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Browns Undecided On Nick Chubb’s Future

May 2nd, 2025 at 9:32pm CST by Adam La Rose

Nick Chubb remains unsigned at this point of the offseason, and his Browns future is still uncertain. That is especially true considering Cleveland added a pair of running backs during the draft.

Cleveland selected Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins in the second round before bringing in Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson in the fourth round. Those two join a backfield which also includes Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong. Chubb could be re-signed at any time, but it remains to be seen if the team will be willing to pursue a new deal.

“The complexion of our RB room has changed this weekend,” general manager Andrew Berry said after the draft (via The Land on Demand’s Tony Grossi). “We’ll be assessing where the roster is in the coming week.”

Cleveland currently has $16.59MM in cap space. A portion of that figure will be required to sign the team’s draft picks and make other moves during the summer, but the funds for another Chubb contract should be available if needed. The four-time Pro Bowler agreed to a pay cut last offseason in a deal which put him on track for free agency in 2025. Based on his level of play, it comes as little surprise Chubb still finds himself on the market.

After returning from the major knee injury he suffered early in the 2023 campaign, Chubb made a total of eight appearances last year. The 29-year-old logged a notable workload during that time, receiving double-digit carries six times. Chubb averaged only 3.3 yards per attempt – after seeing that figure range from 5.0 to 6.1 during each of his previous seasons – and he never managed more than 59 rushing yards in a contest in 2024, though. While a bounce-back season could be in store one more year removed from the injury, the Georgia product faces the possibility of never returning to his previous form.

Based on Berry’s remarks, a decision could be made soon with respect to Chubb’s situation. If no new Browns deal is to come, it will be interesting to see how his free agency unfolds.

Texans Host Trio Of Veteran RBs

May 2nd, 2025 at 8:19pm CST by Ely Allen

After finishing 23rd in rushing in 2023 without a 1,000-yard for the fourth season in a row, the Texans invested some draft capital to acquire former Bengals rusher Joe Mixon. With diminishing returns from Dameon Pierce, who is headed into a contract year, and the lack of a true receiving back, Houston has been making attempts throughout the offseason to bring competition to the room.

The Texans carried five running backs (Mixon, Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale, J.J. Taylor, and British Brooks) on their 53-man roster last year. All five return to the roster in 2025, as does practice squad rusher from last year Jawhar Jordan, but that hasn’t stopped Houston from exploring plenty of other options. To start, the team drafted USC back Woody Marks in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Additionally, the team hosted veterans Nyheim Hines, Chris Evans, and Trayveon Williams for workouts yesterday, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2.

Hines is certainly an interesting option who is extremely familiar with the AFC South after spending parts of six seasons with the Colts. He split the 2022 season between Indianapolis and Buffalo and hasn’t appeared in a game since. He missed the entire 2023 season after tearing his ACL in a jet ski incident in the offseason, and after getting released and signing with the Browns, Hines was unable to make a return in 2024. Although Hines hasn’t appeared in a game in over two years, he’s an intriguing option based on the receiving abilities he displayed over his time with the Colts; he actually has more career receiving yards (1,778) than rushing yards (1,202). He’s also been a prolific return man in his career.

Williams and Evans signing with Houston would be an interesting development in that it would reunite them with Mixon and put three former Bengals in the Texans’ running backs room. Williams, a sixth-round pick in 2019, is a Texas-native who went to college at Texas A&M. Over six seasons with Cincinnati, he only accumulated 307 rushing yards and 74 receiving yards with no scores. He does add some special teams value as a kickoff return man.

Evans, a sixth-round pick in 2021, only has 89 rushing yards (no touchdowns rushing) in his four years with the team, but he showed more as a receiving back with 188 yards and three scores over that time. Like Hines, though, he has a recent injury history after a ruptured patellar tendon kept him out of the Bengals’ 2024 campaign. He, too, has return experience on kickoff returns.

No signings resulted immediately from the workouts, but all three veteran options seem to be likely candidates to add some competition to the room. If not, Marks may be the easiest answer. The rookie showed significant receiving potential at Mississippi State with a 502-yard, three-touchdown season in 2021, but his fifth-year senior season with the Trojans saw him contribute much more as a rusher than a receiver.

NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/2/25

May 2nd, 2025 at 7:15pm CST by Ely Allen

We’re getting our first batch of 2025 NFL Draft pick signings, and more are soon to come with rookie minicamps on the horizon. Here is our first group of mid- to late-rounders to sign their four-year rookie contracts:

Dallas Cowboys

Green Bay Packers

Philadelphia Eagles

Minor NFL Transactions: 5/2/25

May 2nd, 2025 at 6:29pm CST by Ely Allen

Today’s only minor NFL move:

Philadelphia Eagles

San Francisco 49ers

Dwelley returns home to California with today’s signing. The SoCal native spent the first six years of his NFL career with the 49ers after signing with them as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego. He spent his first season with a new team last year when he signed with the Falcons.

