Tag: Ian Rapoport

Report: Super Bowl LIX ‘could be’ Chiefs TE Travis Kelce’s last game

According to a report, #Chiefs TE Travis Kelce is uncertain about his future and may decide to retire after Super Bowl LIX.

On Saturday, notable NFL insider Ian Rapoport took to Twitter to share a report that may be sobering to some Kansas City Chiefs fans ahead of the team’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

According to Rapoport, Super Bowl LIX may be Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s final game in the NFL.

The report, which he attributed to “The Insiders in New Orleans,” indicated that Kelce is uncertain about his future, and may be able to replace his income through his many off-field pursuits.

Check out this video of Rapoport’s report, which was posted to Twitter on Saturday before Super Bowl LIX:

Though it may seem unlikely that Kelce would decide to walk away from football just as the Chiefs’ dynasty begins to bloom, anything is possible.

Fans should do their best to appreciate Kelce’s performance against the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, just in case he decides to hang up his cleats in the offseason.

Steelers receive great news regarding potential Rams Cooper Kupp trade

NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports the Rams will take on part of Cooper Kupp’s contract, making the trade even more enticing for the Steelers.

One wide receiver has taken the 2025 offseason trade rumors by storm—and that is none other than Los Angeles Rams superstar WR Cooper Kupp.

Kupp announced on social media that the Rams informed him of their desire to trade him this offseason, much to the delight of the Pittsburgh Steelers. NFL insider Ian Rapoport provided the Black and Gold with even better news—the Rams are willing to take on some of Kupp’s contract.

Rapoport described the Rams’ willingness to pay part of the money Kupp is owed on his current contract, such as covering his $7.5 million signing bonus, in order to “make the trade a little easier.”

The trade already seemed like a slam dunk for the Pittsburgh Steelers, especially considering that Kupp isn’t expected to demand much in trade compensation due to his age and previous injury concerns. However, the news that the Steelers could acquire him without taking on the entirety of his nearly $30 million owed in 2025 makes this deal even more of a steal.

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Ian Rapoport says the Broncos aren’t there yet, but they will be

“The Broncos aren’t there yet … I think they will be,” Ian Rapoport said of Denver’s long-term outlook.

In theory, the Denver Broncos were a year early. Although Sean Payton’s hire signaled that the Broncos should head back to playoff contention, typically, you don’t go to the playoffs with a rookie quarterback.

Enter the Broncos and the Washington Commanders. Denver featured rookie quarterback Bo Nix, and the Commanders currently have Jayden Daniels. The Broncos won ten games the hard way, going 10-7 before losing to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round of the playoffs. 

Although the Broncos showed that a culture change is happening, Ian Rapoport believes that the Broncos aren’t there yet. Speaking with KOA Radio, Rapoport told Broncos Country that the team’s future is bright despite the playoff loss.

“The better team won, and I think that’s okay,” Rapoport said of the Bills game. “The more talented team won … the Broncos aren’t there yet … I think they will be.”

Check out the full clip below.

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Ravens Pro Bowl WR unlikely to play vs Steelers in Wild-Card matchup

Ravens’ Zay Flowers may miss the Wild-Card game against the Steelers, potentially shifting the matchup in Pittsburgh’s favor.

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have finally caught a break in what was shaping up to be a complete mismatch against the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 Wild-Card round of playoffs.

Ravens star WR Zay Flowers—who was just recently named to his first Pro Bowl on 2024—is being considered a “long shot” to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday’s Wild-Card matchup, as reported by insider Ian Rapoport on Good Morning Football.  He recently suffered a knee injury in his team’s victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 18, and it is unlikely he will able to recover in time for the Wild-Card matchup.

Losing Flowers is a massive blow to the Baltimore Ravens offense, as he was in the midst of a breakout year: producing 1,059 yards and four TDs on 74 receptions.

In Flowers’ potential absence, stopping the Ravens’ offense will still be no easy feat. The Steelers must still contend with TE Mark Andrews, RB Derrick Henry, WR Rashod Bateman, and the ever-dynamic QB Lamar Jackson.

