NFL RUMORS AND NEWS

Bleacher Report "The Dallas Cowboys' trade for Brandin Cooks not only gives them a solid No. 2 receiver but also presumably takes them out of the veteran wide receiver market for now. That's not great news for the rest of the veteran receivers who could be looking for new homes in..." March 20

The Comeback "It’s very clear that the Carolina Panthers are in need of a quarterback. And after the team traded up in the upcoming 2023 Draft to secure the No. 1 overall pick from the Chicago Bears, it’s become pretty clear that they intend to choose a quarterback with that pick. But that..." March 20

The Athletic "It’s been five days since Lamar Jackson was allowed to field contract offers, and not yet has a team come to the forefront. Very little gets out of Jackson’s small inner circle, so the level of interest the quarterback has generated from potential suitors is hard to..." March 20

Bleacher Report "With the first wave of NFL free agency winding down, we can approach the 2023 draft with a clearer picture of what teams need and what they have to offer perspective draft selections. Things are quite a bit different than they were a couple of weeks ago. The Chicago Bears, for..." March 20

Pro Football Talk "As evidenced by the contract accepted by safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, we’re firmly into the one-year deal phase of free agency. For one high-profile free agent who actually has been available to any team for more than a year now, the question becomes whether he will eventually accept a..." March 20

Total Pro Sports "There are two notable wide receivers that have been talked about being moved for weeks, and their final destination has become even more clear after the Dallas Cowboys traded for Houston Texans veteran WR Brandin Cooks. Following the deal, New York Jets beat reporter Rich Cimini..." March 20

The Phinsider "The Miami Dolphins have made multiple moves during this free agency period, yet outside of signing a couple of depth pieces, their lack of additions along the offensive line have been somewhat concerning. Will that change soon? According to Barry Jackson of the..." March 20

Pro Football Talk "Baker Mayfield is officially a Buccaneer, having signed his contract on Monday morning. In his introductory press conference on Monday afternoon, Mayfield said he figured he would have to be patient as the rest of the quarterback market took shape in free..." March 20

The Athletic "If it feels like the Jets have had a quiet free agency, that’s probably because the noisiest thing they can do right now — trade for Aaron Rodgers — hasn’t happened yet. It’s not a matter of if that deal with..." March 20

Sportsnaut "It was an interesting first week of free agency for the New York Giants and their general manager Joe Schoen. He made a big splash in signing free agent linebacker Bobby Okereke to a four-year $40 million contract. But the biggest blockbuster move that Schoen made last week..." March 20

CBS Sports "Pascal's production dropped in his inaugural season with the Eagles' star-studded offense in 2022, as he logged just 15 catches for 150 yards and one touchdown, all career-low marks. It's possible he earns increased work in Arizona, especially if the team ends up parting..." March 20

TMZ "Jalen Carter's tumultuous March might have cost himself some serious coin ... because former NFL GM Michael Lombardi tells TMZ Sports he'd now have "a lot of concern" drafting the UGA star if he were still running a team. Carter was hit with..." March 20

Dawgs By Nature "The Cleveland Browns look to have added some reinforcements on Monday for special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone. While there has been no official word from the team, it appears they have reached a deal with free agent cornerback/special teams player Michael Ford Jr.,..." March 20

USA Today "The Tennessee Titans are reportedly finalizing a one-year deal with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting. According to Jordan Schultz of The Score, the one-year deal is set to be worth up to $5 million. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on..." March 20

Pro Football Talk "Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s time as a free agent came to an end on Monday when he signed a one-year deal with the Lions and that outcome wasn’t what many people expected heading into the new league year. Gardner-Johnson was seen as one of the top safeties on the market,..." March 20

Denver Post "After a shopping spree to start free agency, the Broncos are fortifying their depth by bringing a few 2022 players back to the roster. The latest is cornerback Essang Bassey, who is returning to Denver on a one-year deal, a source confirmed Saturday evening to The..." March 20

Total Pro Sports "Kliff Kingsbury’s girlfriend Veronica Bielik is once again burning down Instagram with another sizzling hot post. The Polish model and influencer shows off her famous figure regularly on Instagram and it has led to her having millions of followers in the process. In a..." March 20

