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NFL | Asante Samuel Jr. update Tue May 20, 03:14 PM
Free-agent CB Asante Samuel Jr. (Chargers) underwent neck surgery in April and has a check-up scheduled for July, after which he is expected to speak with interested teams.
Link to storyFree-agent LB Matt Judon (Falcons) said he has received interest from a few teams this offseason.
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Free-agent S Jordan Poyer (Dolphins) said he is looking to play this upcoming season and is interested in returning to the Buffalo Bills.
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Retired QB Derek Carr (Saints) is 'extremely unlikely' to unretire in 2026, according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, who cited 'sources with knowledge of the situation.' Carr is already making other professional plans, though it's entirely possible he could change his mind once fully healthy.
Footballguys view: While Carr eventually will land on the Saints' reserve/retired list, an unretirement in 2026 would likely trigger an immediate release of his rights, given that his 2025 salary of $30 million would immediately hit the cap. At most, the Saints would finagle a late-round pick from a team interested in signing him. And if he eventually has a change of heart, Given that the shelf life for quarterbacks has extended deep into the 30s and, for some, beyond their 40th birthdays, the 34-year-old Carr could still play if/when his shoulder is healed. So, even if it's unlikely for now, we may revisit this story down the road. |
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Free-agent CB Asante Samuel Jr. (neck) underwent neck surgery in April and will wait until after his medical checkup in July before he resumes contract talks with teams, according to sources. He plans to play this upcoming season.
Link to storyFree-agent DE Jadeveon Clowney (Panthers) said that he wants to continue his playing career, several days after being released by the Carolina Panthers. General manager Dan Morgan had tried to gauge trade interest in Clowney from other teams before and after the 2025 NFL Draft but was unable to finalize a deal. The Panthers had offered him a chance to remain with the organization if he agreed to take a pay cut but he declined. According to OverTheCap.com, Clowney's release frees up $7.8 million of salary cap space for Carolina, with $6 million of dead money.
Footballguys view: The Panthers released Clowney a few days ago can still make plays as a reserve rusher. Clowney compiled 5.5 sacks and knocked down four passes with the Panthers in 2024. At some point this offseason, and perhaps closer to training camp, Clowney should find a new team - perhaps on a contender this time. |
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Free-agent DE Drake Jackson (49ers) is continuing to recover from a knee injury sustained in November 2024 but is expected to receive medical clearance by the beginning of training camp.
Link to storyFree-agent DE Jason Pierre-Paul (Dolphins) remains interested in returning to the NFL after sitting out all of the 2024 season. He's staying in shape and training seriously, claiming to be ready immediately. Pierre-Paul, 36, played sparingly in 2023 and has only 5.5 total sacks since 2021.
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Free-agent RB Nick Chubb (Browns) is still very much wanted by the Cleveland Browns, but the Chicago Bears are reportedly serious about signing him as well, according to Ken Carman of 92.3 The Fan.'The Browns want to bring Nick Chubb back. They are trying hard to bring Nick back. I know this. The Bears are very serious about bringing him in and are trying to make this push,' Carman said.
Footballguys view: If healthy, Chubb could still play at a high level. He hasn't been the same since getting banged up early in the 2023 season. Chubb certainly didn't look like himself last year, only gaining 332 yards on 103 carries in eight games. If added by the Bears, Chubb would compete with D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson for touches in that backfield. |
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Undrafted free-agent QB Paxton DeLaurent (Southeastern Missouri State) has received invitations to participate in the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills rookie minicamps on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Montorie Foster Jr. (Michigan State) will participate in the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns rookie minicamps on a tryout basis.
Link to storyFree-agent CB Ryan Watts (neck) will stop playing professional football because of the neck injury he suffered in 2024.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent TE Jake Roberts (Oklahoma) has been invited to participated in the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders rookie minicamps on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to storyOhio State WR Emeka Egbuka was reportedly a trade-up target for the Los Angeles Rams and Houston Texans before he was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 19th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.'My understanding was that there were two teams both trying to trade up: It was the Texans and the Rams. And the moment the Bucs surprised everybody by taking Emeka Egbuka, the receiver from Ohio State, the calls stopped. Those teams were calling all the teams above them and, all of a sudden, the calls stopped. So that's the belief that Egbuka was the guy,' Pelissero told The Dan Patrick Show.
Footballguys view: The Buccaneers threw a bit of a curveball at no.19 overall with the pick of Egbuka. Now that the Rams and Texans are still in the wide receiver market, we'll see if they make a move on Day 2 of the draft. |
Minnesota LB Cody Lindenberg had virtual meetings with the Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyOhio State RB TreVeyon Henderson could go to the Denver Broncos at No. 20, if not earlier, ahead of North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton, who is widely considered the second-best back of the class, one source told Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio. The source predicts the Pittsburgh Steelers could take Hampton, should he be available at No. 21 overall.
