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Browns | Kirk Cousins destined for Cleveland? Tue Apr 1, 11:11 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins could end up getting traded to the Cleveland Browns at some point this offseason, according to sources via The Athletic's Dianna Russini.
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Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason is expected to 'bring something to the table in those short-yardage situations, those goal-line situations, goal-to-go, where we've really left a lot to be desired as a football team,' according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Link to storyChicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is expected to take significant reps under center this offseason as new head coach Ben Johnson looks to 'go back to basics' with his new quarterback.'There are some things that we're going to encourage that he looks to do a little bit differently. He's been predominantly a shotgun quarterback for most of his high school and college career, and so he's very comfortable there. We're going to work to see the comfort level under center and how much of that applies. We had a lot of success where I was last, that going under center for the run game did translate in play action,' Johnson told the team's website.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave has had 'a huge impact' on the team and will have a huge impact (in 2025),' according to head coach Kellen Moore on Tuesday, April 1.
Link to storyKansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (knee) is expected to be ready to participate in training camp, according to head coach Andy Reid.
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Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart has been the focus of 'a lot of work' by the New York Giants in recent weeks, according to a source.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson's rookie year was a wash due in large part to injuries, but head coach Mike Tomlin is optimistic things will be different in his second season.'He was healthy, but healthy in football readiness were two different things. ... When you are coming back from injury, you are essentially getting on a moving train. ... (Wilson) was healthy at the end of the year. He was working extremely hard to practice, but a real Avenue never presented itself. ... We are expecting really good things from him in the second year,' Tomlin said on Tuesday, April 1.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) continues to rehab the dislocated ankle he suffered around midseason last year, leading head coach Todd Bowles to tell reporters on Tuesday, April 1, that he is 'hoping (Godwin) is on the field Week 1.'
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San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy's contract extension could get done soon, according to comments from general manager John Lynch on Monday, March 31. While team owner Jed York stated the deal 'should not be hard to do,' he suggested that Purdy was the one who was holding things up.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette is 'that (No. 1) guy,' in the opinion of head coach Dave Canales.'I think we got that guy. I think it's Xavier. And I think it's up to the coaches to just continue to develop him and let him grow at his pace. So, for me, the goal for Xavier Legette is let's just take that next step. This is going to be his first offseason with us, from phase one all the way through, and I just love to see where that goes. You got a guy who's 6-2 1/2, 225 pounds, and runs 4.3. And he's a playmaker, and it's on film, and so it's like, let's start there. Let's just take the next step with him,' Canales said Tuesday, April 1, at the league's annual meeting.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers PK Jake Moody will likely square off against a yet-to-be-named veteran kicker during training camp this summer, according to comments from head coach Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday, April 1.
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San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey is 'healthy and doing great,' according to head coach Kyle Shanahan on Tuesday, April 1.
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Free-agent CB Justin Hardee (Titans) reportedly signed a one-year contract to return to the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, April 1. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dyami Brown had 'untapped potential', in the opinion of general manager James Gladstone.
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Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is not expected to attend organized team activities this offseason, head coach Raheem Morris said Tuesday, April 1.
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Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers is 'pointing in that direction,' according to team owner Art Rooney II
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Free-agent RB Raheem Blackshear (Panthers) agreed to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers Tuesday, April 1. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams is expected to start talking with the Rams this week about a contract extension, but general manager Les Snead said an agreement may take some time.
Link to storyDetroit Lions WR Jameson Williams likely will have his fifth-year option picked up this offseason, according to general manager Brad Holmes.
Link to storyNew York Giants QB Russell Wilson will work with the first-team offense during offseason workouts, according to general manager Joe Schoen.
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Oregon TE Terrance Ferguson had an official visit with the Denver Broncos Monday, March 31, according to sources.
Link to storyFree-agent QB Sam Ehlinger (Colts) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos Monday, March 31, according to sources. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Free-agent QB Joe Flacco (Colts) is one of the players the Cleveland Browns are considering as they look to add a veteran quarterback, according to owner Jimmy Haslam.
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Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews is expected to be playing for the Ravens next season, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
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New York Jets QB Jordan Travis (leg) has not been medically cleared to return at this point but will be on the field when he is ready, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
Link to storyWashington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin has started contract extension talks with the Commanders, according to general manager Adam Peters.
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Pittsburgh Steelers WR DK Metcalf recently worked out with free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets), according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
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Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders is scheduled to have a dinner meeting with representatives from the Cleveland Browns later this week, according to Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Link to storyTennessee Titans WR Treylon Burks (knee) is unlikely to be ready for training camp and potentially the start of the 2025 season, according to head coach Brian Callahan on Monday, March 31.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) did very well in his recent checkup appointment with Dr. ElAttrache, according to general manager John Lynch. Lynch also said he expects Aiyuk to be with the team in 2025.
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Updating previous reports, Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith is working on a contract extension with the team, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
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Las Vegas Raiders RB Raheem Mostert said he is capable of producing more than he did last season. 'Just getting back into that form,' Mostert said. 'I'm already feeling good coming into this offseason.'
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New York Jets QB Justin Fields is expected to be the starter in 2025, general manager Darren Mougey said Sunday, March 30. 'We believe Justin is the starter,' Mougey said.
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Pittsburgh WR Konata Mumpfield talked with representatives from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers at his Pro Day.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills RB James Cook has said that he is looking for a contract extension, but general manager Brandon Beane indicated that an extension for Cook will not happen in the near future.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Raheem Blackshear (Panthers) is receiving interest from the Carolina Panthers, and Blackshear is interested in re-signing with the Panthers, according to sources. Blackshear is also receiving interest from other teams.
Link to storyNew York Jets WR Allen Lazard is a player the team is hoping to keep, and the two sides are discussing a possible restructuring of his contract, according to general manager Darren Mougey.
Link to storyMaryland WR Tai Felton recently talked with the New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders.
Link to storyTennessee Titans QB Will Levis has not been the subject of any trade talks this offseason.
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Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) is making good progress in his recovery but will be a limited participant in offseason workouts, according to executive vice president Stephen Jones.
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New England Patriots WR Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery this offseason, according to a source.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs could receive some work as the slot receiver this upcoming season, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Mike Reiss.
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Florida State DT Joshua Palmer recently had an official visit with the Houston Texans.
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San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is slated to receive a roster bonus of $22.85 million on Tuesday, April 1. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team would be unlikely to trade him after that date and would keep him for the entire 2025 season, while he regains his health in the hopes that he can be a contributor down the stretch.
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Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins' contract features a clause that would allow the team to restructure the deal whenever they wish. The Falcons could create up to $20.996 million in 2025 salary cap space by reducing his salary for the upcoming year from $27.5 million to $1.255 million, paying the remainder as a bonus and then spreading it over the next five years.
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The Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets are expected to have Top 30 visits with Penn State TE Tyler Warren prior to the NFL Draft.
Link to storyMiami (Fla.) WR Sam Brown Jr. will meet privately with the Kansas City Chiefs next week, according to league sources.
Link to storyColorado WR Travis Hunter is a player Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones 'really likes,' according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
Link to storyColorado QB Shedeur Sanders is a player the New York Giants love, and the Giants had a presence at every Colorado home game this season, a scout told ESPN's Matt Miller.
Link to storyLouisiana State TE Mason Taylor ran the 40-yard dash in 4.64 seconds and recorded 28 reps on the bench press during his pro day, a scout told Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
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