Josh Alper

New York

Sports Writer at ProFootballTalk

Writer for Pro Football Talk.

Articles

Jayden Daniels: It's a whole new year, I have to prove myself again

4 days ago | nbcsports.com | Josh Alper

There will be 257 players entering the NFL via the draft this week and they’ll be trying to replicate the kind of success that Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had upon entering the league last year. Daniels was voted the offensive rookie of the year for his play in the regular season and the second overall pick of the draft took his team to the NFC title game to cap a remarkable rookie campaign.
Jordan Love: Jaire Alexander definitely a player we need back

5 days ago | nbcsports.com | Josh Alper

Cornerback Jaire Alexander’s future with the Packers has been a topic of conversation this offseason and quarterback Jordan Love shared his thoughts on the matter this week. General Manager Brian Gutekunst said after the season that there was frustration about Alexander missing extensive time with injuries the last two years and February brought reports that the team was talking about trading him, but a recent report indicated that no deal is imminent.
Greg Dortch signs RFA tender with Cardinals

6 days ago | nbcsports.com | Josh Alper

The Cardinals start their offseason program next week and they have officially re-signed wide receiver Greg Dortch to close out this week. The team announced that Dortch has signed his restricted free agent tender, which puts him under contract for the 2025 season. He will make $3.263 million in salary under the deal. Friday is the deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets with other teams.
John Schneider: Signing Drew Lock "doesn't preclude" Seahawks from drafting QB

6 days ago | nbcsports.com | Josh Alper

The Seahawks officially signed Drew Lock this week and his return to Seattle gives the team four quarterbacks on the 90-man roster, but they may not be done adding to the group. Former Alabama starter Jalen Milroe visited the team this week and General Manager John Schneider suggested last week that he thinks this is a better quarterback class than some other people.
Jaxson Dart, Mykel Williams are off the list of expected draft attendees

6 days ago | nbcsports.com | Josh Alper

The NFL announced several changes to the list of prospects set to be in Green Bay for the draft next week. As reports indicated earlier this week, cornerback Maxwell Hairston has been added to the list of players who are expected to be there. Two other names no longer appear on the revised list, which was shared by Ben Volin of the . Former Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and former Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams were on the initial list, but are no longer expected to be in attendance.
Ashton Jeanty sees a "running back renaissance" going on in the NFL

6 days ago | nbcsports.com | Josh Alper

The 2024 season was a good one for endorsing the value of NFL running backs. Saquon Barkley made a run at the single-season rushing record while helping the Eagles win the Super Bowl and Derrick Henry had a monster season with the Ravens. Their production drew even more attention because both players switched teams in the offseason and because it came after years when teams shied away from investing in the position.
Chargers G.M. Joe Hortiz: We don't feel pressure to address any position in draft

6 days ago | nbcsports.com | Josh Alper

The last time the Chargers were on the field, they were on the wrong end of a blowout against the Texans in the first round of the playoffs. That result was a disappointing end to Jim Harbaugh’s first season as their head coach, but it did not lead to any desperate swings in free agency.
Lions G.M. Brad Holmes: You can get in trouble chasing needs in the draft

6 days ago | nbcsports.com | Josh Alper

If one were to look at the many mock drafts being released ahead of next Thursday’s start to the actual draft, it would be fair to assume that the Lions are on track to add an edge rusher to their roster with the 28th overall pick. They released Za’Darius Smith and have not signed any free agents at the spot while also talking about playing Josh Paschal on the interior more often during the 2025 season.
Rams to conduct draft operations from space at LAFD Air Operations

1 week ago | nbcsports.com | Josh Alper

The Rams have taken their draft operations out of their team headquarters in recent years and they’ll be doing so again in 2025, but there will be a significant difference in the location. While private homes have been transformed into the team’s draft room in the past, this year will find the Rams working from space at the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Air Operations headquarters.
Titans sign offensive linemen Sam Mustipher, Brenden Jaimes, Oli Udoh

1 week ago | nbcsports.com | Josh Alper

The Titans signed three offensive linemen in the early stages of free agency and they announced the signing of three more on Thursday. They have added Sam Mustipher, Brenden Jaimes, and Oli Udoh to their 90-man roster. Tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere was released in a corresponding move. Mustipher played 12 games and made one start at center for the Chargers in 2024. He made 41 starts over three seasons with the Bears and has also played for the Ravens.