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USA Today
24-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
San Francisco 49ers offseason personnel tracker heading to 2025 NFL draft
San Francisco 49ers offseason personnel tracker heading to 2025 NFL draft With the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday, it's a good time to review the NFC West rival 49ers' offseason. With the 2025 NFL draft a day away, and signings in the NFL down to a trickle, it's a good time to check on the NFC West and review the San Francisco 49ers' offseason. To say the least, it's been a month-plus of roster upheaval, highlighted by 20 players on the roster at the end of the season that have landed with new teams. Another six are unsigned unrestricted free agents. Those 20 departures include 13 unrestricted free agents, two players traded and five that were released. They played a total of 209 games in 2024 with 115 starts. Several of those had low games numbers because of injuries. Some replacements came in the UFA market, as the 49ers added nine players that played 140 games with 56 starts last season. Following is a snapshot of who remains unsigned along with players added, re-signed and those that left. The basic contract information is included for each player, while the number in parentheses are the games played/started in 2024. Remaining unrestricted free agents LB De'Vondre Campbell (13/12) WR Chris Conley (15/2) DT Khalil Davis (3/0) C/G Jon Feliciano (0/0) S Tashaun Gipson Sr. (9/0) P Pat O'Donnell (8/0) Players acquired CB Tre Brown (13/3; UFA Seahawks; $1.7M/1yr, $500K gtd/$335K SB/$1.67 2025 cap) TE Luke Farrell (17/8; UFA Jaguars; $15.75M/3 yrs, $6M fully gtd/$5.04M gtd April 1, 2026/$440K gtd April 1, 2027/$4.27M SB/$2.544 2025 cap/$4.5M incentives/5 void years) LB Luke Gifford (16/4; UFA Titans; $1.8M/1 yr, $600K gtd/$300K SB/$1.788M 2025 cap) S Richie Grant (17/1; UFA Falcons; $1.5M/1 yr, $345K gtd/$135K SB/$1.5 2025 cap/$500K incentives) QB Mac Jones (10/7; UFA Jaguars; $8.41M/2 yrs, $4.75M gtd/$2.14M SB/$1.41M 2026 OB/$2.558M 2025 cap/4 void years/$4.5M incentives) CB Siran Neal (17/0; UFA Dolphins; $4M/2 yrs, $2.255M gtd/$1M SB/$1.65M 2025 cap/3 void years) S Jason Pinnock (16/16; UFA Giants; $2.2M gtd/1 yr, $980K SB/$2.2 2025 cap) WR Demarcus Robinson (17/17; UFA Rams; $8M/2 yrs, $6M gtd/$2.32M SB/$2.09M 2026 OB/$2.144M 2025 cap/$1.5M 2026 escalator/4 void years) LS Jon Weeks (17/0; UFA Texans; $1.422.5/1 yr, $167,500 SB/$1.197.5 2025 cap) Players re-signed DT Evan Anderson (12/1; ERFA; $960K/1 yr, no gtd/$960K 2025 cap) DE Alex Barrett (3/0; ERFA; $1.03M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap) G/T Ben Bartch (3/2; potential UFA; $1.338M/1 yr, $1.173M gtd/$142,500 SB/ $1.198M 2025 cap) DT Kevin Givens (8/1; potential UFA; $2.05M gtd/1 yr, $25K SB/$1.195M 2025 cap) LB Jalen Graham (8/0; ERFA; $1.03M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap) FB Kyle Juszczyk (17/15; FA 49ers; $7.5M/2 yrs, $3.45M fully gtd/$3.55M gtd injury only fully gtd April 1, 2026/$1.98M SB/$1.75M OB 2026/$2.516M 2025 cap/4 void years/$250K per year Pro Bowl incentive) DE Sam Okuayinonu (16/3; ERFA; $1.03M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap) T/G Austen Pleasants (3/0; ERFA; $960K/1 yr, no gtd/$960K 2025 cap) LB Curtis Robinson (3/0; not tendered as RFA; $1.17M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.17M 2025 cap) RB Patrick Taylor (13/1; potential UFA; $1.17M/1 yr, $300K gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap) TE Jake Tonges (16/0; ERFA; $1.03M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap) TE Brayden Willis (10/0; ERFA; $1.03M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap) Players lost QB Brandon Allen (3/1; UFA Titans; $1.422.5M/1 yr, $1M gtd/$167,500 SB/$1.197.5M 2025 cap) G Aaron Banks (13/13; UFA Packers; $77M/4 yrs, $27M SB/$9.5M non-gtd RB 2026-27/$9.03M 2025 cap) DT Maliek Collins (17/17; released Post-June 1 designation) QB Joshua Dobbs (2/1; UFA Patriots; $8M/2 yrs, $3.8M gtd/$2.1M SB/$2.875M 2025 cap) LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (12/3; released) DE Leonard Floyd (17/17; released) LB Dre Greenlaw (2/2; UFA Broncos; $31.5M/3 yrs, $11.5M fully gtd/$2M gtd injury only fully