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It was reported earlier that the Dolphins had interest in acquiring Mayer after trading Jonnu Smith to the Steelers. Bonsignore is a well-connected beat writer who noted earlier in the day that the team has “big plans” for Mayer in 2025. While we wouldn’t completely rule out a deal for Mayer getting done, it sounds like the Dolphins may need to look elsewhere if they hope to upgrade at tight end.30 June 2025
This news comes after it was reported that the Dolphins are looking to acquire a tight end after they traded Jonnu Smith to the Steelers. Mayer, who was drafted 35th overall by the Raiders back in 2023 has a career receiving line of 48-460-2 in 25 career games and took a backseat to Brock Bowers last season. Any hopes of Mayer breaking out in 2024 were immediately laid to rest after Bowers came to town, but the former Notre Dame prospect could still have something to offer another team that can ...30 June 2025
According to Pelissero, the team’s focus remains on extending Watt’s deal, which is set to expire at the end of this season. The veteran pass rusher has been working toward a new deal all offseason, and skipped mandatory minicamp while awaiting a new deal. Watt’s situation recently came back into the light when it was announced the Steelers would be giving Jalen Ramsey a $1.5 million raise in 2025 after acquiring him from the Dolphins, but it sounds like the hope is Watt and the Steelers w ...
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As expected, it appears the Steelers have already confirmed their intention to use Smith in a versatile way. During his 2023 breakout with the Falcons in Arthur Smith’s offense, Smith lined up 29 times in the backfield, 274 times as an inline tight end, and 268 times in the slot, per PFF. We would expect to see similar usage with the Steelers in 2025, which could relegate Pat Freiermuth to more of a traditional inline tight end role after he posted a career high 268 slot snaps last season. Bef ...30 June 2025
The Dolphins trading Ramsey was always a matter of when, not if. Now, the 30-year-old corner has a new home in Pittsburgh, where he will join veteran corner Darius Slay and the recently signed Aaron Rodgers. It was reported last week by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer that the relationship between Ramsey and the Dolphins was “past the point of no return,” which now stands to benefit the Steelers, whose pass defense ranked 22nd in PFF coverage grading (58.0) and ranked 25th in passing yar ...30 June 2025
Smith will also sign a one-year, $12 million extension with the Steelers, per Schefter, which puts him under contract through the 2026 season. Smith broke out for 88-884-8 in his first and only season with the Dolphins, which came a year after he went for 50-582-3 with the Falcons under current Steelers OC Arthur Smith. There was mutual interest between the two sides to reunite in Pittsburgh once it became apparent that the Dolphins were unlikely to offer Smith the new extension he wanted follow ...30 June 2025
ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report Fitzpatrick’s involvement in the trade. Fitzpatrick, who was selected No. 11 overall by the Dolphins in 2018, now heads back to his former team. The veteran safety totaled 96 tackles, one interception, and four pass breakups in 17 games last season and was named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl. Fitzpatrick should provide immediate help to the back end of the Dolphins’ secondary, but the subtraction of Ramsey will leave the defense with plenty ...30 June 2025
The Dolphins trading Ramsey was always a matter of when, not if. Now, the 30-year-old corner has a new home in Pittsburgh, where he will join veteran corner Darius Slay and the recently signed Aaron Rodgers. It was reported last week by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer that the relationship between Ramsey and the Dolphins was “past the point of no return,” which now stands to benefit the Steelers, whose pass defense ranked 22nd in PFF coverage grading (58.0) and ranked 25th in passing yar ...30 June 2025
Despite being announced minutes later, this deal is a part of the one that also sent Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers. Smith will also sign a one-year, $12 million extension with the Steelers, per Schefter, which puts him under contract through the 2026 season. Smith broke out for 88-884-8 in his first and only season with the Dolphins, which came a year after he went for 50-582-3 with the Falcons under current Steelers OC Arthur Smith. There was mutual interest between the two sides to reunite in P ...30 June 2025
ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report Fitzpatrick’s involvement in the trade. In what appears to be a player-for-player deal, Fitzpatrick, who was selected No. 11 overall by the Dolphins in 2018, now heads back to his former team. The veteran safety totaled 96 tackles, one interception, and four pass breakups in 17 games last season and was named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl. Fitzpatrick should provide immediate help to the back end of the Dolphins’ secondary, but the subtracti ...30 June 2025
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The Dolphins trading Ramsey was always a matter of when, not if. Now, the 30-year-old corner has a new home in Pittsburgh, where he will join veteran corner Darius Slay and the recently signed Aaron Rodgers. It was reported last week by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer that the relationship between Ramsey and the Dolphins was “past the point of no return,” which now stands to benefit the Steelers, whose pass defense ranked 22nd in PFF coverage grading (58.0) and ranked 25th in passing yar ...30 June 2025
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Sneed ultimately caveated the initial statement by saying he is as “healthy as [he’s] been,” effectively acknowledging that his balky knee will likely require continued maintenance. Overall, this is good news for both Sneed and the Titans’ defense, though. The veteran cornerback is capable of covering wide receivers both on the perimeter and in the slot.30 June 2025
The addition of rookie WR Tre’ Harris and TE Oronde Gadsden Jr., Popper said, is sure to make Ladd McConkey “even more dangerous” in 2025 as Justin Herbert’s clear-cut No. 1 pass catcher. Popper said LA’s passing attack looked different in offseason practices than it did in 2024. Harris, he said, “made plays outside the numbers in contested-catch situations” and Gadsden “was a threat down the seam and on big, sweeping over routes.” The team’s “passing game felt stunted at t ...30 June 2025
The Athletic’s Dan Pompei’s touching profile on Irving’s relationship with Buccaneers offensive consultant Tom Moore details Irving’s diligent offseason habits and, critically, indicates Irving could play even better than he did in his 2024 rookie season. Buccaneers running backs coach Skip Peete celebrated Irving’s “great vision,” elusiveness and ability to generate explosive gains. Irving finished as the PPR RB13 last season, despite officially starting just three games and playi ...30 June 2025
The Commanders and Mayor Muriel Bowser had previously asked the D.C. Council to vote on the proposal by July 15, but the hearings will delay the vote, much to the chagrin of team officials. Per The Washington Times, Commanders officials said this week that any delay—even a few weeks for a council vote—could jeopardize the planned 2030 opening date. D.C. Council chairman Phil Mendelson dismissed the concerns and proposed legislation that would separate the stadium legislation from budget nego ...
