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49ers | George Kittle gets paid (Tue Apr 29, 09:15 AM) [jump to this story] Steelers | Kaleb Johnson the next Najee Harris? (Mon Apr 28, 01:47 AM) [jump to this story] Broncos | RJ Harvey to be lead back in 2025? (Mon Apr 28, 01:16 AM) [jump to this story] |
Browns | Diontae Johnson agrees to terms Mon Apr 28, 06:38 PM
Free-agent WR Diontae Johnson (Ravens) agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns Monday, April 28, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers made Johnson a third-round pick in 2019, and he has 424 receptions for 4,738 yards and 28 touchdowns. He earned Pro Bowls honors in 2021 with his lone 1,000-yard season and a career-high eight touchdowns. But over the past year, Johnson has bounced between four teams. He began last season with the Panthers, who traded him to the Ravens. Baltimore later waived him after a suspension stemming from his refusal to enter a Dec. 1 game against the Eagles. The Texans claimed him on Dec. 23, but released him during the postseason. In total, Johnson appeared for three teams in 2024, recording 33 receptions for 375 yards and three touchdowns. Although the Browns' depth chart at wide receiver remains thin, expectations for Johnson should be tempered. |
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Packers | Isaiah Simmons set to join Green Bay Mon Apr 28, 06:36 PM
Free-agent LB Isaiah Simmons (Giants) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Green Bay Packers Monday, April 28. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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NFL | Ryan Watts to stop playing Mon Apr 28, 06:24 PM
Free-agent CB Ryan Watts (neck) will stop playing professional football because of the neck injury he suffered in 2024.
Link to story Packers | Zayne Anderson under contract Mon Apr 28, 06:24 PM
Green Bay Packers exclusive rights free-agent S Zayne Anderson signed his one-year contract Monday, April 28. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Packers | Leonard Payne released Mon Apr 28, 06:11 PM
Green Bay Packers DT Leonard Payne was released Monday, April 28.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland meets with Diontae Johnson Mon Apr 28, 06:08 PM
Free-agent WR Diontae Johnson (Browns) recently met with the Cleveland Browns.
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Steelers | PIT, Robert Woods agree to deal Mon Apr 28, 06:02 PM
Free-agent WR Robert Woods (Texans) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, April 28, worth $2 million, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Woods spent the last two seasons with the Texans and caught 60 passes for 629 yards and a touchdown in 29 regular season games. He also had four catches for 39 yards in the playoffs. DK Metcalf and George Pickens are at the top of the receiver depth chart in Pittsburgh. Calvin Austin, Roman Wilson, Scotty Miller, and Ben Skowronek are also on hand. As Profootballtalk.com noted, we still don't know who their quarterback will be. Still, word from Steelers owner Art Rooney II over the weekend suggested Aaron Rodgers will be making his decision about joining the Steelers sooner rather than later. |
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Raiders | Five players let go Mon Apr 28, 05:58 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Ramel Keyton, DT Tyler Manoa, LB Kana'i Mauga, LB Jackson Mitchell and RB Isaiah Spiller were waived Friday, April 25.
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Panthers | M.J. Devonshire claimed off waivers Mon Apr 28, 05:54 PM
Former Las Vegas Raiders CB M.J. Devonshire was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers Monday, April 28.
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Cowboys | Amari Cooper to return to Dallas? Mon Apr 28, 05:48 PM
Free-agent WR Amari Cooper (Bills) is being considered by the Dallas Cowboys as a possible option to sign this offseason, according to a source.
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Saints | New Orleans signs Chris Rumph Mon Apr 28, 05:37 PM
Free-agent LB Chris Rumph II (Chargers) signed with the New Orleans Saints Monday, April 28. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Buccaneers | Dino Tomlin set to try out Mon Apr 28, 05:27 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Dino Tomlin (Boston College) will participate in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Rams | Mark Redman joins Rams Mon Apr 28, 05:19 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Mark Redman (Louisville) agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams Monday, April 28. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Browns | Mitch Van Vooren invited to minicamp Mon Apr 28, 05:12 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Mitch Van Vooren (St. Norbert) has been invited to participate in the Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
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Bills | No deal close for Elijah Moore Mon Apr 28, 05:09 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Elijah Moore (Browns) is meeting with the Buffalo Bills Monday, April 28, but no deal is close at this point, according to general manager Brandon Beane.
