June 22, 2025 • 3 mins
As the NFL gears up for the 2025 season, several key developments have captured the attention of football fans.
### Free Agency and Contract Extensions
Free agency, although it doesn't officially open until March 10, 2026, has already seen some significant moves. The Chargers extended cornerback Elijah Molden with a three-year, $18.25 million deal, while the Panthers re-signed quarterback Andy Dalton for two years at $8 million[4].
Other notable extensions include the Vikings re-signing quarterback Sam Darnold and the Buccaneers retaining wide receiver Chris Godwin. The Eagles also secured linebacker Zack Baun, and the Chargers extended edge rusher Khalil Mack[4].
### Post-June 1 Period and Roster Adjustments
The post-June 1 period is a critical time for NFL teams as they finalize their rosters. This period allows teams to make roster adjustments with different salary cap implications compared to cuts made before June 1. Teams can carry up to 90 players on their offseason rosters but will need to trim down to the regular season limit, leading to potential cuts or trades of veteran players.
Notable players who might be affected include Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons and T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are currently skipping voluntary workouts in hopes of prompting action from their teams. Teams can save significant cap space by cutting or trading these veterans during this period[5].
### OTAs and Minicamps
All 32 NFL teams have begun their spring workouts, including organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamps. These sessions are crucial for team preparation and player development. For instance, Shedeur Sanders has been impressing at Browns practice, and the Colts are in the midst of a quarterback battle[5].
### Draft Picks and Rookie Performances
The 2025 NFL Draft has brought in fresh talent, with players like Dont'e Thornton, a wide receiver drafted by the Raiders, generating excitement. Thornton is praised for his unique combination of size and speed, earning him the nickname "The Al Davis pick of this draft"[1].
### Player Retirements
In other news, former Jets and Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley has announced his retirement after playing in just four games in the 2024 season[4].
### Upcoming Important Dates
As the season approaches, key dates include the deadline for prior clubs to send "June 1 Tender" to their unsigned restricted free agents, which was on June 2, 2025. The NFL schedule for the upcoming season is also being finalized, with more details expected in the coming months[2].
These developments highlight the dynamic nature of the NFL offseason, with teams continually adjusting their rosters and preparing for the upcoming season.
### Free Agency and Contract Extensions
Free agency, although it doesn't officially open until March 10, 2026, has already seen some significant moves. The Chargers extended cornerback Elijah Molden with a three-year, $18.25 million deal, while the Panthers re-signed quarterback Andy Dalton for two years at $8 million[4].
Other notable extensions include the Vikings re-signing quarterback Sam Darnold and the Buccaneers retaining wide receiver Chris Godwin. The Eagles also secured linebacker Zack Baun, and the Chargers extended edge rusher Khalil Mack[4].
### Post-June 1 Period and Roster Adjustments
The post-June 1 period is a critical time for NFL teams as they finalize their rosters. This period allows teams to make roster adjustments with different salary cap implications compared to cuts made before June 1. Teams can carry up to 90 players on their offseason rosters but will need to trim down to the regular season limit, leading to potential cuts or trades of veteran players.
Notable players who might be affected include Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons and T.J. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are currently skipping voluntary workouts in hopes of prompting action from their teams. Teams can save significant cap space by cutting or trading these veterans during this period[5].
### OTAs and Minicamps
All 32 NFL teams have begun their spring workouts, including organized team activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamps. These sessions are crucial for team preparation and player development. For instance, Shedeur Sanders has been impressing at Browns practice, and the Colts are in the midst of a quarterback battle[5].
### Draft Picks and Rookie Performances
The 2025 NFL Draft has brought in fresh talent, with players like Dont'e Thornton, a wide receiver drafted by the Raiders, generating excitement. Thornton is praised for his unique combination of size and speed, earning him the nickname "The Al Davis pick of this draft"[1].
### Player Retirements
In other news, former Jets and Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley has announced his retirement after playing in just four games in the 2024 season[4].
### Upcoming Important Dates
As the season approaches, key dates include the deadline for prior clubs to send "June 1 Tender" to their unsigned restricted free agents, which was on June 2, 2025. The NFL schedule for the upcoming season is also being finalized, with more details expected in the coming months[2].
These developments highlight the dynamic nature of the NFL offseason, with teams continually adjusting their rosters and preparing for the upcoming season.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is Football Daily Recap for the NFL podcast, and
this is what we know for today. As the NFL
gears up for the twenty twenty five season, several key
developments have captured the attention of football fans free agency
and contract extensions. Free agency, although it doesn't officially open
until March tenth, twenty twenty six, has already seen some
(00:22):
significant moves. The Chargers extended cornerback Elijah Molden with a
three year, eighteen point twenty five million dollar deal, while
the Panthers resigned quarterback Andy Dalton for two years at
eight million dollars. Other notable extensions include the Vikings re
signing quarterbacks Sam Darnold and the Buccaneers retaining wide receiver
Chris Godwin. The Eagles also secured linebacker Zach Bonn and
(00:46):
the Chargers extended edge rusher Khalil Mack. Post June first
period and roster adjustments. The post June one period is
a critical time for NFL teams as they finalize their rosters.
