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  • CIN Wide Receiver #19
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    Jaguars declared WR Kendric Pryor, CB Montaric Brown, CB Gregory Junior, OLD De’Shaan Dixon, and DL Jeremiah Ledbetter inactive for Week 18 against the Titans.
  • CLE Guard #75
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    Joel Bitonio told reporters he’s undecided on whether he’ll play in 2025.
    Bitonio said back in December that he would take some time this offseason to consider retirement. Not much as changed here as the 33-year-old guard told reporters that retirement is “definitely within the realm of possibilities.” The seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro also mentioned that he was leaning one way but wasn’t ready to share it. The tentative timeline for his decision is the start of free agency. Bitonio has one year left on his contract with the Browns and also mentioned in December that he doesn’t envision himself joining another team. Cleveland could be looking at a massive rebuild given its quarterback issues, Myles Garrett asking out and potentially Bitonio’s retirement.
  • LAR Quarterback #9
    NFL Insider Tom Pelissero said the Rams have given Matthew Stafford’s agent permission to speak to other teams.
    Speaking on the Rich Eisen Show Friday, Pelissero said that the priority is still for the Rams to keep Stafford in Los Angeles. However, that won’t happen without a new contract for the 37-year-old quarterback. By letting Stafford’s representation speak to other teams the Rams are essentially letting his market set itself. Negotiations between Stafford and the Rams were drawn out last offseason and ended with the gunslinger giving up guaranteed money in 2025, which would make it easier for the Rams to trade him this offseason. While several teams including the New York Giants have been linked to Stafford this offseason and trade speculation will only increase until a new contract is finalized, the most likely scenario remains another run with Sean McVay and the Rams.
  • PHI Linebacker
    Eagles EDGE Nolan Smith suffered a torn triceps in the team’s Super Bowl LIX victory.
    The second-year first-round pick out of Georgia evidently played through the injury in the second half. He went under the knife Wednesday and is expected to be ready for Week 1. More than likely, he will be good to go for training camp. 2024 was a nice leap for Smith after he made zero rookie starts. He played roughly 70 percent of the Eagles’ snaps and tallied 6.5 sacks. That does not include the four QB takedowns he logged during the postseason. Heading into his age-24 campaign, Smith could make another big leap.
  • JAX Front Office
    Jaguars hired Rams director of scouting strategy James Gladstone as general manager.
    Gladstone was one of several candidates to replace Trent Baalke, but the Jaguars finally were able to come a decision Friday. Gladstone has been with the Rams for the last eight seasons — the last four as a director of scouting strategy — and is widely respected around the industry. It’s been proven time and again that if you need to go outside your org to make a hire, the Rams are the best place to start. 34-year-old Gladstone inherits a Jacksonville roster that is not bereft of talent, but needs a quality offseason or two to become a true competitor in the AFC.
  • PIT Tight End #89
    Steelers signed TE Donald Parham, formerly of the Broncos, to a one-year contract.
    Parham spent 2024 on the Broncos’ practice squad but last took an NFL snap with the Chargers in 2023. He was a red zone weapon in LA, scoring 11 touchdowns on 67 catches during his four seasons with the Bolts. Steelers OC Arthur Smith uses multiple tight ends more than almost any other play-caller in the league, giving Parham a path to a roster spot this summer.
  • FA Defensive End #95
    Bears released EDGE DeMarcus Walker.
    The Bears already have plenty of cap space. This move plus Gerald Everett’s release will put them above $70 million in cap space as free agency approaches. Walker signed a three-year, $21 million contract in Chicago two offseasons ago. He totaled seven sacks with the Bears and started all 17 games last year. Walker will have some takers in free agency, though he will likely be resigned to a one or two-year deal this time around.
  • ARI General Manager
    Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort said the team is going to be “active” in free agency.
    With over $76 million in cap space, we would expect nothing less. Arizona has more cap space in 2025 than all but three teams. The Cardinals’ offense was solid in 2024 but failed to reach its full potential. Having drafted offensive players with their first pick in three consecutive drafts, you would expect more than a 12-place finish in scoring. As Ossenfort noted, the team also has a few key extensions to make. Trey McBride just posted a breakout season of 111 receptions for 1,146 yards and only has one year left on his rookie contract. Keeping him around long-term will be one of the front office’s top priorities heading into the offseason.
  • FA Tight End #14
    Bears released TE Gerald Everett.
    The move is hardly a surprise. Everett was brought in as one of OC Shane Waldron’s guys. The two had worked together for five years before 2024. Everett held a part-time role early in the season but quickly fell out of the mix on offense. Waldron was fired well before the end of the season. Everett ended the year with eight catches for 36 yards. His release will save the Bears $5.5 million in cap space. Soon to be 31 years old, Everett will look for work as a backup tight end in 2025.
  • BAL Kicker #9
    The NFL has spoken to three women who have accused Justin Tucker of inappropriate sexual behavior.
    Per The Baltimore Banner’s team of journalists reporting on the accusations, league officials were in Baltimore this week to speak with the three women. Two more women are expected to meet with the league in the coming weeks. There a 16 massage therapists spanning eight spas who have accused Tucker of inappropriate behavior. Head coach John Harbaugh previously said the Ravens have a “kind of zero tolerance” policy for players accused of sexual misconduct. The Ravens will likely let the league’s investigation run its course before taking any action, but it’s possible Tucker has taken his last snap in Baltimore.
  • CIN Long Snapper #48
    Bengals signed LS Cal Adomitis to a one-year contract extension.
    The Bengals are getting their big names squared away early with Adomitis and punter Ryan Rehkow both receiving contract extensions in the past week. Adomitis signed in Cincy as a UDFA in 2022 and has been with the team ever since. He logged three special teams tackles in 2024.