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A longtime Washington Commanders star may be headed elsewhere. And that might not be the Commanders’ only trade. Also, general manager Adam Peters revealed a necessary “active” free-agency approach for the 2025 NFL offseason, according to a post on X by John Keim. On free agency, Peters said, “We’ll be active because we have to […]

Mel Kiper Jr. has what he thinks is the perfect scenario for the Tennessee Titans. But here’s a similar approach with a different generational talent and a different veteran quarterback. Meanwhile, Tennessee revealed trade calls for the No. 1 pick, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi told reporters […]

Draft day is fast approaching for the Atlanta Falcons, who must decide what to do with Kirk Cousins. A step in the direction of a decision came from General Manager Terry Fontenot, who revealed no trade is imminent for the backup quarterback. Fontenot said the Falcons are good at the QB position, according to a […]

It looks like Trey Lance could be on the way out from the Dallas Cowboys while Osa Odighizuwa might be around for multiple seasons. Among other 2025 NFL offseason work, here is a perfect trade the Cowboys must complete. No, this isn’t the wacky trade talk of the Cowboys sending Micah Parsons to the Bills […]

Would a trade of Myles Garrett cost the Cleveland Browns a retirement of another player? And will the Browns be a player in the Matthew Stafford trade talks? Mel Kiper believes he knows what the Browns will do, going against his quarterback rankings in a pre-NFL Combine mock draft. After sending Abdul Carter to the […]

It’s a difficult offseason for the Kansas City Chiefs. They must figure out what to do with Travis Kelce. Also, should they re-sign Trey Smith? But Patrick Mahomes is having fun, erupting after a student made a full-court putt during the Texas Tech-Houston college basketball game, according to a post on Instagram. View this post on […]

Beginning in 2025, will the Philadelphia Eagles have to try to win games without the Tush Push? And can A.J. Brown get along with Jalen Hurts? Whatever the case, here is where Brown surprisingly ranks himself among the NFL’s top wide receivers. Despite coming off a Super Bowl victory, Brown didn’t put himself at the […]

Challenging times for the Los Angeles Chargers include a roster decision about Joey Bosa. Also, they may be in the mix for Davante Adams. And here is the perfect trade the Chargers must complete in the 2025 NFL offseason. With the arrival of head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers became a factor in the AFC […]

The 2025 NFL Draft will be a big deal for the Tennessee Titans. And they need to stay out of the quarterback business with their first pick. So before the draft, the Titans must complete this perfect trade in the offseason. First, the Titans don’t have a quality NFL quarterback in Will Levis. Perhaps he’s […]

Like other NFL teams, the Washington Commanders must make tough roster decisions. They also added an interesting name to their coaching staff. And here is a perfect trade the Commanders must complete in the 2025 NFL offseason. While it’s among the possibilities the Commanders could make a trade for Myles Garrett, the asking price seems […]

It appears Travis Hunter has the potential for immediate standout ability in the NFL. And the Titans have been urged to give him a close look at No. 1 overall. Also, here is how NFL teams view Hunter’s primary position after his two-way dominance at Colorado, according to espn.com. “Travis Hunter (Colorado) will likely be […]

It appears Sam Darnold has his supporters, and perhaps the Minnesota Vikings will consider a franchise tag on the veteran quarterback. Making things even more interesting, second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s weight is something to watch amid the Darnold conundrum. Darnold played like a star for much of the season but crashed back to reality with […]

How the Dallas Cowboys line up against the NFC’s best for the 2025 season may depend on a good draft. And the roster will need to be managed carefully. Meanwhile, Cowboys executive vice-president Stephen Jones revealed contract talks with a star free agent coming off a career-best season. Jones said the Cowboys have begun negotiations […]

The Carolina Panthers need to get things right in the 2025 NFL Draft. And they also need to hit the sweet spot for free agency. Meanwhile, the Panthers took one step toward a new path by releasing a veteran defender, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. Panthers released veteran cornerback Dane Jackson, […]

The Dallas Cowboys will have to move forward without Zack Martin, and he will be spared from the new offensive coordinator’s “violence” approach. Meanwhile, here is the Cowboys’ three-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft with trades, according the Pro Football Network simulator. Dallas is coming off a 7-10 season where injuries hit hard and the team […]

It’s the time of year when the Denver Broncos have a chance to seriously build on their 2024 success. They’ve added a new special teams coach but must make tough roster decisions. And here is the Broncos’ three-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft with trades, according to Pro Football Network simulator. The Broncos made the playoffs in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will have a different look in 2025. Could it include adding Myles Garrett? Or losing Darius Slay to the Lions? Regardless, the Eagles have a replacement for Kellen Moore and A.J. Brown shared his honest opinion about Kevin Patullo. Brown likes the decision, according to a post on X by Mike Garafolo. […]

It’s the offseason for the Carolina Panthers, who need to make a lot of good decisions if they want to get things turned around in a playoff kind of way. One place they need to fly high is the draft, and here is the Panthers’ three-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft with trades, according to the […]

While the Buffalo Bills mull over cutting Von Miller, the team must also make other tough choices. But the Bills can restock their roster by signing these two sneaky-good NFL free agents. Buffalo knocked at the Super Bowl door in 2024, falling just short to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. The Bills roster […]

It doesn’t seem like the Carolina Panthers plan on being nice to Adam Thielen. Regardless, they need to focus on the draft ahead. And they also should sign these two sneaky-good free agents in the 2025 NFL offseason. Yet another bad year got tacked onto the Panthers’ history as they finished 5-12 on the season. […]

