G’day, NFL fans! Here’s your daily rundown of the top NFL stories from April 11, 2025.

🏈 Saints’ QB Situation in Turmoil

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is facing uncertainty for the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury. Carr is reportedly weighing treatment options, including potential surgery, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming season. This development significantly impacts the Saints’ strategy as the NFL Draft approaches, with less than two weeks remaining. Previously, the team appeared focused on building around Carr and had expressed confidence in backup Spencer Rattler, drafted last season. However, with Carr’s future in question, the Saints may now prioritize selecting a quarterback in the first round, possibly targeting Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart with their ninth overall pick. 

🟤 Browns Reunite with Joe Flacco

The Cleveland Browns have re-signed veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to a one-year contract worth $4 million, potentially reaching $13 million with incentives. The move comes just 13 days before the 2025 NFL Draft and could signal the Browns’ draft intentions. With Flacco joining Kenny Pickett and the injured Deshaun Watson on the quarterback roster, this suggests Cleveland may not be targeting a quarterback with their No. 2 overall pick. Instead, they are expected to select Heisman Trophy winner and Colorado standout Travis Hunter. 

🧠 NFL Bans Seven Helmet Models for 2025

In a move to enhance player safety, the NFL has banned seven helmet models for the 2025 season. These helmets, once considered high-performing, no longer meet the league’s updated safety standards. The decision is part of a broader technological revolution in the NFL, which includes the introduction of new helmet models like the Light Apache Pro and Gladiator Thunder. Additionally, the league has approved the use of Guardian Caps during regular-season games and playoffs, a significant shift from their previous use solely in practices. These innovations have contributed to a 17% reduction in concussions compared to 2023, marking the lowest level recorded to date. 

🛡️ Falcons Re-sign Defensive Back Kevin King

The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed defensive back Kevin King as they bolster their secondary ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. King, who will turn 30 this season, played 15 games for the Falcons in 2024, contributing in a versatile role across cornerback, safety, and special teams. A former second-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in 2017, King initially struggled to meet expectations due to recurring injuries, including a torn Achilles that caused him to miss the 2023 season. After being brought into Falcons training camp in 2024 by Jerry Gray, his former coach in Green Bay, King impressed enough to secure a roster spot. Though he logged just 71 defensive snaps last season, his performance and adaptability have earned him another opportunity to compete for a depth role in the upcoming season. 

That’s all for today’s NFL news. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the 2025 NFL Draft!

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