In 2024, Jeff Hafley’s first year as the Packers’ defensive coordinator, Green Bay ranked fifth and sixth in total and scoring defense, respectively, while also finishing third in interceptions and seventh in sacks. That performance garnered Hafley a head coaching interview with the Jets this offseason, and more such interviews could be on the horizon. Per Jeff Howe of The … [Read more...] about NFC North Rumors: Hafley, Thielen, Ratledge
NFC South Notes: Pitts, Otton, Saints, Young
The Falcons rebuffed Kyle Pitts trade interest, though with the former top-five pick set to begin a contract year, it is possible the franchise could revisit this topic. Pitts was mentioned as “relatively available” this offseason, with the price of a Day 2 pick floated. No Pitts extension is planned, but a franchise tag would not be out of the question if the tight end puts … [Read more...] about NFC South Notes: Pitts, Otton, Saints, Young
Eagles, Panthers Showed Interest In Micah Parsons Trade
Last night’s season opener began the post-Micah Parsons era for the Cowboys. Dallas’ decision to trade away the All-Pro one week before their regular season began came as a shock to many and took place after interest from a number of suitors was shown. Following Parsons’ trade request, teams around the league did not view a swap as realistic. Dallas’ stance shifted over time, … [Read more...] about Eagles, Panthers Showed Interest In Micah Parsons Trade
Panthers’ Damarri Mathis Suffers ACL Tear
Damarri Mathis will not be available to the Panthers in 2025. The fourth-year cornerback has suffered an ACL tear, head coach Dave Canales said on Friday (via ESPN’s David Newton). Mathis spent his first three seasons with the Broncos, and he was in Denver through the summer. The former fourth-rounder was among the team’s roster cuts last week, and he hit the waiver wire as a … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Damarri Mathis Suffers ACL Tear
Minor NFL Transactions: 9/2/25
Here are today’s minor moves as we inch a day closer to the start of the regular season: Carolina Panthers Waived (with injury settlement): G Ja’Tyre Carter Chicago Bears Waived (with injury settlement): G Bill Murray, RB Ian Wheeler Cleveland Browns Waived (with injury settlement): RB Pierre Strong New Orleans Saints Signed: QB Jake Haener San Francisco 49ers Signed … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 9/2/25