NFL Trade Rumors

Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton was asked why the team didn’t select Oregon WR Tez Johnson to pair him with adopted brother QB Bo Nix. Ultimately, Johnson wound up being selected by the Buccaneers. “It’s hard,” Payton said, via BroncosWire.com. “He’s on the board, and you’re sitting there and obviously, Tampa [Bay] took him, right? So I’m sure he was on everyone’s board. At some … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Ashton Jeanty, Tez Johnson, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos For their final pick in the 2025 draft, the Broncos selected basketball player Caleb Lohner, who will play tight end in HC Sean Payton‘s offense at 6’7. “It’s hard,” Payton said of the decision to draft someone with such little experience, via NFL.com. “Going back with Jimmy Graham, I think he had 14, 15 catches. Both of them had a season. Both of them were very good … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Elijah Molden, Josh Simmons, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs

Chargers Chargers GM Joe Hortiz admitted that he didn’t think that RB Omarion Hampton would be on the board when the team selected at No. 22. “He was one of those unanimous guys and you kind of anticipate unanimous guys being gone. But we’re fired up he was there,” Hortiz said, via Eric Smith of the team’s website. “This is a guy, through the process in the fall, the scouts … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Omarion Hampton, Patrick Mahomes, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos The Broncos made headlines on the free-agent market by signing S Talanoa Hufanga, LB Dre Greenlaw, and TE Evan Engram. Mike Sando of The Athletic cites an anonymous executive who thinks HC Sean Payton is building a similar roster to what he had in previous years with the Saints and questions if they target a running back in the 2025 NFL Draft.  “Sean is getting some of … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Patrick Mahomes, Pete Carroll, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Chargers The Chargers signed OL Mekhi Becton on the open market following his time with the Eagles. Becton said free agency “wasn’t what I expected it to be,” but feels Los Angeles is “where I’m supposed to be.” (Daniel Popper) The Chargers signed S Tony Jefferson to a one-year, $1.38 million contract with $25,000 guaranteed from a signing bonus. The deal has a base salary of … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Draft Buzz, Rashee Rice, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders