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As the NBA works on its own plan to reopen after the COVID-19 shutdown, the plan is to put players into a sequestered environment, in hopes of reducing the spread of the virus. The NFL hasn’t gotten to that point — because they have the benefit of time — but the concerns about the spread […]

The Saints have agreed to terms with free agent Ty Montgomery, Nick Underhill of neworleans.football reports. Montgomery has played both running back and receiver, giving Sean Payton yet another toy for his offense. The Packers made Montgomery a third-round choice in 2015. He started his career at receiver before moving to running back after the […]

The adoption of the fourth-and-15 alternative to the onside kick may be a matter of when not if. And the “when” could be tied directly to a broader business move the NFL will soon be making. As Big Cat mentioned on Friday’s PFT Live, it’s possible that the league has decided to hold back a […]

The Browns will kick off the start of a new month by returning to their facilities. The team announced on Friday that they plan to reopen offices at their training facility in Berea, Ohio and First Energy Stadium on Monday, June 1. Browns executive vice president/chief operating officer Dave Jenkins said in a statement that […]

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer’s able to have a bit more time for staff meetings than other coaches, since he’s sheltering in place with his co-defensive coordinator. Of course, that assistant coach is also his son Adam, which makes it easier, since they’re staying on the family’s 160-acre ranch in Kentucky. But it definitely comes […]

Saints quarterback Taysom Hill has become an oddly polarizing figure in NFL circles. Naysayers point to a limited track record at quarterback. Supporters rely on the impact he has whenever he enters a game. The biggest question regarding Hill relates to whether he’ll succeed Drew Brees as the starting quarterback in New Orleans. Naysayers say […]

Fletcher Cox and Darius Slay first met on a recruiting trip to Mississippi State. They were teammates for two seasons there after Slay went the JUCO route first. Cox can’t wait to have Slay as a teammate again after the Eagles acquired the cornerback in a trade with the Lions. Cox spoke to Slay the […]

Shortly after the 49ers lost Super Bowl LIV to the Chiefs, 49ers General Manager John Lynch said he didn’t think edge rusher Dee Ford would need to have knee surgery this offseason. Ford revealed that Lynch was incorrect during a conference call with reporters on Friday. Ford said, via multiple reporters” that he saw Dr. […]

Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis knew that there was a decision coming sometime about the team’s option on his contract for the 2021 season, but he said Thursday that “wasn’t even aware of it until literally like the day” that the Lions decided not to exercise it. Davis said that decision “can be detrimental or it […]

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson used to have one of the best receivers in the NFL. Now, he has Brandin Cooks and Randall Cobb and running back David Johnson, and things are suddenly very different in Houston. “I think Deshaun’s excited,” offensive coordinator Tim Kelly said, via Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. “I don’t want […]

Texans guard Zach Fulton will be staying in Houston after agreeing to restructure his contract. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the Texans and Fulton have agreed to a reworked contract that gives him $5 million guaranteed this season and $3 million non-guaranteed next season. That’s a steep cut from the $7 million a year […]

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer isn’t sure about the benefits of holding joint practices during training camp this summer because you “may not be able to get your guys up to speed fast enough” after a virtual offseason program. One of the areas that will be getting a healthy amount of attention from Zimmer in […]

As the NFL continues to develop plans for a safe reopening, another state appears set to open the doors for them. According to Dan Roche of WBZ, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker will announce today that professional sports teams will be allowed to practice. The announcement is expected to include the usual provisions about safety precautions, […]

The Panthers announced that they have agreed to terms on a contract with cornerback Eli Apple for the 2020 season and that deal looks different than the deal Apple initially struck earlier this offseason. Apple agreed to terms with the Raiders on a one-year deal early in free agency, but it fell apart before being […]

In an ordinary offseason, Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt would be able to be by rookie Alex Highsmith‘s side, to teach him how the team does business. In case you haven’t noticed, this is not an ordinary offseason. Watt’s still offered to do everything possible to help the third-round pick, in whatever limited capacity he […]

The Lions agreed to terms with sixth-round choice John Penisini on Monday, his agent, David Canter, announced on Twitter. The Lions also have agreed to terms with fourth-round choice Logan Stenberg, leaving seven yet to go. Detroit made Penisini, a defensive tackle, the 197th overall choice. He started two years at Utah. In 28 games […]

For weeks, Simms has been saying on PFT Live that NFL players won’t care about catching the coronavirus. On Thursday, an NFL player acknowledged that, indeed, he’s not concerned about it. “I don’t know if this is the politically correct thing to say, but I’m not really worried about it personally,” Lions offensive lineman Taylor […]

The Browns hired General Manager Andrew Berry earlier this year and they announced a series of changes to the personnel department that have been made since his arrival. Several of the moves have been reported in the past, including the hiring of vice president of football operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and national scout Charles Walls and […]

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer will think twice about having joint practices with other teams this season, but not for the most obvious reason — concern that infected players from other teams could infect his own players. Zimmer wants to be sure that he has enough time to get his team ready in a year without […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick already has proved well worth the price the Steelers paid in a trade with the Dolphins. The safety made 57 tackles, five interceptions, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Maurkice Pouncey in 2011 and Le’Veon Bell in 2014 were the only other Steelers players to earn […]

