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The Pittsburgh Steelers made the splash that fans expected in 2025 NFL free agency. But it didn’t come at the position of the biggest need. On March 9, right after the Los Angeles Rams essentially put the kibosh on a Cooper Kupp future in the Sunshine State, picking up Davante Adams on a two-year commitment, […]

Following the first week of the 2025 NFL free agency period of the offseason, the Chicago Bears were named the “most improved” franchise by Peter Schrager. However, as the Bears have learned throughout the last few seasons, having a strong free agency doesn’t mean anything if they don’t convert it into wins. Although the Bears […]

Ahead of his first full season as a starter, Drake Maye received a massive change over the 2025 offseason. After releasing longtime captain David Andrews, the New England Patriots landed his replacement in free agency by signing former Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury. Bradbury has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Patriots, […]

Do the Dallas Cowboys have their roster figured out for the 2025 season? Another step will be the NFL Draft, where Mel Kiper Jr. has them grabbing a running back in the first round. But perhaps surprisingly, the Cowboys reportedly backed off their pursuit of Cooper Kupp over a few million dollars. The revelation came […]

Heading into free agency, the Philadelphia Eagles were not expected to be heavy spenders. Sure, they were expected to lose multiple good players in free agency, including almost half of their Super Bowl-winning starting defensive line, but replacing them? That would have to happen through re-signing their own player and the 2025 NFL Draft, as […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had a dreadful 2024 season. Las Vegas only won four games and ended up firing head coach Antonio Pierce after just one year. Thankfully, 2025 is a brand new year and Raiders fans already have plenty to get excited about. The Raiders replaced Pierce with legendary head coach Pete Carroll, who […]

It looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers won’t be doing anything with George Pickens, but they enhanced their defense with a safety signing. And here is the Steelers’ biggest need to address after the first week of 2025 NFL free agency. A rocket scientist isn’t need to understand what the Steelers have left to do in […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in complete rebuild mode. The team has a new coach, and a new general manager. Jacksonville’s leadership is getting criticized already by football insiders for decisions being made this season. The Jaguars are especially getting slammed for paying major money this offseason to defensive back Eric Murray. ESPN insiders are having […]

In an effort to replace their several departing weapons, the Minnesota Vikings signed another cornerback in free agency. With several holes still to fill, the Vikings will bring in former Detroit Lions’ first-round pick Jeff Okudah. Okudah and the Vikings agreed to a one-year deal, per Adam Schefter. Okudah visited the team on Monday before […]

It remains to be seen what future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ final decision is with regard to the 2025 NFL season. There is the option for him to hang up his cleats and retire. But there are also teams out there still seemingly very much interested in signing the 41-year-old signal-caller, […]

Although the San Francisco 49ers lost Dre Greenlaw in free agency to the Denver Broncos, it wasn’t without a fight. After the first week of the 2025 NFL free agency window concluded, ESPN’s Adam Schefter joined Denver’s Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM to discuss how the 49ers tried retaining Greenlaw. “You know, the Niners were […]

During the offseason, the Washington Commanders made a pair of high-level trades. They bargained for Deebo Samuel before unloading draft picks to acquire Laremy Tunsil. Also, they signed key free agents. But here is the biggest need the Commanders must address after the first week of 2025 NFL free agency. The Commanders knocked at the […]

As one of the first moves in the 2024 NFL free agency period, the Chicago Bears signed running back D’Andre Swift to a three-year, $24 million contract. Some Bears fans liked the signing when it happened. Since then, fans have cooled off on Swift, and the Bears have even been urged to draft Ashton Jeanty […]

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley to a three-year, $60 million contract this offseason. The deal reunites Stanley with Baltimore after he hit the open market as a free agent. Baltimore sures up the offensive line by bringing the nearly 31-year-old offensive tackle back for his 10th season with the franchise. Upon signing […]

Though the first major wave of free agency has officially passed, with major, multi-year deals worth tens of millions of dollars having been handed out across the league, there are still good deals to be had for a team like the Pittsburgh Steelers, who want to target upgrades on the margins. Case in point: the […]

The Houston Texans have been busy acquiring defensive talent this offseason and did so again on Monday. In what could be a smart move, the front office improved the depth of the secondary after signing journeyman Ronald Darby. Darby’s officially signs a one-year $2.5 million deal, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The […]

The Detroit Lions entered the 2024 season looking to win a Super Bowl. Detroit won its first NFC North Championship in 2023, finishing the regular season with a 12-5 record. The Lions went on to win its first playoff game in 30 years when they beat Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. And Detroit […]

With the Minnesota Vikings giving their offensive line a true overhaul in free agency, they made another move with a former first-round pick to continue their aggressive 2025 NFL offseason, per Tom Pelissero on X. “The Vikings are releasing veteran center Garrett Bradbury with a post-June 1 designation, per me and Ian Rapoport,” Pelissero wrote. […]

After loading up on buy-low free agent options from Josh Uche to Harrison Bryant, Avery Williams, Adoree’ Jackson, and their latest addition, ex-Giants rusher Azeez Ojulari, the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles are rewarding one of their own once more, giving long-time right tackle Lane Johnson additional money for a job well done. Taking to […]

