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Steelers | Teams lining up for potential T.J. Watt trade? Mon Jun 30, 01:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt skipped the team's most recent minicamp and remains unhappy with his current contractual situation. Although Pittsburgh has not shown any interest in trading him, ESPN's Adam Schefter - via multiple sources - believes that the June 30 trade that involved CB Jalen Ramsey, TE Jonnu Smith and S Minkah Fitzpatrick could lead to more outside team interest for Watt.
| Footballguys view: There has been no indication from the Steelers that they are looking to trade Watt, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they remain focused on signing him to a contract extension. Profootballtalk.com notes that a report this month indicated they expect to finalize a deal before the start of the season. Watt signed his last extension days before the start of Week 1, and the Steelers have a long-standing policy of not negotiating during the season. |
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Steelers | T.J. Watt holdout not contentious Mon Jun 16, 12:29 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt was absent from mandatory minicamp due to contract concerns, but the holdout is not considered contentious, according to sources Sunday, June 15.
| Footballguys view: USA Today's Andrew Vasquez added to this by suggesting that despite concerns over whether or not the Steelers are even close to the number Watt is looking for, there seems to be an overreaction stemming from his minicamp absence -- one that can be easily alleviated if the star pass rusher shows up at training camp next month. |
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Buccaneers | Haason Reddick not taking part Thu Jun 12, 11:39 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Haason Reddick said he's not taking part in minicamp workouts so that he doesn't add distractions.
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Cowboys | Micah Parsons nursing back issue Wed Jun 11, 10:49 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons (back) sat out the early portion of practice but did participate in some individual drills Wednesday, June 11.
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Raiders | Germaine Pratt joining Vegas Wed Jun 11, 05:58 PM
Free-agent LB Germaine Pratt (Bengals) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders Wednesday, June 11, worth $4.25 million, according to a source. Pratt can make another $500,000 with playtime incentives.
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Bills | Joey Bosa optimistic about camp Wed Jun 11, 03:50 PM
Buffalo Bills DE Joey Bosa (calf) said he believes he will be ready to participate when training camp begins.
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Steelers | T.J. Watt not at camp Tue Jun 10, 10:08 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt is not attending the team's minicamp Tuesday, June 10.
| Footballguys view: Watt is seeking a new contract as he enters the final year of an extension he signed in 2021, with a base salary of $21.05 million. Watt currently sits as the seventh-highest-paid edge rusher in average annual salary at $28.003 million. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, talks with Watt haven't progressed in Pittsburgh. But when it's struck, a new deal should come in well above that for one of the NFL's best pass rushers. Watt has finished with double-digit sacks in six of the past seven seasons -- with only the injury-shortened 2022 season as the outlier. |
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Bengals | Germaine Pratt hitting the open market Mon Jun 9, 01:02 PM
Cincinnati Bengals LB Germaine Pratt was released on Monday, June 9.
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Chargers | Bud Dupree extended Thu Jun 5, 11:55 AM
Los Angeles Chargers EDGE Bud Dupree received a one-year, $6 million extension Thursday, June 5.
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Cowboys | Micah Parsons will report Wed Jun 4, 09:13 AM
Dallas Cowboys EDGE Micah Parsons announced on social media that he'll be at minicamp next week. A long-term deal is not done, but Parsons indicated he would report and prepare like he's going to be there for the first day of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Parsons did not indicate whether he would participate in the minicamp, and it seems unlikely he does any on-field work. As for training camp, Parson said that he will join the team in Oxnard, California, in July only if he has signed a contract extension by then. That was the expectation, with the four-time Pro Bowl still awaiting an extension. Parsons, 25, became eligible for an extension after the 2023 season, and he's expected eventually to get an extension that will top Ja'Marr Chase's annual average of $40.25 million, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league. |
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Dolphins | Jaelan Phillips limited Wednesday Sat May 31, 02:12 PM
Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins LB Jaelan Phillips (knee) did not participate in team drills during practice Wednesday, May 28.
| Footballguys view: Phillips is a talented, but oft-injured player so the team should exercise caution during offseason workouts. A knee injury in the first month of the season ended his 2024 campaign, and he suffered an Achilles' injury late in the 2023 season. The former first-round pick has not played a full season since 2022, and this year is the final year of his rookie contract. |
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NFL | Von Miller plans on playing in 2025 Fri May 30, 03:35 PM
Free-agent DE Von Miller (Bills) told 9News' Mike Klis that he is 'definitely' playing in 2025.
| Footballguys view: Miller is not the same player he used to be, but some team might want him later in the year to provide veteran pass-rushing help. Even though some Broncos fans want him to return, Miller himself even admitted recently that there's no room for a player like him in Denver anymore. Miller will have to continue playing the waiting game. |
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Broncos | Dre Greenlaw not on field Thu May 29, 06:45 PM
Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (quadriceps) attended the offseason workouts this week but did not take part in any practices, according to sources.
