The Saints may have to draft a quarterback early in next week’s NFL Draft.
The NFL Draft is next week and the New Orleans Saints got some bombshell news recently when it was reported that quarterback Derek Carr is dealing with a shoulder injury. This injury appears to be threatening his availability for the upcoming season, meaning the Saints may have to spend one of their top draft picks on a quarterback. The Saints currently have Spencer Rattler as backup, but who knows if Kellen Moore would feel comfortable enough with him as the starting quarterback. Check out what the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, and other NFL teams are talking about in our roundup.
AFC EAST:
New England Patriots (via Pats Pulpit)
Patriots host top wide receiver prospect on pre-draft visit – Pats Pulpit
McMillan is the 16th player to visit Gillette Stadium ahead of the NFL Draft.
New York Jets (via Gang Green Nation)
New York Jets: Woody Johnson comments highlight organizational problem – Gang Green Nation
The Jets owner continues to plague the Jets franchise
Buffalo Bills (via Buffalo Rumblings)
Tommy Parzymieso to announce Buffalo Bills Round 1 pick of 2025 NFL Draft – Buffalo Rumblings
The Bills revealed that local teen Tommy Parzymieso will announce their first-round draft pick.
AFC NORTH:
Baltimore Ravens (via Baltimore Beatdown)
DeAndre Hopkins labeled a better fit with the Ravens over Chiefs – Baltimore Beatdown
The veteran wide receiver may have an easier time in Baltimore
Pittsburgh Steelers (via Behind the Steel Curtain)
T.J. Watt trade proposal lands Steelers NFC Super Bowl QB – Behind the Steel Curtain
Would the Steelers send T.J. Watt to the 49ers?
Cincinnati Bengals (via Cincy Jungle)
Ja’Marr Chase’s trainer seeing positive effects of contract extension – Cincy Jungle
Chase could be in for an even bigger 2025 season.
Cleveland Browns (via Dawgs By Nature)
NFL Draft: Ranking QB prospects for Browns in 2025 from Shedeur Sanders to Will Howard – Dawgs By Nature
Alternate universes exist for the Browns when it comes to drafting a QB based on 2025 alone.
AFC SOUTH:
Houston Texans (via Battle Red Blog)
Houston Texans Draft: Past Trade Packages for the 25th Pick – Battle Red Blog
Evaluating what Houston can receive for their first round pick.
Tennessee Titans (via Music City Miracles)
“He reminds me of Mahomes” Louis Riddick Cam Ward – Music City Miracles
I think the Titans would be OK with that outcome
Jacksonville Jaguars (via Big Cat Country)
2025 NFL Draft: Best options on each day for the Jacksonville Jaguars – Big Cat Country
When and where the Jags will fill holes on draft weekend
Indianapolis Colts (via Stampede Blue)
After years of stability, the Colts kicking game is once again in flux – Stampede Blue
There will be a new kicker in town for the Colts in 2025.
AFC WEST:
Denver Broncos (via Mile High Report)
Report: Safety Nick Emmanwori named a wildcard option for the Broncos at pick 20 – Mile High Report
The talented safety was named a “wildcard option to keep an eye on” at the Denver Broncos 20th overall pick.
Los Angeles Chargers (via Bolts from the Blue)
Chargers land Mason Taylor, Grey Zabel in Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft – Bolts From The Blue
The Chargers land a new starting guard and tight end in Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft.
Las Vegas Raiders (via Silver and Black Pride)
Raiders fans are all in on Geno Smith’s new contract extension – Silver And Black Pride
The fan base of the Las Vegas Raiders approves of the contract extension signed by new quarterback Geno Smith
Kansas City Chiefs (via Arrowhead Pride)
Chiefs Hot Takes: Letting Joe Thuney go will cost Chiefs the AFC West – Arrowhead Pride
Our Mark Gunnels takes on all your hot takes, wacky predictions and unpopular opinions.
NFC EAST:
New York Giants (via Big Blue View)
‘Things I think’ as we get closer to the 2025 NFL Draft – Big Blue View
Thoughts on Jalen Milroe, Shedeur Sanders, Abdul Carter, and more
Philadelphia Eagles (via Bleeding Green Nation)
Dallas Goedert trade? Eagles absolutely should not be looking to trade their top tight end – Bleeding Green Nation
With no backup plan in place, the Eagles’ top tight end should not be a victim of the team’s budget concerns.
Dallas Cowboys (via Blogging the Boys)
Dallas cowboys roster 2000 golf career grand slam Rory McIlroy – Blogging The Boys
Dallas cowboys roster 2000 golf career grand slam Rory McIlroy
Washington Commanders (via Hogs Haven)
Can a game-changing running back make a good Commanders team great? – Hogs Haven
Most fans and media talking-heads will agree that Washington has a pretty good football team. Much of that centered around the phenomenal play of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels in 2024, but…
NFC NORTH:
Green Bay Packers (via Acme Packing Company)
Packers bring in potential 1st-round CB Trey Amos for pre-draft visit – Acme Packing Company
Amos was a 1st-team All-SEC cornerback in 2024
Detroit Lions (via Pride of Detroit)
2025 Detroit Lions draft preview: Could Lions surprise with a tight end? – Pride Of Detroit
A look at the 2025 NFL Draft options for the Detroit Lions, even though it’s not a huge position of immediate need.
Chicago Bears (via Windy City Gridiron)
Bears sign Kyler Gordon to three-year, $40 million extension – Windy City Gridiron
This marks the first of Ryan Poles’ draft picks to earn a contract extension past their rookie deal.
Minnesota Vikings (via Daily Norseman)
ESPN Predicts a Quarterback to Minnesota in the 2025 NFL Draft – Daily Norseman
But don’t worry, it’s a late-round pick
NFC SOUTH:
New Orleans Saints (via Canal Street Chronicles)
Saints QB Derek Carr’s availability for the 2025 season now in question due to shoulder injury – Canal Street Chronicles
A massive surprise just two weeks before the NFL Draft. So, now what?
Atlanta Falcons (via The Falcoholic)
Malaki Starks, Jalon Walker among the dozens of prospects at Falcons local pro day – The Falcoholic
The Falcons had a host of Bulldogs in for their local pro day, and it’s not unreasonable to think they’ll mine Georgia talent for their 2025 roster.
Carolina Panthers (via Cat Scratch Reader)
Panthers Reacts Results: Simmering optimism in the Carolinas – Cat Scratch Reader
Most Panthers fan think oddsmakers are underestimating Bryce Young and Dave Canales
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via Bucs Nation)
Perception could be reality for the Bucs on draft night – Bucs Nation
Some say the Bucs are going defense first, and GM Jason Licht hits on that.
NFC WEST:
San Francisco 49ers (via Niners Nation)
49ers news: NFL Agent believes Brock Purdy’s offer is in ‘bad faith’ – Niners Nation
There’s also a key date for Brock Purdy this offseason as it relates to when the 49ers begin to take practice to another level
Arizona Cardinals (via Revenge of the Birds)
Patrick Peterson to retire an Arizona Cardinal – Revenge of the Birds
The former All Pro cornerback is coming back to retire.
Seattle Seahawks (via Field Gulls)
NFL Draft 2025 rumors: Seattle Seahawks ‘looking for a big-bodied receiver’ – Field Gulls
Why, what happened to Seattle’s primary big-bodied receiver? Oh…
Los Angeles Rams (via Turf Show Times)
Rams Draft Meetings: Sean McVay should avoid Jalen Milroe – Turf Show Times
Sean McVay and the Rams can’t make the same mistake with Jalen Milroe as Kyle Shanahan made with Trey Lance