Stay up to speed with all the latest NFL and combine news from Indianapolis
The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is officially here, and one of the most important events this week are the press conferences held by head coaches and general managers. Not every speaking coach and GM are open books when it comes to offseason plans, but with free agency right around the corner, it’s time to start forecasting certain steps based on what is said publicly. These decision-makers talk about their players looking for new deals, the franchise tag, the top prospects in the draft class and more.
Plenty of notable tidbits came out of these interviews. The Pittsburgh Steelers revealed that their goal was to keep either Russell Wilson or Justin Fields as their quarterback in 2025, the Tennessee Titans said they were getting calls about the No. 1 overall pick, the Cleveland Browns remain steadfast in that they will not part ways with star pass rusher Myles Garrett and the “Tush Push” again came under scrutiny.
CBS Sports kept tabs on everything important that was discussed over the last two days. Recap all of the notable storylines, from potential trades to free agency plans, in our live blog below.
Jets GM clarifies decision to move on from Rodgers
Darren Mougey says Aaron Rodgers was never given an ultimatum or rules of engagement by the team
Mougey gives respect to Rodgers and adds “that was the decision we made, look forward to moving past that and into the next process with free agency and the draft” pic.twitter.com/yVQquVYK6n
— Jets Videos (@snyjets) February 25, 2025
Bills GM on James Cook’s desire for new deal
Bills GM Brandon Beane on where things stand on a potential extension for RB James Cook pic.twitter.com/8bmD6SBBxZ
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) February 26, 2025
Browns say they’re scouting the top QBs
Kevin Stefanski and the Browns meeting with several quarterbacks this week, including Shedeur Sanders this morning. Called him an impressive young man.
Decision-making big in Stefanski’s evaluation. pic.twitter.com/aN6HOopnWF
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) February 26, 2025
NFLPA report cards are out
For a second straight year, the @MiamiDolphins rank first in the @NFLPA report card.
Top 5@MiamiDolphins @Vikings @AtlantaFalcons @Raiders @chargers
Full story at @NFLonCBS https://t.co/0Im2NyuUOo
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) February 26, 2025
Titans give Landry permission to seek trade
Harold Landry may be plying his trade elsewhere next season.
Browns GM calls Myles Garrett ‘unmovable’
Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry confirmed that Myles Garrett is “unmovable” after his request for a trade. pic.twitter.com/JKQXWmr0dR
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 25, 2025
Chiefs aiming to re-sign top two free agents
Chiefs GM Brett Veach believes the team can retain both Trey Smith and Nick Bolton in free agency. How realistic is that? @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/BCsfzq2qb6
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) February 25, 2025
Nick Sirianni defends Eagles’ QB sneak play
Nick Sirianni with an incredible answer when asked about the Tush Push, the nuances and skill of it, and the level of detail that goes into executing the play.
He said some of the backlash to ban it is “insulting.” pic.twitter.com/3CeOt1E8CD
— Chase Senior (@Chase_Senior) February 25, 2025
Falcons like the defensive talent in 2025 draft
General manager Terry Fontenot sees worthwhile prospects at “every level” of the defense:
In four drafts as Falcons GM, Terry Fontenot has always taken an offensive player with the team’s first-round pick. Is this the year the team finally goes defense? pic.twitter.com/fUXFSiCiXg
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) February 26, 2025
Bengals GM expresses strong desire to re-sign Higgins, Chase, Hendrickson
He also noted wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase will “end up being the No.1-paid non-quarterback in the league.”
“He’s going to end up being the No.1-paid non-quarterback in the league. We’re there, let’s get it done,” Tobin said of Chase. … We’re going to reward Ja’Marr,”
Travis Hunter, wide receiver?
This seems to be something of a minority opinion, but Browns GM Andrew Berry apparently sees the Colorado star as a wide receiver first.
Browns GM Andrew Berry said he sees Travis Hunter as a WR first but what makes him a “unicorn” is that he can play both WR and CB at a high level.
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) February 25, 2025
Browns GM expects Nick Chubb to ‘hit the market’
Don’t count on the former Pro Bowler returning to Cleveland, at least right away.
#Browns Andrew Berry expects Nick Chubb to hit the free agent market: pic.twitter.com/aH2XBMQ1tF
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) February 25, 2025