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The Cowboys made a late-offseason splash with the acquisition of wide receiver George Pickens, a move that portends to open up Dallas' passing attack significantly. Dak Prescott is already envisioning the possibilities following last week's trade.

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms with running back Derrick Henry on a two-year extension that pays an average of $15 million per year, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday.

Free-agent safety Jordan Poyer joined "Good Morning Football" on Wednesday to discuss his future in the NFL and what a return to the Bills would mean.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will be heading to Dallas to square off against Dak Prescott and the Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day in the 2025 season. 

The league revealed its slate for the 2025 International Games on NFL Network's Good Morning Football on Tuesday, six of which will be aired exclusively on NFL Network and NFL+. Designated for the 2025 São Paulo Game, the Los Angeles Chargers' Week 1 opponent will be revealed on Wednesday.

The first offensive lineman taken off the board, Will Campbell told NFL Network's Jamie Erdahl that he's "gonna fight and die to protect" Drake Maye. The Patriots quarterback, last year's No. 3 overall pick, loved to hear it.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have parted ways with assistant general manager and former interim GM Ethan Waugh, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday.

The Atlanta Falcons released a statement Sunday stating that Jax Ulbrich, the son of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, "unintentionally came across the contact phone number" for Shedeur Sanders and was behind a prank call Sanders received Friday.

The Bills continued their defensive revamp with a defender-heavy haul in the 2025 NFL Draft. Third-round pick Landon Jackson believes his fit in Buffalo will allow him to contribute as a rookie.

Pittsburgh ultimately decided to add a quarterback on Day 3. The Steelers selected Ohio State QB Will Howard with the No. 185 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday.

Hall of Famer Warren Moon on Friday permitted Titans top draft pick Cam Ward to wear his retired No. 1 jersey. 

The Detroit Lions exercised fifth-year options on pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson and wide receiver Jameson Williams, the team announced Friday.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens have agreed to terms on a four-year, $68 million contract extension, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday. 

Eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Patrick Peterson will be in Arizona on Monday to retire as a member of the Cardinals, the club that selected him with the No. 5 overall pick in 2011 NFL Draft.

The Baltimore Ravens have reached a three-year contract extension with head coach John Harbaugh, the team announced Friday.

Taking measurements at LSU's pro day on Wednesday, Will Campbell's arm length came in at 33 inches, which is longer than the 32 5/8" number taken at the 2025 Scouting Combine.

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff and Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins will be featured in Netflix's second season of Quarterback, the streaming service announced Wednesday.

Coming back home, veteran safety Justin Reid is not only looking to bring a championship pedigree to the Saints but forge new memories which he very well knows will live on forever in New Orleans. 

The Bengals have made significant progress on contract extensions with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and both deals could be finalized in the coming days, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Friday.

The Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year deal worth up to $11 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Saturday.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday in Georgetown, Texas, on a criminal charge of assault, according to jail records obtained by NFL Media. 

Sam Darnold is not expected to return to the Minnesota Vikings, who are now focused on other quarterback options they've been pursuing in recent weeks, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday.

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to a four-year, $80 million contract, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported on Tuesday. The deal includes $58 million guaranteed, per Rapoport.

The Cowboys won't be letting Osa Odighizuwa hit free agency. Dallas is expected to apply the non-exclusive franchise tag to the defensive tackle ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline.

The San Francisco 49ers are open to trading wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on NFL Network during Saturday's broadcast of the 2025 Scouting Combine.

The Rams and Alaric Jackson have agreed to terms on a three-year, $57 million contract that will keep the left tackle off the free-agent market, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Friday.

Saints general manager Mickey Loomis told a scrum of reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday that the club is planning to have QB Derek Carr return in 2025 despite New Orleans' current salary cap situation.

The Packers have had trade conversations centered around Jaire Alexander and Green Bay is open to moving the star cornerback for the right price, per NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

The Buffalo Bills and wide receiver Khalil Shakir have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth up to $60.2 million, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday.

The Commanders have had trade conversations surrounding defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and the club is planning to help the two-time Pro Bowler find an ideal landing spot by granting him permission to seek a trade, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday. 

The Seahawks moved on from offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb following the season and hired Klint Kubiak soon thereafter. Geno Smith is one of the main reasons why Kubiak decided to come to the Pacific Northwest.

DeAndre Hopkins isn't ready to call it a career just yet. The veteran Chiefs wide receiver took to social media on Tuesday to address apparent whispers of his 12-year career coming to an end.

The Eagles activated Brandon Graham from injured reserve on Saturday, making the veteran defensive end available to play against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Graham is listed as questionable on the official injury report.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sees the promotion of Brian Schottenheimer and Dak Prescott's extension as part of an overall strategy that will get Dallas into contention immediately.

On Thursday night at NFL Honors in New Orleans, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was recognized for his rebounding effort by earning the 2024 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow expressed confidence in the organization as top wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins enter the offseason seeking long-term deals.

The Houston Texans are hiring Rams assistant Nick Caley as their new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Monday.

After a 2024 season in which he achieved the receiving triple crown, Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase is looking to earn "what's fair" as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are promoting pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard to offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts had a big day through the air in Philadelphia's win over the Washington Commanders to advance to Super Bowl LIX. Eagles HC Nick Sirianni said on Tuesday he didn't make much of Hurts' comments about his usage on Sunday.