Buffalo Bills "The Bills aren't done adding to their offense in free agency as WR Trent Sherfield signed with the team Monday on a one-year deal. Sherfield, 27, spent the 2022 season with the Miami Dolphins and was their third-leading receiver with 30 catches for a career-high 417 yards and two..." March 20

Sportsbook Review "A number of key developments have led to changes in our 2023 NFL Mock Draft. There's a new team picking No. 1 overall and several marquee free agents have found new homes. As a result, here's the latest version of our mock draft, where we try to find the best available prop bet for each..." March 20

Pro Football Talk "After the Panthers completed their trade with the Bears for the first overall pick in this year’s draft, many people noted that their head coach Frank Reich has worked with a string of quarterbacks who are at least 6-3 during his time as the head coach of the Colts and previous..." March 20

The Athletic "Constructing an NFL roster is a 365-day-a-year endeavor. New Broncos coach Sean Payton and the team’s front office staff will be working over the next six months to piece together a new 53-man roster ahead of the season opener in September — and the tinkering will go on..." March 20

Detroit Sports Nation "According to a report from Aaron Wilson, the Detroit Lions have signed LS Jake McQuaide. Wilson is reporting that the Lions have signed McQuaide to a one-year, $1.317 million deal, with a $152,500 signing bonus, and a $1.165 million base salary. McQuaide, who is..." March 20

The Falcoholic "We’ve been waiting for the Falcons to add to a pretty thin wide receiver depth chart, given that the team has basically zero proven options beyond Drake London. On Sunday night, it appears they’ve added a starting option, with former Raider Mack Hollins reportedly set to sign with..." March 20

The Athletic "The 39-word statement was posted at 7:24 p.m. ET on a Thursday night in mid-January. A franchise so often cloaked in secrecy offered a glimpse of transparency after a disappointing 8-9 season. The message was deemed so important that the team opted to go live with the..." March 20

Pro Football Talk "Blaine Gabbert‘s spent the last few years as a backup quarterback in Tampa, but Baker Mayfield‘s arrival in Tampa might have closed the door on another year with the Bucs so Gabbert’s looking for work elsewhere. Las Vegas may be a landing spot. Field Yates of..." March 20

NBC Sports Bay Area "Had Brock Purdy not gotten hurt in the 49ers' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game, would the outcome have been different?  Nobody knows for sure. However, one thing is certain: if Purdy had not sustained a torn UCL, the 49ers would have put..." March 20

Dallas Morning News "The only external additions the Cowboys have made since free agency began last Wednesday have come via trade. Inevitably, that had to change sometime. It could very soon. Three veteran free agents are scheduled to visit the team Monday, two people familiar with the..." March 20

Hogs Haven "The Washington Commanders have already signed one linebacker in free agency, and lost another. Former Seattle Seahawks LB Cody Barton agreed to terms on a 1-year deal during the NFL’s legal tampering period and is already talking about competing for starting middle linebacker. Washington..." March 20

Total Pro Sports "Jason Whitlock has been a longtime critic of Colin Kaepernick. Last week, Colin Kaepernick was back in the news as he accused his adoptive parents of perpetuating racism during his childhood. The former NFL quarterback was adopted by white parents when he was..." March 20

Akron Beacon Journal "The Browns are bringing back another of their linebackers who had been an unrestricted free agent. The plan is to re-sign linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk to a one-year deal, according to a league source. The deal is reportedly worth $1.232 million, with $500,000 fully guaranteed. The base..." March 20

Pro Football Talk "Two days after signing free agent long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer to a three-year, $3.815 million deal, the Raiders have cut long snapper Trent Sieg, Field Yates of ESPN reports. New Raiders special teams coordinator Tom McMahon is familiar with Bobenmoyer, with the two..." March 20

Total Pro Sports "A top AFC team is reportedly interested in veteran wide receiver and free agent Odell Beckham Jr. According to a report from Jordan Schultz of theScore, the Buffalo Bills are among the teams who have “checked in on” the 30-year-0ld wideout. Schultz added that Beckham had..." March 19

Pro Football Talk "More than four days into free agency, no potential suitor has conclusively been linked to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Could the Patriots eventually make a run at him? Former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich recently lobbied for his former team to make the..." March 19

Bleacher Report "As the NFL world waits for the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets to iron out the details of an Aaron Rodgers trade, other players also need a change of scenery. Players request permission to seek a trade for a variety of reasons: playing time, a new contract or a better team..." March 19

ESPN "Aaron Rodgers wants to leave the Green Bay Packers and play for the New York Jets. The Jets want that, too. The Packers are willing to make a trade happen. So what's the holdup? It's a complex transaction, perhaps unprecedented...." March 19

Total Pro Sports "After Tom Brady left New England following the 2019 season, he ended up signing with the Buccaneers, but that almost didn’t happen, because he was reportedly headed somewhere else. UFC president Dana White revealed that Brady was actually set to sign with the..." March 19

Bleacher Report "The spring is generally a time for optimism, and it's easy to see every NFL free-agent signing through rose-colored glasses. The reality is that the exciting free-agent addition in spring often becomes the source of frustration and disappointment by the time September, October and..." March 19

NFL.com "Laremy Tunsil spoke openly of his desire to become the highest-paid left tackle in the NFL. He got his wish on Sunday. Houston is signing Tunsil to a three-year, $75 million extension that includes $50 million in fully guaranteed money, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported..." March 19

Bleacher Report "Anyone who has followed the NFL for any length of time knows that it can take at least a full season to accurately judge an acquisition. Last offseason, for example, the Seattle Seahawks' re-signing of quarterback Geno Smith generated virtually no buzz. A year later, Smith is coming off his..." March 19

Clutch Points "The Detroit Lions have swooped in and grabbed one of the top defensive free agents left on the board. And it brings another massive addition to their secondary. The Lions are in agreement with former Philadelphia Eagles safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson,..." March 19

panthers.com " The Panthers have a proven veteran wide receiver again. The team agreed to terms with former Vikings wideout Adam Thielen on Sunday evening. He was released by the Vikings earlier this offseason, but found a soft place to land here. The 32-year-old Thielen would..." March 19

Bleacher Report "For the fourth time in his career, Brandin Cooks will join a new team via trade. This time, he's headed to the Dallas Cowboys. Though the 29-year-old wideout can still make splash plays with his speed, he's not the missing piece to propel the Cowboys into Super Bowl..." March 19

ESPN "Wanting to add speed and a complement to Pro Bowler CeeDee Lamb, the Dallas Cowboys acquired Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks on Sunday for a fifth-round pick in 2023 and a sixth-round pick in 2024. The trade for Cooks likely takes the..." March 19

Sportsnaut "The Tennessee Titans might not be done tearing down their roster. Two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard could be the next to go. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the Titans have approached Byard about a pay cut, but the safety has pushed back against it. At this point,..." March 19

CBS Sports "Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill has found a new NFL home, as he agreed to terms on a three-year, $21 million deal with the Cleveland Browns this past week, per NFL Media. His new deal reportedly includes $14 million fully guaranteed..." March 19

Larry Brown Sports "The Carolina Panthers are in dire need of weapons on offense, and are hoping to address at least some of those shortcomings via free agency. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday that the Panthers are pursuing free agent wide receivers Adam Thielen and DJ Chark. Fowler hinted..." March 19

Pro Football Talk "As reported on Thursday night, there’s a belief that a sale of the Commanders is imminent. A new fact supports this timetable. Specifically, signing bonuses for newly-signed contracts aren’t due imminently. Ben Standig of TheAthletic.com reports that deals..." March 19

ESPN "The Pittsburgh Steelers beefed up their offensive line Saturday night, acquiring a full-time starter from across the state. Former Philadelphia Eagles guard Isaac Seumalo signed a three-year deal with Pittsburgh, sources told ESPN. Seumalo is..." March 19

Pro Football Talk "Three days ago, Aaron Rodgers harnessed the power of YouTube to spread his word about his intention to leave the Packers and play for the Jets. Soon, Lamar Jackson will be using YouTube for his own purposes. Jackson has teased on social media an exclusive interview..." March 19

Bleacher Report "It's been six days since the legal tampering period started and NFL teams were allowed to negotiate with free agents, and the signings continue to come in fast and furious. Many of the tops names that were anticipated to lead the class have already been signed. The deluge of..." March 18