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Eagles | Makai Lemon signs rookie contract with Philadelphia (2026-04-30 13:46:00) [jump to this story] Seahawks | Jadarian Price "won't have to be a bell cow right away" (2026-04-30 13:12:00) [jump to this story] Steelers | Drew Allar needs footwork refined (2026-04-30 11:19:00) [jump to this story] Cowboys | WR George Pickens Signs His Franchise Tender (2026-04-29 17:47:33) [jump to this story] Browns | Deshaun Watson on the inside track (2026-04-29 11:47:00) [jump to this story] Broncos | Bo Nix on schedule after ankle check-in (2026-04-29 00:30:59) [jump to this story] |
Ravens | Vega Ioane signs rookie deal with Baltimore Thu Apr 30, 03:14 PM
Baltimore Ravens G Vega Ioane signed his rookie deal with the team on Thursday, April 30. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
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Colts | Indianapolis waives two players on defense Thu Apr 30, 02:48 PM
The Indianapolis Colts waived DE Viliami Fehoko Jr. and LB Joseph Vaughn on Thursday, April 30.
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Eagles | Philadelphia signs three draft picks Thu Apr 30, 02:46 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles signed QB Cole Payton, LB Keyshawn James-Newby, and S Cole Wisniewski to their rookie deals on Thursday, April 30.
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Packers | GB picks up the fifth-year option of Lukas Van Ness Thu Apr 30, 02:05 PM
Green Bay Packers LB Lukas Van Ness had his fifth-year option picked up by the team on Thursday, April 30.
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Eagles | Makai Lemon signs rookie contract with Philadelphia Thu Apr 30, 01:46 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon signed his rookie contract with the team on Thursday, April 30. It is a 4-year fully guaranteed deal that includes a $11.5 million signing bonus.
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Seahawks | Jadarian Price "won't have to be a bell cow right away" Thu Apr 30, 01:12 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Jadarian Price 'won't have to be a bell cow right away', sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Link to story Ravens | Calais Campbell signs one-year deal with Baltimore Thu Apr 30, 01:10 PM
Free agent DE Calais Campbell (Cardinals) signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, April 1. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Bengals | Cincinnati will not pickup Myles Murphy's fifth-year team option Thu Apr 30, 01:06 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Myles Murphy will not have his fifth-year option picked up by the team ahead of the deadline on Friday, May 1.
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Raiders | Las Vegas 'optimistic' that Jermod McCoy will play in 2026 Thu Apr 30, 01:01 PM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Jermod McCoy is recovering from a torn ACL, but the team remains 'optimistic' he will be able to play in 2026, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
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Giants | Darius Slayton has surgery Thu Apr 30, 11:19 AM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton (abdomen) underwent surgery to repair a core muscle and will miss spring activities. He's expected to be ready for training camp.
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Steelers | Drew Allar needs footwork refined Thu Apr 30, 11:19 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers third-round pick QB Drew Allar will need to have his footwork refined by head coach Mike McCarthy, according to sources. 'He's really got a good feel for what that takes,' a team source said of McCarthy's touch in this area.
Link to story Bengals | Cashius Howell has high motor Thu Apr 30, 11:19 AM
Cincinnati Bengals second-round pick EDGE Cashius Howell is credited with a high motor. 'He doesn't have the elite bend that some of the other rushers have, but he is absolutely relentless and will play a long time in the NFL as a result,' an AFC scout said.
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Bills | Skyler Bell could contribute Thu Apr 30, 11:19 AM
Buffalo Bills fourth-round draft pick WR Skyler Bell could contribute right away, according to multiple scouts.
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Browns | KC Concepcion ready to work Thu Apr 30, 11:19 AM
Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion said he believes QB Shadeur Sanders is a great leader and is looking forwarding to working with him. 'I just can't wait to build that relationship and build that connection with him,' Concepcion said.
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Cardinals | Carson Beck's experience a plus Thu Apr 30, 11:19 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck's experience in 'big-game environments' was one of the reasons the Cardinals drafted him, according to general manager Monti Ossenfort. 'I think when you see a player who has had big-game experience, when you make this transition to the NFL, there's more hope that it's not going to be too big for them, right?' Ossenfort said.
