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What are the Least Desirable NFL Trade Destinations Ahead of 2025 Training Camp

1 week ago | bleacherreport.com | Alex Kay

With contract disputes and conspicuous minicamp absences being the top stories of this relatively slow portion of the NFL offseason, it won't be long before trade demands start to make headlines. While some of the stars seeking new deals will eventually sign them, others will draw a line in the sand and request to be moved if they don't receive an extension.
5 NFL Defenders Who Could Win Their First Sack Title in 2025

1 week ago | bleacherreport.com | Alex Kay

After knocking on the door in 2023, Trey Hendrickson finally broke through as the NFL's sack king last year. The Cincinnati Bengals star earned the distinction with a second consecutive 17.5-sack campaign, matching his career high. While Hendrickson clearly deserved the honor, he'll be hard-pressed to become the league's first back-to-back sack leader since T.J. Watt accomplished the feat in 2020 and '21.
7 Shocking NFL Trades That Would Impact Playoff Races in 2025

2 weeks ago | bleacherreport.com | Alex Kay

With minicamps ongoing, NFL teams are taking some of their first steps toward finalizing their rosters for the 2025 season. Teams will be able to carry up to 90 players until cut day on August 26, the date that clubs must trim down to 53 players. While there isn't likely to be many significant changes to rosters now that all the top free agents are off the market and the draft is in the rear-view mirror, there is still a chance for some blockbuster trades to shake up the league's landscape.
Jaire Alexander Might Not be the Last Star Veteran Cut This NFL Offseason

2 weeks ago | bleacherreport.com | Alex Kay

RB D'Andre Swift, Chicago Bears5 of 6 The Chicago Bears overhauled their offensive identity this offseason, signing and drafting a slew of talent to augment quarterback Caleb Williams. While they added key pieces in the trenches, receiving corps and at tight end, the Bears' beleaguered running back platoon only saw a single seventh-round pick join the fray.
Predicting Winner of 2025 NFL Training Camp's Biggest Position Battles

2 weeks ago | bleacherreport.com | Alex Kay

NFL minicamps are back underway this week as teams continue to prepare for the 2025 campaign. These minicamps are setting the stage for training camp later in the summer, marking the most important part of the offseason in terms of getting a squad ready for the long grind of an NFL season. The top highlight of training camps are the positional battles, especially those featuring exciting young rookies and/or proven veterans going head-to-head for a starting job.
Mike Evans, Underrated NFL Veterans Who Fantasy Managers Shouldn't Overlook

3 weeks ago | bleacherreport.com | Alex Kay

James Conner may not be the most exciting running back, but he's consistently punching up and has largely outproduced his average draft position throughout his time with the Arizona Cardinals. During his four-year tenure in Arizona, Conner has never ranked outside the top 20 running backs.
5 Post-June 1 Moves That NFL Teams Should Make Before Training Camp

3 weeks ago | bleacherreport.com | Alex Kay

General managers around the NFL opened the 2025 offseason by handling free-agent additions and departures before continuing to reshape their rosters during April's draft. Now that the calendar has flipped to June, it's time for clubs to make some more moves. As of Monday, teams are free to release players who would have been financially imprudent to cut in the earlier portions of the offseason.
5 NFL Quarterbacks Who Could Be Benched in 2025

3 weeks ago | bleacherreport.com | Alex Kay

Stability at the quarterback position is one of the most critical factors in the success of a modern NFL team. Clubs that have it tend to do whatever they can to hang onto it-evidenced by the blockbuster contracts that have been handed out to upper-echelon starters in recent years-while those that lack it tend to make finding some a top priority in the offseason. While most coaching staffs will try everything to avoid benching entrenched QB starters, changes are still inevitable every season.
NFL Stars Fighting for New Contracts That Will Dominate OTAs

1 month ago | bleacherreport.com | Alex Kay

RB Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars2 of 4 Travis Etienne wasn't in attendance on Day 4 of the Jacksonville Jaguars' OTAs. While the running back had been available and participating for the first three days, his absence-coupled with an expiring rookie contract-has led to speculation that Etienne could soon be on the move.
5 Deep Sleepers Whose Stock Will Only Rise After NFL OTAs

1 month ago | bleacherreport.com | Alex Kay

TE Terrance Ferguson, Los Angeles Rams5 of 5 Terrance Ferguson isn't on the fantasy radar right now, but it may not be long before managers are clamoring to scoop him up on the waiver wire following a breakout start to his upcoming rookie year. Ferguson entered the 2025 draft following a steady four-year run at Oregon. He emerged as a reliable part of the Ducks' passing attack two seasons ago, tallying up 85 catches for 1,005 yards and nine touchdowns since the start of the 2023 campaign.