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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. 'where he needs to be' in ACL rehab
There is still no clear timetable for Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery from the torn ACL that ended the Falcons quarterback's 2025 season, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.,He added that Penix is "right where he needs to be" in his recovery from the injury sustained Nov. 16 vs. Carolina.,Stefanski h...
Browns 'not concerned' Myles Garrett is absent from offseason program
New Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken is not worried about star defensive end Myles Garrett missing the start of this week's voluntary portion of the offseason program.,Garrett, who broke the NFL single-season sack record last season, had the language of his contract modified this offseason and oft...
Report: Giants signing former Ravens G Daniel Faalele
Former Ravens guard Daniel Faalele is reuniting with head coach John Harbaugh and signing a one-year deal with the Giants, NFL Network reported Wednesday.,Faalele, 26, was a fourth-round pick by Baltimore in 2022 and started all 34 games over the past two seasons.,The 6-foot-8, 370-pound Australia n...
Reports: Texans exercise options for CJ Stroud, Will Anderson
The Houston Texans exercised the fifth-year options for quarterback CJ Stroud and pass-rusher Will Anderson, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday.,The options will pay Stroud $25.904 million and Anderson $21.512 million in 2027. They were the No. 2 and No. 3 overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft by ...
Patriots trade LB Marte Mapu to Texans
The New England Patriots traded linebacker Marte Mapu to the Houston Texans on Tuesday.,Terms of the trade were not disclosed, though ESPN reported the deal includes a swap of 2027 NFL Draft picks that gives a seventh-round pick to the Texans in exchange for a sixth-rounder.,Mapu is entering the las...
Report: Raiders bringing back TE Ian Thomas
The Las Vegas Raiders are re-signing tight end Ian Thomas to a one-year contract after his first season with the team, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Thomas, 29, signed with Las Vegas for a reported $1.52 million last offseason after seven years with the Carolina Panthers.,He played in 15 games (10 start...
John Harbaugh: Prospects 'high' DT Dexter Lawrence stays with Giants
New York's star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence did not report to the Giants' offseason program Tuesday after requesting a trade, but new coach John Harbaugh said he believes "prospects are going to be high" that Lawrence will remain with the Giants.,"Speaking for the Giants, we want Dexter here an...
Bucs sign DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches, WR David Sills V
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches and wide receiver David Sills V on Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed.,Nunez-Roches, 32, who won a Super Bowl during his previous stint with the Bucs (2018-22), played the past three seasons with the New York Giants.,Nunez-Roches p...
Dolphins RB De'Von Achane a no-show for voluntary workouts
Dolphins running back De'Von Achane did not attend the first day of voluntary offseason workouts on Tuesday.,"It's part of the business," new head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters.,Achane, 24, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is looking for a long-term extension.,"Those are talk...
Report: Fernando Mendoza not planning to attend NFL draft
Fernando Mendoza, the projected No. 1 overall pick, informed the league that he is not planning to attend the NFL draft in Pittsburgh later this month, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Per the report, the Indiana quarterback and reigning Heisman Trophy winner wants to share the draft experience with his fa...
Three NFL Draft Prospects Who Will Be Selected Higher Than You Think
Drew Allar, Jordyn Tyson, and Sonny Styles could be selected earlier than expected. Who will rise up the draft board?...
Report: Falcons' Kyle Pitts signs franchise tag, arrives for workouts
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has signed his franchise tender and will participate in voluntary workouts, NFL Network reported on Tuesday.,He will be under contract with the Falcons for 2026 on a one-year deal worth $15.045 million. He still can potentially sign a multi-year contract with the...
Report: Falcons' James Pearce Jr. won't attend workouts after arrest
Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. is not expected to report for the start of Atlanta's offseason program Tuesday following his February arrest in Florida, NFL Network reported.,Pearce, 22, is facing a potential league suspension in addition to multiple criminal charges including aggravated battery...
Research reveals Hall of Fame DT Steve McMichael had CTE
Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael was diagnosed with Stage 3 CTE by researchers studying his brain one year after his death at age 67. ,McMichael was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 long after the physical effects of ALS had taken a grip on the once fearsome specimen ...
Reports: Giants DT Dexter Lawrence requesting a trade
New York Giants star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is requesting a trade, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The three-time Pro Bowl selection is not expected to report Tuesday when the offseason program gets underway.,Lawrence, 28, is set to earn a base salary of $18.5 million in 2026 and is unde...
Lamar Jackson attends Ravens' voluntary workouts
As the Baltimore Ravens became the first team to report for offseason workouts Monday, two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson was front and center.,Participation is voluntary and there was some question about whether the veteran quarterback would report as the two sides work on a contract e...
Jaguars DE Travon Walker agrees to four-year, $110M extension
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker agreed to a four-year, $110 million extension, his agency announced Friday.,Walker will receive $77 million in total guarantees and $50 million at signing, the agency said on social media. The deal puts Walker under contract through the 2030 season.,W...
Former top defender Stephon Gilmore retires after 13 seasons
Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore formally announced his retirement on Thursday.,The five-time Pro Bowl cornerback over 13 NFL seasons didn't play in 2025.,"I have had an incredible 13 years in the League, and I cannot wait to see what this next chapter holds," Gilmore said on ...
Kirk Cousins Cashes In Again as Raiders Make Questionable Move
The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins to a puzzling deal, but his agent continues to dominate NFL negotiations....
S Kyle Dugger signs one-year contract with Bengals
Free agent safety Kyle Dugger signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Dugger, who opted to be a free agent in March after the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired him in a deal with the New England Patriots on Oct. 28.,The Bengals previously add...