Link to story Eagles | Coach excited about Eli Stowers Thu Apr 30, 11:19 AM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Eli Stowers has rare athleticism, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. 'He does some things that no one else can do,' Sirianni said. 'Just to be able to create mismatches with him. He is a tough cover, catches everything, good after the catch, speed, quickness. Really excited to have him.'
| Footballguys view: Stowers was arguably the best receiving tight end in this draft class. A converted quarterback, Stowers knows where to sit down in a zone and comes back to the ball. Stowers brings speed and athleticism to the field at the tight end position. The Eagles should find ways to get him on the field behind Dallas Goedert. With Goedert hitting free agency in 2027, Stowers can be considered the future at the position. |
Seahawks | Harrison Bryant signs deal Thu Apr 30, 11:19 AM
Free-agent TE Harrison Bryant (Texans) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, April 29. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Bryant is a seasoned veteran who can block and catch. He'll provide the Seahawks with depth behind A.J. Barner, Elijah Arroyo, and Eric Saubert. We won't see Bryant do much unless injuries strike at the position. |
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Colts | C.J. Allen expected to start Thu Apr 30, 11:16 AM
Indianapolis Colts second-round pick LB C.J. Allen is expected to be a centerpiece of the linebacker corps right away. 'Great person. All about football. Ran 4.4. Tough,' according to a team source.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Allen is a very talented rookie who can play sideline-to-sideline football. He could've been a first-round pick, but the Colts were able to add Allen at no.53 overall. |
Titans | Six Titans waived Thu Apr 30, 10:44 AM
Tennessee Titans DL Ali Gaye, DE Nate Lynn, DT Isaiah Raikes, LB Cam Riley, C Clay Webb and RB Blake Watson were waived Thursday, April 30.
Link to story Giants | G-Men adding Leki Fotu Wed Apr 29, 09:13 PM
Free-agent DT Leki Fotu (Texans) is signing a one-year deal with the New York Giants, according to sources. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Chargers | Exemption for Thomas Yassmin Wed Apr 29, 08:38 PM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Thomas Yassmin received an international player roster exemption.
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NFL | Two teams interested in Kajiya Hollawayne Wed Apr 29, 06:40 PM
Free-agent WR Kajiya Hollawayne (Temple) is scheduled to participate in the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers rookie minicamps on a tryout basis.
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Vikings | Eric Johnson agrees to terms Wed Apr 29, 06:23 PM
Free-agent DE Eric Johnson (Colts) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday, April 29. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Cowboys | WR George Pickens Signs His Franchise Tender Wed Apr 29, 05:47 PM
George Pickens has signed the franchise tag, a source told ESPN.com's Todd Archer.
| Footballguys view: While there was a delay, we were told this would happen last week, it's done now. Pickens will make a guaranteed $27.3 million this season, and he will report to the mandatory minicamp in June and training camp or be subject to fines. It also opens up the possibility of Pickens being traded, although the Cowboys say that won't happen. Assuming he isn't traded, Pickens' Footballguys projection, WR13, is plenty reasonable considering his WR5 finish last season. |
Seahawks | Seattle could add Dante Fowler Wed Apr 29, 05:44 PM
Free-agent DE Dante Fowler (Cowboys) is a candidate to sign with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason since the Seahawks are looking for help at edge rusher, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Brady Henderson.
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Bills | Ben VanSumeren joining Buffalo Wed Apr 29, 05:34 PM
Free-agent FB Ben VanSumeren (Eagles) signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, April 29. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Titans | Finn Hogan to be at minicamp Wed Apr 29, 05:13 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Finn Hogan (Bowling Green) is scheduled to participate in the Tennessee Titans rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source. Hogan will be working as a tight end at the minicamp.
Link to story NFL | Jaleel Johnson retiring Wed Apr 29, 05:10 PM
Free-agent DT Jaleel Johnson (Titans) has decided to retire from professional football.
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Chiefs | ShunDerrick Powell let go Wed Apr 29, 04:55 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB ShunDerrick Powell was waived Wednesday, April 29.
