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Protecting your franchise quarterback is obviously non-negotiable. And when your quarterback is Patrick Mahomes, every decision on the offensive line reverberates with championship consequences. That’s what makes the Kansas City Chiefs’ riskiest move of the 2025 offseason so baffling. They traded away Joe Thuney, the bedrock of their offensive line and a two-time first-team All-Pro. […]

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 […]

In every NFL offseason, a handful of late-summer free agents surface as difference-makers. These are proven veterans who may no longer be in their prime but still bring value to a playoff contender or a team on the rise. Amari Cooper fits that bill perfectly. As of late May 2025, the five-time Pro Bowl receiver […]

It’s not often that a four-time Pro Bowler with a reputation for toughness and consistency is still available in free agency this deep into the NFL offseason. Yet here we are with Nick Chubb. He is one of the most respected running backs of the past decade. Right now, he remains unsigned as teams finalize […]

After seasons of near-contender status and bursts of offensive brilliance, the Miami Dolphins now find themselves fighting to hold ground in a brutally competitive AFC. The foundation of a high-flying offense and playmaking defense remains. However, cracks are beginning to show. If the Dolphins want to keep up with the likes of Kansas City, Baltimore, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are entering a new era—again. After a frustrating stretch marked by regression on both sides of the ball, ownership finally hit the soft reset button. With a new general manager in James Gladstone and a new head coach in Liam Coen, Jacksonville is betting on bold leadership to revive a roster that […]

The Tennessee Titans are in an all too familiar position. They are rebuilding, recalibrating, and reaching for the elusive stability that has evaded them since the end of the Derrick Henry era. Now, they have a new franchise quarterback under center and a retooled coaching staff in place. As such, 2025 offers a clean slate—but […]

When the Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal in 2024, they declared themselves ready to compete. However, fast forward to the 2025 offseason, and it’s clear that their all-in gamble came with caveats. The team’s ceiling hinges not just on Cousins’ health and productivity. It is also dependent on how […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars opened their offseason program this week with high expectations, and one of their newest additions delivered in a big way. Wide receiver Dyami Brown, signed this offseason, wasted no time flashing his playmaking ability during the team’s first OTA session — instantly raising excitement around the Jaguars offense. Trevor Lawrence, entering a […]

The Baltimore Ravens have long been known for their organizational consistency and defensive tradition. Now, they enter the latter stages of the 2025 offseason as legitimate contenders in the AFC. On the flip side, questions still linger about whether they’ve done enough to close the gap with perennial powerhouses like the Kansas City Chiefs and […]

Following Derek Carr’s sudden retirement, the New Orleans Saints have more work to do than any other team in the 2025 offseason. With a couple of months remaining until training camps begin, the Saints’ current roster state requires moderate changes to be made in the trade market. Without Carr, New Orleans suddenly has a gaping […]

There are no more excuses in Houston. With CJ Stroud already among the league’s top quarterbacks and DeMeco Ryans cementing a winning culture, the Texans are in go mode. However, even with the franchise on the cusp of serious contention, glaring roster gaps remain. If Houston wants to maximize this precious window, they need to […]

After years of swirling uncertainty, the Denver Broncos might finally be turning a corner. A revamped roster and major upgrades on both sides of the ball have sparked optimism at Mile High. Still. Now, Denver must remain aggressive if it hopes to compete in a cutthroat AFC. With a few calculated moves before Week 1, […]

The window for the Cincinnati Bengals to contend for a Super Bowl is still open. However, the team can’t afford to squander another year of Joe Burrow’s prime. With a loaded AFC, marginal upgrades won’t cut it. Championship-caliber rosters aren’t just built in March and April. They are shaped with savvy mid-offseason moves that target […]

For the Cleveland Browns, the 2025 offseason has been defined by preservation rather than progress. The front office kept Myles Garrett in-house after his trade request threatened to detonate the defensive core. However, in a loaded AFC North, belief only gets you so far. The Browns need reinforcements. In that regard, wide receiver remains the […]

The New England Patriots might be back in business. After a few underwhelming years, the 2025 offseason has breathed new life into the franchise. The energy in Foxborough is different. It seems brighter, more aggressive, and, most importantly, hopeful. However, if the Patriots are serious about contending in the AFC again, they aren’t done building. […]

So far, the New York Giants’ 2025 offseason has gone nearly according to plan. After making multiple splashes in free agency, general manager Joe Schoen had one of the best drafts of his career in April. With training camps on deck, the Giants’ roster is nearly complete, with just a few trade targets around the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are shifting gears. No longer in rebuild mode, the Silver and Black are barreling toward 2025 with a bold new vision. Under the guidance of Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek, this year’s Raiders feel different. There’s a newfound urgency in Las Vegas, and it’s not just about competing. It’s […]

The Green Bay Packers have flirted with contention over the past few seasons. However, 2025 may be the defining year that determines whether this iteration of the franchise is truly ready to chase championships—or merely tread water in a loaded NFC. Note that quarterback Jordan Love is looking more and more like the real deal. […]

The Chicago Bears are no longer in rebuild mode—they’re building toward something real. After years of disappointing-to-middling results, the Windy City finally feels like it has momentum. Rising star Caleb Williams is the face of the franchise. Ben Johnson, the hottest coaching name of the past two cycles, is now at the helm. And with […]

