Mike Garafolo Profile

NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo assess an intriguing QB market as the 2024 offseason approaches. 

NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo provides injury updates on Browns QB Deshaun Watson, Giants QB Daniel Jones among others.

The Ravens are planning to give QB Lamar Jackson the franchise tag if no long-term deal is reached in the coming weeks, but a big offer could tempt Baltimore into trading the former MVP, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo report.

Could Mason Rudolph see his first action of the season? NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report that Steelers QB Mitchell Trubisky could be on a short leash today vs. the Panthers.

After a week in which the Jets benched QB Zach Wilson, last year's No. 2 overall pick, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report that the team still believes Wilson can come back from his issues stronger, and his time with the Jets is not over.

The Texans have revoked veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks' captaincy in response to his public and private criticism of the team after they didn't deal him at the trade deadline, NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport report.

During their bye week, the Giants had long-term extension talks with star running back Saquon Barkley, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report, though no deal came to fruition from the discussions.

Veteran free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is firmly on the Dallas Cowboys' radar, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

Who are the big buyers and sellers with the Nov. 1 NFL trade deadline looming? NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo identify the teams and players who could be traded before Tuesday's deadline. 

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported cornerback William Jackson III would like a new home, and the Commanders have engaged in active trade talks centered around him with hopes of making that happen.

The Seahawks endured the worst season of the Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll era in 2021. Mike Garafolo looks at the coming offseason in Seattle.

Baltimore Ravens right tackle Orlando Brown Jr. says his desire to be traded where he can play on the left side is rooted in his relationship with his late father. Mike Garafolo provides more insight, along with an update on trade talks.

Trey Lance, one of the top QBs in the 2021 NFL Draft, won't run the 40-yard dash at his pro day on Friday. Mike Garafolo explains why NFL teams might be just fine with that decision.

The blockbuster trade involving Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff appears to just be the beginning of a crazy quarterback carousel with myriad teams looking for new signal-callers. 

Zena Marpet, a nurse working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic, is finally reuniting with her family to watch her brother, Ali, play in Super Bowl LV as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starting left guard. It's a long-awaited reunion in which both Zena and Ali's achievements will be celebrated, Mike Garafolo writes.

With Matthew Stafford off the trade block and headed to the Rams, the eyes of QB-hungry general managers have turned to another QB who could be available: Eagles QB Carson Wentz.

The regular season ends on Sunday, and there are already vacancies for three head coaches and six general managers. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport breaks down where things stand as teams begin to ramp up their searches.

Former New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese has already interviewed with Jacksonville, according to sources informed of last week's meeting, and Reese is a name to watch as at least five other teams go about their searches for GMs.

A week after some poor shotgun snaps helped derail their offense, the Baltimore Ravens are making a change at center, benching Matt Skura in favor of Patrick Mekari.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Judy Battista report the NFL and NFLPA acknowledge that important negotiations are coming quickly to determine how to handle yearly salary caps for 2020 and beyond, considering there are likely to be steep revenue losses due to COVID-19.

There is a concern from teams, league executives and the NFLPA that the physical health of the players is set to suffer drastically in the coming weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic delaying offseason workouts.

What's a speed receiver to do when he can't run the 40-yard dash and perform agility drills for NFL teams? In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Mike Garafolo explains how Penn State's K.J. Hamler is selling his speed to potential employers in a very unique way.

With his first taste of NFL free agency just days away, Kyle Van Noy catches up with Mike Garafolo to discuss what he's looking for as he enters the market, Tom Brady (of course) and why he sees himself in the mold of Tyrann Mathieu.

Ravens Safety Earl Thomas and defensive tackle Brandon Williams had a heated discussion in the training room in which Thomas expressed his frustrations that Williams was inactive for Sunday's 40-25 loss to the Browns.

Who is Kahzin Daniels? Mike Garafolo brings us the remarkable story of the pass-rushing prospect who's generating buzz in NFL circles despite being blind in his right eye.

The NFLPA's grievance filed on behalf of Eric Reid regarding his free-agent visit to the Cincinnati Bengals has been denied by an arbitrator.

Miami Dolphins defensive lineman William Hayes' season ended when he tried to avoid a body-weight penalty. Mike Garafolo writes that Hayes and other players are looking for clarity on the calls amid a decrease in flags.

Jameis Winston spent his three weeks away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organizing practices with about 20-25 players currently out of the NFL, Mike Garafolo reports.

Mike Garafolo stepped up to Carson Wentz's food truck in Philadelphia and encountered a love affair in full bloom. As the Eagles QB continues his rehab, he draws inspiration from a fan base that fully embraces him.

The Jaguars didn't initially love life under Doug Marrone. Then they enjoyed a breakthrough season. Now that the no-nonsense coach has buy-in, Mike Garafolo writes, he's doing everything in his power to fight against a new challenge in Jacksonville: complacency.

How in the world did P.J. Hall rack up 14 blocked kicks at Sam Houston State? Mike Garafolo digs into what's driving an under-the-radar prospect's climb ahead of the 2018 NFL Draft.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo provides an in-depth breakdown of Richard Sherman's three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

One-handed NFL prospect Shaquem Griffin impressed big time at the combine. One supporter? None other than Jim Abbott. Mike Garafolo writes about Griffin's influence on the former MLB pitcher, who shares a similar story.

Police in Tampa, Fla., are conducting an investigation after a vehicle registered to Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson was involved in a single-car accident Sunday night and a search of the car turned up marijuana and hollow-point bullets.

Patriots defensive end Kony Ealy returned to practice on Friday after working on the side during Thursday's session. His sitting out the first day of the team's training camp was due to cramping.

Zach Orr says he's exploring the possibility of coming out of retirement after receiving encouraging diagnoses about the congenital spinal condition which initially seemed to doom his career.

The NFL Players Association is considering filing a grievance on behalf of the players to challenge language in many of this year's rookie contracts the union believes violates the CBA.

Nick Fairley has been away from the team's organized team activities in recent weeks, sources with knowledge of Fairley's situation have told NFL.com in recent days.

Jay Cutler has yet to find a new home in the NFL, and the former Chicago Bears quarterback is exploring a potential career in broadcasting, Mike Garafolo reports.

Sitting alone in his jail cell, Devaroe Lawrence prayed for a chance to do something with his life. Now, Mike Garafolo writes, the Auburn graduate is on the verge of a professional football career.