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Dolphins | Chris Bell could start on reserve list Wed Apr 29, 04:44 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Chris Bell (knee) is a candidate to start the 2026 season on either the Reserve/Injured list or the Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of DolphinsWire's Jason Sarney.
| Footballguys view: Bell tore his ACL in late November last year. Before the injury, he was projected by some to be a first-round pick. Because of his injury, 17 receivers were taken ahead of him. As SBNation reported, Bell plans to use that as motivation. "[The injury] had me frustrated [during the draft], just knowing that I was better than some of the guys that went off the board [ahead of me]," he said. Bell is just four and a half months out of surgery right now. It might not be this year, but he could have a high ceiling once healthy. |
Lions | Joe Bachie, Jay Tufele signed Wed Apr 29, 04:35 PM
Free-agent LB Joe Bachie (Titans) and DT Jay Tufele (Jets) signed with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, April 29. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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NFL | Two interested in Johnny Pascuzzi Wed Apr 29, 03:35 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Johnny Pascuzzi (Tulane) has been invited to participate in the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers rookie minicamps on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story Lions | James Proche worked out Wed Apr 29, 03:19 PM
Free-agent WR James Proche (Titans) worked out for the Detroit Lions Tuesday, April 28, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Now that the NFL Draft has concluded, the Lions' personnel department is continuing their search for talent. On Tuesday, it was veteran receiver Scotty Miller. Today, Proche, 29, a sixth-round draft pick back in 2020, gets a look. After spending three seasons in Baltimore, he was cut following the 2023 preseason. He had a stint with the Cleveland Browns (2023-2024) prior to spending the 2025 season with the Tennessee Titans. |
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NFL | Matt Henry invited to two minicamps Wed Apr 29, 03:13 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Matt Henry (Western Kentucky) has been invited to participate in the San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans rookie minicamps on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story NFL | Two teams interested in Gavin Wimsatt Wed Apr 29, 02:49 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Gavin Wimsatt (Jacksonville State) is scheduled to participate in the Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders rookie minicamps on a tryout basis.
Link to story Steelers | Dean Lowry not joining Steelers Wed Apr 29, 02:40 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE Dean Lowry (Steelers) had decided not to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers at this point because he wants to get into game shape before signing with a team. He has been medically cleared to play again.
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Rams | LAR officially adding four UDFAs Wed Apr 29, 02:20 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Matthew Caldwell (Texas), RB Dean Connors (Houston), TE Rohan Jones (Arkansas) and TE Dan Villari (Syracuse) officially agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams Tuesday, April 28. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Bears | Scotty Miller to work out Wed Apr 29, 02:14 PM
Free-agent WR Scotty Miller (Steelers) is scheduled to work out for the Chicago Bears next week.
| Footballguys view: Miller is known for good speed but has had more than 11 receptions in a season only once since his lone big year, a 33-catch second season with Tom Brady at quarterback for the Super Bowl champion Buccaneers in 2020. Miller, who visited Detroit on Tuesday, has been at the bottom of three teams' rosters or on the practice squad, and there are several backup receivers already on the Bears' 90-man roster who have the advantage of system knowledge. |
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Cardinals | Two UDFAs officially agree to deals Wed Apr 29, 02:10 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Jameson Geers (Minnesota) and WR Harrison Wallace (Ole Miss) officially agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals Tuesday, April 28. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Jets | Will McDonald's option exercised Wed Apr 29, 01:38 PM
New York Jets DE Will McDonald had his fifth-year option exercised Wednesday, April 29.
