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With the 2025 NFL Draft now in the rear-view mirror, front offices are now able to turn their attentions back to free agency. While most of the previously available talent is already off the market, many high-profile players are still currently without a job. The 2025 NFL Draft sent 257 new players to offseason rosters. […]

One year after landing in Lincoln as the most-hyped quarterback recruit in Nebraska football history, Dylan Raiola inked his biggest NIL deal. Before completing his first full academic year, Raiola signed a new deal with Adidas, the school’s apparel partner. Raiola called the deal with Adidas a “tremendous honor,” according to On3 Sports, which reported […]

Coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers still do not know what they will do with star cornerback Jaire Alexander. While a trade still seems likely, a new development suggests general manager Brian Gutekunst could still keep the Packers’ defense intact. As the Packers continue to explore their options, they are […]

Less than one month after being released by the Indianapolis Colts, Matt Gay already has a new home. Days after the 2025 NFL Draft, the veteran kicker signed with the Washington Commanders in free agency. Gay agreed to a fully guaranteed one-year, $4.25 million deal with the Commanders, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The deal […]

After taking Ashton Jeanty in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders traded back and took TCU wideout Jack Bech on Day Two. Despite moving back, the Raiders still landed a gem with Bech, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. In a class full of middle-round receiver prospects, Bech’s route running […]

After Jaxson Dart became the second quarterback taken off the 2025 NFL Draft board at No. 25, the New Orleans Saints surprised everyone by taking Tyler Shough at No. 40 over Shedeur Sanders. Aware of how high his expectations suddenly became, Shough is ready to give everything he has to his new team. While some […]

The Washington Commanders made several defensive additions in free agency but still lack adequate pass-rushing. After failing to address that need in the 2025 NFL Draft, general manager Adam Peters could return to the veteran market where Za’Darius Smith, Von Miller, and others are still available. Coming out of the draft, pass-rushing is still the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a considerable effort to bolster their defense in the 2025 NFL Draft by leaving Green Bay with just two offensive players. After taking three defensive linemen with their seven picks, Pittsburgh made room by releasing veteran Montravius Adams. The Steelers released Adams just two days after the final day of the […]

For many people, watching Shedeur Sanders fall to the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft was shocking. However, it was not as much of a surprise to some, including many coaches around the league. Rumors of the reason behind Sanders’ fall vary, but many coaches simply did not rate Sanders […]

The New York Giants finally got their quarterback of the future by trading up for Jaxson Dart in the 2025 NFL Draft. While the team firmly believes they have their guy, the belief within the organization is that head coach Brian Daboll wants to approach the beginning of Dart’s career in the same way he […]

During Shedeur Sanders’ fall in the 2025 NFL Draft, reports of a prank call on the quarterback quickly went viral. However, despite all the attention being on Sanders’ situation, tight end Tyler Warren also claimed to be a prank victim before the Indianapolis Colts took him in the first round. A brief investigation led to […]

As Shedeur Sanders fell from the first to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, fans were stunned when a group of college students pulled off a prank call on the Colorado quarterback. After the culprit was later determined to be Jax Ulbrich, the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, Cleveland Browns […]

As the entire league shifts its focus to the mass of undrafted free agents left after the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars added another veteran to their roster. After five years with the Miami Dolphins, Emmanuel Ogbah signed with the team the day after the draft concluded. Ogbah signed with the Jaguars on a […]

Amid an offseason full of change, the Detroit Lions added seven new players in the 2025 NFL Draft. Despite the Lions’ historical excellence in the draft, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. sees several potential problems with general manager Brad Holmes’ decision-making. Kiper did not agree with many of the Lions’ picks, particularly the order in […]

Led by No. 11 overall pick Mykel Williams, the San Francisco 49ers left the 2025 NFL Draft with nine new players added to the roster. As usual, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes the team largely nailed the three-day event, with one caveat that will determine its success. Kiper liked most of the team’s […]

After not being taken in the first round, Shedeur Sanders easily became one of the top stories of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Colorado quarterback’s fall ended in the fourth round, when the Cleveland Browns finally took the shot on him with the No. 144 pick. While not the entrance he expected, Sanders nonetheless is […]

As hosts of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers unsurprisingly received the loudest ovations for each of their eight selections. While most of them were reasonable given their roster needs, ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes they left one significant stone unturned. The Packers’ need for receivers was blatantly evident, and Kiper […]

For the most part, the Chicago Bears’ 2025 NFL Draft class was a win. They had to go into enemy territory to pull it off, but ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes the team will look back on the class in a few years as a big success. After a couple of trades, the […]

For most of Day Two and Day Three, the 2025 NFL Draft did its best to include international contributions. The Los Angeles Rams went to Australia for their seventh-round pick with Steve Irwin’s son, Robert, announcing their pick of Pittsburgh wideout Konata Mumpfield. Robert Irwin announced the pick from the Australia Zoo with a snake […]

The New York Giants continue to impress in the 2025 NFL Draft. To begin Day Three with a bang, the Giants added to their backfield by taking Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo with the No. 105 pick in the fourth round. General manager Joe Schoen began Day Three with four picks in the final […]

