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Jaguars | Bhayshul Tuten to play early? Thu May 8, 09:53 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten could 'make an impact' in head coach Liam Coen's offense, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
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Vikings | Minnesota signs four draft picks Thu May 8, 09:41 PM
The Minnesota Vikings signed WR Tai Felton, DT Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, LB Kobe King and TE Gavin Bartholomew to four-year contract, according to a source.
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Saints | Donovan Peoples-Jones receives invite Thu May 8, 09:37 PM
Free-agent WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (Lions) received an invite to the New Orleans Saints' rookie minicamp.
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Titans | Four draft picks sign contracts Thu May 8, 06:41 PM
Tennessee Titans third-round draft choice S Kevin Winston Jr., fourth-round draft choice WR Elic Ayomanor, fifth-round draft choice OG Jackson Slater and sixth-round draft choice CB Marcus A. Harris signed four-year contracts with the Titans Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Buccaneers | TB able to sign four draft picks Thu May 8, 06:37 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-round draft choice CB Jacob Parrish, fourth-round draft choice LB David Walker, fifth-round draft choice DT Elijah Roberts and seventh-round draft choice WR Tez Johnson signed four-year contracts with the Buccaneers Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Raiders | Ashton Jeanty under contract Thu May 8, 06:34 PM
Las Vegas Raiders first-round draft choice RB Ashton Jeanty signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, May 8, worth $35,895,812. The deal includes a $22,746,044 signing bonus as well as a fifth-year option.
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Panthers | Carolina reaches deal with five rookies Thu May 8, 06:27 PM
Carolina Panthers third-round draft choice LB Princely Umanmielen, fourth-round draft choice S Lathan Ransom, fifth-round draft choice DT Cam Jackson, fifth-round draft choice TE Mitchell Evans and sixth-round draft choice WR Jimmy Horn Jr. signed four-year contracts with the Panthers Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Panthers | Tetairoa McMillan signs deal Thu May 8, 06:26 PM
Carolina Panthers first-round draft choice WR Tetairoa McMillan signed a four-year contract with the Panthers Thursday, May 8. The deal includes a fifth-year option, but financial terms were not disclosed.
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Bengals | Four draft choices sign contracts Thu May 8, 06:22 PM
Cincinnati Bengals third-round draft choice OG Dylan Fairchild, fourth-round draft choice LB Barrett Carter, fifth-round draft choice OT Jalen Rivers and sixth-round draft choice RB Tahj Brooks signed four-year contracts with the Bengals Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Titans | Four-year deal for Kalel Mullings Thu May 8, 06:18 PM
Tennessee Titans sixth-round draft choice RB Kalel Mullings signed a four-year contract with the Titans Thursday, May 8, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Bears | Chicago signs four draft picks Thu May 8, 06:17 PM
Chicago Bears fourth-round draft choice LB Ruben Hyppolite II, fifth-round draft choice CB Zah Frazier, sixth-round draft choice OG Luke Newman and seventh-round draft choice RB Kyle Monangai signed four-year contracts with the Bears Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Bears | Colston Loveland signs contract Thu May 8, 06:00 PM
Chicago Bears first-round draft choice TE Colston Loveland signed a four-year contract with the Bears Thursday, May 8, worth $26.64 million. The deal includes a $16.01 million signing bonus as well as a fifth-year option.
Link to story Titans | Two players moved to IR Thu May 8, 05:42 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Tay Martin (undisclosed) and LB Kyron Johnson (undisclosed) were moved to the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, May 8, after to the two players cleared waivers.
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Undrafted free-agent WR John Richardson (Texas Christian) signed with the Chicago Bears Thursday, May 8. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Texans | Graham Mertz signs rookie deal Thu May 8, 05:16 PM
Houston Texans sixth-round draft choice QB Graham Mertz signed a four-year contract with the Texans Thursday, May 8, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Texans | Jayden Higgins agrees to contract Thu May 8, 05:07 PM
Houston Texans second-round draft choice WR Jayden Higgins agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Texans Thursday, May 8, worth 11,700,824.
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Broncos | Desmond Ridder not expected at minicamp Thu May 8, 05:06 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent QB Desmond Ridder (Raiders) is no longer expected to participate in the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp this week on a tryout basis, according to sources.
Link to story Jaguars | Gabe Davis release update Thu May 8, 05:00 PM
Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars WR Gabe Davis (undisclosed) was released with a failed physical designation.
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Jets | Three players removed from roster Thu May 8, 04:18 PM
New York Jets LB Jimmy Ciarlo, WR Easop Winston and WR Marcus X. Riley were released Thursday, May 8.
