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NFLTR Insider: Watt, Stewart, Mike Williams, Top 100, Diggs, Burrow, Hurts, Mayer

July 18, 2025

Top 100 Players

Terry McLaurin

Shemar Stewart

Shemar Stewart

  • Amidst their lengthy contract negotiations, there has been some buzz that Bengals first-round DE Shemar Stewart could return to school if he doesn't get what he wants in his rookie deal. 

  • Texas A&M HC Mike Elko shut down that idea and said there are no intentions of Stewart returning to the Aggies in 2025.  (NFLTR)

T.J. Watt

T.J. Watt

  • The Steelers and OLB T.J. Watt came to terms on a three-year, $123 million extension. (NFLTR)

  • That's a massive number, both in total value and $41 million a year to make Watt the NFL's highest-paid non-quarterback and in guarantees

Mike Williams

Mike Williams

  • Chargers WR Mike Williams has informed the team that he has decided to retire from the NFL. (NFLTR)

  • Williams had been placed on the active/PUP list with an injury he picked up this offseason and has had a lot of health issues over the course of his career. 

Buzz:

  • Cowboys reduce CB Trevon Diggs' salary for not working out with team. (NFLTR)

  • Vikings WR Jordan Addison takes plea deal in DUI case. (NFLTR)

  • Latest on Anthony Richardson's shoulder injury. (NFLTR)

  • Judge delivers sentence for Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, clears way for suspension. (NFLTR)

  • Eagles HC Nick Sirianni defended QB Jalen Hurts against the "game manager" label, saying he does whatever is needed to win. (NFLTR)

  • Bengals QB Joe Burrow praised the team’s continuity on offense, noting the return of TE Mike Gesicki, WR Ja'Marr Chase, and WR Tee Higgins allows for deeper chemistry without onboarding new core pieces. (NFLTR)

  • Falcons QB Kirk Cousins said he played through shoulder and elbow injuries last season out of fear of losing his starting job. (NFLTR)

  • Titans OC Nick Holz said QB Will Levis has handled the team's drafting of Cam Ward well. Levis admitted the situation “sucks” but is staying focused and supportive. (NFLTR)

  • Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said they’re confident in their CB depth despite moving on from Jaire Alexander. (NFLTR)

  • Raiders TE Michael Mayer dismissed trade speculation and said OC Chip Kelly plans to use a mix of 12- and 13-personnel packages this season. (NFLTR)

  • Seahawks OT Charles Cross is happy in Seattle after having his fifth-year option picked up and hopes to stay long term. (NFLTR)

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