Kevin Patra Profile

Bills QB Josh Allen gave his thoughts on the Stefon Diggs trade to Houston, which percieves to open up a glaring need at wide receiver, however, GM Brandon Beane said he likes the corps already in place ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Speaking with the media a week before the 2024 NFL Draft, Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf says the team is "open for business" as New England hold the No. 3 overall pick. 

After seeing a couple players be traded or leave in free agency, Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum is confident with the current offensive line group heading into the 2024 season.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts enters the 2024 season in "sponge mode" as he learns the new offense under Kellen Moore.

Minnesota is sneaking in a quarterback visit a week before the 2024 NFL Draft kicks off.The Vikings brass is scheduled to meet with LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels for dinner Thursday night in Baton Rouge, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.

Las Vegas Raiders second-year signal-caller Aidan O'Connell is embracing the quarterback competition for the starting role in 2024.

Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II has heard the rumors about his potential trade availability, but the former first-round pick is paying no mind as he prepares for his fourth NFL season.

Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith said Tuesday that having two dominant receivers is a benefit, not a detriment, when it comes to playing alongside AJ. Brown in Philadelphia.

Jared Goff and the Lions have been crystal clear in their intentions to continue their union beyond 2024. Entering the final year of his contract, Goff reiterated that he wants to remain in Detroit as he participates in the voluntary offseason program.

Dolphins general manager Chris Grier told reporters on Tuesday that the club plans to pick up fifth-year options on 2021 first-round picks Jaylen Waddle and Jaelan Phillips before the May 2 deadline.

Following the Chiefs' back-to-back Super Bowl titles, debates raged surrounding quarterback Patrick Mahomes' chances of catching Brady as the greatest of all time. However, Mahomes says he's "nowhere near" G.O.A.T. status yet.

Entering Year 3 after putting up a career-high 990 yards on 272 carries with six touchdowns last season, Tampa Bay running back Rachaad White believes he's just scratching the surface.

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua put up recording-setting numbers in his rookie season, but a standard set by teammate Cooper Kupp, the NFL's most recent triple-crown WR, has the youngster working to grow entering Year 2.

The Houston Texans went from novelty last offseason to seeing expectations soaring in 2024 that they can compete for the AFC crown. Head coach DeMeco Ryans dismissed that the expectations change coaches' or players' approach one iota on Monday.

With no extension in sight, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb made himself scarce as the team opened voluntary offseason workouts this week. Lamb is not at the first day of the offseason program on Monday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Speaking Sunday at his youth football camp in Las Vegas, Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams told reporters he had no desire to be traded and looks forward to the Antonio Pierce era.

The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to a two-year, $46 million contract extension with three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Brandon Aiyuk wants a new contract but hasn't yet resorted to a trade demand to force the San Francisco 49ers' hand. Aiyuk's agent, Ryan Williams, denied on social media, a report that the star receiver requested a trade.

The NFL's voluntary offseason program kicks off on Monday for the 25 clubs with returning head coaches. 

Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz agrees with the assessment that Tennessee's running back duo Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears is interchangeable, giving the offense an added layer of deception.

Bears pass rusher Montez Sweat said he plans to turn the tide in what has been a lopsided rivalry against the Green Bay Packers in recent years.

Speaking on the "I Can Fly" podcast this week, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers admitted that he feared that his Achilles injury would have ended his career.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told reporters Wednesday that he supports the league's recent ban on the hip-drop tackle, citing player injury rates from the play as a cause for concern.

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen says that the team could draft a quarterback, but the organization has other needs in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton says he expects Carolina Panthers signal-caller Bryce Young "to have a better year" heading into his second season.

Having to settle for a one-year deal to return to Indy, Julian Blackmon believes this offseason has been a difficult one for safeties, much as 2023 was for running backs. 

Will Josh Jacobs put up serious numbers in the Green Bay Packers' offense? Kevin Patra examines 12 running backs who changed teams this offseason and projects whether their production will improve or decline in 2024.

Two-time Super Bowl champion Logan Ryan is calling it a career after 11 seasons with the New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers.

With rumors swirling about his potential holdout, Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb said he's been going through a typical offseason and plans to remain in Dallas in 2024. 

