NFL combine live updates: Quarterbacks, receivers, running backs run 40-yard dash and more
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The 2025 NFL scouting combine is here and with it, the official kickoff of the 2025 NFL Draft season.
The NFL invited 329 players to Indianapolis for the annual event, where players work out, teams get to interview them and coaches and front-office personnel from around the league address the media with the final recaps of the 2024 season and start looking ahead to 2025.
The Tennessee Titans have the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft. The last time they picked first was in 1978, when they — then the Houston Oilers — selected Heisman Trophy-winning running back and eventual Pro Football Hall of Famer Earl Campbell. This season’s Heisman winner, Travis Hunter, will be in Indianapolis. The two-way superstar is listed as a cornerback, but may work out with the defensive backs and wide receivers, should he take the field.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 05: Aaron Rodgers #8 and Davante Adams #17 of the New York Jets embrace after beating the Miami Dolphins 32-20 at MetLife Stadium on January 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Is Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft stock drop more combine smoke than fire?
Texas WR Isaiah Bond intends to break combine record
Bond says he plans to break Xavier Worthy’s 40-yard dash record of 4.21 seconds, set last year.
Alaric Jackson has agreed to a three-year, $57 million deal with $35 million guaranteed, reports ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Jackson, 26, is entering his fifth NFL season. He signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2021 and became a starter in 2023, beginning at right guard then moving to left tackle.
QB Desmond Ridder an unrestricted free agent, after Raiders don’t tender offer
Desmond Ridder’s time with the Raiders is finished after one season. The team decided not to tender him an offer, making him an unrestricted free agent, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
The #Raiders informed QB Desmond Ridder they won’t tender him as a restricted free agent, per source.
The former Cincinnati star, Ridder has 18 career starts for Atlanta and Las Vegas. An experienced option now set to hit the market. pic.twitter.com/wVBwHMxdlE
Ridder, 25, appeared in six games for the Raiders last season, starting one. He completed 61.2% of his passes for 458 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. In three NFL seasons, Ridder has thrown for 4,002 yards on 63.6% completions with 16 TDs and 14 INTs.
Matthew Stafford agrees to restructured deal with Rams
After rumors of Matthew Stafford exploring trades to the Raiders and Giants, the 16-year veteran quarterback is staying with the Rams.
Stafford and the Rams agreed to a restructured deal on Friday, according to reports. Terms have not yet been announced.
Now that Stafford is staying in L.A., the Raiders and Giants will have to look elsewhere. The Giants may now focus their attention on Aaron Rodgers.
DBs run scorching 40s
Day 2 workouts are underway, and some prospects are already lighting it up in the 40-yard dash.
Kentucky’s Maxwell Hairston and Iowa State’s Darien Porter both ran unofficial times of 4.30.
Texas WR Isaiah Bond says he will break Xavier Worthy’s 40-yard dash time
Worthy posted a time of 4.21 seconds last year. Bond will have his opportunity to best the now-Chiefs WR on Saturday.
“I’m going to break the record tomorrow for sure,” Bond told reporters. “I anticipate running 4.20 or possibly, if I’m feeling great, I might run a 4.1.”
Miami QB Cam Ward won’t throw at combine, but will interview with teams
“I think my five years of film shows everything I can do,” Ward said. “Me throwing here at the combine is not going to move the needle in any way.”
Miami QB Cam Ward likes what Giants have on defense and in WR Malik Nabers
Cam Ward points to Malik Nabers and the Giants’ defense when evaluating the team:
“From a situation standpoint, all teams looking for quarterbacks are going to be good situations” pic.twitter.com/GQzd10ouoe
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders confident he can make an impact in the NFL
Colorado QB Shadeur Sanders at the NFL Combine: “We went from Jackson State to Colorado and changed two programs back to back. So you don’t think I could come to an NFL franchise and change the program again? It’s history. We’ve done it.” @ESPNNFLpic.twitter.com/O91E7fR6BL