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Patriots | New England removes six from roster Mon Apr 28, 05:04 PM
New England Patriots C Jake Andrews, DE Marcus Harris, WR JaQuae Jackson, LB Titus Leo, S Mark Perry and TE Giovanni Ricci were released Monday, April 28.
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Raiders | Las Vegas adds two UDFA tight ends Mon Apr 28, 03:57 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Carter Runyon (Towson) and TE Pat Conroy (Old Dominion) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, April 27.
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Chargers | Quentin Johnston Must Earn His Roster Spot Mon Apr 28, 03:55 PM
Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnson, the team's first-round pick in 2023, will "have to earn his roster spot" in training camp, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Popper has rookie Tre Harris starting alongside Mike Williams and Ladd McConkey in three-wide sets, bringing up the possibility of moving rookie KeAndre Lambert-Smith onto the field when they "need more speed." None of this sets up especially well for Johnston, the last pick of the Tom Telesco regime. Johnson struggled with poor route running and repeated drops as a rookie. He improved last year with a 55/711/8 receiving line, but he may be fighting for one of the last spots on the roster this year if everyone makes it through training camp without an injury. Meanwhile, Harris, a second-round pick this year, is a player to watch. |
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Browns | Cleveland Won't Exercise Kenny Pickett's Fifth-Year Option Mon Apr 28, 03:47 PM
Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that the Browns will not exercise their fifth-year option on Kenny Pickett's contract.
| Footballguys view: Pickett was a Steelers first-round pick in 2022, and the option went with him when he was traded to the Eagles and the Browns at the end of the 2022 season. As PFT notes, Pickett went into last week set to compete with Joe Flacco for the starting job in Cleveland, but the picture looks quite different this week. The Browns drafted Dillon Gabriel in the third round and then traded up to select Shedeur Sanders after passing on the chance to draft him several times. How those pieces fit will be the object of much attention over the coming months, but the Browns passing on the options is unsurprising regardless of how things shake out. Pickett would be guaranteed $22.117 million under the terms of the option, and that's too high a price, given how things have played out over his first three seasons. |
Chiefs | Kansas City welcomes four UDFAs Mon Apr 28, 03:33 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Elijah Young (Western Kentucky), RB Qualan Jones (Stephen F. Austin), WR Elijhah Badger (Florida) and WR Mac Dalena (Fresno State) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, April 27.
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Colts | Four UDFAs ready to call Indy home Mon Apr 28, 03:21 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Ulysses Bentley IV (Ole Miss), WR Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian), WR Coleman Owen (Ohio) and WR Landon Parker (Troy) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Rams | LA Rams adding three UDFAs Mon Apr 28, 03:13 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Jordan Waters (North Carolina State), WR Brennan Presley (Oklahoma State) and TE Anthony Torres (Toledo) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Colts | Four UDFAs ready to call Indy home Mon Apr 28, 03:10 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Ulysses Bentley IV (Ole Miss), WR Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian), WR Coleman Owen (Ohio) and WR Landon Parker (Troy) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Packers | Green Bay brings in three UDFAs Mon Apr 28, 03:00 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Amar Johnson (South Dakota State), RB Jalen White (Georgia Southern) and WR Julian Fleming (Penn State) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Denver Broncos on Sunday, April 27.
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Lions | UDFA duo headed to Detroit Mon Apr 28, 02:48 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Anthony Tyus III (Ohio) and WR Jakobie Keeney-James (Massachusetts) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Detroit Lions on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland inks a pair of UDFAs Mon Apr 28, 02:34 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Ahmani Marshall (Appalachian State) and TE Eli Wilson (Appalachian State) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, April 27.
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Bengals | Cincinnati adds two UDFAs Mon Apr 28, 02:28 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Jamoi Hayes (Cincinnati) and TE Kole Taylor (West Virginia) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, April 27.