After an offseason full of change in the AFC East, Dolphins LT Terron Armstead joined NFL Network's "Total Access" on Monday to discuss how Miami is focusing on itself rather than what division foes gained or lost since February.

Running back Derrick Henry wants to make it clear that even if the Dallas Cowboys had called, he would have chosen the Baltimore Ravens during the free agency process. "For the record, Baltimore was always my No. 1 option," Henry said.

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson continues to progress in his return from a shoulder injury that cut short his rookie season in 2023.

The Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans all open Phase One of their offseason program on Monday.

Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. is visiting the Bears on Monday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source informed of the plans. 

Can Kirk Cousins recapture his pre-injury form in his first year in Atlanta? Will Russell Wilson or Justin Fields see more playing time in Pittsburgh? Kevin Patra examines 22 quarterbacks who changed teams this offseason and projects whether their production will improve or decline in 2024.

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms on a three-year, $66 million extension with starting left tackle Jordan Mailata, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source informed of the pact.

The Detroit Lions sit in an unfamiliar draft spot, selecting at the end of the first round for the first time in nearly a decade. Head coach Dan Campbell noted last week that the club's plans remain the same at No. 29 as they would with a top 10 pick.

The Buffalo Bills are trading star wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2025 second-round draft pick, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday.

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus says he's excited about the possibilities with Chicago's second first-round pick, but wouldn't mind pairing Montez Sweat with a pass-rushing prospect. 

Jacksonville coach Doug Pederson views new receiver Gabe Davis as a weapon who can help open up the Jaguars offense in 2024. "Gabe is, to me, like a Swiss army knife," Pederson said. 

The Jim Harbaugh era in Los Angeles officially kicked off with the Chargers opening their offseason workout program on Tuesday, and after nine years at Michigan, he called his first three months on the job the best start to a new gig he's ever experienced.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson says the team has to get running back Tank Bigsby more involved heading into his second season.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is "confident" new wide receiver Mike Williams (ACL) will be ready to go for the team's Week 1 game in 2024.

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday that the Jags are signing LB Foye Oluokun to a new four-year, $45 million deal that includes $22.5 million fully guaranteed at signing.

49ers general manager John Lynch dismissed Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors this week. On Thursday, Aiyuk joined the Nightcap podcast where he voiced his side.

Speaking with local reporters at the NFL's Annual League Meeting, Browns general manager Andrew Berry says the club is keeping a "conservative" approaching with running back Nick Chubb for the 2024 season.

Bryce Young battled through a rough rookie campaign. However, Carolina's Adam Thielen said that the QB's ability to keep his head on straight while everything around him essentially burned showed promise.

The Los Angeles Rams didn't enter the offseason planning to re-shuffle their interior offensive line, but that's how things unfolded. After multiple free agency moves, head coach Sean McVay had three stud guards and no center. The natural move, if unexpected at the outset, was to push Steve Avila from guard to center, where he played more than 1,000 snaps at TCU.

Free-agent running back J.K Dobbins could be in for a reunion with offensive coordinator Greg Roman. Dobbins is scheduled to visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source informed of the plan.

Jadeveon Clowney and the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a contract, the team announced Wednesday. Clowney, 31, returns to the Carolinas after 10 seasons in Houston, Seattle, Tennessee, Cleveland and Baltimore.

The Philadelphia Eagles are eager to see what Saquon Barkley will add to their offense. Owner Jeffrey Lurie this week compared the addition to former Philly greats LeSean McCoy and Brian Westbrook.

Steelers owner Art Rooney II said Tuesday from the NFL's Annual League Meeting that the goal is swift improvement after years of sputtering in the playoffs.

The San Francisco 49ers benefit from starting quarterback Brock Purdy coming dirt cheap as a seventh-round pick. Niners CEO Jed York knows that luxury won't last much longer. "It's a good problem when your quarterback is one of the highest-paid guys on your team and in the league," York told reporters Tuesday at the NFL's Annual League Meeting in Orlando via the Bay Area News Group.

Following the New York Giants' offensive struggles in 2023, head coach Brian Daboll conceded Tuesday that he's considering taking over play-calling duties. "It's something I'm looking into," Daboll said via the team's official website. "I've been doing a bunch of research, but no decision has been made. I'm still going through that process, thinking about what we need to do."

