Fifth-round RB James had 49ers' consensus approval before selection

The Carolina Panthers have signed linebacker Mapalo Mwansa as part of the NFL's International Pathway Program, as announced by NFL Africa. Mwansa, a 20-year-old from Peterborough, England, has a diverse sports background and attended Loughborough University, excelling with a 100-meter dash time of 10.48 seconds. Standing at six feet two and weighing 230 pounds, he has limited experience from the Canadian Football League combine and the NFL’s training camp at IMG Academy. Full Article

Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that the Browns will not be picking up QB Kenny Pickett‘s fifth-year option, which is projected to cost $22.117 million. This decision comes as Pickett, the 20th overall pick in the 2022 draft, is not guaranteed the starting role and will compete with Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders for the position. In 2024, Pickett played five games for the Eagles, recording 291 passing yards, two touchdowns, and...

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports that former Bengals RB Chris Evans will try out for the Broncos during rookie minicamp. Evans, who missed the entire 2024 season due to a ruptured patella tendon, was drafted by the Bengals in the sixth round of the 2021 draft and signed a four-year, $3.65 million contract. In 2023, he played in eight games, recording two rushes for 12 yards and was entering the final year of his contract,...

The saga of Shedeur Sanders dominated discussions during the NFL draft, but Quinn Ewers, the Texas Longhorns quarterback, faced a notable slide as well, being selected 231st overall in the seventh round by the Miami Dolphins. Despite his successful college career, including two College Football Playoff appearances, questions arise about Ewers' readiness for the NFL and whether he would have been better served entering the transfer portal to potentially secure a more lucrative NIL deal....

SummarySaints QB Derek Carr's future is uncertain as he may require season-ending shoulder surgery for an unhealed old injury. Despite the ambiguity surrounding his condition, Carr stated he has been in constant communication with the team and confirmed the injury via an MRI, urging the public to refrain from making assumptions. Meanwhile, the Saints drafted Louisville QB Tyler Shough with their second-round pick, highlighting their concern over Carr's health and future as the starting quarterback....