Three rounds into the 2025 NFL Draft, nobody seems to know what is going on with Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders. Previously viewed as a consensus top-five pick, the 23-year-old is now forced to sit and wait on Day Three with his future and career in limbo. As the public perspective on Sanders seemingly shifts, most front […]

With their third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks added more competition to their quarterback room with Alabama’s Jalen Milroe. While some have connected Milroe’s athleticism to a Taysom Hill-like role in the NFL, head coach Mike Macdonald does not like that comparison. Macdonald said comparing Milroe to Hill is not “fair” […]

Any fans who did not know about Quinn Ewers’ love for taxidermy were made well aware of that fact during the 2025 NFL Draft. As the Texas quarterback waited to potentially hear his name called on Day Two, he showed off his robust wall of animal heads in his residence, much to the shock and […]

Shedeur Sanders’ sudden fall out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft was surprising, but his drop all the way into Day Three is suddenly one of the strangest developments in the event’s history. Amid his disastrous and unexpected fall, Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre sent the Colorado quarterback some words of […]

Once viewed as a surefire Top 5 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is now praying to hear his name called on Day 3. While the Pittsburgh Steelers still remain the most likely team to take him, they are reportedly also interested in Ohio State’s Will Howard, whom they could take […]

After two games, the Western Conference 2-7 matchup moves to California when the Golden State Warriors (49-35, 1-1) take their turn hosting the Houston Rockets (52-31, 1-1). It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Warriors prediction and pick. The series has primarily been a defensive affair through two games, with both teams […]

As the newest addition to the Carolina Panthers, Tetairoa McMillan believes he is ready to elevate their level of play. After joining the team at the 2025 NFL Draft, McMillan claimed he is already prepared to contribute to the team immediately. In his initial reaction to being drafted, McMillan said he is “ready to take […]

Since retiring from professional football, Eli Manning has remained a big part of the New York Giants’ organization. After the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, few were more excited by the Giants selecting fellow former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart than Manning. Manning wasted no time welcoming Dart to the Giants franchise and […]

The Los Angeles Rams ended the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft without making a pick, but that was not always their goal. Before trading the No. 26 pick to the Atlanta Falcons, the Rams reportedly tried to trade up for a pair of wideouts but could not get the deal done in time. […]

For perhaps the first time in his career, Bryce Young has a bona fide WR1 to target with the Carolina Panthers taking Tetairoa McMillan in the 2025 NFL Draft. The two have already become acquainted with one another, with McMillan revealing how Young pushed the team in his direction with the No. 8 pick. Immediately […]

The 2025 NFL Draft was a night to celebrate for most fans, but it only caused trouble for Adrian Peterson. After attending the Minnesota Vikings’ public draft party, the former running back got arrested and booked for driving under the influence on Thursday night. Peterson was arrested in Hennepin County, where he was dealt a […]

Every team began the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft with their own pick, but the Los Angeles Rams were the only team to end the night without making a selection. The team’s trade of the No. 26 pick, followed by Sean McVay’s post-draft comments, has fans believing they are already preparing for 2026, […]

The pre-draft process has been a roller coaster for Will Campbell, but he still enters the 2025 NFL Draft as potentially the first offensive lineman to be taken off the board. The New England Patriots remain a top suitor for him at No. 4, but Campbell made sure not to make any revealing statements to […]

As one of the many teams beginning a new era in 2025, the future of the Jacksonville Jaguars will be determined at the 2025 NFL Draft. With the No. 5 overall pick in hand, first-year general manager James Gladstone and first-year head coach Liam Coen begin the first phase of their shared tenure under pressure. […]

One of the biggest grudge matches of the year will commence on Saturday when Chris Eubank Jr. (34-3) faces off with Conor Benn (23-0). It’s time to continue our boxing odds series with a Chris Eubank Jr.-Conor Benn prediction and pick. Eubank, 35, is looking for his third straight victory, coming off consecutive knockout wins […]

Anthony Yarde (26-3) and Lyndon Arthur (24-2) look to put their rivalry to rest with a trilogy bout on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn. It’s time to continue our boxing odds series with an Anthony Yarde-Lyndon Arthur 3 prediction and pick. Yarde, 33, enters the trilogy as the winner of the […]

With the NBA playoffs advancing to Game 3 across the board, the Boston Celtics (63-21, 2-0) and Orlando Magic (41-43, 0-2) take their series to Florida. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Magic prediction and pick. The Celtics took the first two games in Boston to jump out to an early […]

As two veterans coming off controversial losses, Randy Brown (19-6) and Nicolas Dalby (23-5-1, 2 NC) look to get back on track against each other at UFC Kansas City. It’s time to continue our UFC odds series with a Randy Brown-Nicolas Dalby prediction and pick. Brown, 34, saw his three-fight win streak come to a […]

Despite coming off their second consecutive playoff appearance, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in full rebuild mode entering the 2025 NFL Draft. Without a clear direction to take with the No. 21 pick of the draft, the Steelers are reportedly seeking a trade instead of taking a quarterback in the first round. Due to rumors of […]