Fans can catch the AFC North showdown between the Steelers and Ravens on Wild-Card Saturday, January 11, at 8:00 PM EST.

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UPDATE: Chiefs no longer stranded at MCI, en route to Denver for Week 18 matchup vs. Broncos

The #Chiefs are no longer stranded at Kansas City International Airport and are en route to Denver for their matchup against the #Broncos.

The Kansas City Chiefs are en route to Colorado for their Week 18 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, January 5 after inclement weather delayed their flight out West this afternoon.

In a post to Twitter, CBS Sports Lead Reporter Tracy Wolfson indicated that the Chiefs were “stranded” at Kansas City International Airport on Saturday as ice impacted runway operations.

Wolfson’s initial report didn’t indicate how long the delay was expected to last, but a follow-up post confirmed that the Chiefs had been on the tarmac since 1:15 p.m. CST.

At 5:20 p.m. CST, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the team had taken off, and was en route to Denver.

The Broncos have a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a win over Kansas City on Sunday and may have gotten an extra edge for the Week 18 matchup with this latest misfortune endured by the Chiefs.

Stay tuned to see if the lengthy delay impacts the defending Super Bowl champions’ performance tomorrow afternoon.

Vikings remain among favorites to land free agent QB Daniel Jones

With Daniel Jones officially clearing waivers and free to sign with any team, the Minnesota Vikings are among the favorites to sign the QB.

Last week, the New York Giants made the somewhat surprising decision on Sunday to waive former starting quarterback Daniel Jones. The team had previously demoted him to third-string quarterback, and the two sides came to an agreement to part ways.

Now, a couple of days later, Jones has cleared waivers, and speculation about his next team has kicked into high gear.

In an appearance on NFL Gameday Monday morning, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport mentioned four teams as “front-runners” in the Daniel Jones sweepstakes, and the Minnesota Vikings were among those four teams.

In speaking on the Jones situation, Rapoport explained that no team was going to claim Jones of waivers due to the money Jones would be owed on his contract if any team were to claim him. Now that he’s cleared waivers, though, he’s free to sign with any team he chooses — likely for a veteran minimum contract ,according to Rapoport.

Rapoport then mentioned the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, and Baltimore Ravens as teams that could be in play for Jones’ services. The 49ers may be the most likely choice, depending on how starting quarterback Brock Purdy continues to recover from a shoulder injury.

Rapoport also mentioned the Las Vegas Raiders as a potential suitor for Jones. Las Vegas recently had their starting quarterback, Gardner Minshew, go down for the season, which could potential mean a starting spot for Jones. However, Jones is reportedly seeking a team in the playoff hunt, which would seemingly eliminate the Raiders from contention.

If Jones were to sign with the Vikings, or with any other team for that matter, Rapoport mentions he would not be surprised if Jones does so on a practice squad to start, which would keep his options open should another starting quarterback go down with an injury elsewhere.

Steelers QB avoided major hamstring injury

Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that Justin Fields avoided a major hamstring injury and looks to be a game-time decision on MNF.

Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers can finally breathe a collective sigh of relief.  Justin Fields’ hamstring injury caught many by surprise, as not only was it a last minute addition to Week 8’s injury report, but the precarious proximity to the trade deadline caused speculation to run rampant.

However, in regards to both Fields’ short-term and long-term health, it appears the Steelers dodged a major bullet.  While it was reported yesterday that Fields would need to undergo an MRI to understand the true extent of the injury, Insider Ian Rapoport confirmed on Monday that Fields participation in Week 8 would be a game time decision.

If Fields’ injury isn’t severe and he could potentially play tonight, is his hamstring situation similar to Davante Adams’ ‘injury’—an issue that miraculously resolved after being traded to the New York Jets?

Speculation aside, it is comforting that the Steelers avoided a disastrous injury to one of their great young players.  The situation is worth keeping an eye on as we inch closer to the start of the Steelers’ Week 8  Monday Night Football matchup at 8:15 PM EST.

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WATCH: NFL insider Ian Rapoport breaks down Von Miller suspension

WATCH: NFL insider Ian Rapoport breaks down Von Miller suspension

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport gave the official breakdown of the suspension handed down to Von Miller.