The Atlanta Falcons must decide what to do with Kirk Cousins. Or perhaps the aging veteran will take care of it himself. But the Falcons’ main focus is the draft, and here’s how they came out in the three-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft with trades, according to the Pro Football Network simulator. Atlanta had a […]

Maybe the Baltimore Ravens will decide to cut bait with Mark Andrews. But the team needs to take a long look at re-signing Ronnie Stanley. Those decisions will impact the immediate future, and here is the Ravens’ three-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft with trades, according to the Pro Football Network simulator. Fortunately, the Ravens don’t […]

Guess who is trolling the Los Angeles Rams? Meanwhile, the Rams are going about their business of the offseason. And here’s one decision that could make an impact. The Rams may decide to release Cooper Kupp. Kupp disclosed that the Rams are trying to trade him. But the Rams haven’t found a partner for a […]

The New England Patriots hope to turn things around quickly after some lean times. Bill Simmons has a plan that could help while Christian Gonzalez shows respect for opposing players. And here are two sneaky-good free agents the Patriots need to sign. Getting back to becoming a playoff threat probably requires revamping the offensive line. […]

All about that dough, Micah Parson stroked Jerry Jones’ ego, referring to Jones’ role as the Dallas Cowboys general manager. Parsons wants his cash and wants better players around him. And if Parsons gets his way, here are two sneaky-good free agents the Cowboys need to sign. Coming off an injury-plagued 7-10 season that cost […]

A potential reunion with Tee Higgins would suit Trevor Lawrence just fine, even though Lawrence is leaning on Adam Schefter these days. However, the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback got real about his team’s future after the Liam Coen hire. Lawrence, who will enter his fifth NFL season, has a career record of 22-38 despite coming into […]

On one hand, Micah Parsons got real about getting yet another defensive coordinator. On the other hand, Dak Prescott said he’s excited for Brian Schottenheimer. Meanwhile, the lead dog, Jerry Jones, saw his civil assault trial get delayed again, according to the Dallas Morning News via nbcsports.com. “The claims of a South Carolina woman will […]

Should the Seattle Seahawks trade standout wide receiver D.K. Metcalf? Could it help the team plug holes that can’t be filled in free agency? Those questions linger, but here are two sneaky-good free agents the Seahawks need to sign. Coming off a 10-7 season where the playoffs didn’t materialize, the Seahawks seem to have a […]

Sculpting a roster is difficult, and the Chicago Bears face tough decisions with their players and those they may chase from other teams. But here is why Chicago is labeled as the best fit for Chiefs star Trey Smith in free agency, according to espn.com. “The top interior lineman on the market, Smith would upgrade […]

With Dan Campbell putting together a new staff, and Amon-Ra St. Brown boasting about how good the healthy Detroit Lions can be, things are looking bright for 2025. And here are two sneaky good free agents the Lions need to sign. Taking the No. 1 seed in the NFC into the playoffs, the Lions fell […]

While the New England Patriots mull over their plans for 2025, former standout Vince Wilfork is still haunted by a Super Bowl loss. Also, Wilfork recalled intense battles back in the day between Tom Brady and new head coach Mike Vrabel. Wilfork talked on the Green Light Podcast with Chris Long. He said Vrabel played […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ future is in the hands of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., and not Kirk Cousins. The veteran may even retire. But looking ahead to 2025, here are two sneaky good NFL free agents the Falcons need to sign. First and foremost, the Falcons must get better on defense. And a quick way to […]

It could be a fun season for the Baltimore Ravens in 2025, and the NFL Draft might provide instant help. Also, here are two sneaky good NFL free agents the Ravens need to sign. After a 12-5 season ended in bitter disappointment, the Ravens have set their sights on finishing the deal this season. And […]

It seems like Micah Parsons wants the Dallas Cowboys to improve their roster. At the same time, he awaits a big payday that would make it more difficult. Also, the Cowboys have another issue with their only franchise-tag candidate having a $23 million problem. Osa Odighizuwa appears to be the Cowboys’ option for a franchise […]

It seems like Matthew Stafford is getting interest from the New York Giants. That’s especially true with the Giants’ latest coaching-staff hire. Furthermore, Mike Florio called out a “weird vibe” between the Rams and Stafford. Things likely started when Stafford said he needed to take time to think about his NFL future after the season-ending […]

With Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love hoping for better health in 2025, the Packers are eyeing ways to upgrade his receiving group. And here are two sneaky good NFL free agents the Packers need to sign this offseason. Playing in the tough NFC Central, where a record of 11-6 didn’t come close to chasing […]

The 2025 NFL Draft will be important for the Baltimore Ravens, and they go into it feeling comfortable about their backfield. The foundation looks solid, and the Ravens are the trendy Super Bowl 60 winning pick in the ESPN insider poll. Baltimore charged into the 2024 playoffs with high hopes and crushed the Steelers. However, […]

While quarterback Joe Burrow said the Cincinnati Bengals need to pony up the dough, the Washington Commanders may be two or three good pieces away from a banner 2025 season. Meanwhile, Burrow and the Commanders’ Jayden Daniels got the early MVP favorite status from ESPN insiders. Matt Bowen jumped on the Joe Burrow train. Burrow […]

There’s no doubt Kevin O’Connell thinks the Chicago Bears will be tough in 2025. And if they get this lineman in the draft, it could expedite matters. Also, Caleb Williams and Chicago garnered 2025 breakout hype from ESPN insiders. The Bears finished with a record of 5-12 in 2024. They started 4-2 before their 10-game […]