gtd 5th day 2026 LY/$6.5M SB/$5.8M 2025 cap/$3M escalators) DT Javon Hargrave (3/3; released Post-June 1 designation) T Charlie Heck (9/2; UFA Buccaneers; $1.57M/1 yr, $400K gtd/$1.57M 2025 cap) S Talanoa Hufanga (7/7; UFA Broncos; $39M/3 yrs, $20M gtd/$7.5M SB/$14.74M non-gtd OB 2027/$3.41M 2025 cap/$2M per year incentives/5 void years) RB Jordan Mason (12/6; tendered as RFA at $5.346M with 2nd-round pick as compensation; traded Vikings) CB Nick McCloud (15/5; UFA Bears; $1.32M/1 yr, $50K SB/$1.18M 2025 cap) RB Elijah Mitchell (0/0; UFA Chiefs; $2.5M/1 yr, $1.35M gtd/$250K SB/$1.75M 2025 cap/$1M incentives) T Jaylon Moore (15/5; UFA Chiefs; $30M/2 yrs, $21.24M gtd/$7.49M SB/$11.195M 2025 cap) LS Taybor Pepper (17/0; released) WR Deebo Samuel (15/15; traded Commanders) TE Eric Saubert (17/3; UFA Seahawks; $1.422.5M/1 yr, $517.5K gtd/$167,500 SB/$1.197.5M 2025 cap) CB Charvarius Ward (12/12; UFA Colts; $54M/3 yrs, $27M fully gtd/$7.98M gtd injury only fully gtd 5th day 2026 LY/$20M SB/$9.03 2025 cap/$2M per year incentives) CB Rock Ya-Sin (13/0; UFA Lions; $1.17M/1 yr, no gtd/$1.03M 2025 cap) CB Isaac Yiadom (17/5; UFA Saints; $9M/3 yrs, $4.86M gtd/$2.1M SB/$1.96M 2025 cap/$1.5M incentives) Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. 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New York Times
15-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Bengals NFL Draft dives, Part 2: One more critical swing at the guard problem
This is the second of a five-part series laying out the Bengals' draft outlook at the primary positions of need in the 2025 NFL Draft. • Monday: Safety/linebacker • Tuesday: Offensive line • Wednesday: Edge rusher • Thursday: Defensive tackle • Friday: Skill positions Another year, another deep dive into the Bengals' needs at offensive line. Cincinnati has been searching for stability up front every year of the Joe Burrow era. They've found runs of credibility but took a step back this offseason with the departure of Alex Cappa coming off a poor season and the benching of Cordell Volson. It was accompanied by the firing of offensive line coach Frank Pollack and the hiring of Scott Peters. Advertisement Peters brings an MMA background and invented the strike system that blends that background into pass protection. It could open the Bengals up to drafting a different brand of offensive lineman which would probably be for the best considering a football generation's worth of failed offensive line draft picks beyond the first round. There are two open starting spots up front with competition at both. There's also an opening at backup swing tackle. Finding a player who could play guard now but offer position flexibility as a tackle of the future would be the ideal candidate. The primary focus of this draft, though, is finding a rookie capable of starting at guard in Week 1. It's arguably the most critical aspect of this year's draft. The list below includes the year a player is signed through and his age in parentheses. Ted Karras (32): He's in the final year of his contract after a one-year extension signed before last season. He's a captain, leader and still solid at center. Lucas Patrick (31): Free agent from New Orleans, the personnel staff really liked the fit. Cordell Volson (26): Money changes on his rookie deal. The team would save $3.7 million on the cap by letting him go. He must improve under Peters to stick around. Jaxson Kirkland (26, RFA): A torn biceps in Week 5 ended a season where he left a positive impression. Andrew Stueber (ERFA), Devin Cochran (RFA), Andrew Coker (ERFA), Tashawn Manning (ERFA): All are battling for the practice squad or latching to the back of the roster with a great camp. Orlando Brown Jr. (28): He was playing at a Pro Bowl level before injury essentially ended his season halfway through. He said he played 'on one leg' in a win against Denver in Week 17. Cody Ford (28): Coaches liked Ford stepping up at tackle and want him in a competition at guard. Advertisement Amarius Mims (22): Outstanding rookie season, specifically considering his lack of college experience. He has the potential to ascend to Pro Bowl level at right tackle in Year 2. We certainly know the profile they have sought in the past. The question is how much could