Miller, 35, was suspended four game by the NFL this week. The pass rusher was docked relating to a domestic violence case in 2023 near Dallas. The incident reportedly involved his girlfriend.

While Miller was not charged off the field, the league decided to take matters into their own hands.

The NFL insider broke down the suspension which can be found in the clip below:

Chiefs to extend Creed Humphrey, make him NFL’s highest-paid center

According to a report, the #Chiefs are set to extend Creed Humphrey on a contract that will make him the NFL’s highest-paid center.

According to a report from NFL Network national insider Ian Rapoport, the Kansas City Chiefs are set to extend the contract of star offensive lineman Creed Humphrey in a deal that will make him the NFL’s highest-paid center.

News of Humphrey’s extension broke just before the Chiefs’ preseason finale against the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. Though the former Oklahoma Sooner isn’t expected to see action in the exhibition matchup, his new agreement with Kansas City dominated headlines as the game kicked off.

Humphrey joined the Chiefs as a second-round pick in 2021 and has become a key part of Kansas City’s offensive line while playing on his rookie contract.

While the numbers on Humphrey’s new deal weren’t part of Rapoport’s report on Thursday night, the fine details of his agreement with the Chiefs will almost certainly shake up the market for other centers around the NFL.

Expect to see Humphrey back in action when Kansas City faces the Baltimore Ravens on September 5.

Rapoport: Jaguars CB Tyson Campbell in for big payday

Rapoport: Jacksonville Jaguars CB Tyson Campbell in for big payday

Jacksonville handed out several contract extensions this offseason, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence and edge rusher Josh Allen‘s mega-deals headlining the Jaguars’ in-house spending and linebacker Foyesade Oluokun and guard Ezra Cleveland‘s new agreements not to be forgotten.

Who might be next? NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport believes Jacksonville cornerback Tyson Campbell is on the shortlist to get paid, either by the Jaguars or another team. 2024 marks the final season of Campbell’s rookie contract.

Asked on “The Insiders” which Jaguars player is well-positioned to leap forward this season, Rapoport pointed to Campbell and utilized the exercise to provide the intel.

“Campbell quickly comes to mind,” Rapoport wrote on X. “A player to build around.”

Rapoport noted Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s June comments regarding the team’s history of spending big in free agency and how Lawrence and Allen’s extensions mark a “sea change” for how the franchise approaches roster building, by drafting and developing talent.

Under that premise, Campbell has proven himself worthy of following that trend, at least in Rapoport’s opinion.

“The Jaguars obviously have spent in free agency but what they’ve wanted to do, and owner Shad Khan came out and said a couple days ago, ‘We can’t be addicted to free agents.’ Well, okay, well they have a couple really good players on their roster who eventually will get some big-time paydays,” Rapoport suggested.

“I’m going to call attention to Tyson Campbell, the young corner who I think very quietly has emerged as one of the better young corners in the NFL. At some point, whether [it is] this year, in free agency, whenever, [he is] gonna end up being one of the higher-paid corners in the NFL. Stats aren’t great, coverage is great. This is the kind of guy that the Jaguars are going to want to pay and want to build around.”

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The stats were there for Campbell in 2022, a breakout season in which he posted three interceptions, 15 defended passes, one forced fumble and a 54.2% completion percentage allowed. The latter stat ranked No. 32 among 270 qualifying coverage defenders in the NFL, per Pro Football Reference.

But multiple soft tissue injuries limited Campbell to 11 appearances last year, several of which he played hurt.

Campbell allowed 69.4% of his targets in coverage to be caught (ranking No. 174 out of 268 qualifying defenders) and recorded one interception, five defended passes and one forced fumble in 2023.

If the Jaguars view Campbell’s most recent campaign as an outlier — for what it’s worth, they made Lawrence one of the highest-paid players in NFL history despite his multiple injuries and 0-5 record over his final five games in 2023 — perhaps Jacksonville will prove Rapoport’s theory correct and make him one of the NFL’s higher-paid cornerbacks.

“After spending the last couple of years in free agency, it’s time to focus on their own guys,” Rapoport said. “They did it with Trevor Lawrence and we will see who ends up being next.”