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Cowboys | Micah Parsons not in attendance at OTAs Thu May 29, 01:49 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons did not attend organized team activities this week after doing so earlier this month, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer on Thursday, May 29.
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49ers | San Francisco makes roster moves Wed May 28, 05:03 PM
Free-agent LB Chazz Surratt (Jets) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, May 28. Financial terms were not disclosed. The team also waived LB DaShaun White and released P Mitch Wishnowsky.
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Dolphins | Two linebackers taking part in workouts Wed May 28, 01:03 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb (knee) and LB Jaelan Phillips (knee) have been participating in most of the offseason workouts after missing time during the 2024 season, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
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Panthers | D.J. Wonnum held out of OTAs Tue May 27, 08:58 PM
Carolina Panthers LB D.J. Wonnum (back) was held out of organized team activities on Tuesday, May 27, as a precaution, according to head coach Dave Canales.
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Buccaneers | Several key Tampa Bay players not at OTAs Tue May 27, 04:22 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE/LB Haason Reddick was among the players who were not present for the start of organized team activities on Tuesday, May 27, joining WR Mike Evans, WR Chris Godwin, LB Lavonte David, OT Tristan Wirfs and DT Vita Vea.
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Steelers | T.J. Watt away from OTAs Tue May 27, 03:02 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt did not participate in organized team activities on Tuesday, May 27.
| Footballguys view: OTAs are voluntary, but rumors suggest Watt could replicate his infamous 2021 "hold-in" when he skipped team practices in a move that ultimately earned him a $112 million deal. As USA Today noted, several analysts and insiders have predicted that Watt is looking to surpass Myles Garrett's historical four-year, $160 million extension with the Cleveland Browns -- with an emphasis on beating out his $123.5 million in guaranteed money. It's a situation to monitor. |
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Bills | Joey Bosa injured Tue May 27, 11:40 AM
Buffalo Bills EDGE Joey Bosa (calf) suffered a calf injury last week and will miss spring workouts. The hope is he'll be ready by training camp.
| Footballguys view: Injuries were a concern when Bosa signed a one-year deal with the Bills this spring. The pass rusher, who will turn 30 in July, has dealt with multiple injuries in the last couple years. Over the last three seasons he has played in 28 of 51 games. We'll be watching for more. |
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Broncos | Dre Greenlaw to miss workouts Mon May 26, 06:09 PM
Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (calf, quadriceps) will not participate in offseason workouts or minicamp but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Greenlaw missed most of last year because of a torn Achilles suffered in the 2023-season Super Bowl, and there have been injury issues since. Last year, he had a strained calf; he suffered a strained quad early during this offseason. This report further confirms what head coach Sean Payton told reporters in May: Greenlaw will be ready for training camp and the start of the season. |
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NFL | Matt Judon receiving interest Thu May 15, 06:42 PM
Free-agent LB Matt Judon (Falcons) said he has received interest from a few teams this offseason.
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Falcons | Matt Judon does not expect to return Wed May 14, 01:06 PM
Free-agent LB Matt Judon (Falcons) said he does not expect to re-sign with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason but is still interested in playing this upcoming season.
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Browns | Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will not play in 2025 Mon May 12, 03:00 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) will be placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday, May 12, and will remain there throughout the completion of the 2025 season.
| Footballguys view: A second-round pick out of Notre Dame in the 2021 draft, Owusu-Koramoah was named to his first Pro Bowl after recording a career-high 101 tackles in the 2023 season. The Browns signed him to a three-year extension worth up to $39 million last August. Last month, the Browns drafted former UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger with the 33rd pick. This offseason, Cleveland re-signed linebacker Devin Bush to a one-year deal and signed veteran linebacker Jerome Baker to a one-year contract. |
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Colts | Surgery for Zaire Franklin Fri May 9, 03:16 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin (ankle) recently underwent ankle surgery and likely will be sidelined until training camp, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
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Giants | Victor Dimukeje dealing with injury Thu May 8, 03:38 PM
New York Giants LB Victor Dimukeje (pectoral) suffered a torn pectoral during offseason workouts with the team and is expected to miss an undisclosed amount of time, according to sources.
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Colts | Samson Ebukam on track for camp Wed May 7, 02:12 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Samson Ebukam (Achilles) said he expects to be medically cleared to participate in training camp.
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NFL | Jason Pierre-Paul still eyeing comeback Tue May 6, 06:26 PM
Free-agent DE Jason Pierre-Paul (Dolphins) remains interested in returning to the NFL after sitting out all of the 2024 season. He's staying in shape and training seriously, claiming to be ready immediately. Pierre-Paul, 36, played sparingly in 2023 and has only 5.5 total sacks since 2021.
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Chiefs | Blake Lynch released Sun May 4, 09:14 AM
The Kansas City Chiefs released LB Blake Lynch Saturday, May 3. The move was made in order to free up roster spots for undrafted free agents.
