The Chargers and DB Elijah Molden have agreed to a three-year, $18.75 million contract extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal includes $13.5 million in guarantees.
The Saints have hired Doug Nussmeier as OC. The 54-year-old brings an extensive history with new HC Kellen Moore, working together with the Eagles (QB coach), Chargers (QB coach), and Cowboys (QB/TE coach). Nussmeier hasn’t been a play-caller at the pro level but held OC jobs at Fresno State, Washington, Alabama, Florida, and Michigan. The Saints still have a QB problem to solve, but Nussmeier looks like a qualified candidate to help Moore adjust to his first HC gig.
ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler believes there’s a 75% chance the Jaguars cut WR Christian Kirk. Fowler adds that Kirk’s contract is “reasonable enough that the Jaguars might be able to get something for him in a trade if he’s healthy.” The former Cardinal missed most of 2024 with a collarbone injury. Now, the Jags are ushering in a new HC and GM. Kirk ultimately isn’t someone we’d target in early best ball drafts.
The Eagles named Kevin Patullo their new OC. He replaces Kellen Moore, who took the Saints' HC job earlier this month. Patullo has no play-calling experience at any level but has been with the Eagles since HC Nick Sirianni took over in 2021, serving as passing game coordinator and adding the associate HC title for the past two years. Patullo has been "an integral part of the transition between OCs the past few years and a trusted part of Nick Sirianni’s coaching staff," according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. It's a continuity hire by the Eagles. Expect the 2025 offense to look similar to 2024's in terms of play design and run/pass split -- although Patullo's lack of experience adds some downside to the situation.
The Panthers on Tuesday announced a new two-year deal with QB Andy Dalton. It'll reportedly pay him $8 million, with $6 million of that guaranteed and a max value of $10 million. Dalton spent the past two seasons with Carolina, starting six total games.
ESPN’s Jamison Hensley writes that “there’s no question the Ravens would like to retain” LT Ronnie Stanley. However, the 31-year-old (in March) is set to hit free agency after an excellent 2024.
The Bengals plan on placing the non-exclusive franchise tag on WR Tee Higgins, according to Sports Illustrated's James Rapien. The non-exclusive tag allows other teams to negotiate with Higgins. But the Bengals would have the right to match any offer -- and would receive two first-round picks from the acquiring team if Higgins leaves. In other words, Higgins is a heavy favorite to be in Cincinnati in 2025. Rapien adds that the Bengals "plan" to sign Higgins to a long-term deal.
Texans WR Tank Dell has undergone successful surgery to repair the MCL and LCL in his left knee but still needs a second surgery to repair the ACL, insider Aaron Wilson reports. That second procedure will happen soon, per Wilson. We haven't heard a rehab timeline for the December 21 injury, but Wilson writes that Dell's return will "likely" come in 2026. That matches the last report we got on Dell a few days after he went down. He's not worth a pick in early best-ball drafts. We'll keep you updated on his recovery.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow has spoken up since the end of the season about hoping certain teammates get paid this offseason. TE Mike Gesicki, who's set to hit unrestricted free agency in March, has ranked among the teammates Burrow wants to keep around.
Broncos beat writer Nick Kosmider believes TE is the team’s biggest offseason need. In 2024, Denver TEs combined for a league-low 350 yards. Former Saint Adam Trautman led the group with 188 yards in 17 games. Trautman is under contract for 2025, as is TE Nate Adkins. TE Lucas Krull is an exclusive rights free agent, per Spotrac.
The Dolphins will release RB Raheem Mostert, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. The move will save Miami a little over $3 million against the 2025 salary cap. Mostert averaged a career-worst 3.3 yards per carry last year and ranked 34th among 51 qualifying RBs in Pro Football Focus rushing grade. He turns 33 in April. Mostert is unlikely to be a fantasy factor in 2025 or beyond. He's cuttable from dynasty rosters.
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce admitted on his podcast that he's unsure if he'll continue playing in 2025. “I’m gonna take some time to figure it out,” Kelce said. “And I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back that it’s gonna be a wholehearted decision and I’m not half-assing it, and I’m fully here for them." Kelce turned 35 back in October and is coming off his worst season in terms of PPR points per game since 2015. That was still good enough to rank seventh at the position, though. He'd be a good bet for top-10 production if he plays in 2025. But he's a risky pick in early fantasy drafts until we get a decision from him.
Bears reporter Chris Emma believes “it’s reasonable to believe” that TE Cole Kmet “can be a dynamic threat” with new HC Ben Johnson. Emma predicts Kmet will set statistical career highs in 2025.
WR Kadarius Toney was arrested and charged with assault in Georgia last week. According to police documents, Toney allegedly put his hand around a woman's throat and squeezed "with enough force to cause her to be unable to [breathe]." He then took the woman's phone to prevent her from calling authorities. Toney appeared in only three games for the Browns last season, finishing catch-less and getting released in December after muffing a punt. A bust on the field with issues off it, Toney figures to struggle to get another job in the league. He's cuttable in dynasty leagues.
NFL Network reports that Bengals LB Germaine Pratt has requested a trade. Pratt has spent six years with the Bengals, 5.5 of those as a full-time starter. He heads into the final year of his current deal and will turn 29 in May.
New Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak talked up RB Ken Walker's fit in his running scheme and ability in the passing game. Kubiak called Walker a "talented player" and said, "we’re gonna ask a lot out of him."
According to multiple reports, the Saints are now set to officially hire Kellen Moore as their next HC. The move has been expected since before the Super Bowl. At 36, Moore will become the league's youngest HC, edging Seattle's Mike Macdonald (37 until late June). Moore, of course, spent 2024 as Eagles OC after one season as Chargers OC and four as Cowboys OC.
Bills GM Brandon Beane and HC Sean McDermott mentioned "play strength" as an area they'd like to see TE Dalton Kincaid improve in this offseason. "Dalton Kincaid didn’t have the year that he expected or we expected. He’s gonna have to continue to work on his play strength," Beane said. "He got nicked up and I think that set him back." Beane is referring to the Week 10 PCL injury that cost Kincaid three games. He averaged just 2.7 catches, 27.2 yards, and 0 TDs over his final six games (including playoffs). Kincaid averaged 3.6 catches, 36.9 yards, and 0.2 TDs over his first nine healthy games.
ESPN reports that the 49ers have granted WR Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade. It's reportedly the second time in three seasons that Samuel has made such a request. Samuel has one year remaining on his contract, with a $15.8 million cap hit, according to Spotrac. A $15.4 million option bonus that would pay out March 22 appears to set a deadline for a deal to happen.
Fox's Jay Glazer reports that the Jets recently told QB Aaron Rodgers that they're "moving on from him." That reportedly came in a meeting Rodgers had flown back to New Jersey for. So not only should we expect the Jets to be in the market for a new QB, but Rodgers also appears to be interested in playing in 2025.
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