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Giants | Rushawn Baker catches on with NY Giants Mon Apr 28, 02:17 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Rushawn Baker (Elon) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the New York Giants on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Colts | Steichen Enthusiastic About TE Tyler Warren's Versatility Mon Apr 28, 01:56 PM
The first round of the draft unfolded ideally for the Colts, who had TE Tyler Warren fall into their lap at No. 14 overall. Warren excelled at Penn State, playing a variety of roles on the team's offense. On Sunday, Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen called Warren "a guy who can do it all."
| Footballguys view: The Colts envision Warren as someone they can move all over the formation. "If he's in-line, he can block," Steichen said. "Like I said, he can do it all. You can split him out wide. They threw him middle screens, you know? Just get the ball in his hands however you can." Steichen added that Warren's presence will have a "huge" impact on the quarterback -- no small matter with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones battling for the starting job. In 2024 at Penn State, Warren caught 104 passes for 1,233 yards with eight touchdowns and rushed 26 times for 218 yards with four TDs. Warren has been going as TE7 in pre-NFL Draft best balls. That seems optimistic, but we'll watch to see if Steichen can dial up the usage to meet his expectations. |
Broncos | Denver set to give Chris Evans a look Mon Apr 28, 01:55 PM
Free-agent RB Chris Evans (Bengals) will participate in the Denver Broncos' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
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Patriots | New England discusses TreVeyon Henderson Mon Apr 28, 01:42 PM
New England Patriots second-round draft choice TreVeyon Henderson is a 'bit undersized' but someone the team views as a 'three-down back and a really good complement,' according to executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf.
Link to story Steelers | Mike Sullivan done in Pittsburgh Mon Apr 28, 01:16 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers senior offensive assistant Mike Sullivan will not return to the team in 2025.
Link to story Steelers | Ryan Watts let go Mon Apr 28, 01:10 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers S Ryan Watts (neck) was released with an injury designation on Monday, April 28.
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Titans | Tyler Lockett makes it official with Tennessee Mon Apr 28, 01:01 PM
Free-agent WR Tyler Lockett (Seahawks) officially signed a one-year contract worth a reported $4 million with the Tennessee Titans on Monday, April 28. The deal is reportedly worth up to $6 million with incentives.
| Footballguys view: Lockett joins the Titans after spending the past 10 seasons with the Seahawks, where he ranks second in team history in receptions (661), receiving yards (8,594), and receiving touchdowns (61). Lockett, who turns 33 in September, will be part of a revamped receiving corps with the Titans. Over the weekend, the Titans drafted receivers Chimere Dike (Florida) and Elic Ayomanor (Stanford) in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Back in March, the team signed veteran receiver Van Jefferson in free agency. Those players will join returners Calvin Ridley, Treylon Burks, Mason Kinsey, Bryce Oliver, Jha'Quan Jackson, Colton Dowell, James Proche II, and Tay Martin. |
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Steelers | Montravius Adams released Mon Apr 28, 10:33 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers DT Montravius Adams was released Monday, April 28.
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Bills | Elijah Moore visiting Bills Mon Apr 28, 10:17 AM
Free-agent WR Elijah Moore (Browns) is visiting the Buffalo Bills Monday, April 28.
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Bengals | Quali Conley joins Cincinnati Mon Apr 28, 02:55 AM
University of Cincinnati RB Quali Conley signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, April 27.
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Bears | Chicago adds two UDFAs at receiver Mon Apr 28, 02:45 AM
Undrafted free-agent WRs Jahdae Walker (Texas A&M) and JP Richardson (TCU) signed with the Chicago Bears on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Bears | Deion Hankins signs with Chicago Mon Apr 28, 02:38 AM
Texas State RB Deion Hankins signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Chicago Bears on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Panthers | Carolina signs Kobe Hudson Mon Apr 28, 02:24 AM
Undrafted free-agent WR Kobe Hudson (Central Florida) was signed by the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Bills | Rahjai Harris getting a look from Buffalo Mon Apr 28, 01:54 AM
East Carolina RB Rahjai Harris received an invite to rookie mini-camp from the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, April 26.
