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NFLTR Insider: Alexander, Holdouts, Cousins, Smith, Lawrence, Olave, Dobbins

June 11, 2025

Jaire Alexander

Jaire Alexander

  • Top free agent landing spots for CB Jaire Alexander. (NFLTR)

  • Six teams made initial inquiries with CB Jaire Alexander. (NFLTR)

  • Rams doubtful about signing Jaire Alexander. (NFLTR)

  • Dolphins not among initial six teams that inquired with Jaire Alexander. (NFLTR)

Holdouts:

Trey Hendrickson

  • Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson not attending mandatory minicamp. (NFLTR)

  • Steelers LB T.J. Watt skipping mandatory minicamp. (NFLTR)

  • Commanders WR Terry McLaurin not at minicamp. (NFLTR)

  • Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith will not attend mandatory minicamp. (NFLTR)

  • Bengals DE Shemar Stewart won’t participate in minicamp as contract dispute drags on. (NFLTR)

  • Bills RB James Cook not holding out from minicamp. (NFLTR)

Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins

  • Falcons QB Kirk Cousins indicated he's accepted his status as the backup in Atlanta and is moving forward with the team. (NFLTR)

  • Cousins said he still wants to play and views himself as a starting-caliber quarterback, but no trade materialized this offseason.

Buzz:

  • Veteran DE Za’Darius Smith says he wants to re-sign with the Lions. (NFLTR)

  • Colts hosting nine tryout players. (NFLTR)

  • Chargers hosting WR Willie Snead for tryout. (NFLTR)

  • Saints trying out OL Shane Lemieux. (NFLTR)

  • Former Dolphins LT Terron Armstead said lingering pain from a 2015 knee injury led to his retirement, revealing he couldn’t walk until mid-week after games and only played through heavy pain meds. (NFLTR)

  • Jets QB Justin Fields said his chemistry with WR Garrett Wilson has remained strong, noting the two quickly reconnected and "haven’t skipped a beat" since reuniting in New York. (NFLTR)

  • Eagles DC Vic Fangio believes DT Jalen Carter can improve significantly despite a strong rookie season. Carter said he’s focused on daily improvement and team support as he aims to become one of the best in the league. (NFLTR)

  • Lions HC Dan Campbell got emotional discussing Frank Ragnow's retirement and said while his absence is a big loss, the team must move forward and develop new talent. (NFLTR)

  • Packers HC Matt LaFleur said Lukas Van Ness could see snaps inside on passing downs and emphasized the value of versatility in the team’s defensive front. (NFLTR)

  • Jaguars HC Liam Coen said Trevor Lawrence has made “drastically improved” progress on footwork and overall operation, calling it a major focus this offseason. (NFLTR)

  • Saints HC Kellen Moore dismissed trade rumors surrounding Chris Olave, calling his offseason and career “excellent” and expressing confidence in his future. (NFLTR)

  • Broncos CEO Greg Penner praised Bo Nix for his poise, leadership, and offseason work ethic, saying he expects the young QB to take another step forward in 2025. (NFLTR)

  • Seahawks LB Ernest Jones said he’s feeling good and is excited to return to form after dealing with knee issues and other challenges in recent seasons. (NFLTR)

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