Fantasy Football News
Azeez Ojulari Heading To Philadelphia
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that free-agent linebacker Azeez Ojulari is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal worth $4 million. Fowler notes that Philadelphia "heavily recruited" the fifth-year pass-rusher. Ojulari recorded 28 tackles and six sacks for the New York Giants in 11 games last season and looks to give the Eagles a boost on their defensive front after seeing defensive linemen Josh Sweat and Milton Williams depart in free agency. The Georgia product has played just one full season in his four years as a pro. Still, he heads to a destination known to maximize their defensive front's talent. Ojulari projects to be a rotational piece for Philadelphia's pass-rush situations.
3 hours ago
Juan Thornhill Heading To Steel City
Ian Rapoport reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with free-agent safety Juan Thornhill on a one-year deal. The intricacies of the contract have not yet been reported. Thornhill spent the last two seasons with the Cleveland Browns, playing in just 22 games after missing time with a nagging calf injury. The 29-year-old will join his third squad after the Kansas City Chiefs took him in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Despite missing time over the last two years, the Virginia product is a viable option in the secondary, and he recorded 71 tackles, one sack, and three interceptions in his most recent full season (2022). He's expected to compete with DeShon Elliott for a chance to play alongside incumbent starter Minkah Fitzpatrick.
3 hours ago
Garrett Bradbury Released By Vikings
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Minnesota Vikings have released center Garrett Bradbury with a post-June 1 designation. Pelissero notes that the Vikings tried to trade him but had no choice but to move on and will carry his money on their salary cap until June 2. Bradbury spent his entire six-year career with Minnesota after the team selected him in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The 29-year-old started all 17 games for the team in 2024, playing 100% of the snaps (1,117). Bradbury is a more proficient run-blocker than he is protecting the quarterback, as he was attributed with four sacks allowed last season, ranking 58th in the metric among 64 qualified centers. However, he's still likely to be an upgrade at the position for the next team that signs him.
3 hours ago
Kyler Murray Excited For 2025
During a trip to South Korea, where he ran a QB clinic, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray expressed his excitement for the team and their trajectory in 2025. "I'm looking forward to this next season," said Murray. "I think, as an organization, we're on the up and up, and I'm looking forward to it." Murray is coming off his first full season since 2020, tossing 3,851 yards and 21 touchdowns on a 68.8% completion percentage. However, Arizona has made just one playoff appearance during his tenure -- a 2021 loss to their division-rival Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round -- and the 27-year-old understands it's partly on his shoulders. When asked how far Arizona is from a Super Bowl, Murray responded, "Not far at all. I think anything's possible." The Cardinals made just one big-ticket signing thus far in pass-rusher Josh Sweat, but they'll need to surround the Oklahoma product with a few more weapons as they've finished above .500 just once since selecting him first overall in 2019.
7 hours ago
Byron Cowart Inks Deal With Jets
Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Byron Cowart is signing a one-year, $1.362 million deal with the New York Jets. Ethan Greenberg of the team reported the news. The 28-year-old is joining his fifth team since being selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Cowart appeared in 15 games in 2024 (seven starts), recording 26 tackles and a career-high 2.5 sacks. The Maryland product has racked up 21 starts since 2019, appearing in 51 total games. He ranked third amongst Bears defensive tackles in 2024 snaps (335) and projects to serve as depth for New York on their defensive front. He'll join fellow defensive linemen Derrick Nnadi, Jay Tufele, and Rashad Weaver as new acquisitions on the team.
7 hours ago
Jameis Winston Meeting With NYG
Per NFL media, free agent quarterback Jameis Winston is scheduled to meet with the New York Giants on Tuesday. New York is still searching for their next quarterback, and though a pending offer is out there for ex-New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers, they've continued to leave no stone unturned. Winston spent last season with the Cleveland Browns, appearing in 12 games (six starts), amassing 2,121 passing yards and a 13:12 TD:INT ratio. If we know one thing about the 31-year-old, he loves to sling the rock, routinely mixing in superb and questionable throws throughout his ten seasons. A former first-overall pick, the Florida State product is unlikely to be a long-term solution for the G-Men if he signs there. Still, New York currently holds quarterback Tommy DeVito on their roster and no other option at signal-caller. Winston's presence would be a boost for second-year wideout Malik Nabers. However, due to his lack of consistency, the veteran would not be a recommended fantasy option in drafts.
7 hours ago
Jameis Winston To Visit With Giants On Tuesday
Free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston is scheduled to visit with the New York Giants on Tuesday, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Giants are waiting for a decision from future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers, but in the meantime, they are taking visits with Winston, Joe Flacco and Russell Wilson as fallback options. Even if the G-Men land Rodgers in free agency, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them take a rookie signal-caller at No. 3 overall in the upcoming NFL draft -- or even trade up to No. 1 overall for a young QB. The 31-year-old Winston, the former first overall pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015 out of Florida State, initially gave the Cleveland Browns' offense a spark in 2024 after the season-ending injury to Deshaun Watson (Achilles). However, he was ultimately benched late in the year and remains a turnover machine.