This period all allows teams to make roster adjustments with
different salary cap implications compared to cuts made before June first.
(01:07):
Teams can carry up to ninety players on their offseason rosters,
but will need to trim down to the regular season limit,
leading to potential cuts or trades of veteran players. Notable
players who might be affected include Kirk Cousins of the
Atlanta Falcons and TJ. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who
are currently skipping voluntary workouts in hopes of prompting action
(01:29):
from their teams. Teams can save significant cap space by
cutting or trading these veterans during this period OTAs in
mini camps. All thirty two NFL teams have begun their
spring workouts, including organized team activities OTAs and mandatory mini camps.
These sessions are crucial for team preparation and player development.
(01:51):
For instance, Sheddar Sanders has been impressing at Brown's practice,
and the Colts are in the midst of a quarterback
battle left picks and rookie performances. The twenty twenty five
NFL Draft has brought in fresh talent, with players like
Dante Thornton, a wide receiver drafted by the Raiders, generating excitement.
(02:12):
Thornton is praised for his unique combination of size and speed,
earning him the nickname the Al Davis pick of this
draft player retirements. In other news, former Jets and Ravens
linebacker C. J. Mosley has announced his retirement after playing
in just four games in the twenty twenty four season.
Four HAPTA upcoming important dates as the season approaches. Key
(02:36):
dates include the deadline for prior clubs to send June
first tender to their unsigned restricted free agents, which was
on June second, twenty twenty five. The NFL schedule for
the upcoming season is also being finalized, with more details
expected in the coming months. These developments highlight the dynamic
nature of the NFL off season, with teams continually adjusting
(02:59):
their rosters and preparing for the upcoming season. Thanks for
listening and make sure you subscribe.
This is Football Daily Recap for the NFL podcast, and
this is what we know for today. As the NFL
gears up for the twenty twenty five season, several key
developments have captured the attention of football fans free agency
and contract extensions. Free agency, although it doesn't officially open
until March tenth, twenty twenty six, has already seen some
(00:22):
significant moves. The Chargers extended cornerback Elijah Molden with a
three year, eighteen point twenty five million dollar deal, while
the Panthers resigned quarterback Andy Dalton for two years at
eight million dollars. Other notable extensions include the Vikings re
signing quarterbacks Sam Darnold and the Buccaneers retaining wide receiver
Chris Godwin. The Eagles also secured linebacker Zach Bonn and
(00:46):
the Chargers extended edge rusher Khalil Mack. Post June first
period and roster adjustments. The post June one period is
a critical time for NFL teams as they finalize their rosters.
This period all allows teams to make roster adjustments with
different salary cap implications compared to cuts made before June first.
(01:07):
Teams can carry up to ninety players on their offseason rosters,
but will need to trim down to the regular season limit,
leading to potential cuts or trades of veteran players. Notable
players who might be affected include Kirk Cousins of the
Atlanta Falcons and TJ. Watt of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who
are currently skipping voluntary workouts in hopes of prompting action
(01:29):
from their teams. Teams can save significant cap space by
cutting or trading these veterans during this period OTAs in
mini camps. All thirty two NFL teams have begun their
spring workouts, including organized team activities OTAs and mandatory mini camps.
These sessions are crucial for team preparation and player development.
(01:51):
For instance, Sheddar Sanders has been impressing at Brown's practice,
and the Colts are in the midst of a quarterback
battle left picks and rookie performances. The twenty twenty five
NFL Draft has brought in fresh talent, with players like
Dante Thornton, a wide receiver drafted by the Raiders, generating excitement.
(02:12):
Thornton is praised for his unique combination of size and speed,
earning him the nickname the Al Davis pick of this
draft player retirements. In other news, former Jets and Ravens
linebacker C. J. Mosley has announced his retirement after playing
in just four games in the twenty twenty four season.
Four HAPTA upcoming important dates as the season approaches. Key
(02:36):
dates include the deadline for prior clubs to send June
first tender to their unsigned restricted free agents, which was
on June second, twenty twenty five. The NFL schedule for
the upcoming season is also being finalized, with more details
expected in the coming months. These developments highlight the dynamic
nature of the NFL off season, with teams continually adjusting
(02:59):
their rosters and preparing for the upcoming season. Thanks for
listening and make sure you subscribe.
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