Colts RT Braden Smith said he struggled with religious scrupulosity last season.
"I was physically present, but I was nowhere to be found," Smith told the Indianapolis Star. "I did not care about playing football. I didn't care about hanging out with my family, with my wife, with my newborn son." Religious scrupulosity is a form of OCD. Smith checked into a mental health facility in Colorado and also used the drug Ibogaine in Mexico, which seems to have finally shifted him to a better state of mind. Smith took a paycut to stay with the Colts this offseason after missing the final five games of the season and figures to be their starting right tackle this year.
(Apr 8 -- NBC Sports)

Lions GM Brad Holmes Addresses Pending Aidan Hutchinson Extension
Entering the 2025 offseason, Nick Bosa led the way in terms of annual compensation amongst edge rushers. His 49ers deal averages $34MM per season, a figure which has been surpassed more than once this spring. Maxx Crosby‘s new arrangement with the Raiders is worth $35.5MM per year, and Myles Garrett quickly moved past that figure. The latter’s Browns trade […]
(Apr 8 -- Pro Football Rumors)

Caleb Williams: Starting now, Ben Johnson pushing me is key
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson has talked about how Caleb Williams' presence at quarterback was a significant part of him taking the Chicago job.
(Apr 8 -- ProFootballTalk.com)

Five AFC teams that must ace the draft: Bengals, Bills have opportunity to take down Chiefs
These five AFC teams need a good draft in order to reshape their futures
(Apr 8 -- CBS Sports)

2025 NFL Draft: Shedeur Sanders falling, Ashton Jeanty landing spots and other unexpected scenarios
Could there be another surprise similar to last year when Michael Penix Jr. was drafted by Atlanta?
(Apr 8 -- CBS Sports)