The Seattle Seahawks are undergoing a big offensive makeover this offseason, but it is one that is clearly designed to facilitate instant success. Geno Smith is out after being traded to the Las Vegas Raiders, and Sam Darnold is in at quarterback after signing a three-year, $100 million contract in free agency. DK Metcalf is […]

The Cincinnati Bengals officially signed both Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase to new contract extensions on Sunday. Higgins reels in a four-year, $115 million deal while Chase signed for four years, $161 million. Reports indicate the deal was finally able to be done once Higgins switched agents. During a guest appearance on “The Facility” on […]

Throughout the entire bargaining process, Joe Burrow strongly believed that Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins would re-sign with the Cincinnati Bengals on long-term contract extensions. And on Sunday night, news broke that the Bengals signed Chase and Higgins to new contract extensions. In total, their contract extensions combined for $276 million across four years. Score: […]

It has been a somewhat uneventful offseason for the Green Bay Packers. However, they did get a marquee signing in Nate Hobbs. And a reunion for that ex-Raiders standout could be legendary for the Packers, according to espn.com. Hobbs will be paired with another former Raiders player, Keisean Nixon. “Think it’d be legendary,” Hobbs said […]

The New England Patriots entered the offseason with the most salary cap space in the NFL and the team put its surplus of cash to good use. New England signed a number of key defenders in free agency. But new head coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged that the Patriots whiffed on offensive additions. Veteran wideout Cooper […]

It’s easy to find Aaron Rodgers rumors when it comes to the Minnesota Vikings. This is true even if NFL insider Mike Florio doesn’t like it. However, Florio revealed a puzzling message from the Vikings regarding Rodgers. Vikings sources don’t think Rodgers will land there, according to another insider, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on the Dan […]

Although the San Francisco 49ers got hammered by Pro Football Focus for their free agency showing, they still managed to sign Mac Jones. Yes, you can snicker now. However, an NFL insider gave 49ers fans Super Bowl hope amid the disappointing free agent class. What started as a year of Super Bowl hope ended in […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are making plenty of moves so far this offseason. Kansas City shocked some fans when they traded Joe Thuney to Chicago just before the start of NFL free agency. Their uninspiring early haul of free agents has some Chiefs fans worried, but one NFL insider believes there’s no reason to panic. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have already had an eventful offseason. Minnesota may have missed out on re-signing Sam Darnold, but they’ve added several talented players during NFL free agency. Now they are kicking the tires on a former third overall pick. The Vikings are hosting former CB Jeff Okudah for a visit on Monday per ESPN’s […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are having a great start to the week, as they were able to lock in long-term deals with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and they’re not down adding talent to the team. The team recently agreed to a contract with linebacker Oren Burks to a two-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. […]

The New York Giants have Tommy DeVito as the only quarterback under contract with them at the moment. Although DeVito had his moments under center for the NFC East division team in the last two seasons, he’s hardly someone who inspires much confidence about the future of New York’s offense. But the Giants still have […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are proud to have retained their best receivers in Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Chase agreed to a four-year, $161 million contract with $112 million guaranteed. This makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. On the other hand, Higgins will stay for a four-year, $115 million contract with the Bengals. The […]

With contract battles heating up between Ja’Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals, it looked like he could receive upwards of $40 million per season. And on Sunday night, Chase agreed to a four-year, $161 million contract extension with $112 million guaranteed to stay with the Bengals until 2029. And just minutes after the news dropped, […]

Following the chaotic start to the 2025 NFL free agency period, the Chicago Bears are sitting in a much better spot than they were before as they prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. And under new head coach Ben Johnson, the Bears could be cooking in 2025. However, as Bears fans have seen before, a […]

Days after signing Justin Fields as their quarterback, the New York Jets are not done in free agency. The team continued its offseason adjustments on Sunday by adding former Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion Derrick Nnadi. Nnadi and the Jets agreed to an undisclosed deal, per NBC Sports. Ahead of his eighth year in […]

During Justin Fields’ two seasons at Ohio State, he threw to an array of receivers who’ve shone in the NFL, including New York Jets wide-out Garrett Wilson. With both former Buckeyes landing on different teams in the draft, the idea of reuniting in the NFL was seemingly no longer very likely. However, once the Jets […]

The Dallas Cowboys have lost their seven-year backup quarterback to the Baltimore Ravens in free agency. Cooper Rush agreed to a two-year contract worth up to $12.2M with the Ravens on Sunday, per Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Rush made 38 appearances and 14 starts as a member of the Cowboys, throwing for 3,463 yards, […]

NFL free agency is all about high risk with high reward. It is the perfect time to build your roster, but teams also usually have to overpay for players on the open market, as they are bidding against every team in the league. These moves could pay off, but they are risky because of the […]

The New England Patriots have surpassed the official start of NFL free agency without a premier signing on offense. Head coach Mike Vrabel expressed optimism that the franchise is just getting started. For what the Patriots missed out on offensively, they made up for on the defensive side of the football, with good use of […]

The Miami Dolphins were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season, and now it’s time for Mike McDaniel and company to go back to the drawing board. This offseason, the Dolphins are working hard to rebuild their roster and get back into contention in the AFC East. That reconstruction includes all […]