The San Francisco 49ers found their diamond in the rough when they selected QB Brock Purdy with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since taking over as their starting quarterback, Purdy has gone 23-13 in those three years as a starter. Over the weekend, the 49ers rewarded Purdy with a five-year extension which included a no-trade clause. Meaning Purdy is pretty secure with his future and can choose his future team if the 49ers ever decide to trade him. Check out what the Pittsburgh Steelers, Carolina Panthers, and other NFL teams are talking about in our roundup.
AFC EAST:
New England Patriots (viaPats Pulpit)
6 things we learned about the Patriots from ‘Forged in Foxborough’ episode 1 - Pats Pulpit
The Patriots’ behind-the-scenes
New York Jets (viaGang Green Nation)
Stop the Insanity: The Jets Are Almost Certainly Not Going to Bring Back Jamal Adams - Gang Green Nation
Silly season reaches its peak.
Buffalo Bills (viaBuffalo Rumblings)
What Derrick Henry’s contract extension means for James Cook and the Bills - Buffalo Rumblings
Did Henry’s contract extension give Cook more ammunition?
AFC NORTH:
Baltimore Ravens (viaBaltimore Beatdown)
Can Ravens overcome ‘worst possible matchup’ in Week 1 vs. Bills? - Baltimore Beatdown
Last year, the Ravens opened the season against the Chiefs, who were labeled the "worst possible matchup at the worst possible time." Will the Ravens avoid doing so a second time?
Pittsburgh Steelers (viaBehind the Steel Curtain)
Person close to Aaron Rodgers expects him to join Steelers soon - Behind the Steel Curtain
The four-time MVP is expected to join Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Bengals (viaCincy Jungle)
Former Bengals safety and Super Bowl MVP isn’t worried about Shemar Stewart’s lack of college production - Cincy Jungle
Some words that may ease your troubled mind from a guy who knows his stuff.
Cleveland Browns (viaDawgs By Nature)
2025 Browns schedule: The hard start is the hard part, with a little hope for improvement - Dawgs By Nature
Browns schedule was bound to be tough but the start is really difficult
AFC SOUTH:
Houston Texans (viaBattle Red Blog)
Value of Things: What does the Jayden Higgins contract mean? - Battle Red Blog
A calculated gamble could pay off big time
Tennessee Titans (viaMusic City Miracles)
Did Titans land their future 3 starting WRs during the 2025 NFL Draft? - Music City Miracles
This would be so perfect for the Tennessee Titans
Jacksonville Jaguars (viaBig Cat Country)
2025 NFL Draft: 3 things to know about Travis Hunter - Big Cat Country
Get to know the Jaguars’ new additions from draft weekend with our ‘3 things to know’ series
Indianapolis Colts (viaStampede Blue)
Most anticipated games of the Colts 2025 schedule (part 1) - Stampede Blue
The schedule has been released. There are several games to be excited to watch.
AFC WEST:
Denver Broncos (viaMile High Report)
Denver Broncos have 14th easiest schedule in 2025 - Mile High Report
The Denver Broncos have the 14th easiest schedule heading into the 2025 season according to Warren Sharp.
Los Angeles Chargers (viaBolts from the Blue)
Chargers Schedule Analysis: No cakewalks for Bolts in Year 2 of Jim Harbaugh - Bolts From The Blue
The Chargers go from one of the easiest schedules in the NFL to one of the hardest in 2025.
Las Vegas Raiders (viaSilver and Black Pride)
Raiders roster 2025: Linebacker Jaylon Smith brings experience - Silver And Black Pride
Las Vegas Raiders bolster experience in linebacker group with Jaylon Smith that has Elandon Roberts, Devin White as top two options
Kansas City Chiefs (viaArrowhead Pride)
2025 NFL Schedule Release: Chiefs becoming ‘World Team’ of NFL football - Arrowhead Pride
Move over, Dallas Cowboys! The Kansas City Chiefs are coming for your title — and could even exceed your popularity.
NFC EAST:
New York Giants (viaBig Blue View)
Jaxson Dart could give Brian Daboll new lease on life with New York Giants - Big Blue View
Rookie QB gives Daboll a chance to show his reputation for evaluating, developing quarterbacks is justified
Philadelphia Eagles (viaBleeding Green Nation)
Nick Sirianni, Eagles agree to multi-year contract extension - Bleeding Green Nation
The Super Bowl-winning head coach is now under contract for years to come.
Dallas Cowboys (viaBlogging the Boys)
Dallas Cowboys must sign Micah Parsons or DaRon Bland before season - Blogging The Boys
The Dallas Cowboys need to get either Micah Parsons or DaRon Bland under contract before the season.
Washington Commanders (viaHogs Haven)
The 5 O’Clock Club: UDFA Spotlight - WR Ja’Corey Brooks - Hogs Haven
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere…
NFC NORTH:
Green Bay Packers (viaAcme Packing Company)
Either of two stretches could be the hardest part of the Packers’ 2025 schedule - Acme Packing Company
It’s tough to determine whether November or December is harder for the Packers, which means they’ll need to get off to a hot start in 2025.
Detroit Lions (viaPride of Detroit)
Lions News: David Montgomery makes huge off-the-field accomplishment - Pride Of Detroit
Detroit Lions’ running back David Montgomery finished up his college degree at Iowa State University.
Chicago Bears (viaWindy City Gridiron)
Caleb Williams was right to fear the Bears. Now, they must prove him wrong. - Windy City Gridiron
I saw all the hisses and boos when those reports were flying last year. I got plenty of pushback for noting the validity of the whispers.
Minnesota Vikings (viaDaily Norseman)
Thoughts on the Vikings’ 2025-26 Schedule - Daily Norseman
Get ready for a primetime beast of a schedule
NFC SOUTH:
New Orleans Saints (viaCanal Street Chronicles)
Saints only favored in one of 17 games for the 2025 season - Canal Street Chronicles
It may be the second easiest schedule in football, but Las Vegas isn’t high on the Black and Gold.
Atlanta Falcons (viaThe Falcoholic)
A new look Falcons defense is a reason for hope - The Falcoholic
The Falcons had to be proactive to improve defensively with limited resources this offseason. They dedicated everything they could to initiate change for a defense in need of talent across the board.
Carolina Panthers (viaCat Scratch Reader)
Brian Answers: Which Panthers rookies will have the most impact year one? - Cat Scratch Reader
We bring you another edition of our answers portion of this week’s fan mailbag!
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (viaBucs Nation)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ biggest unknown heading into 2025 - Bucs Nation
The Buccaneers' biggest unknown may not be what you think.
NFC WEST:
San Francisco 49ers (viaNiners Nation)
Brock Purdy Extension: 49ers quarterback tied at 7th in yearly salary - Niners Nation
Brock Purdy’s 5-year extension ties him with Jared Goff for most money-per-year. It’s a fair deal for both sides.
Arizona Cardinals (viaRevenge of the Birds)
NFL fans prefer to watch their teams play on Sunday - Revenge of the Birds
When do you like to watch your team play?
Seattle Seahawks (viaField Gulls)
Why the Seattle Seahawks will easily have more air yards in 2025 than in 2024 - Field Gulls
The Seahawks will take flight this season despite the public promise of focusing on the run game.
Los Angeles Rams (viaTurf Show Times)
Rams Rebuild: ESPN’s Mina Kimes explains why Les Snead is among best - Turf Show Times
ESPN’s Mina Kimes explains why the Rams have a top front office in the NFL