Pro Football Rumors

Two weeks remain in the regular season, and while a number of teams are jockeying for playoff spots several others are still in contention to land a coveted draft slot. It remains to be seen where the No. 1 selection will wind up. The Giants and Raiders entered Sunday’s action with two wins apiece, and New York’s loss kept the team strongly in contention to kick off the draft … [Read more...] about Updated 2025 NFL Draft Order

Kirk Cousins‘ stint in Atlanta will likely last one season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, there’s an expectation that the Falcons will cut the veteran quarterback before he’s owed his $10MM roster bonus in mid-March. Some sources described the impending divorce as “inevitable.” [RELATED: Falcons To Bench Kirk Cousins, Start Michael Penix In Week 16] The Falcons made one of … [Read more...] about Falcons Expected To Release Kirk Cousins This Offseason

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. will make the first start of his professional career today following Atlanta’s momentous (but obvious) decision to bench veteran Kirk Cousins in favor of the rookie passer. While Cousins — who had signed a four-year, $180MM deal this offseason to help lead the club on a championship run — was obviously given a long leash, the Falcons believed Penix … [Read more...] about Falcons Believed Michael Penix Jr. Could Start In Week 1; Kirk Cousins To Ponder Retirement?

Today’s minor transactions and standard gameday practice squad elevations: Arizona Cardinals Elevated: T Jackson Barton, RB Michael Carter Atlanta Falcons Signed to active roster: WR Chris Blair Elevated: WR Dylan Drummond Waived: LB Rashaan Evans Buffalo Bills Elevated: S Kareem Jackson, WR Jalen Virgil Carolina Panthers Elevated: RB Mike Boone, T Brandon … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 12/21/24