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Panthers | Carolina picks up Bryce Young's option Wed Apr 29, 01:37 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young had his fifth-year option exercised Wednesday, April 29.
| Footballguys view: General manager Dan Morgan said on January 13 that the Panthers would pick up Young's option. The paperwork was filed on Wednesday and keeps him on the roster through the 2027 season. Young's coming off a career season, setting new highs in passing yards (3,011), touchdowns (23), and completion percentage (63.6). He also had six of his 12 game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime last year, the most of any quarterback in the league since 2023, when he entered the league. But until he becomes a more consistent producer, Young remains a low-end QB2 in fantasy. |
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Texans | Extension for Azeez Al-Shaair Wed Apr 29, 01:18 PM
Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with the Texans Wednesday, April 29. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Al-Shaair had his first Pro Bowl season in 2025 after totaling 103 tackles, two interceptions, and nine pass deflections. He wore the "green dot" on defense as he relayed the playcalls from Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke for the No. 1-ranked total defense (277.2 yards per game) and No. 2 scoring defense (17.4 points per game) last season. There were also times when Al-Shaair called the plays himself when the opposing offense was in hurry-up mode, so he's an important contributor. |
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NFL | Two AFC South teams interested in Derek Robertson Wed Apr 29, 01:11 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Derek Robertson (Monmouth) is scheduled to participate in the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story NFL | Maverick McIvor to take part in two minicamps Wed Apr 29, 01:04 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) has agreed to participate in the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears rookie minicamps, according to a source.
Link to story Browns | Deshaun Watson on the inside track Wed Apr 29, 11:47 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson emerged from voluntary minicamp last week with an edge over QB Shedeur Sanders in the starting quarterback competition, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: One year after calling the trade for Watson a "big swing-and-miss," Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said in March that Watson has a "great chance" and a "fresh start" with offensive-minded first-year coach Todd Monken. According to Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot, Monken hopes to declare -- or at least identify -- his starter by the end of Browns minicamp (June 11). Shedeur Sanders has time to close the gap with a former three-time Pro Bowler. But as things stand now, Watson is the most likely candidate to be atop the depth chart heading into training camp. |
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Giants | Shelby Harris joining Giants Wed Apr 29, 10:37 AM
Free-agent DT Shelby Harris (Browns) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the New York Giants Wednesday, April 29.
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Broncos | Justin Simmons retires Wed Apr 29, 10:34 AM
Former Denver Broncos S Justin Simmons announced his retirement Wednesday, April 29.
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Broncos | Bo Nix on schedule after ankle check-in Wed Apr 29, 12:30 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix had a follow-up, cleanup procedure on his fractured right ankle last week. The 26-year-old broke it in the Broncos' divisional-round victory over Buffalo, and is 'firmly on track to be ready for the start of training camp,' according to the report.
| Footballguys view: Nix fractured his right ankle near the end of the Broncos' divisional round playoff victory over the Bills. Before his Jan. 20 surgery, Nix called his injury a "simple fracture" that would require only a 4-6 week recovery. He did not mention a necessary follow-up procedure, and team owner Greg Penner said in March that the Broncos were confident Nix would participate in organized team activities as the quarterback was ahead of schedule in his rehab. Now, the timeline is training camp as the Broncos will be "conservative" with his participation in the offseason program. We'll be watching for more. |
Eagles | A.J. Brown to net first-round pick from Pats Wed Apr 29, 12:24 AM
Philadelphia Eagles A.J. Brown will likely be traded to the New England Patriots for a first-round draft pick when the trade 'comes together' on June 1, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: The two sides have discussed a deal, according to Schefter, but neither has been willing to commit to it before June 1 -- when the Eagles could split Brown's $43 million dead salary cap charge between this year and next. But everything is lining up for a move to happen. The Eagles drafted rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they also signed three veterans in Elijah Moore, Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, and Dontayvion Wicks. Meanwhile, the Patriots passed completely on drafting a wide receiver. Stay tuned. |
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Lions | Scotty Miller meets with Detroit Wed Apr 29, 12:17 AM
Free agent (Steelers) WR Scotty Miller met with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, April 29. He will also try out for the Chicago Bears next week.
| Footballguys view: Miller originally signed with the Steelers back in May, 2024. He spent the season with Pittsburgh but was released in January of 2025. The Steelers then brought Miller back later that month. Miller appeared in 11 games last season and even got one start. Miller finished with nine receptions for 62 receiving yards. The Lions don't have a pressing need at receiver right now. Their three starters are Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa. In total, Detroit has nine receivers on its roster, so the team may be updating its scouting reports on future additions. |
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