Link to storyUniversity of Texas DT Alfred Collins (undisclosed) reportedly is working through an undisclosed injury that may cause some teams to pass on him in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to Bryan Broaddus of 105.3 The Fan.
Link to storyUniversity of Oregon DT Derrick Harmon (undisclosed) reportedly is working through an undisclosed injury that may cause some teams to pass on him in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to Bryan Broaddus of 105.3 The Fan.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey has been the subject of trade discussions with 'most of the league,' according to OutKick's Armando Salguero. Per Salguero, the Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles are among the most interested teams.
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Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart is reportedly a player whom the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns 'both like,' according to sources.
Link to storyAlabama QB Jalen Milroe is a player that teams could trade back into the first round to select in the 2025 NFL Draft, an NFC executive told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
Link to storyMississippi QB Jaxson Dart is drawing interest form the Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.com.
Link to storyMinnesota OT Aireontae Ersery had official visits with the Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, according to sources.
Link to storyMiami (Fla.) WR Sam Brown Jr. recently had virtual meetings with the Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans.
Link to storyUniversity of Colorado WR Will Sheppard interviewed virtually with the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns this spring and had dinner with the New York Giants, according to sources.
Link to storyLiberty University RB Quinton Cooley reportedly is drawing pre-draft interest from the Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs, according to a source.
Link to storyAlabama QB Jalen Milroe has been labeled by multiple coaches and scouts in the NFL as the best runner of the football they ever evaluated at the quarterback position, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Link to storyOhio State OT Josh Simmons (knee) is not expected to receive medical clearance to play until some point in August.
Link to storyAlabama LB Jihaad Campbell (shoulder) may be a candidate to start the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list because he underwent shoulder surgery after the NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyGeorgia DE Mykel Williams (ankle) told teams at his recent workout that he is still hampered by an ankle injury he suffered this past season.
Link to storyMichigan CB Will Johnson has been flagged with a knee issue that could impact his longevity but is not expected to be affected in the short term.
Link to storyUniversity of Colorado WR LaJohntay Wester had recent virtual meetings with the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Link to storyDelaware RB Marcus Yarns had recent virtual meetings with the Seattle Seahawks, New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network.
Link to storyArizona State RB Cam Skattebo reportedly met with the Detroit Lions and Tennessee Titans in addition to the Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
Link to storyVillanova CB Isas Waxter said he had recent Zoom meetings with the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns.
Link to storyVillanova CB Isas Waxter said he worked out for the New York Jets, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles at their local pro days.
Link to storyKentucky LB Jamon Dumas-Johnson recently had virtual meetings with the Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders.
Link to storyTennessee DT Elijah Simmons recently had virtual meetings with the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers.
Link to storyBrigham Young OT Caleb Etienne has been receiving interest from the Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Washington Commanders, New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyLiberty RB Quinton Cooley has received interest from the Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyAkron DE Nathan Kapongo is receiving interest from the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins and New York Giants leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Link to storyTexas OT Kelvin Banks Jr. had official visits with the Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft. He also talked with Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans at his Pro Day.
Link to storyFree-agent DL Isaiah Buggs (Chiefs) plans to resume his NFL career after having his final legal charge dismissed last week. According to a statement released by defense attorney Greg Gambril Wednesday, April 16, a cruelty to dogs charge filed against Buggs in May 2024 was dismissed by the Tuscaloosa County (Ala.) District Attorney's Office after the state was presented with evidence from Gambril exonerating him.
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Texas CB Jahdae Barron has a chance to be the first cornerback selected in the 2025 NFL Draft and could be picked as early as sixth overall by the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
Link to storyMissouri OT Armand Membou has a chance to be the first offensive tackle selected in the NFL Draft and is a potential option for the New England Patriots with the fourth overall pick, according ESPN's Matt Miller.
Link to storyMississippi QB Jaxson Dart has a chance to be the second quarterback selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to league sources who have spoke with Field Yates of ESPN.com.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Kadarius Toney (Browns) said he is not considering retirement.
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Memphis WR Roc Taylor recently had virtual meetings with the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders.
Link to storyOregon CB Dontae Manning recently worked out for the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. He has also received interest from the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears.
Link to storyTexas OG Hayden Conner met with the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears and New York Giants during his Pro Day. He has also had virtual meetings with the Washington Commanders and Indianapolis Colts.
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