that change under Peters? By any stretch, what matters most given the Bengals' system is pass protection. It's hard to imagine a world where the Bengals take any offensive lineman who doesn't arrive with a strength in pass pro over run game skills. They have leaned all the way in on massive, hulking tackles. Brown and Mims are two of the largest tackles in all of football. Trent Brown was, too, whom they signed for one failed season last year. Every single tackle on the roster is at least 6-foot-7 and 315 pounds. There were 33 offensive linemen to take a snap in the NFL last season listing at least 6-7, 315. The Bengals had five of them. No other team had more than three (Eagles, Broncos). Peters on what he is looking for in an interior offensive lineman: 'One of the biggest things is just firmness in the pocket. Giving Joe a safe space to step up. So making sure we're not getting knocked back too much. Because on the edges, tackles kind of control the width of the pocket. The interior three are going to have the middle of the pocket.' Peters on prioritizing pass protection: 'That's the thing. When you have a quarterback like Joe, he's somebody you covet and you take care of him. So it's personal. It's something that is a major point of emphasis. Because protecting him is the key to your success when you have a great quarterback like Joe. From our perspective, it's pass protection, not being passive. We want to be aggressive. We want to be combative. And like if you're doing any security detail for someone important, you want to discourage.' Advertisement The great Cosmo Kramer said it best: 'Look away, I'm hideous.' The history here is unsightly. The last time the Bengals drafted an offensive lineman and gave him a second contract was Clint Boling, picked in the fourth round in 2011. They have selected 20 offensive linemen since. One of the largest organizational blind spots has been an inability to draft and develop offensive linemen — specifically in the middle rounds — and turn them into starting-level NFL players. Let's take a look at the core of the problem. These are the offensive linemen the Bengals have selected in Rounds 2-5 in the last 10 years. • 2022, R4, Cordell Volson • 2015 R2, Jake Fisher • 2019, R4, Michael Jordan • 2021, R2, Jackson Carman • 2016, R5, Christian Westerman • 2021, R4, D'Ante Smith • 2017, R5, J.J. Dielman The only real contributor on this list was Volson, who started 51 games, including the playoffs, for the Bengals before being demoted last season. Here are the results of the last 10 drafts for AFC teams. This includes any offensive lineman taken in Rounds 2-5 and how many starts they made for the team that drafted them while on their rookie contract. *20+= Total picks with at least 20 starts in that span The Bengals, Browns and Jets are hanging out together at the bottom of this AFC hierarchy. When you can't find starters in the middle of the draft from homegrown offensive linemen, you will constantly be swimming upstream. The Bengals have been drowning. It has forced them to go outside to buy answers. Namely, Brown Jr., Cappa and Karras all commanded significant recent investments. They have only taken two swings on Day 2 in the last 10 years, tied with the Jets for fewest. And those two were both swings and misses (Fisher, Carman). There needs to be more investment and given the state of salaries at the top of the roster, the money to purchase Band-Aids to cover mistakes is extremely limited. Advertisement All this before mentioning first-round misses Cedric Ogbuehi, Billy Price and the relative underperformance of Jonah Williams. Perhaps Mims broke the streak, time will tell. But without question, this area must be fixed. It must start this month or else the plight of Burrow running the Houdini offense will continue. How much longer can that be sustained? This won't be like last year where the high quantity of Round 1 offensive tackles allowed access to Mims for the Bengals all the way back at No. 18. There will be options, but all expectations are the top two offensive linemen, LSU's Will Campbell and Missouri's Armand Membou, won't make it anywhere near the 17th pick. There are a few options at 17, but they all could probably be acquired 5-10 spots