49ers, RT Colton McKivitz Agree To Extension
Extension talks between Colton McKivitz and the 49ers have yielded success. An agreement was reached on a new deal Monday morning. 
Team and player have a three-year pact in place, per McKivitz’s agents (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). The extension is worth $45MM and includes $27MM guaranteed. San Francisco’s right tackle was a pending free agent, but he is now on the books through 2028.
McKivitz inked a one-year extension last March, and that pact contained $3.85MM in total compensation for 2025. A raise was certainly possible given his level of play and the upward nature of the right tackle market. The 29-year-old recently admitted he was acutely aware of the position’s finances and the impact it would have on his next 49ers pact. With one game in the books for the current season, a long-term commitment is now in place.
The $15MM average annual value of this deal constitutes a notable raise from McKivitz’s previous San Francisco contracts, and it represents another example of how the right tackle market has thrived in recent years. The per-year value of this agreement (at least, as it appears at first glance) matches that of Jaylon Moore, who played out his rookie contract with the 49ers before joining the Chiefs in free agency. That departure left San Francisco in need of a new swing tackle, but McKivitz is now assured of remaining in place well beyond 2025.
The former fifth-round pick saw time at right guard as a rookie, but since then he has operated exclusively as a tackle. McKivitz made just one start in each of the 2021 and ’22 campaigns; following Mike McGlinchey‘s free agent departure, though, he took on full-time right tackle duties. McKivitz was graded out as PFF’s No. 47 offensive tackle in 2023 and last season he improved, finishing 34th at the position.
The 49ers are committing to continued development or at least stable play at the RT spot for years to come. Trent Williams remains under contract through 2026 as one of the league’s highest-paid left tackles. San Francisco’s interior setup along the offensive line remains highly inexpensive for the time being, especially given the decision to allow guard Aaron Banks to depart on the open market in March. With McKivitz now in the fold for years to come at an increased rate, though, expectations will be elevated regarding the team’s tackle play.
Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean Accepts Pay Cut
Jamel Dean‘s Buccaneers future was a talking point this offseason, although the veteran corner remained in place once roster cuts were finished. Dean has worked out a restructure which could make this season his final one in Tampa Bay, though.
Team and player agreed to a pay cut on Monday, as first reported by PewterReport’s Joshua Queipo. The move has since been confirmed by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman, who notes Dean’s base pay for this season has been reduced from $12.5MM to $4.25MM. $750K could be earned back through playtime incentives.
Critically, the restructure also removed the final year of Dean’s contract. The former third-rounder was on the books through 2026 (although his scheduled compensation for that year was not guaranteed). Instead, Dean is now on track for free agency next spring. Given today’s news, it could certainly come as no surprise if a departure were to take place on the open market in this case.
Dean emerged as a starter for the Super Bowl winning Buccaneers in 2020, and he’s maintained his starting spot over the past four years. Thanks to his production, the defensive back earned a four-year, $52MM contract ($21.5MM guaranteed) from Tampa Bay ahead of the 2023 campaign. He’s continued to produce under his active contract, with Pro Football Focus grading him as a top-3o cornerback over each of the past two seasons.
While the Buccaneers may be signaling that they don’t have future plans for the cornerback, the team is clearly relying on him for the time being. Once a candidate to get benched, Dean earned a 97 percent snap share yesterday. The 28-year-old finished the season opener with six tackles and three passes defended.
The organization clearly started preparing for a post-Dean secondary during this year’s draft. The team selected Notre Dame’s Benjamin Morrison in the second round before selecting Kansas State’s Jacob Parrish in the third round. With Zyon McCollum and Josh Hayes also still attached to their rookie contracts, the Buccaneers are clearly pivoting to youth in their cornerbacks room.
Ben Levine contributed to this post.
Chargers LB Denzel Perryman Suffers High Ankle Sprain
The Chargers secured a win in Week 1, but their defense suffered a notable loss along the way. Linebacker Denzel Perryman departed early in the contest, and he was in a walking boot after the game. 
Testing has taken place, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports a high ankle sprain has been diagnosed. As a result, missed time is in store. High ankle sprains tend to carry a recovery timeline of multiple weeks, so a move to injured reserve could be in store.
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An IR stint would require at least a four-game absence, so it will be interesting to see how the Chargers proceed in this case. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Monday (via ESPN’s Kris Rhim) no decision regarding IR has been made yet. Perryman played eight snaps on Friday before suffering the injury. His departure represented a blow to the Chargers’ defense, although the unit nevertheless enjoyed a solid outing in the 27-21 win over the Chiefs.
Perryman has served as a full-time starter for much of his career, including his second Chargers stint. The 32-year-old returned to Los Angeles last offseason on a one-year pact. He was limited to 11 games, but when on the field the former second-rounder was a key figure defensively. Perryman took another one-year deal in March to stay with the Bolts, and by late May he was fully recovered from the elbow injury he suffered in the wild-card round.
