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NFL sets 2025 salary cap at $279.2M, a $23.8M jump

Posted on 27 February 2025 | by Field Level Media

NFL teams were informed on Thursday that the 2025 salary cap will be a record $279.2 million per club, a $23.8 million increase from last season.

The NFL and the players association agreed to the number that the 32 teams must be under when the new league year begins on March 12 at 4 p.m. ET.

It had been previously reported that this year’s cap would be somewhere between $277.5 and $281.5 million.

The biggest factors contributing to the cap’s climb are the league’s most recent TV rights deals with its broadcast partners.

The cap has risen annually since 2011, except for 2021 when the league prioritized recovery from the pandemic, including loss of live attendance gate and concessions profits.

In 2011, the cap was $120.37 million. It crossed the $200 million barrier in 2022 at $208.2 million and was at $255.4 million last season.

–Field Level Media

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws his 500th career touchdown pass in the second quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins on Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Report: Decision could come soon on Aaron Rodgers’ future with Jets

Posted on 9 February 2025 | by Field Level Media

The New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers have been discussing whether the four-time league MVP will return to the team in 2025, with a decision potentially coming this week, NFL Network reported Sunday.

Rodgers, 41, has spent two seasons in New York. The quarterback suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the opener in 2023, and last season, he rebounded to start all 17 games but the Jets finished only 5-12. He completed 63.0 percent of his passes for 3,897 yards with 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

If he is to stay in New York, he likely will need to agree to a pay cut from his $37.5 million base salary. He is set to become a free agent after the 2025 season.

Per the report, the Jets will want a commitment that he’ll take part in offseason programs to learn the offense of coordinator Tanner Engstrand, brought on board by new head coach Aaron Glenn.

Rodgers spent 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers before moving on the Jets. The future Pro Football Hall of Fame member ranks in the top 10 in NFL history in many statistical categories.

He is first in passer rating (102.6), fifth in career touchdown passes (503), and seventh in both pass completions (5,369) and passing yards (62,952).

–Field Level Media

Oct 6, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay talks to quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Rams, Sean McVay anxious for QB Matthew Stafford’s decision on ’25

Posted on 23 January 2025 | by Field Level Media

Sean McVay wants to avoid what happened last offseason when the Los Angeles Rams spent months in limbo awaiting clarity from Matthew Stafford.

After reaching the playoffs and beating the Minnesota Vikings in the wild-card round, Los Angeles ended its season with a road loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC divisional playoffs last week, thus restarting the cycle of Stafford questions for the coach.

“We don’t want to have that go on again,” McVay said of Stafford stringing out a final call on whether he’ll play another season. “I don’t think that’s good for anybody. I think sooner than later, being able to get that clarity. Understanding clear, open and honest communication. I think there’s a lot of love coming from our part. I think there’s a lot of appreciation coming from his part as well. And I think a lot sooner than later is an ideal scenario.”

McVay did not fully commit to keeping Stafford as the QB1 in 2025. His plan, as usual, is to begin charting a course at quarterback, then expanding to other positions.

“The quarterback is always the first thing in mind as it relates to how you move forward with the team,” McVay said.

Stafford was acquired from the Lions in a deal in which the Rams sent Jared Goff and draft picks that ultimately landed wide receiver Jameson Williams, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, tight end Sam LaPorta and others in Detroit. Thirteen months after the trade was completed, Stafford and McVay were celebrating a win in Super Bowl LVI in February 2022.

Asked whether the Rams are definitively committed to Stafford in his 17th NFL season if he doesn’t retire, McVay was vague.

“We’ll talk about all those things at the appropriate time,” he said. “I love him. I love working with him.”

Stafford is among the league’s statistical greats, ranked 10th all-time in career passing yards (59,809) and touchdown passes (377), and ninth in both pass completions and attempts. He’s 5-2 with the Rams in the playoffs after going 0-3 over his 12 seasons in Detroit.