Coming off a Super Bowl win, the Philadelphia Eagles don’t appear to be resting on their laurels. Instead, they’re taking a calculated approach to sustain long-term dominance. It’s one that might include a few well-timed, roster-smoothing trades. With a talent-laden depth chart and a savvy front office, the Eagles’ 2025 roster already has few glaring […]

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs remain firmly in the championship mix. However, last season’s Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles reminded the rest of the league that even dynasties have weak spots. For the Chiefs, fine-tuning the roster is no longer just about staying ahead. It’s about reclaiming the mountaintop. With most […]

Did the San Francisco 49ers lure in a former Kansas City Chiefs starter? Or is John Lynch and company still working on a deal? One insider dove into the mysterious signing Thursday. D.J. Humphries surfaced as the new 49ers signing back on April 30. Humphries’ agency AMDG Sports posted he’s agreed to terms with the […]

As NFL teams have reshaped their rosters through free agency and the draft in the lead up to the 2025 season, a handful of players with the potential to make an impact remain unsigned. One such player, defensive back Asante Samuel Jr., is taking his time and weighing his options after missing most of last […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ roster took a serious hit this offseason as the team faced the grim reality of needing to pay Brock Purdy starting quarterback-caliber money. The 49ers addressed their depleted defense in the draft but with Deebo Samuel being traded to the Commanders and Brandon Aiyuk recovering from knee surgery the team is […]

The New Orleans Saints watched Derek Carr bequeath a roster spot Saturday. Carr shocked the NFL world by retiring. Now the franchise made their first roster move Monday in the wake of Carr’s departure. New Orleans isn’t adding a quarterback to replace Carr, however. The Saints instead signed veteran wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, with ESPN […]

The Green Bay Packers have brought in a new crop of draft picks and undrafted free agents over the past few weeks, but they opted to make another signing on Monday morning. After being invited to rookie minicamp for a tryout, quarterback Taylor Elgersma has signed with the Packers, as the team has opted to […]

The Cleveland Browns are adding a former divisional rival to the team. Veteran safety Damontae Kazee, who last played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is reportedly signing with the Browns, per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. “The #Browns are signing veteran S Damontae Kazee today, source says. After three years with the #Steelers, Kazee heads […]

After one year away from the league, Jaylon Smith is returning to the NFL. The former Pro Bowl linebacker, who spent the first five years of his career with the Dallas Cowboys, will sign with the Las Vegas Raiders in his attempted comeback. The Raiders decided to sign Smith on Sunday after a weekend tryout, […]

The Green Bay Packers appear closer to signing a rookie quarterback. Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma is reportedly close to signing with the team, per Sports Illustrated. He played college football in Canada at Wilfrid Laurier University. That is a school in Ontario. Elgersma reportedly impressed Packers coaches, during both his on-field activities and interviews in […]

The San Francisco 49ers took a league-high 11 players in the 2025 NFL Draft but only one offensive lineman. To compensate for the exclusion, the 49ers have added multiple veteran blockers in free agency. As the latest additions to the group, San Francisco signed Andre Dillard and Nicholas Petit-Frere on Friday, per Adam Schefter. Both […]

By adding 11 players in the 2025 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers tied with four other teams for making the most picks in the league. Despite being just two years removed from a Super Bowl appearance, few teams in the league are enduring more offseason changes than San Francisco. But with the high volume […]

The Buffalo Bills have had a busy offseason after coming up short against the Kansas City Chiefs once again in the playoffs. The majority of their biggest moves have seen them sign their core group of stars to long-term extensions, but they could stand to benefit from bringing back one member of their free-agent class, […]

The Houston Texans are finalizing their offseason roster with rookie camp set to begin soon. On Wednesday, the front office made another acquisition of an undrafted free agent who was previously signed with the Seattle Seahawks. Reports indicate that Jackson Woodard, a linebacker who played for the UNLV Rebels, is signing as an UDFA with […]

After a promising NFL Draft and solid free agency moves, the Chicago Bears appear poised for a breakthrough season. With questions lingering around the Chicago running back depth, NFL analysts believe one final addition could push the team over the top: free agent J.K. Dobbins. During an NFL Network segment, analyst Jeffri Chadiha voiced strong […]

During the draft, the Chicago Bears failed to trade up for a big-time running back. And they will have to make up for it with a free agent. So it stands to reason that Chicago was named the logical landing spot for Nick Chubb. It comes down to supporting second-year starting quarterback Caleb Williams, according […]

The Los Angeles Rams, unsurprisingly for this current regime with Les Snead and Sean McVay calling the shots, traded out of the first round of the NFL Draft this season. Still, LA was able to make a number of intriguing picks and has seemingly improved its roster this offseason after a tough Divisional Round loss […]

Few teams had a stranger trio of days at the 2025 NFL Draft than the Detroit Lions did. After a series of trades, the Lions left with seven new players on their roster but still a host of questions that need to be answered in free agency. After taking offensive tackle Tyleik Williams in the […]

Coming out of the 2025 NFL Draft, no team is in a more precarious situation than the Pittsburgh Steelers. Still without a definitive starting quarterback, the Steelers are virtually guaranteed to return to the free agency market to address their pressing roster needs. Despite making the playoffs in four of the last five seasons, Pittsburgh […]