9 hours ago
Bengals Still Hoping To Sign Trey Hendrickson To An Extension
Despite just giving lucrative long-term contract extensions to both wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on Sunday night, the Cincinnati Bengals hope to get something done with All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson despite granting him permission to seek a trade, according to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Quarterback Joe Burrow publicly pushed for the team to sign Chase, Higgins, Hendrickson and tight end Mike Gesicki earlier this offseason, and Hendrickson is the only one that remains without an extension. It's not going to be easy for Cincinnati since the 30-year-old Hendrickson is going to command top dollar after recording 17.5 sacks in each of the last two seasons as one of the best sack artists in the NFL. Hendrickson is in the final year of his deal with the Bengals in 2025 but understandably wants a new deal after recording 35 sacks the last two years.
9 hours ago
Texans Make Derek Stingley Jr. The Highest-Paid Defensive Back
The Houston Texans made cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. the highest-paid defensive back in the league on Monday by agreeing to terms on a three-year, $90 million deal ($30 million per year) that includes a whopping $89 million guaranteed, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 23-year-old former third overall pick by Houston in the 2022 NFL draft out of LSU was a Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro for the first time in 2024 after recording a career-high 54 tackles (37 solo), five interceptions for the second straight year and 18 pass breakups in 17 regular-season starts. It was the first time he was able to stay healthy for an entire season in his third year in the league after playing in just 20 games in 2022 and 2023 combined. But Stingley proved last year that he's the real deal and he added two more interceptions in two playoff games.
10 hours ago
Tee Higgins Becomes Highest-Paid WR2 In NFL History
After signing wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to a record four-year, $161 million deal with $112 million guaranteed on Sunday night, the Cincinnati Bengals then turned around and signed receiver Tee Higgins to a four-year, $115 million deal to make him the highest-paid No. 2 wideout in NFL history, according to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The first two years of Higgins' new deal are guaranteed. Cincy put the franchise tag on Higgins for the second straight year, but it only served as a placeholder before they locked the 26-year-old up long term. Although the former second-rounder (33rd overall) in 2020 out of Clemson only played in 12 games (nine starts) in 2024 due to injuries, he excelled when on the field and finished with a 73-911-10 line. His 10 scores were a new career-high. Although Chase takes valuable targets away from Higgins, he still has two 1,000-yard seasons and two 900-yard seasons, making him a strong WR2 target in fantasy.
23 hours ago
Bengals Make Ja'Marr Chase The Highest-Paid Non-QB In NFL History
The Cincinnati Bengals signed wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to a four-year, $161 million deal with $112 million guaranteed on Sunday to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, according to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The 25-year-old All-Pro wideout is now under contract with the Bengals for the next five years for $182.816 million. The former fifth overall pick in 2021 out of LSU was deserving of the record contract after leading the league in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708), touchdowns (17) and yards per game (100.5) in 17 games (16 starts) for the Bengals in his fourth year in the league in 2024. Chase has now been a Pro Bowler in each of his four years in the NFL and has put up at least 1,046 yards and seven touchdowns every year. With Tee Higgins also coming back and with Joe Burrow throwing him the football, Chase will be the unquestioned top receiver in fantasy this fall.
23 hours ago
Ryan Stonehouse Signs With Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins have signed free-agent punter Ryan Stonehouse over the weekend. The details of the contract weren't released, but it's assumed to be a one-year deal for possibly league minimum. Stonehouse lead the league in punt yards with 4,779 during his rookie season with the Tennessee Titans. He was on pace for another stellar season in 2023, but suffered a season-ending knee injury 12 games into the season. The 25-year-old saw his numbers take a dip in 2024, which is likely why the Titans decided to go in a different direction. It's worth noting that Jake Bailey is still on the Dolphins roster, so this could be to add competition during training camp.
Yesterday
Sam Darnold Could Opt Out After One Season
The Seattle Seahawks recently signed free-agent quarterback Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million deal. According to Mike Florio, the Seahawks are Darnold are able to part ways after the 2025 season, assuming they want to. Darnold will receive $37.5 million, fully guaranteed for the upcoming season. After that, Darnold's salary will move to $27.5 million, but the Seahawks can opt-out after Super Bowl LX. This allows the Seahawks to escape the deal after one season. The organization is hopeful that Darnold can be an upgrade over Geno Smith, who they traded to the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this offseason. The Seahawks have made some major changes this offseason, including cutting Tyler Lockett, trading DK Metcalf, and signing wide receiver Cooper Kupp. We'll see what happens this upcoming season, but it appears the Seahawks can opt out of the deal if this experiment doesn't go well.