Stafford said he feels like he’s playing good enough football to return. He turns 37 two days before the Super Bowl and is recovering from a rib injury McVay confirmed was a factor in his performance, although it didn’t keep Stafford out of practice. Stafford’s wife, Kelly, said her husband played the final games of the season with five broken ribs suffered in a 12-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers last month.

McVay said tests on Stafford were taken after the game and “nothing showed up on that imaging.”

“But he did have some irritation. And then before the Minnesota game when he did get an MRI scan there showed some stress reactions. That was what was communicated to me,” McVay said.

–Field Level Media

Oct 21, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Report: Pass-rusher Khalil Mack to return in 2025

Posted on 22 January 2025 | by Field Level Media

Nine-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Khalil Mack will return for his 12th NFL season in 2025, ESPN reported Wednesday.

The veteran linebacker, who turns 34 next month, is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.

Playing his third season with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024, he tallied six sacks and 15 quarterback hits in 16 starts.

Mack, the 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, told reporters he was considering retirement after the Chargers’ 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans in an AFC wild-card game.

“Man, it’s a lot of different thoughts in my head right now,” he said on Jan. 12. “I can’t really speak on a definitive decision in terms of what I’m going to do because I don’t know if I’m going to play football moving forward, so there’s some things I gotta talk through with my wife, spend some time with my kids and try not to make a rash decision after a loss.”

During the same interview, Mack said he believed his best chance to win is with the Chargers.

“As long as Justin Herbert is your quarterback. You got (safety) Derwin James and all these guys that love the game of football. And Jim Harbaugh coaching?” Mack said. “You know you always have a chance to win. Yeah, that’s a no-brainer.”

Mack recorded two sacks against the Texans in his fifth career playoff game, but his teams have yet to win a playoff game in five tries.

Mack was named to his ninth Pro Bowl this season and is also a three-time All-Pro first-teamer (2015, 2016, 2018).

In 167 career games (166 starts) for the then-Oakland Raiders (2014-17), Chicago Bears (2018-21) and Chargers (2022-24), Mack has compiled 107.5 sacks, which ranks tied for 32nd all-time. He has 630 tackles (142 for loss), 32 forced fumbles, 13 fumble recoveries and three interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns.

–Field Level Media

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks to head coach Dan Campbell before a play against Green Bay Packers during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

Dan Campbell: Lions will be back ‘stronger’

Posted on 20 January 2025 | by Field Level Media

Dan Campbell might lose a coach or two during the ongoing NFL hiring cycle, but he remains confident the Lions have the foundation to be back stronger next season to compete for the Super Bowl.

“We talk about that core. That core group is still intact — and we’ve signed some back, some are up on contracts and that’ll be ongoing. But, yeah, we absolutely do,” Campbell said Monday of whether the Lions’ window is still open. “I think the most important thing is you want to know you’ve got your culture, you’ve got your identity, and you’ve got players that fit into that, and we’ve got that. And we’ve got players in every pivotal position you can ask for to have success and those guys are made the right way, so, absolutely, our window is open.”

Detroit claimed the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time in franchise history. But the Lions were blown out by the Washington Commanders, 45-31, on Saturday night at Ford Field. The abrupt end to a season in which the Lions were 15-2 is a difficult reality for Campbell and many of his players who felt the sting of a season-ending loss in the NFC Championship at San Francisco a year ago.

“We met two of those goals this year and, in a sense, went above and beyond what we were a year ago,” Campbell said. “But yet, we didn’t get any further and man, that’s disappointing. But it also eats at me. That drives me. That motivates me.”

Campbell said of the season finish: “We’re going to come back stronger, we’re going to learn from this, and it’s just more fuel on the fire, is what it is.”

The Lions re-signed multiple core players last offseason with new deals for quarterback Jared Goff, offensive tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

While there are personnel holes to be filled, Campbell also has a coaching staff in flux. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has three known interviews for head-coaching vacancies and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is a popular candidate, too. Campbell said he reminded players and coaches there is a “next man up” mentality regardless of what happens with his top lieutenants.