Link to story Steelers | Kaleb Johnson the next Najee Harris? Mon Apr 28, 01:47 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson can 'seamlessly' step into the role previously held by current Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris, in the opinion of ESPN's Brooke Pryor, who adds that Johnson's 'physical playing style' is a nice complement to smaller RBs Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell.
| Footballguys view: At 6-1 and 224 pounds with a physical playing style, Johnson is a bigger back than Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell, and he gives the Steelers a well-rounded and balanced running back group. As noted in the Footballguys Rookie Draft Guide, Johnson has similarities to both Derrick Henry and Tyler Allgeier. He's a perfect fit for Arthur Smith's zone running scheme that will let him make reads to get downhill and pick up speed in the second level of the defense. It'll be interesting to see how Johnson's role develops over the coming weeks. |
Bills | Buffalo adds a pair of UDFA receivers Mon Apr 28, 01:40 AM
Mississippi State WR Kelly Akharaiyi and Virginia Tech WR Stephen Gosnell signed undrafted free-agent contracts with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, April 27.
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Ravens | Baltimore welcoming three to rookie mini-camp Mon Apr 28, 01:29 AM
Virginia Tech QB Collin Schlee, Baylor WR Ketron Jackson Jr. and Wyoming PK John Hoyland received an invite to rookie mini-camp from the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, April 26.
Link to story Ravens | Kisean Johnson catches on with Baltimore Mon Apr 28, 01:23 AM
Western Kentucky WR Kisean Johnson signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Broncos | RJ Harvey to be lead back in 2025? Mon Apr 28, 01:16 AM
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey 'figures to be the first option in the run game,' in the opinion of ESPN's Jeff Legwold, assuming he displays the same kind of speed he showed at Central Florida. Legwold adds that Harvey should see work on early downs right away and could see an expanded role if he shows consistency as a receiver.
| Footballguys view: The fifth running back off the board, Harvey handled 232 carries for 1,577 yards and 22 TDs in 2024 after posting 1,416 yards and 16 scores the year before. He joins Jaleel McLaughlin, Audric Estime, Tyler Badie, and Blake Watson at the running back position on the Broncos' roster. The Broncos view Harvey as a home-run hitter. As noted in the 2025 Footballguys Rookie Draft Guide 3.0, "Sean Payton offenses have typically featured a thunder-lightning approach. Think of Deuce McAllister and Mark Ingram II as the thunder. Alvin Kamara, Darren Sproles, and Reggie Bush the lightning. Harvey fits the archetype of the latter." Don't get carried away, though; his initial Footballguy projection is RB41. |
Falcons | Atlanta giving Seven McGee a look Mon Apr 28, 01:13 AM
University of Albany WR Seven McGee received an invite to rookie mini-camp from the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, April 26.
Link to story Steelers | Pittsburgh adding Ben Sauls Mon Apr 28, 12:43 AM
University of Pittsburgh PK Ben Sauls signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, April 27.
Link to story Ravens | Justin Tucker done in Baltimore? Mon Apr 28, 12:42 AM
Baltimore Ravens PK Justin Tucker is facing an 'uncertain' future with the Ravens following the selection of PK Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The team is unaware of the timetable for the investigation of Tucker, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, and has publicly stated they will wait for the investigation to conclude before making a decision. Per ESPN's Jamison Hensley, it's still unclear whether Loop will compete with Tucker for the job, or if the 'expectation' is for Loop to be Baltimore's kicker in 2025.
| Footballguys view: Known for one of the strongest legs in this draft, Loop has converted six of nine attempts from 50-plus yards, including making a 62-yarder last season. At the NFL scouting combine, Loop hit 13 of 14 field goal attempts (93.3 percent) and finished by making a 60-yarder. Tucker, 35, is a seven-time Pro Bowl kicker, but he is coming off the worst season of his 13-year career. He missed 10 total kicks last season. Nobody should be drafting Tucker without resolution here. |
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Broncos | Joaquin Davis finds new home in Denver Mon Apr 28, 12:24 AM
North Carolina Central WR Joaquin Davis signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos on Sunday, April 27.
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