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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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Vikings | Andrew Van Ginkel lands huge one-year extension Tue Apr 29, 04:21 PM
Minnesota Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension worth $23 million - including $22.4 million guaranteed - on Tuesday, April 29.
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Broncos | Dre Greenlaw escaped serious injury? Sun Apr 27, 07:52 PM
Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (quad) appears to avoid avoided serious injury, according to KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM's Benjamin Allbright on Sunday, April 27. NBC Bay Area's Jennifer Lee Chan initially reported Greenlaw tore a quadriceps muscle and would miss a substantial portion of the season, but a source close to Greenlaw told Allbright the injury is only a strain and won't affect the linebacker's regular-season availability.
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Bengals | Demetrius Knight Jr. to slide in with starters Fri Apr 25, 09:42 PM
Cincinnati Bengals LB Demetrius Knight Jr. is expected to replace LB Germaine Pratt in the starting lineup.
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Browns | Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah at workouts Wed Apr 23, 04:27 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) was present for the start of offseason workouts Tuesday, April 22.
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Browns | No firm timetable for Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Sun Apr 20, 03:05 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) is making progress in his recovery but still does not have a definite timetable for his return, according to general manager Andrew Berry.
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Lions | No talks between DET, Za'Darius Smith Thu Apr 17, 04:30 PM
Free-agent DE Za'Darius Smith (Lions) has not had any recent conversations with the Detroit Lions, but Lions general manager Brad Holmes is not ruling out an agreement at some point.
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Browns | Cleveland adds Julian Okwara Mon Apr 14, 01:02 PM
Free-agent LB Julian Okwara (Cardinals) signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, April 14. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Cowboys | Micah Parsons shows up for voluntaries Mon Apr 14, 11:49 AM
Dallas Cowboys EDGE Micah Parsons is in attendance for the team's voluntary offseason program Monday, April 14.
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Steelers | T.J. Watt talks not going well? Thu Apr 10, 11:43 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt made a cryptic post on social media of himself holding up the 'peace sign,' which has led NFL insider Ian Rapoport to think his contract talks with the team aren't going well.
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Raiders | Two ERFAs returning Mon Apr 7, 05:03 PM
Las Vegas Raiders exclusive rights free-agent DE Charles Snowden and LB Kana'i Mauga signed new contracts with the Raiders Monday, April 7. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Buccaneers | Shaquil Barrett planning to play in 2025 Sun Apr 6, 09:11 PM
Free-agent LB Shaquil Barrett (Buccaneers) is 'definitely' playing in 2025, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, but Rosenhaus said Barrett is considering more options than just a return to Tampa Bay.
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Ravens | BAL unlikely to bring back Matt Judon Sun Apr 6, 05:50 PM
Free-agent LB Matt Judon (Falcons) seems unlikely to sign with the Baltimore Ravens this offseason, in the opinion of BaltimoreRavens.com's Clifton Brown.
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Lions | Za'Darius Smith could return to Detroit Sat Apr 5, 11:15 AM
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has been in contact with free-agent Za'Darius Smith (Lions) about a possible reunion. However, Smith was released last month before a $7 million option bonus went into effect and his asking price would have to decrease in order for him to return.
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Cowboys | Dallas has talked extension with Micah Parsons Tue Apr 1, 03:31 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons and team owner Jerry Jones have reportedly discussed the parameters of a contract extension and are in agreement on 'most of the issues,' according to David Moore of the Dallas Morning News. Interestingly, Jones also stated that he has yet to speak to Parsons' agent and claimed not to know his name.
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Seahawks | Uchenna Nwosu may be ready for opener Mon Mar 31, 08:38 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Uchenna Nwosu (knee) has a chance to be ready for the start of the 2025 NFL regular season, according to general manager John Schneider.
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Texans | E.J. Speed signs with Houston Sat Mar 29, 06:48 PM
Free-agent LB E.J. Speed (Colts) agreed to a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Houston Texans, according to sources Saturday, March 29.
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Seahawks | Knee surgery for Uchenna Nwosu Wed Mar 26, 09:35 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Uchenna Nwosu (knee) underwent knee surgery during the offseason, general manager John Schneider said Wednesday, March 26.
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Falcons | Help coming for Leonard Floyd? Thu Mar 20, 09:53 PM
The Atlanta Falcons will likely select an edge rusher of defensive tackle with the 15th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to pair with LB Leonard Floyd, according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com.
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Seahawks | Uchenna Nwosu recovering from surgery Thu Mar 20, 09:39 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Uchenna Nwosu (undisclosed) underwent offseason surgery for an undisclosed issue, and it is unclear if he will be ready for Week 1, according to general manager John Schneider.
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Titans | Tennessee adds Lorenzo Carter Thu Mar 20, 05:37 PM
Free-agent DE Lorenzo Carter (Falcons) signed with the Tennessee Titans Thursday, March 20. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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