With a 27-7 regular-season record the past two seasons, the win-now approach for the franchise won’t change, Campbell said. He is prioritizing making certain Goff’s comfort level in the offense doesn’t decline.

“We’re not going to allow that to happen,” Campbell said. “Does it hurt to lose those guys? Absolutely. They’re a part of what we’ve been here. They’ve been here for four years and they’re one of the major reasons why we’ve been able to get to where we’ve been.

“We came out of the dump and got to where we’re at, so I will forever be grateful for those guys and our team will. And is it a loss? Absolutely, it’d be a loss, but yet we move forward. This train rolls on and I’ll find the next best guys for us.”

–Field Level Media

Sep 24, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detail view of a Dallas Cowboys helmet in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images

Thinking of next year? NFL finalizes opponents for 2025

Posted on 6 January 2025 | by Field Level Media

For fans of the 18 NFL teams that did not reach the playoffs, it’s understandable to spend Black Monday thinking about next year.

The 2024 regular season concluded Sunday with the Detroit Lions’ 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings to secure both the NFC North title and the top playoff seed in the conference. When that game was complete, the league was able to finalize the list of opponents for every team in 2025.

In the 17-game scheduling formula, three games on each team’s schedule are based on the prior season’s standings. Two intraconference opponents and one interconference opponent are determined by where teams placed in their divisions the year before.

As usual, each team will play six division games, four games against a division within its conference and another four games against a division from the opposite conference.

Below are the 2025 opponents for every team, listed by division. The schedule itself will be announced sometime this spring.

AFC EAST
1. Buffalo Bills
Home: Miami, New England, N.Y. Jets, Baltimore, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Philadelphia
Away: Miami, New England, N.Y. Jets, Atlanta, Carolina, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Houston

2. Miami Dolphins
Home: Buffalo, New England, N.Y. Jets, Baltimore, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, L.A. Chargers, Washington
Away: Buffalo, New England, N.Y. Jets, Atlanta, Carolina, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis

3. New York Jets
Home: Buffalo, Miami, New England, Atlanta, Carolina, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Denver, Dallas
Away: Buffalo, Miami, New England, Baltimore, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville

4. New England Patriots
Home: Buffalo, Miami, N.Y. Jets, Atlanta, Carolina, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, N.Y. Giants
Away: Buffalo, Miami, N.Y. Jets, Baltimore, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Tennessee

AFC NORTH
1. Baltimore Ravens
Home: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Detroit, New England, N.Y. Jets, Houston,?L.A. Rams
Away: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Green Bay, Miami, Minnesota, Kansas City

2. Pittsburgh Steelers
Home: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Buffalo, Green Bay, Minnesota, Miami, Indianapolis, Seattle
Away: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, New England, N.Y. Jets, L.A. Chargers

3. Cincinnati Bengals
Home: Baltimore, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Detroit, New England, N.Y. Jets, Jacksonville, Arizona
Away: Baltimore, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Green Bay, Miami, Minnesota, Denver

4. Cleveland Browns
Home: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Green Bay, Miami, Minnesota, Tennessee, San Francisco
Away: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Detroit, New England, N.Y. Jets, Las Vegas

AFC SOUTH
1. Houston Texans
Home: Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Arizona, Denver, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Buffalo, Tampa Bay
Away: Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers, L.A. Rams, Seattle, Baltimore

2. Indianapolis Colts
Home: Houston, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Arizona, Denver, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Miami, Atlanta
Away: Houston, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers, L.A. Rams, Seattle, Pittsburgh

3. Jacksonville Jaguars
Home: Houston, Indianapolis, Tennessee, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers, L.A. Rams, Seattle, N.Y. Jets, Carolina
Away: Houston, Indianapolis, Tennessee, Arizona, Denver, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Cincinnati