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Giants | Gabe Davis could be option Thu May 8, 04:04 PM
Free-agent WR Gabe Davis (Jaguars) could receive some interest from the New York Giants since he is familiar with head coach Brian Daboll's offensive scheme, in the opinion of GiantsWire's John Fennelly.
| Footballguys view: Davis spent time working with Daboll when they were with the Buffalo Bills. The Giants may be looking for a veteran to add to the room with young players like Malik Nabers and WanDale Robinson at the top of the depth chart. If added, Davis would compete with guys like Darius Slayton, Lil Jordan Humphrey, and Jalin Hyatt. |
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Dolphins | Quinn Ewers agrees to deal Thu May 8, 03:38 PM
Miami Dolphins seventh-round draft choice QB Quinn Ewers agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Dolphins Thursday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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49ers | Ali Jennings trying out Thu May 8, 02:41 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Ali Jennings (Virginia Tech) is participating in the San Francisco 49ers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story Panthers | Jadeveon Clowney among seven players cut Thu May 8, 02:15 PM
Carolina Panthers LB Jadeveon Clowney, TE Jordan Matthews and WR Dax Milne were released Thursday, May 8. The team also waived WR T.J. Luther, OG Andrew Raym and DT Jerrod Clark and waived/injured DT Popo Aumavae (undisclosed).
| Footballguys view: Clowney is the biggest name here, and it's not a surprise considering there were rumblings he could be cut before the draft. In 14 games last year, Clowney totaled 5.5 sacks and can still get after the passer in a part-time role. Clowney should have no problem getting a job for 2025. |
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Panthers | Injury settlement for Colin Granger Thu May 8, 02:07 PM
Carolina Panthers TE Colin Granger (undisclosed) was waived Thursday, May 8, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Panthers | Jonathon Brooks to miss 2025 season Thu May 8, 02:06 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday, May 8, and will miss the entire 2025 season.
| Footballguys view: Terrible news for Brooks here. He fell to the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft because of a 2023 knee injury he suffered in his final season with the Texas Longhorns. Brooks barely played as a rookie, then he re-injured the ligament in Week 14. The Panthers move forward with Chuba Hubbard as their top back. Free agent Rico Dowdle and rookie Trevor Etienne will compete for reserve snaps. |
Lions | Isaac TeSlaa to factor in on special teams Thu May 8, 10:14 AM
Detroit Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa figures to make his initial impact on special teams, in the opinion of beat writer Tim Twentyman.
| Footballguys view: TeSlaa is a physical freak with a great size/speed combination, but he never was a returner in college at Hillsdale or Arkansas. The Lions wanted to take a chance on his insane athleticism, and that's why they moved two third-round picks to select him at no.70 overall. Most young players begin on teams, but it may not be long before TeSlaa is making noise on offense for the Lions. We love his upside in dynasty formats. |
Jaguars | Travis Etienne not a lock for 2025? Thu May 8, 02:16 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne is not 'guaranteed' a roster spot heading into the season, in the opinion of Jacksonville.com's Demetrius Harvey, who notes that the team has put a lot of work into reshaping the offensive line and running back rooms under new head coach Liam Coen. That includes drafting RBs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen.
| Footballguys view: Tuten has a ton of speed, and Allen is a player who could thrive on all three downs due to his athleticism and contact balance. If the team moves on from Etienne, those two rookies could play a larger role. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh to check in on veteran wideouts? Thu May 8, 01:30 AM
After trading WR George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, the Pittsburgh Steelers now hold multiple third-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. In the opinion of ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Steelers could use one of those in a package to acquire a veteran receiver in a trade -- to that end, Fowler mentions San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee), Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore, and Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs as possible targets. In free agency, Fowler highlights Amari Cooper (Bills) and Keenan Allen (Bears) as potential fits.
| Footballguys view: DK Metcalf is the clear-cut no.1 receiver for the Steelers, and we'll see how things shake out behind him. Guys like Robert Woods, Calvin Austin, and Roman Wilson will compete to create a pecking order. We'll see if the Steelers take a longer look at any of the available veterans...and oh yeah - if/when they sign QB Aaron Rodgers. |
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers still in play for Pittsburgh Thu May 8, 01:12 AM
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) has been in communication with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the offseason and, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor, it is 'unlikely that Rodgers wasn't privy' to the team's decision to trade WR George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys.