A fully healthy season would have been critical for team and player, but that will not be the case in 2025. Perryman is set to spend time on the shelf, something which will leave Los Angeles thin at the second level. Junior Colson was placed on season-ending injured reserve during roster cuts due to a shoulder injury. 2023 third-rounder Daiyan Henley and sixth-year veteran Troy Dye handled much of the linebacker work on Friday, and that will likely continue with Perryman sidelined.
The former Pro Bowler’s 2026 market value will take a hit with further missed time. In the event the Chargers do not move him to injured reserve, however, Perryman will be eligible to return within the next four weeks.
Texans TE Cade Stover Suffers Broken Foot
The Texans’ tight end depth has been dealt another blow early in the season. Cade Stover suffered a broken foot yesterday, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports. 
Stover is now out indefinitely as a result. The news comes after fellow tight end Brevin Jordan was lost for the season in August. A lengthy absence in Stover’s case would leave Houston notably short on options at the position.
The 2024 fourth-rounder played 16 combined regular and postseason games as a rookie despite undergoing an emergency appendectomy in December. Stover also had offseason shoulder surgery but was at full strength in time for Week 1. Losing him for an extended period will leave the Texans with Dalton Schultz as their top tight end; only he and Stover dressed at that position on Sunday.
Houston has a pair of replacement options on the practice squad. Harrison Bryant – acquired from the Eagles in the John Metchie trade – as well as seventh-round rookie Luke Lachey are in place on the team’s taxi squad at the moment. It would come as little surprise if at least one were to be elevated to the active roster shortly. Bryant is a veteran of 78 games, so the pending free agent could offer experienced depth at the position at least until other roster moves take place.
Stover recorded just 15 receptions and one touchdown last season, but he served as the Texans’ starter yesterday. The 25-year-old led the team in catches with four, producing 22 yards along the way. As Houston looks to improve on offense moving forward, the team will do so without an important figure in the picture for the time being.
Vikings LT Christian Darrisaw Uncertain To Play In Week 1
The Vikings will be without safety Harrison Smith during tonight’s game against the Bears. Minnesota’s offensive line could also be shorthanded during the team’s season opener. 
Christian Darrisaw missed most of the 2024 campaign due to ACL and MCL tears. The standout left tackle has spent the offseason rehabbing his knee, and he managed to return to practice in June. At that point, however, Darrisaw had yet to receive full medical clearance.
The 26-year-old continued to make progress through the summer, and he was listed as a full participant in practice for the past two days. In spite of that, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport notes Darrisaw is not a lock to suit up tonight (video link). A cautious approach would come as little surprise given the 26-year-old’s importance to Minnesota’s offense.
Darrisaw inked a $26MM-per-year extension last summer, and he is under contract through 2029 as a result. The Vikings’ offensive line will depend on him this season and well beyond that point, so making sure he is back to full strength before playing him would be an understandable approach. Should Darrisaw sit out tonight (or any further games early in the year), though, the Vikings will be notably shorthanded on the blindside.
One of Minnesota’s top priorities this offseason was improving along the offensive line. Ex-Colts Will Fries and Ryan Kelly were added at guard and center, respectively. They will be joined by veteran right tackle Brian O’Neill and first-round rookie Donovan Jackson as starters. It will be interesting to see if Darrisaw is present as well for quarterback J.J. McCarthy‘s regular season debut.
Saints’ Julian Blackmon Suffers Torn Labrum
For the second time in 2025, labrum surgery is in store for Julian Blackmon. The veteran safety’s tenure with the Saints is set to last only one game. 
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Monday Blackmon was feared to have suffered a torn labrum, an injury he encountered late last season. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football has since confirmed that is indeed the case. As a result, season-ending surgery is upcoming.
Blackmon underwent surgery on his previous tear in January. Rapoport notes this latest ailment concerns a different portion of the same labrum, while Underhill adds surgery will take place soon. The news marks a notable blow to New Orleans’ secondary, a unit which lost Tyrann Mathieu to retirement in July. Blackmon was added in the immediate aftermath of that decision.
That came about via a one-year pact featuring $3.17MM in guarantees. After just one regular season contest, Blackmon’s attention will now turn once again to the recovery process. The Saints, meanwhile, will presumably need to seek out a safety addition with the regular season already underway.
Blackmon played out his rookie contract with the Colts, serving as a full-time starter during that span. The 27-year-old did not generate a notable market during his first trip to free agency, however, and he remained in Indianapolis on a one-year pact. The Colts added Camryn Bynum this spring, pointing to a Blackmon departure taking place. The latter spent much of the offseason unsigned, and this injury will no doubt hurt his earning potential next spring as well.
New Orleans recently released special teams ace J.T. Gray, who has since joined the Ravens. Gray would not have been a preferred candidate to fill in on defense, but his absence will compound the Saints’ depth issues at safety given the fact Blackmon is now out for the rest of the campaign. New Orleans entered Monday with $8.61MM in cap space, so finances will not be an issue if another low-cost addition is sought out in the near future.
