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Craig Woodson
Starting role in rookie season?
Woodson is slated to start at safety alongside Jaylinn Hawkins after the Patriots released veteran Jabrill Peppers on Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports
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Jabrill Peppers
Surprising release Friday
Peppers was released by the Patriots on Friday in what was considered a surprising move, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Kyle Dugger
Sticking with Patriots
The Patriots did not trade Dugger after failing to agree on how much money to retain in any potential deal, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
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Kyle Dugger
On trade block
Dugger is being shopped around by the Patriots, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Marques Sigle
Pushing to start as rookie
Sigle could win a starting job at safety to begin the 2025 season, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Andrew Mukuba
Making bid for starting role
Mukuba's push to start out of the gate got a boost with his strong preseason performance against the Browns on Saturday, which included a pick-six and a fumble recovery in the first half, per Tim McManus of ESPN.com.
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Justin Simmons
Target for Cincinnati?
Paul Dehner of The Athletic believes signing Simmons would fill a position of weakness on the Bengals' roster.
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Lathan Ransom
Making push for starting role
Ransom is in the mix for the Panthers' starting free safety role, per Eric Edholm of NFL.com.
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Antoine Winfield
Dealing with leg injury
Winfield missed practice Wednesday with a lower leg injury, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
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Kyle Dugger
Might be on move
Dugger may not be guaranteed a spot on the Patriots' season-opening roster, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
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Kyle Hamilton
Could get extension this year
Hamilton might get a contract extension from the Ravens before the end of the season, Dan Graziano of ESPN reports.
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Julian Love
Cracks top 10 at his position
Love was ranked the league's 10th-best safety based on votes from a combination of NFL executives, scouts and coaches, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
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Kerby Joseph
Viewed as top-five safety
Joseph was ranked the league's fifth-best safety based on votes from a combination of NFL executives, scouts and coaches, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
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Brian Branch
Ranked second-best among safeties
Branch was ranked the league's second-best safety based on votes from a combination of NFL executives, scouts and coaches, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
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Jaquan Brisker
Extension talks uncertain
The Bears could be hesitant to extend Brisker due to his concussion history, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
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Jalen Thompson
Might be final year in Arizona
The Cardinals don't appear to be willing to give Thompson a contract extension, Doug Haller of The Athletic speculates.
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Quandre Diggs
Wants to continue career
Diggs has yet to receive medical clearance to resume on-field work as he recovers from a Lisfranc injury, but he indicated during an appearance on The SiriusXM Blitz that he doesn't intend to retire.
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Dane Belton
Stands out in spring
Belton excelled in spring practices and looks poised to play a significant role on defense despite the offseason addition of Jevon Holland, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com.
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Sydney Brown
Should play key role in '25
Brown is a candidate to replace the departed C.J. Gardner-Johnson at safety this season, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports .
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Julian Blackmon
May meet Panthers' need
Blackmon might be a good signing for the defense-needy Panthers ahead of training camp, Joseph Person of The Athletic suggests.
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Justin Simmons
Panthers might be interested
A veteran such as Simmons might be a prudent signing for the Panthers, Joseph Person of The Athletic opines.
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Malaki Starks
Pro-ready safety running with 1s
Starks has been working with the first-team defense all spring, per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com. "I've never seen him make a real mistake yet," head coach John Harbaugh said of Starks. "He's very much a pro, probably way advanced beyond his years."
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Justin Simmons
Good fit for Colts
Aaron Schatz of ESPN.com suggests signing Simmons would be a final key component of the Colts' offseason to-do list.
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Andrew Mukuba
Could have versatile role
Mukuba could work as both a safety and slot cornerback during his rookie season, Brooks Kubena of The Athletic reports.
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Jeremy Chinn
Impressive at OTAs and minicamp
Chinn was among the Raiders' top players at OTAs and minicamp, per Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com.
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