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The Tennessee Titans have taken chances in the 2025 NFL offseason, but signing Cam Ward to a big contract isn’t a big one. And the young quarterback is already rewarding the faith as he is the Titans rookie who stood out the most in the team’s 2025 minicamp. And if you are a Tennessee Titans […]

The Denver Broncos made a free-agent splash by getting Dre Greenlaw, but his injury is concerning. Also, the team might still have its eyes on a trade target before training camp rolls around. However, the team took chances in the 2025 NFL offseason and here is the Broncos’ riskiest move. Regardless of the kudos the […]

Oh, my, the San Francisco 49ers are having roster issues, including their offensive line. Part of the problem came from loading up the cash truck and delivering it to Brock Purdy’s door. And here’s how three big contract extensions impact 2025 spending for the 49ers. It’s looking quite clustered for the organization from a cash-flow […]

The Buffalo Bills have gotten some good news recently. But a troubling injury report about a newly acquired free agent hurts. Also, the Bills have a contract issue. Did James Cook attend OTAs amid his contract dispute? And the answer landed in the negative column, according to a post on X by Tom Pelissero. #Bills […]

In the 2025 NFL offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs made a good move. They also took some rather large chances. And one of those gambles came in the form of the Chiefs’ risky plan to fix a sudden problem. The Chiefs will go into the 2025 season counting on young players to solve the pass-rush […]

The Houston Texans will eventually have to pay quarterback C.J. Stroud. On top of that, the draft didn’t go exactly as planned. Now, the Texans face the issue of whether their riskiest move of the 2025 NFL offseason will haunt them. After a season where Stroud faced tons of pressure, the Texans didn’t improve their […]

It remains to be seen what the Detroit Lions do with their edge rusher position. Will they make a blockbuster deal for Trey Hendrickson? For now, they’ve tried to shore up the middle of the defense by adding a former 164-tackle Texans standout. The Lions grabbed former-standout linebacker Zach Cunningham, according to a post on […]

The Buffalo Bills have a cornerback who hasn’t gotten his props yet. And the team took a few chances in the offseason. However, Pro Football Focus chose a former All-Pro linebacker as a bounce-back candidate for the 2025 NFL season. Matt Milano could return to his havoc-wreaking ways this season, according to pff.com. “After logging over […]

The Carolina Panthers got money things done with their first-round pick. And that player also added a lucrative endorsement deal. However, Tetairoa McMillan is also the Panthers’ riskiest 2025 NFL offseason move. High praise rolled the Panthers’ way when they drafted McMillan. And he seems to be a good fit, according to espn.com. “McMillan is […]

The Green Bay Packers have a plan to get Jordan Love to the Super Bowl, even if Aaron Rodgers is trolling the team for a return. However, Love should stick to throwing footballs after his lollipop first pitch. Love didn’t exactly zip a fastball to the plate. Packers QB Jordan Love threw out the first […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a pair of difficult contract situations. And trade proposals still fly across the Internet. Also, linked to those things, here is the riskiest move of the 2025 NFL offseason for the Bengals. Cincinnati went hard for defense in the draft. The Bengals grabbed edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 […]

The Tennessee Titans inked new quarterback Cam Ward to a big deal, even though the NFL doesn’t consider the rookie as prime-time material. But the Titans’ riskiest offseason move of the 2025 NFL offseason is what they did in an attempt to protect Ward. Tennessee shelled out $82 million to bring in offensive tackle Dan […]

Maybe the Seattle Seahawks aren’t all-in, and that’s why they grabbed Sam Darnold? Perhaps they wanted someone to be a placeholder for Jalen Milroe? But in terms of the upcoming season, Darnold is the Seahawks’ riskiest move in the 2025 NFL offseason. Few people, if any, expect Milroe to make an impact this year for […]

There have been good stories already from the Green Bay Packers’ offseason work. And one rookie has everybody excited. And that dude is the Packers’ single-best move in the 2025 NFL offseason. Throughout the 2025 offseason, the Packers have been hard at work. They added wide receiver Mecole Hardman, offensive guard Aaron Banks, cornerback Nate […]

There’s the good, like the Washington Commanders getting a nice start from a rookie. And there’s the shaky, like the risky move of bypassing chances to improve the pass rush. But here is the Commanders’ single best move in the 2025 NFL offseason. The Commanders needed to do three things in the offseason to continue […]

The Dallas Cowboys made a good move in the draft. And they’re trying to get things ironed out with star Micah Parsons on the contract front. Furthermore, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is very happy to have two working arms again. Lamb injured his shoulder in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons. He played through the […]

Like every NFL team, the Washington Commanders have their contract woes. And they also had to take chances in the offseason. But the future looks bright, and here is one rookie who stood out the most in the 2025 minicamp. Commanders receiver Jaylin Lane is off to an impressive start. The Commanders grabbed him with […]

The Chicago Bears made some good draft picks and have done many things to improve their roster for the upcoming season. And head coach Ben Johnson is pumped to prove critics wrong. But the Bears need more ferocity at the edge rusher position, and here is their perfect Trey Hendrickson trade proposal to the Bengals. […]

The Baltimore Ravens got things done with Derrick Henry. And Henry said his focus is settled now. However, a Lamar Jackson weapon, tight end Isaiah Likely, sent a message to Ravens fans about his contract situation. However, it’s good news as Likely appears to be happy right where he is, according to a post on […]