4. Tennessee Titans
Home: Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers, L.A. Rams, Seattle, New England, New Orleans
Away: Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Arizona, Denver, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Cleveland

AFC WEST
1. Kansas City Chiefs
Home: Denver, Las Vegas, L.A. Chargers, Houston, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Detroit
Away: Denver, Las Vegas, L.A. Chargers, Dallas, Jacksonville, N.Y. Giants, Tennessee, Buffalo

2. Los Angeles Chargers
Home: Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Houston, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, Pittsburgh, Minnesota
Away: Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Dallas, Jacksonville, N.Y. Giants, Tennessee, Miami

3. Denver Broncos
Home: Kansas City, Las Vegas, L.A. Chargers, Dallas, Jacksonville, N.Y. Giants, Tennessee, Cincinnati, Green Bay
Away: Kansas City, Las Vegas, L.A. Chargers, Houston, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, N.Y. Jets

4. Las Vegas Raiders
Home: Denver, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers, Dallas, Jacksonville, N.Y. Giants, Tennessee, Cleveland, Chicago
Away: Denver, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers, Houston, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, New England

NFC EAST
1. Philadelphia Eagles
Home: Dallas, N.Y. Giants, Washington, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, L.A. Rams
Away: Dallas, N.Y. Giants, Washington, Green Bay, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers, Minnesota, Buffalo, Tampa Bay

2. Washington Commanders
Home: Dallas, N.Y. Giants, Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Seattle
Away: Dallas, N.Y. Giants, Philadelphia, Green Bay, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers, Minnesota, Miami, Atlanta

3. Dallas Cowboys
Home: N.Y. Giants, Philadelphia, Washington, Green Bay, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers, Minnesota, Arizona
Away: N.Y. Giants, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, N.Y. Jets, Carolina

4. New York Giants
Home: Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington, Green Bay, Kansas City, L.A. Chargers, Minnesota, San Francisco
Away: Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, New England, New Orleans

NFC NORTH
1. Detroit Lions
Home: Chicago, Green Bay, Minnesota, Cleveland, Dallas, N.Y. Giants, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay
Away: Chicago, Green Bay, Minnesota, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Washington, Kansas City, L.A. Rams

2. Minnesota Vikings
Home: Chicago, Detroit, Green Bay, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Washington, Atlanta
Away: Chicago, Detroit, Green Bay, Cleveland, Dallas, N.Y. Giants, Pittsburgh, L.A. Chargers, Seattle

3. Green Bay Packers
Home: Chicago, Detroit, Minnesota, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Washington, Carolina
Away: Chicago, Detroit, Minnesota, Cleveland, Dallas, N.Y. Giants, Pittsburgh, Denver, Arizona

4. Chicago Bears
Home: Detroit, Green Bay, Minnesota, Cleveland, Dallas, N.Y. Giants, Pittsburgh, New Orleans
Away: Detroit, Green Bay, Minnesota, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Washington, Las Vegas, San Francisco

NFC SOUTH
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Home: Atlanta, Carolina, New Orleans, Arizona, New England, N.Y. Jets, San Francisco, Philadelphia
Away: Atlanta, Carolina, New Orleans, Buffalo, L.A. Rams, Miami, Seattle, Houston, Detroit

2. Atlanta Falcons
Home: Carolina, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Buffalo, L.A Rams, Miami, Seattle, Washington
Away: Carolina, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Arizona, New England, N.Y. Jets, San Francisco, Indianapolis, Minnesota

3. Carolina Panthers
Home: Atlanta, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Buffalo, L.A. Rams, Miami, Seattle, Dallas
Away: Atlanta, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Arizona, New England, N.Y. Jets, San Francisco, Jacksonville, Green Bay

4. New Orleans Saints
Home: Atlanta, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Arizona, New England, N.Y. Jets, San Francisco, N.Y. Giants
Away: Atlanta, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Buffalo, Miami, L.A. Rams, Seattle, Tennessee, Chicago