back, according to consensus mocks. Alabama's Tyler Booker, Texas' Kelvin Banks Jr. and North Dakota State's Grey Zabel aren't expected to be available when the Bengals pick in Round 2. There's a collection of guards and tackles capable of starting next year that should be available in the second round when Cincinnati goes on the clock. That list: Guards Tate Ratledge (Georgia), Jonah Savaiinaea (Arizona) and G/T Donovan Jackson (Ohio State). Tackles Josh Conerly Jr. (Oregon), Minnesota's Aireontae Ersery (Minnesota) and Josh Simmons (Ohio State). Waiting until the third would put that in jeopardy, but a number of intriguing developmental tackle options project to that spot. Tyler Booker, Alabama. His style is built for the Bengals' preferences and the AFC North. He's built like a bull with elite play strength to keep a firm pocket in front of Burrow. He's not the most athletic, but Cincinnati's gap scheme and pass-heavy offense minimize those dings on his resume. He was a team captain and undeniable leader for the SEC power, all significant Cincinnati trends. It would take a first-round pick to make it happen. Tate Ratledge, Georgia. Arguably the best Cincinnati fit of any offensive lineman from a chemistry standpoint. Not only was he a strong pass-protecting guard with a notable anchor at 6-7, 308 and a team captain with 37 starts at guard in the SEC, but Mims started next to Ratledge while at Georgia. The natural chemistry would help them hit the ground running in Week 1. It will take pick 49 to make it happen. Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona. Brings tackle-guard flexibility, having played both positions for the Wildcats. He projects to a guard, though. He's powerful, physically imposing and athletic. He's rougher around the edges than the first-round prospect but still probably would start the opener for the Bengals. In any case, he would raise the floor for the entire group to put the best five on the field with his talent, strength and versatility. Ozzy Trapilo, Boston College. If going down the list of tackles fitting the 6-7, 315-pound profile, you land on Trapilo (6-8, 316). He's a three-year starter for the Eagles and only allowed two sacks over the last two years, playing both tackle spots. He even logged a start a left and right guard if looking to help fill that void. Advertisement Grey Zabel, North Dakota State. The small-school star played alongside Volson at NDSU and brings first-round talent along with five-position versatility. The Bengals need to keep in mind a potential long-term replacement for Karras, the oldest player on the roster. Meanwhile, Zabel would easily start immediately and also raise the floor of the unit. An interior offensive lineman from a small school would be a significant trend from the norm from a Bengals' historical perspective, but perhaps they'd entertain the idea to switch things up. Dylan Fairchild, Georgia. Notably, Fairchild embraced the strike system invented by Peters while at Georgia and drew comparisons to Wyatt Teller, another player Peters helped develop during his time as Bill Callahan's assistant in Cleveland. The Bengals could wait until the third round to snag Fairchild and treat it as the first gift to Peters to see if he can work his magic. Ratledge in Round 2. There are just too many connections here. I think going for a guard in the first round will be tempting, but the Bengals inevitably pick a more premium player-position combination at that point. A player like Booker going before, say, a safety like Nick Emmanwori or Malaki Starks or one of the premier pass rushers doesn't connect to Cincinnati's DNA. With that said, Ratledge reuniting with Mims will top the list of a grouping of players expected to go in the middle of the second round. More importantly, Cincinnati needs to come away with somebody from that group or the hole they dug by failing to properly attack the spot in free agency will only loom larger. It would certainly require picking up the phone for Brandon Scherff's agent. (Photo of Tate Ratledge: Jeffrey Vest / Getty Images)
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New York Giants officially re-sign linebacker Dyontae Johnson