The Cowboys and Dak Prescott are prepared to play out the final year of the quarterback's contract. The two sides have a mutual understanding that there will be no adjustment to his contract entering the 2024 season.

NFL owners approved on Tuesday an amendment to push the 2024 trading deadline to the Tuesday after Week 9 games. The 2024 trade deadline is set to be on Nov. 5. (It was Oct. 31 in 2023).

With Tyron Smith's defection to New York, the Dallas Cowboys have a big hole to fill on the left side of the offensive line. Don't necessarily think that that means Tyler Smith is destined to be the teams new LT.

NFL owners on Tuesday voted to pass the hybrid kickoff rule that is intended to increase the number of returns during the 2024 season while maintaining player health and safety as a priority, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

Perhaps the Jets' split with Zach Wilson isn't as straightforward as initially thought. Gang Green owner Woody Johnson told reporters Monday that he could hang onto the former No. 2 overall pick.

Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson is up for a massive contract extension. During Monday's edition of The NFL Report, Vikings owner Mark Wilf sounded inclined to make it happen.

Brian Burns promises to seriously supercharge the Giants' pass rush -- and he didn't even cost the team a first-round pick. Kevin Patra grades each side of the most notable player trades of the 2024 NFL offseason so far.

NFL owners voted to ban the hip-drop tackle on Monday during the league's Annual League Meeting in Orlando, Fla., NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

Could Odell Beckham Jr. end up in South Beach? Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed on Monday his team has made a contract offer to the veteran wide receiver.

The Broncos sit at No. 12 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, a spot that might be too late to snag a franchise quarterback if they all get gobbled up early.

Ryan Poles didn't revel in trading away quarterback Justin Fields. The Bears general manager said the move was one of the most difficult things he's had to do.

The Baltimore Ravens signed Derrick Henry to add oomph to their backfield and stop the string of injury-riddled seasons that have left John Harbaugh's club piecemealing the position. They also have a good idea how he fits alongside Lamar Jackson.

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson's NCAA tournament bracket remained perfect after a Day 1 of upsets 

In 2023, Bears receiver DJ Moore gobbled up targets in an offense lacking a complementary wideout. After the addition of Keenan Allen, Moore might have to share the ball more in 2024.

Free-agent cornerback Xavien Howard closed the door on a return to Miami, but would like a shot at returning to his hometown, Houston, to play.

New Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz's first massive decision came early in his tenure, trading longtime great Keenan Allen to Chicago for a fourth-round draft pick. On Thursday, Hortiz said that he didn't love parting with the player, but financials forced a hard decision.

K.J. Osborn recently signed with the New England Patriots and did so despite uncertainty about who might be throwing him the football. Wednesday, the wideout told reporters that while the quarterback question mark was a factor, it's not something he's worried about after meeting the Pats brass.

Aaron Donald ate his fill of quarterbacks in a decade of mauling opposing offenses, and the shoo-in future Hall of Famer broke his silence on retirement. "I'm burnt out, if anything, the best way to say it is that I'm full, I'm complete," Donald said. 

The University of Southern California conducts its pro day on Wednesday, which means welcome to the Caleb Williams show, and you can watch all the action live on NFL+ starting at 1:30 p.m. ET. 

Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is suspended for the first two games of the 2024 season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Tuesday, the former Raiders signal-caller said the two-game ban came after he messed up the therapeutic use exemption.

After a rocky end to his time in Pittsburgh, Kenny Pickett is ready to turn the page following his trade to Philadelphia.

Last offseason, safety Vonn Bell was one of several veterans the Cincinnati Bengals let walk in free agency to go younger on defense. After one season in Carolina, the veteran returns to Cincy to pursue unfinished business.

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. doesn't plan to return to the Baltimore Ravens after one season with the club and said goodbye on Instagram. 

Formally introduced by the Steelers on Friday, QB Russell Wilson said his mindset isn't yet on beating out Kenny Pickett for the starting role, rather helping Pittsburgh get back on track. 

The Vikings will now have the Nos. 11 and 23 overall picks in the first round come April 25 after a trade with the Texans, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

Patriots pass rusher Josh Uche explains his decision to take less money in order to stay in New England, citing his loyalty to the club that drafted him in 2020 and his excitement to play under new head coach Jerod Mayo.