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Pro Bowl Receiver Reveals What He Wants In Next Contract
George Pickens is locked into a one-year deal for 2026, but he's already looking ahead, and he's not being shy about what he expects to get paid. Speaking to CBS Sports' Bryant McFadden at Dallas Cowboys training camp, Pickens was asked directly what number would make him satisfied when a new contract eventually comes. "Definitely something that the other guys are getting, you know what I mean?" Pickens said. "Because that's all I can really look forward to. I can't really ask for nothing to...
Rams Legend's Return Suddenly Looking More Likely
Aaron Donald's potential comeback just got its strongest signal yet. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network , Donald has not made a final decision on returning to the NFL, but "it certainly seems like it's trending in the right direction." "My understanding is he wants to make sure he can go out and do it before he fully commits," Rapoport said. "That said, it clearly seems like it's heading in that direction." What The Rams Are Saying Head coach Sean McVay offered his most encouraging update y...
San Francisco 49ers Sign 5-Year Veteran Running Back
The San Francisco 49ers have addressed a sudden hole in their backfield. Per the team's official announcement, the 49ers have signed running back Khalil Herbert and defensive lineman Titus Leo to one-year deals. To make room on the roster, San Francisco waived cornerback Eli Apple and waived/injured defensive lineman Mikail Kamara. Why San Francisco Needed Him The move traces back to an injury. Jordan James, who was projected as the team's No. 2 running back behind Christian McCaffrey, s...
Former Top Prospect Receiver Announces Retirement At 24
Ja'Lynn Polk's NFL career is over before it truly began. The New Orleans Saints placed the wide receiver on the reserve/retired list on Sunday, four days into training camp, ending his career at just 24 years old. A Shocking Decision The move caught the organization off guard. Several people within the Saints organization had expressed excitement about what Polk could do with a fresh opportunity heading into camp, and he was considered a legitimate candidate for the third or fourth wide ...
Texans Sign Former 1st Overall Pick They Drafted 12 Years Ago
Jadeveon Clowney is going back to where it all started. The Houston Texans and Clowney have agreed to terms on a deal, reuniting the veteran pass rusher with the franchise that made him the first overall pick in the 2014 draft. Per KPRC2 in Houston, the deal carries a base value of $5.5 million with a max value of $8 million. A Full-Circle Moment Clowney's return comes seven years after his original Texans tenure ended. From 2014 to 2018, he racked up 29 sacks, 205 tackles, 67 quarterb...
Buccaneers Growing Frustrated With Baker Mayfield
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield entered training camp hoping to have a new contract in place. Instead, they have a public rift. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN , speaking on The Pat McAfee Show , the Buccaneers are unhappy with how Mayfield has spoken about the organization following the breakdown in extension talks. "It almost feels like it's Baker vs. the team," Schefter said. "Baker's not happy with them. They're not happy with the way he spoke about the organization. That's not gre...
Sean McDermott Nearing New Job With Rams?
Sean McDermott's gap year is turning into something of a league-wide tour, and the latest stop is the hottest coaching staff in football. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN , the former Buffalo Bills head coach visited Los Angeles Rams training camp on Friday to see how the team operates. Why The Rams Since Sean McVay took over in 2017, Los Angeles has become something of a coaching incubator, with a steady stream of assistants earning internal or external promotions. That track record has made the...
Los Angles Rams Putting Puka Nacua Extension On Hold
The Los Angeles Rams are not expected to extend Puka Nacua before the 2026 season, even as the star wide receiver enters the final year of his rookie contract. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport , we should not expect a contract extension for Nacua this offseason. "Really what they want to see from Puka Nacua is that he's in a better place this year than at any point last year," Rapoport said. "This is about off the field. It's about him personally." Why The Delay Before this offseason, an e...
Saints Sign Chris Olave To 4-Year Extension
The New Orleans Saints have secured their top offensive weapon for the long haul. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Saints are signing wide receiver Chris Olave to a four-year extension worth up to $132 million, including $90 million guaranteed, according to his agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. A Deal Years In The Making The extension comes after weeks of steady negotiations. Saints GM Mickey Loomis had spoken publicly about the ongoing talks just days earlier, saying, "We want to get it do...
Seahawks Nearing Big Deal With Pro Bowl Defensive Tackle
Leonard Williams confirmed this week that he and the Seattle Seahawks have had "a few conversations" about a contract extension, though he was careful to note nothing is close to finalized. Williams is entering the final year of the three year, $64.5 million deal he signed after being acquired from the Giants back in 2023. Where Things Stand Per ESPN, Williams said he prefers to keep his head out of the negotiation and focus on football, noting that players who fixate too much on their con...
Falcons Release Veteran Quarterback Before Training Camp
The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Trevor Siemian as part of a wave of roster moves heading into training camp. Siemian was let go with a non-football injury designation after recently re-aggravating a calf issue that had already kept him out of OTAs and minicamp. Why It Happened Siemian signed with Atlanta in March, expected to compete with undrafted rookie Jack Strand for the No. 3 quarterback job behind Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. Falcons released veteran QB Trevor Siemi...
Top Trade Landing Spots For Buccaneers' Vita Vea
Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , and the market for one of the NFL's best interior defenders is beginning to take shape. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo , the two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle asked out after failed attempts at a contract extension, according to his agent Collin Roberts. Vea is entering the final year of the four-year deal he signed in 2022 and is set to earn $18 million this season. There is no guarantee the Buccaneers honor the request, but...
Anthony Richardson Still Hoping To Be Traded
Training camp has arrived for the Indianapolis Colts , and Anthony Richardson's trade request remains in place. Per Colts general manager Chris Ballard, who met with reporters Tuesday, Richardson has not rescinded his request, but the team intends to keep him alongside Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard into the regular season. "It is," Ballard confirmed when asked if the trade request was still active. "I think they're realistic and we're realistic. We're not just giving him away, not going to ...