Cowboys Add Nine UDFAs

May 2nd, 2025 at 5:54pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Cowboys’ rookie minicamp began on Friday. The group of players taking part included these undrafted free agents:

Clark received a notable commitment from the Cowboys to take part in their offseason program. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports his deal contains a $25K signing bonus in addition to $234K in guaranteed base salary. A transfer from Rutgers following his freshman season, Clark racked up 183 tackles and nine pass breakups during his time at Syracuse.

Barron began his college career as a receiver before transitioning to defense in 2020. Over the remainder of his time with the Orange, he saw time at safety and slot corner in addition to linebacker. The 6-5, 224-pounder posted at least 90 tackles over each of the past two years and his special teams experience will give him a strong chance to earn a roster spot.

Before and after the draft, receiver has been named as a position of need for the Cowboys. Holden saw his production increase every year during his college career, which included time at Alabama from 2020-22. At 6-2, he will look to provide the Cowboys with size at the WR spot if he makes the team. Kelly – who played at Fresno State and Washington State before his single campaign with the Red Raiders – topped 1,000 yards in 2024 and will aim to parlay that production into a roster spot this summer.

Panthers WR Adam Thielen Could Retire Following 2025 Season

May 2nd, 2025 at 4:14pm CST by Adam La Rose

The second chapter of Adam Thielen‘s NFL career has seen him operate as a key part of the Panthers’ offense. The veteran wideout will remain in Carolina for 2025, but that could be followed by a retirement decision next spring.

“It could be, yeah,” Thielen said when speaking to the media about the possibility of 2025 being his final season in the league (video link via The Athletic’s Joe Person). “I told you guys at the end of the season, like every year, you look back and you say what left do I have to give to this game? I talked to my family, and they wanted me to keep playing. So it’ll be the same process. I’m not gonna think about that right now.”

Indeed, the two-time Pro Bowler said in February he gave thought to hanging up his cleats. His latest comments thus come as no surprise. For now, though, Thielen – who will turn 35 in August – will turn his attention to a third campaign with the Panthers. Upon receiving a pay bump in March, he remains a pending 2026 free agent.

A former Vikings UDFA, Thielen enjoyed a strong run in Minnesota with a pair of campaigns over 1,200 yards. He was the focal point of a Panthers offense lacking in skill-position options in 2023 when he amassed 103 receptions (the second most of his career). The Minnesota State product was limited to 10 games last year, but he still managed five touchdowns while averaging 12.8 yards per catch.

Carolina has selected a receiver during the first round of each of the past two drafts. General manager Dan Morgan‘s first two years at the helm have produced Xavier Legette and Tetairoa McMillan at that position. Legette will look to take a step forward compared to his production from his rookie campaign, while McMillan can be expected to handle a large workload early in his career. Thielen will remain a key member of the group as Carolina looks to build off the momentum seen on offense to close out last season.

Doing so could see the Panthers reach the postseason, something Thielen has done on four occasions in his career. Regardless of if that takes place, though, 2025 could represent his final NFL campaign.

Sean McVay Addresses Rams’ Interest In Jalen Ramsey Reunion

May 2nd, 2025 at 3:29pm CST by Adam La Rose

Jalen Ramsey remains a member of the Dolphins at this point, but a parting of ways can be expected given where things stand between team and player. To no surprise, the Rams loom as a possible destination.

Ramsey began his tenure in Los Angeles midway through the 2019 campaign and he remained with the team for another three full seasons. The Rams’ efforts to move on from several notable contract resulted in a trade agreement with the Dolphins, a team which made him the league’s highest-paid corner (at the time) just last offseason. As a result, finding a suitable trade agreement for all parties could be challenging.

Before and after the draft, the Rams were mentioned as an interested suitor for Ramsey. The 30-year-old exceled during his time with the team, collecting a Pro Bowl nod for each of the four seasons he was in Los Angeles along with a pair of first-team All-Pro honors. In his latest comments on the matter, head coach Sean McVay confirmed talks regarding a Ramsey trade are still taking place.

“Those conversations are ongoing as I’m sure they are with multiple teams,” McVay said during an appearance on Mad Dog Radio with Adam Schein. “And we’ll see, but we’re never gonna shy away from opportunities to increase the competitiveness of our roster or add great players as long as it fits within the framework of everything that an acquisition like that would entail.”

Four years remain on Ramsey’s contract, including major guarantees for the 2025 season. The Dolphins could wind up retaining money to facilitate a trade as a result, given the small number of teams with the cap space to absorb his pact. The Florida State product could also agree to a restructured pact with an acquiring team as part of a trade deal, particularly if his destination were to be one of interest to him.

Ramsey has permission to find a trade partner, and McVay’s comments certainly suggest the Rams are still in the running to work out a deal. Los Angeles’ CB depth chart includes the likes of Cobie Durant, Darious Williams, Ahkello Witherspoon and former Commanders first-rounder Emmanuel Forbes. The team did not add any draft picks at the position, but reacquiring Ramsey would certainly alter the dynamic of Los Angles’ secondary.