| Footballguys view: It's a bit odd if a player not signed was involved or aware ahead of time when it comes to a receiver. The Steelers remain in contact with Rodgers and hope he signs with the team. Until that happens, the Steelers will trot out Mason Rudolph as their top quarterback in offseason workouts. |
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Cowboys | Jalen Tolbert moves down the depth chart Thu May 8, 12:45 AM
Dallas Cowboys WR Jalen Tolbert is likely to be the player 'most impacted' by the acquisition of WR George Pickens, in the opinion of ESPN's Todd Archer, who notes that Tolbert split time between the WR2 and WR3 spots a season ago based on whether former Cowboys (and current New Orleans Saints) WR Brandin Cooks was available.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Tolbert is now expected to slide into the No. 3 role behind Pickens and WR CeeDee Lamb. In 17 games last year, Tolbert caught a career high 49 catches for 610 yards and seven touchdowns. That was good for the no.39 ranking in standard-scoring leagues at the wide receiver position. With the addition of Pickens, Tolbert goes more into 'what the heck' flex territory than he was a WR4/deep flex option in 2024. |
Packers | Green Bay looking to add Taylor Elgersma Wed May 7, 06:56 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Taylor Elgersma (Wilfrid Laurier) is expected to receive a contract offer from the Green Bay Packers, according to a source. Elgersma participated in the Packers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to story Dolphins | Another surgery for Tyreek Hill Wed May 7, 06:00 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (wrist) underwent a second surgery on his wrist Wednesday, May 7, but it will not change his recovery time because the surgery was part of the original plan, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: Hill had surgery in February to repair an injury he played through during the 2024 season. He posted pictures, via David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, from a surgical bed to social media on Tuesday. Hill captioned one of the Snapchat photos, "surgery #2," and another showed him with his wrist bandaged with the caption, "mission successful." Marcel-Louis Jacques of ESPN.com confirmed that Hill had screws removed from his wrist in a procedure that was part of his initial treatment plan. Word at the time of the initial surgery was that Hill would be ready to go for training camp, and there's no sign that anything has changed on that front. |
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Packers | Green Bay did not sign Julian Fleming Wed May 7, 05:42 PM
Updating a previous report, undrafted free-agent WR Julian Fleming (Penn State) was not signed by the Green Bay Packers because he failed his physical.
Link to story Broncos | Max McLeod invited to try out Wed May 7, 05:27 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Max McLeod (Colorado School of Mines) has been invited to participate in the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
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Chiefs | Justin Lockhart moved to IR Wed May 7, 05:15 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Justin Lockhart (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured Wednesday, May 7, after clearing waivers.
Link to story Broncos | Pat Bryant under contract Wed May 7, 04:50 PM
Denver Broncos third-round draft choice WR Pat Bryant agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Broncos Wednesday, May 7, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Courtland Sutton, 30, is heading into the final year of his contract, and Marvin Mims Jr. and Devaughn Vele are good complementary players. But Denver needed to address this position and add a target for quarterback Bo Nix. While the Broncos have compared Bryant to one of head coach Sean Payton's best players in New Orleans, Michael Thomas, the rookie has work to do to break into the rotation. |
Jaguars | Kinkead Dent invited to try out Wed May 7, 04:12 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Kinkead Dent (Tennessee-Martin) has been invited to participate in the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story Titans | Two players waived/injured Wed May 7, 04:01 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Tay Martin (undisclosed) and LB Kyron Johnson (undisclosed) were waived/injured Wednesday, May 7.
Link to story Giants | Cam Skattebo may be part of passing game Wed May 7, 03:51 PM
New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo is expected to be used as a receiver out of the backfield this upcoming season because the team likes how he tracks the ball.
| Footballguys view: Skattebo was our highest-ranked running back heading into Day 3 of the Draft. He was the pre-draft RB6 on the Footballguys Rookie Draft Guide 2.0 Running Back Rankings. He also landed on the team with his best opportunity for playing time. The Giants had Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary as their two running backs last season. According to Pro Football Focus, the Giants earned the fourth-fewest rushing yards from their running backs at 1,307 and the third-fewest first downs at 64. One of the Giants' problems has been their offensive line. Skattebo was one of the best running backs on non-perfectly blocked runs at ASU last year and one of the best at converting first downs. If the Giants trust him to handle more than between-the-tackles work, there is a chance Skattebo becomes the Giants' lead running back sooner rather than later. |
Broncos | Cole Fotheringham to try out Wed May 7, 01:43 PM
Free-agent TE Cole Fotheringham (Raiders) is scheduled to participate in the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis.
Link to story Cowboys | Seth Williams lets go Wed May 7, 01:23 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Seth Williams was released Wednesday, May 7.
