ESPN is undergoing significant layoffs, primarily due to its acquisition of NFL Network and other NFL digital assets, impacting both production staff and some on-air talent like Ryan Clark and Karl Ravech.
Star edge rusher Myles Garrett is reportedly being traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Los Angeles Rams. The deal includes linebacker Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, and other draft compensation.
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton had surgery for a core-muscle injury and will be sidelined throughout the team's offseason program this spring, but is expected to be cleared for training camp. The Giants also face uncertainty with Malik Nabers returning from a torn ACL. The team has added receiver depth through the draft and free agency, including a workout with veteran Odell Beckham Jr.
The Houston Texans have signed linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair to a three-year contract extension. The 28-year-old was entering the final season of his 2024 free agent deal with no guaranteed money remaining. This extension follows the team's recent $150 million deal for Will Anderson Jr., making him the highest-paid non-quarterback. Al-Shaair made his first Pro Bowl last season with 103 tackles and was a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.
Jimmy Garoppolo is considering retirement, sources told NFL Network. The 34-year-old quarterback spent the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams backing up Matthew Stafford and was still considered the top option to fill that role for 2026. Coach Sean McVay said last month the Rams were considering Garoppolo and Kirk Cousins for the backup role, but Cousins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.