Trading Ramsey before June 1 would leave the Dolphins with a dead money charge of over $25MM, while doing so after that date would generate $6.75MM in dead money while yielding $9.92MM in cap space. A final resolution to this situation will therefore likely need to wait one more month, and it will be interesting to see if the Rams pursue any other cornerback deals in the meantime.

Packers CB Jaire Alexander Would Prefer Release Over Trade

May 2nd, 2025 at 2:45pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

MAY 2: Head coach Matt LaFleur said on Friday (via ESPN’s Rob Demovsky) Alexander took part in virtual meetings last week but added he has been absent for voluntary workouts in recent days. The first point at which Alexander’s attendance will be required is mandatory minicamp in June, by which point his future may be clear.

MAY 1: Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has been the subject of trade speculation throughout the offseason after playing just 34 games over the last four seasons due to injury.

The 28-year-old is due $37MM over the next two years, per OverTheCap, which may be too much money for another team to take on in a trade. In order to facilitate a deal, the Packers may have to eat some of his $16.15MM 2025 salary, or Alexander would have to accept a revised contract, which would likely include a pay cut.

While Green Bay could afford to take on some of Alexander’s salary, they may not want to pay part of his salary for him to play for a different team. Alexander, meanwhile, would prefer to be released to he can choose his next destination, and he may deny an attempt to renegotiate his deal to help complete a trade, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.

“I would think, at this point, the most likely scenario is that he’s back [in Green Bay] on a reduced contract that has incentives,” added Breer. Those incentives would almost certainly be centered around Alexander’s playing time given his injury history.

The Packers have grown accustomed to playing without Alexander and signed Nate Hobbs to a four-year, $48MM contract this offseason to give themselves more options in the secondary. If Alexander stays in Green Bay, he’ll start on the outside opposite Keisean Nixon with Hobbs in the slot. If not, Hobbs will likely pair with Nixon on the outside with safety Javon Bullard at nickel, according to The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman.

The 2024 second-rounder began his rookie year primarily playing free safety, but increasingly dropped into the slot as the year went on, especially after Alexander went down. If Alexander stays, Bullard might be relegated to the bench to give the Packers depth and injury insurance for multiple positions.

RB Jerome Ford Agrees To Browns Pay Cut

May 2nd, 2025 at 1:57pm CST by Adam La Rose

Jerome Ford saw the Browns make a pair of running back additions during the draft, something which may have opened the door to a trade taking place. Instead, the three-year veteran will remain in Cleveland for 2025.

Ford has agreed to a pay cut, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports. The 25-year-old was on track to collect $3.49MM next season, but that figure has now dropped to $1.75MM (which has been guaranteed). Ford remains on track for free agency in 2026.

The former fifth-rounder saw just eight carries during his rookie campaign, but his workload increased dramatically the following year. Nick Chubb‘s knee injury opened the door for Ford to take on a starting role, and he used it to total 1,132 scrimmage yards and nine total touchdowns. The passing game in particular saw Ford thrive with an average of 7.3 yards per reception.

The Browns did not bring back Kareem Hunt for the 2024 campaign, but Chubb returned midway through the season. That led to a drop in Ford’s workload (104 carries), although he saw his efficiency spike to 5.4 yards per carry. He will spend the offseason competing for snaps as part of a backfield which also includes Pierre Strong as well as the two rookies (Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson) added via the draft.

Of course, one of the main takeaways from today’s move is the fact it represents another sign Chubb will be playing elsewhere in 2025. Not long after the draft took place, general manager Andrew Berry noted the team was evaluating its options in the backfield, something which hinted toward Chubb not being retained. A Ford trade could have allowed for a deal to be worked out on that front, but that will not be the case. Chubb’s free agent market will remain worth monitoring, while Ford will look to help his free agent stock with a strong showing in 2025.

Eagles Sign Nine UDFAs

May 2nd, 2025 at 1:04pm CST by Adam La Rose

The Eagles added 10 players during the draft, and their rookie class has expanded further today. Philadelphia has signed the following undrafted free agents:

The Super Bowl champions, like all other teams, made a few notable investments as part of the process of putting together their UDFA class. Pierce received $180K in guarantees, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports. He will spend the offseason competing for a depth role behind one of the best O-lines in the NFL.

Brandon Johnson also landed a six-figure commitment from Philadelphia. Per Wilson, the 5-11, 180-pounder received $170K guaranteed. After three years at Duke, Johnson played out his senior season with the Ducks. He recorded one interception and a scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery in 2024. Johnson will aim to carve out a roster spot via a special teams role.

Hook will likewise aim to earn a spot as a third phase contributor while providing depth on defense. His five-year stint at Toledo included three consecutive campaigns with first-team All-MAC honors. Hook totaled seven interceptions over that span, and in 2024 he set a new career high with 107 tackles.

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