Kevin Stefanski: Browns Not Seeking K Addition
The Browns began their season with a 17-16 loss to the Bengals. Dropped passes were a key factor in the game, but so too were missed kicks. 
During his regular season debut, Andre Szmyt connected on one field goal attempt and one extra point. However, he also missed an extra point in the third quarter before what would have been a go-ahead field goal (from 36 yards out) late in the game wound up off target. As is the case with other teams around the league, questions have been raised about competition being brought in for the Browns.
For now, at least, that will not be taking place in Cleveland. Head coach Kevin Stefanski was asked after the game about Szmyt, who enjoyed a strong preseason. He said the 26-year-old is not in danger of being replaced after Sunday’s poor performance.
“I’m not there,” Stefanski said (via Pro Football Talk’s Myles Simmons) when asked about competition being brought in this week. “You know, points are at premium obviously. So that’s frustrating. Andre’s had a really good camp. He’s done a nice job for us. So I’m not there.”
Dustin Hopkins had a stellar debut campaign with the Browns in 2023, connecting on 33 of 36 field goal tries (including all eight attempts from 50 yards and beyond). Last year, however, the veteran struggled from a number of distances, making just 18 of his 27 attempts. Hopkins was replaced for Week 13 in 2024 before ultimately being released as part of Cleveland’s roster cuts following training camp.
That move confirmed Szmyt’s status as Cleveland’s preferred kicking option. The former UDFA certainly did not make the best of first impressions with the Browns, but based on Stefanski’s comments he is not in danger of being replaced early in the campaign.
CB Mike Hilton To Visit Eagles
As he expected, Mike Hilton found himself in Miami by the end of July. The veteran corner did not survive roster cuts with the Dolphins, however, and he has remained a free agent through the opening week of the regular season. 
A new opportunity could be in place shortly. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports Hilton will visit the Eagles today. Depending on how Monday’s workout goes, an agreement could be reached allowing the 31-year-old to continue his career in Philadelphia.
Not long after being released by Miami, Hilton visited the Colts. Indianapolis’ defensive coordinator is Lou Anarumo, who worked with Hilton in Cincinnati for four years. No deal was reached, however, leaving Hilton in search of another landing spot. That destination could prove to be Philadelphia, a team which has already made a September addition on defense with the Za’Darius Smith signing.
The Eagles have 2024 draftees Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in place as first-team cornerbacks. Adoree’ Jackson operated as a perimeter starter in Week 1, but he struggle in that capacity. An in-season addition could relegate him to backup duties. Signing Hilton – who has primarily worked in the slot during his eight-year career – would likely result in DeJean moving to the boundary in the event Hilton were to be used as a starter.
A more realistic scenario could be a backup gig in Hilton’s case. Avonte Maddox served as a fill-in option in the slot for 2024 before departing in free agency this spring. With 123 games and 56 starts to his name, Hilton would certainly offer plenty of experience to Philadelphia’s secondary in any capacity. The former UDFA has averaged two interceptions and eight pass deflections per season over the course of his career.
The Eagles currently have roughly $19.5MM in cap space. As a result, finances will not be an issue if today’s workout results in a one-year offer being made.
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Raiders Could Pursue WR Tyler Boyd?
Tyler Boyd remains unsigned with Week 1 kicking off around the NFL. The veteran wideout could be the target of at least one suitor, however. 
The Raiders lost a receiving option days before the start of the season when Amari Cooper retired. The five-time Pro Bowler had recently signed with Vegas, but his return to the franchise proved to be very short-lived. In the wake of Cooper’s retirement, questions were raised about a veteran addition taking place.
The Raiders promoted Justin Shorter from the practice squad to the active roster on Friday. Further moves could be coming, and if an outside acquisition is to be made, a potential target has emerged. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal notes Boyd is a name to watch.
Boyd’s eight-year run with the Bengals came to an end last offseason, and he remained on the open market past the draft. The 30-year-old then signed a deal with the Titans, and he made 39 scoreless catches while playing on a one-year pact. Boyd’s 2025 free agency has lasted through all of training camp and into September without a deal appearing imminent at any point.
The Pennsylvania native and Pitt alum made it known he would welcome a contract with his hometown Steelers, and that feeling was mutual. No agreement was reached, however, with Pittsburgh preferring to look in-house for complementary receiving options. Boyd has not been linked to any teams since his Steelers interest emerged, but the Raiders could present him with an opportunity as an experienced depth piece.
Vegas was, to no surprise, led in the passing game by wideout Jakobi Meyers and tight end Brock Bowers on Sunday. The Raiders also have Tre Tucker along with rookies Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton and Shorter in place at the receiver spot. With roughly $25MM in cap space, the team could certainly afford a low-cost Boyd investment. It will be interesting to see if team and player explore a signing.