The New York Giants have officially re-signed exclusive rights free agent (ERFA) linebacker Dyontae Johnson. Johnson, 24, was originally signed by the Giants as a rookie free agent out of Toledo following the 2023 NFL draft. He spent the entire 2023 season on the practice squad and then most of last season on injured reserve (IR) with an ankle injury. In two games (no starts), the 6-foot-2, 230-pound Johnson has recorded 11 tackles (six solo), while allowing four completions for 38 yards on five targets. Advertisement Johnson took 37 defensive snaps (26%) and 28 special teams snaps (50%) in his two games last season. The Giants remain high on Johnson, even with a solid core of inside linebackers in-house such as Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, and Darius Muasau. This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants officially re-sign linebacker Dyontae Johnson
USA Today
27-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
New York Giants officially re-sign linebacker Dyontae Johnson
New York Giants officially re-sign linebacker Dyontae Johnson The New York Giants have officially re-signed exclusive rights free agent (ERFA) linebacker Dyontae Johnson. Johnson, 24, was originally signed by the Giants as a rookie free agent out of Toledo following the 2023 NFL draft. He spent the entire 2023 season on the practice squad and then most of last season on injured reserve (IR) with an ankle injury. In two games (no starts), the 6-foot-2, 230-pound Johnson has recorded 11 tackles (six solo), while allowing four completions for 38 yards on five targets. Johnson took 37 defensive snaps (26%) and 28 special teams snaps (50%) in his two games last season. The Giants remain high on Johnson, even with a solid core of inside linebackers in-house such as Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, and Darius Muasau.
USA Today
26-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Report: New York Giants will allow open competition for QB1
Report: New York Giants will allow open competition for QB1 The Giants' position—Russell Wilson is the likely starter. But they plan to play the best QB. It might be Jameis Winston. It might be the 3rd pick. What this does is give the team 2 very experienced options at QB at $15M in base 💰. And also flexibility to wait on drafting a QB. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 26, 2025 Over the past week, the New York Giants agreed to terms with veteran quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, adding them to a room with Tommy DeVito. It remains possible -- even likely -- that general manager Joe Schoen adds a fourth quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. If not third overall, certainly at some point over those three days in April. The question now becomes: Who starts? Wilson was signed to a one-year deal worth up to $21 million with $10.5 million guaranteed. If he doesn't max the contract out, it's essentially backup money. Winston, meanwhile, agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $16 million in incentives, which is also a backup value. DeVito, of course, returned on an exclusive rights free agent (ERFA) tender that pays him at a QB3 or lower rate. If the Giants select Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, he'll come in on a rookie salary with no pressure to hit the field immediately. Assuming all four quarterbacks are in tow come training camp (and even if there are only three), NFL insider Albert Breer reports that the Giants will hold an open competition for the starting quarterback spot with Wilson viewed as the early favorite. Wilson is the most likely candidate to start for the Giants in Week 1, but Winston can't be overlooked. He has the attitude, football IQ, and aggressiveness head coach Brian Daboll will love -- especially if he can cut his interceptions down. DeVito is also intimately familiar with the team's offensive system and has a leg-up on his competition. And then there's the wildcard... A rookie quarterback. Do they come in and completely light up the skies? Would a rookie buy the current regime more time if they start on Day 1? Or would that reflect poorly after signing two veterans to moderate but notable contracts? If nothing else, it will at least be a very interesting summer in East Rutherford.