Yesterday
Mark Andrews Unlikely To Be Cut
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews had his $4 million roster bonus picked up over the weekend. The veteran tight end is heading into his final year of his contract with the Ravens. There was speculation that the Ravens would move on from Andrews after his recent playoff struggles. Despite that, the Ravens appear to continue to ride with Andrews until a legit trade offer comes in. The three-time All-Pro tight end has seen his stats take a dip over the last few seasons. However, Andrews still hauled in 55 receptions for 673 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns in 17 games with the Ravens last season. It appears the Ravens aren't going to let a few mistakes in the playoffs end their relationship with Andrews.
Yesterday
Keith Taylor Signs With Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with former Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Keith Taylor on an undisclosed contract. Taylor spent the last two seasons with Kansas City after being selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. The 26-year-old notched five tackles in 11 appearances with the Chiefs in 2024. However, Taylor took only 11% of the team's defensive snaps and 47% of the special teams variety. The Washington product had more defensive experience with the Panthers during his stint in Carolina, recording 67 tackles (one for a loss) and six pass breakups in 34 games. He's likely to serve as depth for the organization behind A.J. Terrell and Mike Hughes.
Yesterday
Storm Norton Back With Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed offensive lineman Storm Norton to an undisclosed deal. Norton is entering his seventh season in the league and third with Atlanta. The Falcons signed the 30-year-old off the New Orleans Saints practice squad in September of 2023, and he'd go on to appear in 31 games over the following two seasons (four starts). The former undrafted free agent played 11% of Atlanta's offensive snaps in 2024 and 18% of their special teams snaps, though he did start for the team in Week 4 against the Saints instead of tackle Kaleb McGary, who was benched with a knee injury. The Falcons have returned all but one starter from a season ago (center Drew Dalman), so Norton projects to continue serving as a depth piece for the team.
Yesterday
Ronnie Rivers Re-Ups With Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to re-sign running back Ronnie Rivers to a one-year deal. The contract amount has not been disclosed. Rivers has spent the last three seasons with LA, though he never garnered more than 32 carries despite appearing in 34 games since 2022. He's a versatile back and profiles to be a solid handcuff if ever called upon in that capacity. However, he's more of an asset on special teams for the Rams, piling up 75.7% of his 2024 snaps in that phase of the game. The 26-year-old will continue to vie for offensive snaps with backup Blake Corum behind incumbent starter Kyren Williams. Rivers can currently be ignored for fantasy purposes.
Yesterday
Derrick Nnadi Signing With Jets
Free-agent defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi is signing an undisclosed deal with the New York Jets on Sunday, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The multi-time Super Bowl winner with the Kansas City Chiefs will head to the AFC East after spending the first seven years of his NFL career in Kansas City after the Chief took him in the third round (75th overall) in the 2018 draft out of Florida State. Although the 28-year-old wasn't a lineup regular for the Chiefs in 2024 (he only started one of 17 regular-season games), he has appeared in all 17 regular-season games in each of the last four seasons and has missed just one game in his seven years. Nnadi has 233 total tackles (109 solo), five sacks, seven tackles for loss, eight QB hits, an interception and a forced fumble in his 115 games played (87 starts). It's possible that Nnadi could start more in 2025 with his move to New York.
Yesterday
Eddie Goldman Joins Commanders On One-Year Deal
Free-agent defensive lineman Eddie Goldman signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Washington Commanders this week, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Goldman will head to the NFC East after spending the 2024 season with the Atlanta Falcons. The 31-year-old veteran defensive tackle played in all 17 games (10 starts) for Atlanta, recording just 16 tackles (seven solo) and one sack for the Falcons in his lone season with the team. Goldman should once again serve in a rotational backup role in D.C. in 2025 behind the likes of Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw and Jer'Zhan Newton. The veteran defensive lineman returned in 2022 and also did not play in 2023 before returning to the NFL last year. Goldman has 191 career tackles (123 solo), 14 sacks, 19 tackles for loss, 24 QB hits and two fumble recoveries in seven NFL seasons.
Yesterday
Cooper Rush Agrees On Two-Year Deal With Ravens
Former Dallas Cowboys free-agent quarterback Cooper Rush agreed on Sunday to a two-year deal worth up to $12.2 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Rush now becomes the new backup to starter Lamar Jackson. The 31-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan debuted in the NFL in 2017 with the Dallas Cowboys and has spent all seven of his seasons in the league with Dallas. Rush saw his most run in 2024 after Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending torn hamstring. The veteran signal-caller played in 12 games (eight starts) and completed 60.7 percent of his 308 pass attempts for 1,844 yards, 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. Rush has 3,463 career passing yards with 20 TDs and 10 interceptions in 38 games played (14 starts). He's unlikely to see the field much in Baltimore, with Jackson missing one game in the last two seasons.
Yesterday
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