NFC WEST
1. Los Angeles Rams
Home: Arizona, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Detroit
Away: Arizona, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, Carolina, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Baltimore, Philadelphia

2. Seattle Seahawks
Home: Arizona, L.A. Rams, San Francisco, Houston, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Minnesota
Away: Arizona, L.A. Rams, San Francisco, Atlanta, Carolina, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Washington

3. Arizona Cardinals
Home: L.A. Rams, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, Carolina, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Green Bay
Away: L.A. Rams, San Francisco, Seattle, Houston, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Cincinnati, Dallas

4. San Francisco 49ers
Home: Arizona, L.A. Rams, Seattle, Atlanta, Carolina, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Chicago
Away: Arizona, L.A. Rams, Seattle, Houston, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, Cleveland, N.Y. Giants

–Field Level Media

Nov 23, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears running back Jaydn Ott (1) and defensive back Marcus Harris (5) before the game against the Stanford Cardinal at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

RB Jaydn Ott heading back to Cal for senior season

Posted on 29 December 2024 | by Field Level Media

Running back Jaydn Ott is returning to Cal for his senior season, he announced Sunday morning on Twitter.

That’s great news for the Golden Bears, who saw quarterback Fernando Mendoza enter the transfer portal.

Ott rushed for 1,315 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2023, adding 25 receptions for 169 yards and two scores. But in 2024, an ankle injury sustained in the opener hampered him much of the season, limiting him to 385 yards on 116 carries with four touchdowns.

If Ott returns to his 2023 form, he will team with Jaivian Thomas to form a potent backfield for Cal, which finished 6-7 (2-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) in 2024.

Thomas led the Golden Bears with 626 yards on 100 carries with seven touchdowns.

–Field Level Media

Nov 30, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; A detail view of a Texas Longhorns helmet on the sideline during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Longhorns defeated the Aggies 17-7 at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Five-star DL Justus Terry chooses Texas over Georgia

Posted on 6 December 2024 | by Field Level Media

Five-star defensive lineman Justus Terry joined the top-ranked Texas 2025 recruiting class on Friday.

The 6-foot-5, 275-pound prospect from Manchester, Ga., chose the Longhorns over Georgia and Auburn.

Terry revealed his decision the day before No. 2 Texas meets No. 5 Georgia in the SEC title game in Atlanta.

He is ranked as the No. 2 defensive lineman and No. 10 overall recruit by the 247Sports composite.

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian’s recruiting haul includes five five-star and 14 four-star players among 25 commits, per 247Sports.

–Field Level Media

Dec 30, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; A Kansas State football helmet is displayed at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans in the final lead up to the Sugar Bowl.

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Eli Manning, Adam Vinatieri among 25 HOF semifinalists

Posted on 20 November 2024 | by Field Level Media

First-time nominees Eli Manning, Adam Vinatieri and Luke Kuechly are among the 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 with former Rams wide receiver Torry Holt hoping a 12th time is the charm.

Vinatieri, Kuechly, Manning, Terrell Suggs, Earl Thomas and Marshal Yanda are the first-time candidates who last played in 2019 in the pool of semifinalists, which will be reduced to 15 by the end of the current season.

Holt is a semifinalist for the 12th time and nine-time semifinalists Hines Ward and Darren Woodson have been debated by Selection Committee the second-longest. Woodson was first a semifinalist in 2015; Ward joined the list in 2016.

Offensive linemen Richmond Webb, who retired following the 2002 season, is also a first-time semifinalist.

