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NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, May 2

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, May 2

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order READ: Free agency tracker READ: Fifth-year option tracker Baltimore Ravens SIGNINGS OT Roger Rosengarten , second-round pick (No. 62 overall) C Nick Samac, seventh-round…

2025 NFL Draft: Compensatory pick projections for every team

2025 NFL Draft: Compensatory pick projections for every team

It has become obvious over the last few years that in many cases, teams are beginning to factor compensatory picks in the next season’s draft into the roster-building process. Teams will make mid-year additions or sign players to one-year deals, understanding that it could turn into a future compensatory pick. Pay them now and receive…

NFL draft grades, NFC North: Bears lay foundation for breakthrough; Vikings aggressively roll dice

NFL draft grades, NFC North: Bears lay foundation for breakthrough; Vikings aggressively roll dice

1-32 rankings AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West NFC East NFC North NFC South NFC West Why provide instant grades on the selections of prospects who have yet to take an NFL snap? Well, you’re reading this, aren’t you? Considering the makeup of every roster and the factors surrounding each pick, Gennaro Filice…

Texans GM Nick Caserio expects RB Dameon Pierce 'to be a big part of what we're doing'

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce had a disappointing second season, causing the club to make other arrangements at the position. After flashing bruising running ability as a rookie, Pierce struggled in Bobby Slowik’s offense in 2023, earning 416 yards and two touchdowns while averaging just 2.9 yards per carry. The back’s inefficiency led the…

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren: ST coach said Justin Fields could be kick return option

The Pittsburgh Steelers are exploring every option to get one of their most gifted players, quarterback Justin Fields, onto the field in 2024. That includes special teams, apparently. In an appearance on Cam Heyward‘s Not Just Football podcast, Steelers running back Jaylen Warren revealed Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith tossed out the idea of…

NFL draft grades, AFC West: Chargers ace test; Broncos, Chiefs nail biggest needs

NFL draft grades, AFC West: Chargers ace test; Broncos, Chiefs nail biggest needs

1-32 rankings AFC East AFC North AFC South AFC West NFC East NFC North NFC South NFC West Why provide instant grades on the selections of prospects who have yet to take an NFL snap? Well, you’re reading this, aren’t you? Considering the makeup of every roster and the factors surrounding each pick, Gennaro Filice…

Jerod Mayo, Eliot Wolf hope drafting Drake Maye leads New England Patriots into next era of success

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It’s almost Maye day: 28 hours before the most important New England Patriots draft decision in nearly 25 years. On this Wednesday afternoon, the sun shines on Gillette Stadium without a cloud in the sky, a rarity this spring — and it feels like a symbol of hope. One clear sign of…

Former Broncos CB Chris Harris Jr. retiring after 12 seasons in NFL

Chris Harris is done waiting for another phone call. He’s calling it a career. After preparing for one more opportunity and failing to attract interest, the veteran cornerback is retiring from the NFL after 12 seasons. “I just waited a year and I stayed in shape, but I realized that everybody was pretty much moving…

Bengals' Dax Hill making position switch from safety to cornerback

The Cincinnati Bengals drafted Dax Hill in the first round in 2022 to be their eventual starting safety. After a roller-coaster 2023 campaign, the club re-evaluated Hill’s situation. Over the weekend, head coach Zac Taylor told reporters that the plan is to move the former first-rounder from safety to cornerback. “We’ve seen it from him…