The New York Jets have agreed to terms with Darren Mougey to become the team's new general manager, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday. The team later announced the news.

The Detroit Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday.

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead told reporters Friday that a contract extension for RB Kyren Williams will be discussed this upcoming offseason.

Ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce spoke on how Josh Allen is the quarterback he once dreamed of becoming. 

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) is officially inactive for Sunday night's Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. 

Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers, who missed his third consecutive practice Friday due to a knee injury, is officially listed as doubtful to play in Sunday's road playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. 

The Detroit Lions enter the playoffs at 15-2 and the conference's No. 1 seed, but head coach Dan Campbell says his team is focused on Saturday's game vs. the Commanders and not the Super Bowl.

Mike Vrabel was introduced as the Patriots new head coach on Monday, and the former New England linebacker told reporters he intends to "galvanize" the franchise and "remove entitlement."

The Mike McCarthy era is over in Dallas. McCarthy will not return as the Cowboys HC for the 2025 season as the two sides could not come to terms on an agreement on the length of a new contract, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Monday.

Saquon Barkley had the opportunity to punctuate the Eagles' wild-card win over the Packers with a long TD run late in the fourth quarter, but the running back decided that was enough once getting past the first-down marker.

Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean is feared to have suffered a significant knee injury in Sunday's wild-card win over the Packers, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Monday.

Following a one-sided loss to the Bills in the Wild Card Round, Broncos QB Bo Nix was looking to avoid the clichés after a quick exit, but he remains excited following a successful season. 

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin wasn't ready to "take a big-picture approach" on the team's QB situation following Saturday's "disappointing" wild-card loss to the Ravens, but Russell Wilson said he hopes to return next season.

The Houston Texans started Saturday's playoff win slowly, but head coach DeMeco Ryans said after the game that an almost-gaffe by QB C.J. Stroud is what sparked his team's resurgence.

The Bengals have decisions to make in regard to the long-term futures of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and Week 18's matchup could potentially be the last time Joe Burrow will have the stellar WR duo at his disposal.

Ezekiel Elliott's second stint in Dallas won't last a full season. The Cowboys and the veteran running back have mutually agreed on his release from the team, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Brock Purdy's MRI on Tuesday revealed that the quarterback avoided a long-term injury to his right elbow, but it will likely force him out of Sunday's season finale against the Arizona Cardinals.

With the NFC East champion Eagles locked into their No. 2 seed for the 2024 playoffs, only one question remains entering Week 18: Will Saquon Barkley have the opportunity to make history?

Texans wide receiver Diontae Johnson spoke with the Houston media Monday for the first time since being claimed off waivers last week, and Johnson is looking to contribute in any which way he can as a newcomer. 

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (back/foot) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

Carolina running back Chuba Hubbard, Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor churned out big games in Week 16 and garnered top offensive honors. 

It only took 240 games, but the 2024 NFL season finally saw its first shutout on Monday night with the Green Bay Packers blanking the New Orleans Saints, 34-0, in the final game of Week 16.

The Texans are claiming former Ravens WR Diontae Johnson off waivers after learning the extent of Tank Dell's season-ending knee injury, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday, per a source. 

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a concussion in the first quarter of Philadelphia's last-second loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a "significant" knee injury in Saturday's 27-19 loss to the Chiefs, and it will require him to remain in a Kansas City-area hospital overnight for further evaluation, head coach DeMeco Ryans announced.

The day following Monday night's 15-9 home loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Antonio Pierce was asked if he thinks he'll be returning to the Raiders next season. 

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes exited Sunday's 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns after injuring his ankle on a big hit in the fourth quarter.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is expected to undergo season-ending knee surgery, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Saturday.

The Chiefs have activated Harrison Butker (left knee) from injured injured reserve and he will be kicking in Sunday's road matchup against the Browns, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Saturday.

Saquon Barkley broke the Eagles' single-season rushing record with 124 yards during Sunday's 22-16 win over the Panthers, bringing his 2024 total to 1,623 yards and surpassing LeSean McCoy's mark (1,607) set in 2013.

The Philadelphia Eagles are placing TE Dallas Goedert (knee) on injured reserve and the plan is for the star tight end to be back at full speed heading into the playoffs, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday.

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, who's listed as questionable with a left shoulder injury, is planning to play against the Texans, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.

The Bills are activating Matt Milano (biceps) off injured reserve and the linebacker will make his long-awaited return on Sunday night against the visiting 49ers, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.

The Arizona Cardinals are signing running back James Conner to a two-year, $19 million contract extension, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Saturday.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell took the blame on a botched snap which handed the Kansas City Chiefs a victory on Black Friday.

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) is questionable to play in Sunday night's showdown against the Buffalo Bills, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Friday.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus explained his decision not to call timeout on the final play of Thursday's 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. 

Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew broke his collarbone in Sunday's loss to the Broncos and will miss the remainder of the season, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported.

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers expressed his frustrations following a defeating blowout which extended New York's losing streak to six games, calling his team's effort "soft."

With the dust beginning to settle on the Giants' change at QB, Daniel Jones, now relegated to third-string backup duty after nearly six seasons at the helm, spoke to the media Thursday for the first time since his demotion this week.