man Jalen Coker. |
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