When New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was asked on Tuesday about missing out on free-agent wide receiver Calvin Ridley, it revealed a few issues with the current state of his team. “There was one outstanding receiver that unfortunately we couldn’t close,” Kraft said at the NFL’s Annual League Meeting in Orlando, Fla. “It was…
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 Cleveland Browns INJURIES RB Nick Chubb (knee) is expected to begin load running sometime in the “upcoming month,” GM Andrew…
With Tyron Smith‘s defection to New York, the Dallas Cowboys have a big hole to fill on the left side of the offensive line. The presumption has been that Tyler Smith could move from guard to tackle, where he spent the majority of his rookie season while Tyron dealt with an injury. For now, head…
The NFL is following through on its desire to jumpstart the kickoff. Owners approved the hybrid kickoff rule on Tuesday during the Annual League Meeting, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources informed of the decision. The vote passed 29-3, NFL Competition Committee chairman Rich McKay told reporters. The move will…
Perhaps the New York Jets’ split with Zach Wilson isn’t as straightforward as initially thought. Gang Green owner Woody Johnson told reporters Monday from the NFL’s Annual League Meeting that he could hang onto the former No. 2 overall pick. “If we don’t trade him, we’re going to keep him,” Johnson said, via ESPN. The Jets…
The NFL trade deadline is on the move. NFL owners approved on Tuesday an amendment to push the 2024 trading deadline to the Tuesday after Week 9 games. The 2024 trade deadline is set to be on Nov. 5. (It was Oct. 31 in 2023.) Previously, the trade deadline was Tuesday after Week 8. When…
For the first time in a decade, the Rams defense will prepare for a season without Aaron Donald. Head coach Sean McVay realizes Los Angeles can’t hope to replace the retired Donald, but he hopes April’s draft will hopefully be a step in starting to fill the void. Speaking with NFL Network’s Steve Wyche at…
Free-agent cornerback Xavien Howard closed the door on a return to Miami, but would like a shot at returning to his hometown to play. A Houston native who played high school ball at Wheatley and attended Baylor University, Howard recently told The OGs Podcast, hosted by Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller — which was recorded…
New Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz’s first massive decision came early in his tenure: to trade longtime great Keenan Allen to Chicago for a fourth-round draft pick. Hortiz said Thursday that he didn’t love parting with the player, but financials forced a hard decision. “Yeah, I knew who I was trading,” Hortiz said,…
Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones answer listeners’ questions during the NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet live stream. The guys discuss Mike Williams signing with the Jets, speculate on Caleb Williams’ potential impact on the Bears offense, and talk about Jim Harbaugh’s garage sale. Tune in to the NFL Fantasy Football YouTube page for…