2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Modern-Era nominee semifinalists:

Eric Allen, CB — 1988-1994 Philadelphia Eagles, 1995-97 New Orleans Saints, 1998-2001 Oakland Raiders
Times as a Semifinalist: 5 — 2021-25

Jared Allen, DE — 2004-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2008-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014-15 Chicago Bears, 2015 Carolina Panthers
Times as a Semifinalist: 5 — 2021-25

Willie Anderson, T — 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore Ravens
Times as a Semifinalist: 5 — 2021-25

Anquan Boldin, WR — 2003-09 Arizona Cardinals, 2010-12 Baltimore Ravens, 2013-15 San Francisco 49ers, 2016 Detroit Lions
Times as a Semifinalist: 4 — 2022-25

Jahri Evans, G — 2006-2016 New Orleans Saints, 2017 Green Bay Packers
Times as a Semifinalist: 3 — 2023-25

Antonio Gates, TE — 2003-2018 San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers
Times as a Semifinalist: 2 — 2024-25

James Harrison, LB — 2002-2012, 2014-17 Pittsburgh Steelers, 2013 Cincinnati Bengals, 2017 New England Patriots
Times as a Semifinalist: 3 — 2023-25

Rodney Harrison, S — 1994-2002 San Diego Chargers, 2003-08 New England Patriots
Times as a Semifinalist: 4 — 2021, 2023-25

Torry Holt, WR — 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars
Times as a Semifinalist: 11 — 2015-2025

Luke Kuechly, LB — 2012-19 Carolina Panthers
Times as a Semifinalist: 1 — 2025

Eli Manning, QB — 2004-2019 New York Giants
Times as a Semifinalist: 1 — 2025

Robert Mathis, DE/LB — 2003-2016 Indianapolis Colts
Times as a Semifinalist: 4 — 2022-25

Steve Smith Sr., WR — 2001-2013 Carolina Panthers, 2014-16 Baltimore Ravens
Times as a Semifinalist: 4 — 2022-25

Terrell Suggs, LB/DE — 2003-2018 Baltimore Ravens, 2019 Arizona Cardinals, 2019 Kansas City Chiefs
Times as a Semifinalist: 1 — 2025

Fred Taylor, RB — 1998-2008 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009-2010 New England Patriots
Times as a Semifinalist: 6 — 2020-25

Earl Thomas, DB — 2010-18 Seattle Seahawks, 2019 Baltimore Ravens
Times as a Semifinalist: 1 — 2025

Adam Vinatieri, PK — 1996-2005 New England Patriots, 2006-2019 Indianapolis Colts
Times as a Semifinalist: 1 — 2025

Hines Ward, WR — 1998-2011 Pittsburgh Steelers
Times as a Semifinalist: 9 — 2016-2025

Ricky Watters, RB — 1992-94 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-97 Philadelphia Eagles, 1998-2001 Seattle Seahawks
Times as a Semifinalist: 5 — 2020, 2022-25

Reggie Wayne, WR — 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts
Times as a Semifinalist: 6 — 2020-25

Richmond Webb, T — 1990-2000 Miami Dolphins, 2001-02 Cincinnati Bengals
Times as a Semifinalist: 1 — 2025

Vince Wilfork, DT — 2004-2014 New England Patriots, 2015-16 Houston Texans
Times as a Semifinalist: 4 — 2022-25

Steve Wisniewski, G — 1989-2001 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders
Times as a Semifinalist: 2 — 2014, 2025

Darren Woodson, S — 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys
Times as a Semifinalist: 9 — 2015, 2017, 2019-2025

Marshal Yanda, G/T — 2007-2019 Baltimore Ravens
Times as a Semifinalist: 1 — 2025

–Field Level Media

News Articles

Tag: 2025

NFL sets 2025 salary cap at $279.2M, a $23.8M jump

Report: Decision could come soon on Aaron Rodgers’ future with Jets

Rams, Sean McVay anxious for QB Matthew Stafford’s decision on ’25

Report: Pass-rusher Khalil Mack to return in 2025

Dan Campbell: Lions will be back ‘stronger’

Thinking of next year? NFL finalizes opponents for 2025

RB Jaydn Ott heading back to Cal for senior season

Five-star DL Justus Terry chooses Texas over Georgia

Top TE Linkon Cure chooses Kansas State over Oregon

Eli Manning, Adam Vinatieri among 25 HOF semifinalists