Travon Walker: Fifth-year option picked up

The University of Michigan's football team, following a championship season, saw several key defensive players drafted in 2024, including potential first-round picks Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant, and Will Johnson, despite a down year. Graham, an athletic defensive tackle, showcased his disruptive abilities despite injuries, while Grant excelled as a powerful nose tackle, both demonstrating skills that make them first-round candidates. Johnson, once a top prospect, faced injury setbacks but retains first-round potential due to his...

The Seattle Seahawks hosted fullback Adam Prentice for a free agent visit, aiming to strengthen their roster following his tenure with new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak in New Orleans. Prentice, 28, played four seasons with the Saints, participating in 17 games in 2024, where he contributed primarily on special teams with seven tackles in 218 snaps. Originally an undrafted free agent with the Broncos in 2021, he has recorded 25 percent of the team's offensive...

San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Isaac Alarcón has been suspended for six games without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. The suspension will begin at the start of the 2025 NFL season, although Alarcón is permitted to participate in offseason activities, training camp, and preseason games beforehand. At 26 years old, Alarcón has yet to appear in a regular-season game, having entered the league in 2020 with the Dallas Cowboys and recently spending...

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is optimistic that Saquon Barkley's successful season with the Eagles will increase interest in running backs ahead of the NFL draft. In an article for The Players’ Tribune, Jeanty expressed his aspiration to emulate Barkley's impact, stating that he sees himself achieving similar success in the NFL. He addressed NFL general managers directly, asserting that if selected, he would bring a winning mentality to their franchise, akin to Barkley’s...

Wade Phillips, a three-time NFL head coach, is stepping down from his role as head coach of the UFL's San Antonio Brahmas for personal reasons, with offensive coordinator Payton Pardee taking over as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2025 season. UFL officials expressed gratitude for Phillips's leadership and impact on the league, emphasizing his respected status in the football community. Phillips, who led the Brahmas to last year's UFL championship, has a...