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Steelers | Allen Lazard an option for PIT? Wed May 7, 01:16 PM
New York Jets WR Allen Lazard could be a possible trade option for the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Why Lazard? It's because Aaron Rodgers completely trusts him. And Lazard, for whatever reason, performs much better with Rodgers than he does without him. Of course, all this hinges on Rodgers signing with the Steelers at some point. If that happens, it's worth noting that Lazard recently slashed his 2025 salary from $11 million to $2.5 million, with $1.75 million guaranteed. That would be a bargain for the Steelers, who suddenly have a hole on the depth chart behind DK Metcalf after trading George Pickens to the Cowboys earlier today. |
Cowboys | George Pickens not looking for deal yet Wed May 7, 01:05 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens is not looking to sign a contract extension at this point because he wants to show he can be a top receiver for a team, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Pickens enters the final year of his four-year rookie contract. He's due to make $3.526 million. Profootballtalk.com's Mike Florio wrote: "It will be impossible for the Cowboys to justify paying Pickens without seeing him play, especially since they still haven't paid a dominant defensive player they have seen play for four years (in Micah Parsons)." Even if they decide to keep Pickens, it will be hard for him to get what he reportedly wants -- $30 million per year. Combined with the deal CeeDee Lamb signed last year (that pays an average of $34 million annually), that would be a lot of money to invest in the receiver position. Still, it's something the Cowboys and their new receiver can work out over time. |
Eagles | Dallas Goedert Agrees To Deal To Remain In Philadelphia Wed May 7, 11:06 AM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert agreed to a revised deal that includes a $10 million salary (down from $14 million) with $1 million in possible incentives.
| Footballguys view: A 2018 second-round pick out of South Dakota State, Goedert was the subject of trade talks this offseason. He's started 76 games for the Eagles, compiling 349 catches for 4,085 yards and 24 touchdowns. He had 42 catches for 496 yards and two scores in 10 games during the regular season in 2024 and led the team in receptions (17) and receiving yards (215) during their Super Bowl run in the postseason. Injuries have kept him from reaching his full potential in Philadelphia. He's missed three or more games in each of the last three seasons. That history and his uncertain future with the club (at least until today) explain Goedert's TE17 Average Draft Position in early Underdog best-ball drafts. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert likely to stay Wed May 7, 11:03 AM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert is negotiating a reworked contract to remain with the Eagles in 2025.
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Jaguars | Gabe Davis released Wed May 7, 10:42 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Gabe Davis was released Wednesday, May 7.
| Footballguys view: Davis signed a three-year contract with the team as a free agent last offseason, but the Jaguars have changed their head coach and general manager since he arrived, and the move makes it clear he no longer had a spot in the team's plans. Jacksonville also released wide receiver Josh Reynolds and tight end Evan Engram in March. They traded wide receiver Christian Kirk and signed wide receiver Dyami Brown before trading up to take Travis Hunter with the second overall pick in the draft. Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr. will be the top fantasy prospects in this offense. Davis had 20 catches for 239 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games for the Jags. |
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Cowboys | George Pickens Traded to Dallas Wed May 7, 09:22 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens and a 2026 sixth-round pick were acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers Wednesday, May 7, in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys' search for a No. 2 wide receiver opposite Pro Bowler CeeDee Lamb is over. Lamb will continue to dominate the targets in Dallas, but Pickens will get an upgrade with Dak Prescott at quarterback. Pickens should be viewed as a WR3 with upside in his new home. |
Broncos | Caleb Lohner under contract Wed May 7, 01:12 AM
Denver Broncos seventh-round draft choice TE Caleb Lohner (Utah) reportedly agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract worth $4.309 million - including a $109,488 signing bonus - on Tuesday, May 6.
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Patriots | Jonah Savaiinaea was a consideration at No. 38 Wed May 7, 12:57 AM
University of Arizona OL Jonah Savaiinaea was a strong consideration for the New England Patriots with the 38th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft until the Miami Dolphins traded with the Las Vegas Raiders to get one pick ahead of the Patriots and select him. The Patriots ended up selecting Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson at No. 38.'According to multiple league sources, the player that they were discussing was Arizona guard/tackle Jonah Savaiinaea. He was the guy. And the Dolphins happened to, all of a sudden, jump in front of the Patriots sending a third-round pick to the Raiders. They jumped in front of the Patriots and took him,' Greg Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal told the Patriots Press Pass podcast recently.
Link to story Saints | Derek Carr injury update Wed May 7, 12:54 AM
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (shoulder) reportedly wants to try to play through the shoulder injury he believes he suffered in Week 14 of last season, according to NFL Network's Jane Slater. Per Slater, Carr has met with the team doctor twice in recent weeks and did not know the shoulder was hurt before because he only resumed throwing a football a few weeks ago as he began to ramp up for offseason work.
| Footballguys view: There is no timeline for a decision, but Slater reported one is expected "sooner rather than later." For those just getting up to speed on this, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported last month that Carr's shoulder ailment (on his throwing arm) could put his 2025 campaign at risk. The 34-year-old is reportedly reluctant to undergo surgery after previously having a procedure on the same arm. With Carr's status for 2025 in limbo, the Saints' QB room is currently stocked with 2023 fourth-rounder Jake Haener and 2024 fifth-rounder Spencer Rattler, who each started in Carr's place last season, along with rookie second-rounder Tyler Shough. Stay tuned. We'll be watching this one closely. |
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