NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Jan. 22
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has announced that the 2025 NFL draft will take place on April 23-25, with the first round held on April 23. This year’s draft will be held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The Philadelphia Eagles have officially re-signed wide receiver DeVonta Smith to a four-year extension worth $88 million. Smith, who has been a key player for the Eagles since being drafted in 2021, has recorded over 2,500 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in his first three seasons.
The Arizona Cardinals have announced that they will be parting ways with head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who has been with the team since 2019. The Cardinals finished the 2024 season with a 7-9 record and missed the playoffs.
The Tennessee Titans have hired former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans as their new head coach. Ryans, who was a linebacker in the NFL for 11 seasons, has no previous head coaching experience but is considered one of the top up-and-coming coaches in the league.
The New England Patriots have signed free agent quarterback Jarrett Guarantano to a one-year contract. Guarantano, who played for the New York Jets in 2024, has been a journeyman quarterback throughout his career.
The Dallas Cowboys have announced that they will be bringing back veteran safety Xavier Woods on a one-year deal. Woods, who has played for the Cowboys since 2017, has been a key player in the team’s secondary for several years.