If the NFL decides to go forward with a football season featuring open stadiums, the NFL needs to show flexibility when it comes to the possibility that season-ticket holders won’t want to attend games this year but also won’t want to lose their season tickets. The Steelers apparently will be willing to cooperate with season-ticket […]

Lions quarterback Matt Stafford got plenty of attention last month for a viral video that purported to show he’s a math wizard. Today he admitted he is not. Stafford told reporters today that the whole thing was a put-on between himself and former teammate T.J. Lang. “I can’t believe you guys fell for the math […]

When the Ravens announced that Matt Judon had agreed to sign his franchise tag on Thursday, it was unclear whether he was doing so as a defensive end or a linebacker. It turns out they agreed to split the difference. Judon has agreed to a one-year contract with a guaranteed salary of $16.808 million, according […]

Things went south in a hurry for cornerback Xavier Rhodes over the last couple of years as he went from signing a five-year contract in 2017 to being released by the Vikings in March. Rhodes signed a one-year deal with the Colts later in the month and called the rapid change in Minnesota a “reality […]

The Colts announced the death of longtime defensive line coach John Teerlinck on Sunday night. Teerlinck, who was 69 at the time of his death, finished his time as an NFL assistant by coaching the defensive line in Indianapolis from 2002 to 2012. Teerlinck coached stars like Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis during his time […]

Bills quarterback Josh Allen has finally connected with the guy he hopes to connect with often. Via the Buffalo News, Allen was in Florida working out with a group of teammates yesterday, including new wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The group of players joining them in the workout included tight ends Dawson Knox, Tommy Sweeney, Jason […]

First overall pick Joe Burrow will be making his first Thursday night appearance in Week Two of the regular season if all goes according to plan. The Bengals are set to be in Cleveland as the Thursday Night Football slate gets underway. Baker Mayfield got his first NFL win on a Thursday night against the […]

Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman said earlier this month that the team didn’t intend to trade wide receiver Stefon Diggs this offseason, but that the offer from the Bills was too good for them to pass up. Head coach Mike Zimmer sent the same message during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show this week. Zimmer […]

Free agent cornerback Logan Ryan closed the door on a return to the Titans last week, but not before he made a last effort to stick with the team for a fourth season. Ryan appeared on the podcast hosted by Devin and Jason McCourty this weekend and said that the long-term deal he hoped to […]

Linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski never spent a full season as a starter with the Bears, but it looks like he’ll be getting that chance with the Raiders. Kwiatkoski signed a three-year, $21 million deal with $13.75 million in guaranteed money this offseason and that’s usually not the kind of investment that a team makes for a […]

The Falcons ranked 29th in the league in rushing attempts last season, but center Alex Mack isn’t expecting more of the same this season. Mack said that the team is integrating more outside zone runs into the plan for the coming season, which is something veterans “have a lot of experience” running from the days […]

Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan isn’t getting a chance to work with the team on the field right now, but it doesn’t sound like on-field issues are the most pressing to him right now. Lewan did a conference call with reporters on Thursday and spent a chunk of time talking about leadership. Specifically Lewan talked […]

Patrick Peterson wants to play football because he’s a football player. Much more than that will go into his decision-making when it’s time to return from the coronavirus shutdown. The Cardinals cornerback was diagnosed with Type Two diabetes in 2014, and he said that will weigh on his mind when it’s time to go back […]

The Browns continue to reshape their front office under new General Manager Andrew Berry. According to Tyler Dunne of Bleacher Report, the Browns are promoting Glenn Cook to vice president of player personnel. Cook has been their assistant director of pro scouting the last four years, after spending the first four years of his career as […]

The Chargers traded back into the first round in order to get linebacker Kenneth Murray with the 23rd overall pick of last month’s draft, so it stands to reason that they have high hopes for what he’ll do as a member of their defense. Those hopes may extend beyond making tackles and otherwise disrupting opposing […]

Jets quarterback Joe Flacco‘s 2019 season came to an end after eight starts because of a neck injury and he underwent surgery in April in order to have a chance to continue playing football this year. During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Flacco said he waited until April because he wasn’t sure about his […]

We’re all forced to learn new habits because of the COVID-19 shutdowns, and Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is no different. Via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Stafford said he’s making a conscious effort to not lick his fingers before he throws. Considering he generally receives a football from beneath the sweaty rear end […]

If COVID-19 forces NFL teams to play in empty stadiums, Melvin Gordon says it won’t feel much different for him. Gordon, who played his entire career for the Chargers before signing with the Broncos this offseason, noted that the Chargers played in front of plenty of empty seats. “We didn’t have fans anyway,” Gordon said […]

Several free agents have seen their hunt for a place to play impacted by the shutdown of team facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic and former Packers and Lions defensive lineman Mike Daniels feels he’s part of that group. Daniels made an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Wednesday and said he thinks the “situation has […]

Packers tight end Jace Sternberger missed the first eight games of his rookie season on injured reserve with an ankle injury and played only six games. He didn’t make his first reception until the divisional round victory over the Seahawks. The third-round choice caught his first touchdown in the NFC Championship Game. “I just got […]