Anthony Richardson Still Hoping To Be Traded
Training camp has arrived for the Indianapolis Colts , and Anthony Richardson's trade request remains in place. Per Colts general manager Chris Ballard, who met with reporters Tuesday, Richardson has not rescinded his request, but the team intends to keep him alongside Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard into the regular season. "It is," Ballard confirmed when asked if the trade request was still active. "I think they're realistic and we're realistic. We're not just giving him away, not going to ...
Cowboys Had High Interest in Brendan Sorsby
The Dallas Cowboys had their eyes on a potential quarterback of the future, even with Dak Prescott firmly entrenched as the starter. Per Todd Archer of ESPN, multiple sources indicated the Cowboys had "high interest" in former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby when he attempted to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. The NFL ultimately declined to hold a supplemental draft this year, ending those chances and redirecting Sorsby toward the 2027 NFL Draft. The Logic Behind It On the surfac...
Stefon Diggs Reveals Team He's Most Interested In Signing With
Stefon Diggs remains a free agent as training camps open, and the veteran receiver continues to make it clear he would like to play for his hometown team. The Washington Commanders have been named as a potential landing spot for Diggs, a Maryland native who has openly discussed the idea of a homecoming. "I never realized how many fans it was back home until I was a free agent," Diggs told Fox 5 DC. "We're kind of figuring it out, working through some things." Why It Makes Sense The inter...
Free Agent DeAndre Hopkins Exploring A Career Change
DeAndre Hopkins' next chapter in football might not involve catching passes. The veteran wide receiver spent this week with the New England Patriots as he explores the idea of entering the coaching ranks, head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters. Not A Tryout Vrabel was clear that Hopkins was not in Foxborough for a workout. "When he and I talked, he asked if he could come out and hang out for a couple of days and be around the coaches, be around the personnel department," Vrabel said. "And...
Seahawks Bring Back Tight End A Decade After They Drafted Him
Nick Vannett is coming home. The Seattle Seahawks signed the veteran tight end ahead of the start of training camp, the team announced, bringing back the player who started his NFL career in the Pacific Northwest a decade ago. The Reunion The move followed a tryout earlier in the week, with Seattle also evaluating former Packers tight end Josiah Deguara and former Vikings draft pick Nick Muse. The workouts came after the Seahawks waived Harrison Bryant with an injury designation. Van...
Panthers Lose Their Best Pass Rusher To Torn ACL
The Carolina Panthers ' training camp could not have started worse. Second-year outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during the team's first day of camp Thursday and will miss the entire 2026 season, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Scourton will seek a second opinion. How It Happened Scourton went down on a wet field late in practice during team drills, appearing to be engaged in a block with an offensive lineman at the time. Players immediately gathere...
Ravens Release 2025 Heisman Finalist Quarterback
The Baltimore Ravens ' Diego Pavia experiment is over before it really began. The Ravens waived the undrafted rookie quarterback, days ahead of training camp. The move clears a spot on the 90-man roster for veteran center Ethan Pocic, who officially signed his one-year deal worth a maximum of $4.5 million. The Numbers Game Pavia was competing for the No. 3 quarterback job behind Lamar Jackson and veteran backup Tyler Huntley. Baltimore has narrowed that competition to veteran Skylar Th...
Top Landing Spots For Free Agent Bobby Wagner
Bobby Wagner is still without a team, and it remains one of the more surprising storylines of the offseason. Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox placed Wagner at the top of his list of the best remaining free agents ahead of training camp. "It always feels like there's at least one NFL star who can successfully stiff-arm Father Time until he's finally ready to call it a career," Knox wrote. Wagner appeared in all 17 games for Washington last season, racking up 162 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two int...
Top Landing Spots For Free Agent Von Miller
Von Miller is still looking for a home, and the future Hall of Famer has made clear he intends to play a 15th NFL season at age 37. The numbers say he can still help. Miller led the Washington Commanders with nine sacks last season while playing just 37 percent of the snaps, and a year earlier he notched six sacks on a similar ratio with Buffalo. His 138.5 career sacks are the most by any active player, and he owns two Super Bowl rings and a Super Bowl 50 MVP. He may be a one-dimensional...
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Marshon Lattimore
Marshon Lattimore remains one of the more notable free agents still available, a four-time Pro Bowler whose injury history has kept him unsigned deep into the offseason. The Washington Commanders released Lattimore in March after a torn ACL ended his 2025 season early, clearing $18.5 million in cap space and sending the 30-year-old cornerback to the open market. Injuries have been a recurring theme, as Lattimore has missed a combined 33 games over his last four seasons, but when healthy, he ...
Top Landing Spots For Free Agent Joe Mixon
Joe Mixon remains a free agent as training camps approach, and the veteran running back could still find a home if teams are satisfied with his health. The Houston Texans released Mixon on March 6 after he missed the entire 2025 season with a foot injury that required surgery, ending a run that began with a strong 2024 debut in which he rushed for 1,016 yards and earned his second Pro Bowl nod. The 30-year-old is one of the top backs still available, but his major foot surgery and lack of a ...
Top 3 Landing Spots For Free Agent Deebo Samuel
Deebo Samuel remains a surprising free agent with training camp just around the corner, and the versatile playmaker could draw interest from several teams still searching for receiver help. The Washington Commanders chose not to bring Samuel back after a respectable 2025 season in which he led their receivers with 72 catches for 727 yards and five touchdowns, and he remains on the market. The reality is that Samuel is 30 years old, has battled injuries, and has seen his production trend down...