The Ravens won't exercise Linderbaum's fifth-year option, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Hensley, Baltimore's decision to decline Linderbaum's fifth-year option is purely financial and not performance-based. If exercised, the 2022 first-round pick out of Iowa would have earned $23.4 million in 2026, which is $5.4 million more than the NFL's highest-paid center. Linderbaum has been one of the league's best offensive linemen over the past two seasons, making consecutive Pro Bowls and starting 32 regular-season games. Expect the Ravens to pursue an extension in the near future rather than letting Linderbaum walk following the 2025 season.

The Patriots won't exercise Strange's fifth-year option, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2022 first-round pick from Chattanooga has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons, appearing in just 13 regular-season contests. Thus, it's no surprise that Patriots' are declining to exercise his fifth-year option. Although Strange is currently back at full health, the offseason addition of Garrett Bradbury via free agency likely means he'll serve as a depth piece on New England's offensive line.

Moore is slated to sign with the Bills, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Schefter, Moore's one-year deal is worth up to $5 million. The 2021 second-rounder put up a 61/538/1 receiving line in 17 games with the Browns last season, and with Buffalo the 5-foot-10, 180-pounder will give QB Josh Allen another viable option in a wideout corps that also includes Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer and Curtis Samuel. Moore's fantasy upside in 2025 hinges on securing steady snaps, but PPR relevance in deeper formats could be in reach if he's able to build a strong rapport with Allen.

Stevenson will have added competition for backfield touches following the Patriots' selection of TreVeyon Henderson in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Chad Graff and Lauren Smith of The Athletic report.

EDGE Analysis

Per Graff, in the wake of the draft, Stevenson, Henderson and Antonio Gibson are poised to lead the team's RB corps this coming season, with Terrell Jennings and reported UDFA signing Lan Larison in the depth mix. Stevenson is coming off a 2024 season in which he recorded 207 carries for 801 yards and seven TDs to go along with 33 catches (on 41 targets) for 168 yards and another score in 15 games. Ball security was an issue for Stevenson in that span, however, with the 2021 fourth-rounder racking up seven fumbles after recording just one (in 12 contests) in 2023. That's an issue Stevenson will no doubt focus on improving, but in any case, the addition of the dynamic Henderson seems destined to cut into his workload this season. A committee approach featuring the bruising Stevenson and the speedy Henderson, with Gibson also sprinkled in appears the most likely outcome, a looming scenario which is on track to impact Stevenson's volume in 2025.

The Cowboys waived Davis on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Florida product signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys in early January after spending the entire 2024 season on the team's practice squad. However, it now appears Dallas has decided to move in another direction. Davis last appeared in an NFL regular-season game in 2023, playing 45 special-teams snaps across three contests.

The Cowboys waived Bostick (leg) with a failed physical designation Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bostick was sidelined for all of Dallas' 2024 campaign due to a leg injury sustained in August. The 26-year-old has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game after going undrafted out of Kansas in 2023.

The Jets exercised Johnson's (Achilles) fifth-year option Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Despite tearing his Achilles two games into the Jets' 2024 campaign, Johnson's fifth-year option has been picked up, keeping him in New York through the 2026 season. Johnson was one of the Jets' most productive pass-rushers in 2023, logging 55 total tackles, including 7.5 sacks, and seven passes defended, with one pick-six, over 17 regular-season contests. The Florida State product is expected to be ready for the start of OTAs this spring and will likely remain one of New York's top edge rushers in 2025.

The Jets exercised Gardner's fifth-year option Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner has been one of the NFL's top cornerbacks since entering the league in 2022, so it's no surprise the Jets picked up his fifth-year option. The 24-year-old received first-team All-Pro honors in each of his first two seasons, tallying 132 total tackles, 31 passes defended, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble across 33 regular-season games during that span. Despite having the worst year of his career in 2024, Gardner is expected to bounce back and remain one of the league's defensive playmakers in 2025.

The Packers exercised Wyatt's (lower leg) fifth-year option Wednesday, Christian Kirby of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2022 first-round pick from Georgia will remain in Green Bay through the 2026 season after the team exercised his option Wednesday. Wyatt has been one of the Packers' top pass-rushers over the past two seasons, recording 59 total tackles, including 10.5 sacks, across 31 regular-season games. Now recovered from the lower leg injury sustained in last year's wild-card loss to the Eagles, Wyatt is expected to serve as one of the Packers' starting defensive linemen in 2025.

The Ravens exercised Hamilton's fifth-year option Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Baltimore is retaining Hamilton through the 2026 season. The 24-year-old from Notre Dame has earned back-to-back All-Pro selections, logging 188 total tackles, including 5.0 sacks, 22 passes defended, with five interceptions, and three forced fumbles over his last 32 regular-season games. Expect Hamilton to remain one of the Ravens' top defensive playmakers next season, likely starting alongside 2025 first-round pick Malaki Starks.