NFL Trade Rumors

Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson on QB Caleb Williams reportedly trying to avoid being drafted by Chicago during the 2024 draft: “It’s come to my attention that the quarterback’s been out in the media … I wasn’t here last year. I can’t speak too much to what it was like before he got here. … For my four months on the job, he’s been outstanding to work with.” (Kevin Fishbain) Johnson … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Aidan Hutchinson, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears Chicago used the 10th overall pick in the draft on TE Colston Loveland, but he hasn’t done much in practice following a shoulder surgery in January. Bears HC Ben Johnson is trying to get Loveland healthy for full-speed reps and focusing on the mental reps in the meantime. “A priority for us is getting him back healthy because the sooner he gets healthy, then we get the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Elgton Jenkins, Colston Loveland, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Lions Veteran Lions LB Alex Anzalone is heading into the final year of his contract and has expressed that he wants to get a new deal done with Detroit. New DC Kelvin Sheppard said that no one is worried about Anzalone being ready for the season. “Me and Alex are all good,” Sheppard said, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “I have zero concern. That player is a leader … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Donovan Jackson, Jordan Love, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson on OT Ozzy Trapilo: “It’s still early to make any assessments on that, but he’s exactly what we thought he was going to be.” (Courtney Cronin) Johnson said the strongside linebacker job will have an open competition, with DC Dennis Allen hoping to find the right fit. (Scott Bair) Johnson on first-round TE Colston Loveland: “I’m a big fan. I love his … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Matthew Golden, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Perhaps the biggest illustration of how the NFL has become the dominant force in sports culture is how the league turned the formal schedule announcement into an event that has dragged out for the better part of this week. The opponents are already known because of the scheduling formula — I can tell you today 14 of the 17 teams the Panthers and every other team will play in … [Read more...] about Takeaways From The 2025 NFL Schedule Release