If you listen to NFL observers, free-agent running back J.K. Dobbins might land with the Washington Commanders. Or perhaps he will jump into the arms of the Cowboys. But we will rank the best fits for J.K. Dobbins late in 2025 NFL free agency. And at the top of our list is neither of the […]

Edge rusher Abdul Carter solved his New York Giants number issue, but questions remain about what kind of leader he will be. However, the Giants believe in him for the long term as they locked Carter up on a fully guaranteed four-year contract. The deal is worth quite a bit of money, according to a […]

The Dallas Cowboys got Dak Prescott back on the practice field, and he will have an exciting pairing at wide receiver this season. But on the other side of the football, Jerry Jones sent a clear message about Micah Parsons’ contract situation. Jones said it will be necessary to have a conversation with the discontented […]

The Buffalo Bills are looking cheap for a team with Super Bowl aspirations. James Cook is certainly having his issues with it. Along with those things, here is the Bills’ riskiest move in the 2025 NFL offseason. When looking at the body of the Bills’ offseason work, one thing stands out. Yes, the team made […]

The Atlanta Braves have Spencer Strider back in the rotation, and Ronald Acuna Jr. has gotten predicted return dates. Also, Acuña took an important step toward a return from his injury. Acuña is getting closer to returning to the majors, according to a post on X by Grant McAuley. Ronald Acuña Jr. continues his rehab […]

It looks like the San Francisco 49ers have gone about the business of paying players. That includes their standout linebacker. However, here is the 49ers’ riskiest move of the 2025 NFL offseason. The 49ers hit the draft hard on the defensive side of the football. Their first five picks were edge rusher, defensive tackle, linebacker, […]

Who would think the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers would hit such a tough stretch? They’ve stumbled to four straight losses. And the pitchers are failing amid injury woes. The Dodgers have experienced their first four-game home losing streak in seven years, according to espn.com. “We haven’t given up, but you’re going to go through certain […]

It seems like everybody has an opinion on Aaron Rodgers, and whether he will sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur weighed in on the matter. But the quarterback situation is the Steelers’ riskiest move in the 2025 NFL offseason. OK, so the 2025 draft didn’t offer the kind of quarterback […]

It appears that the Chicago Bears are facing differing viewpoints about their young quarterback. But they likely hit one out of the park with their second-round pick. However, the Bears took chances in the 2025 NFL offseason, and here is their riskiest move. The Bears didn’t address their running back situation. It started with the […]

The New England Patriots are getting good leadership from their defensive free-agent prize. And their first-round pick graduated from college. But that same first-rounder is the Patriots’ riskiest move in the 2025 NFL offseason. When a team picks high in the draft, there are tough choices to be made. Certainly, the Patriots went into the […]

Whatever happens for the Dallas Cowboys this season, the George Pickens move will likely be at the forefront, one way or another. Certainly, Dak Prescott liked it. And Pickens stands as the Cowboys’ riskiest move in the 2025 offseason. The Cowboys traded a third-round pick as part of a deal to get the controversial receiver […]

In his new role as Las Vegas Raiders head coach, Pete Carroll admitted why he left the Seahawks organization. And he revealed Tom Brady’s role with the Raiders. Furthermore, Carroll revealed a hopeful influence from Brady in 2025. Carroll said he believes Brady can infuse his winning mentality with the Raiders organization, according to themirror.com. […]

It’s not going to be easy for the Washington Commanders in the loaded NFC East. And the Commanders need to make at least one more trade. But the Commanders’ riskiest move in the 2025 NFL offseason is not taking care of the edge rusher position. NFL teams can have a good season without getting great […]

The San Francisco 49ers have locked up their quarterback, and now they can turn their attention to another player. However, Colin Cowherd said the 49ers overpaid quarterback Brock Purdy and that will hurt the team in the long run. Unfortunately for the 49ers, the deal will put them in the tough spot other teams face, […]

While the Green Bay Packers are trying to get Jordan Love to the next level, they are also working on their defense. And here is the perfect trade destination for cornerback Jaire Alexander, according to an insider. The Los Angeles Chargers might be willing to make a deal, according to ESPN.com. “The Chargers signed Donte […]

The Washington Commanders hope Jayden Daniels can get even better, which could lead to another banner season. And he could get help from a star running back, who an insider labels the best fit for the Commanders. Washington didn’t go after a running back until the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft. So the […]

While the Dallas Cowboys still have a contract issue to settle, their quarterback is happy with his new receiving weapon. Also, Stephen Jones’ energy admission will catch the attention of Cowboys fans. Jones said new head coach Brian Schottenheimer has people moving, according to a post on X by Jon Machota. Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones: […]

Examining the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation makes all the difference in the world for the upcoming NFL season. Will it be Aaron Rodgers or perhaps Kirk Cousins? Or Mason Rudolph? Those questions make it difficult for the Steelers’ game-by-game predictions after the 2025 schedule release. So here’s how we’re doing this. We’re going with the […]

The Buffalo Bills can say they don’t have a problem at wide receiver. Also, they say they can’t afford to get into the big market at the position. But if the Bills are going to make a run at the Super Bowl, here are their two best trade targets to round out the 2025 roster. […]

Get ready, Dallas Cowboys fans, for many prime-time encounters. And quarterback Dak Prescott has a new weapon to show off. Also, with the release of the 2025 NFL schedule, here are the Cowboys’ game-by-game predictions for the season. Coming off a 7-10 campaign that turned in the wrong direction after the midseason injury to Prescott, […]