NFL Teams Adjust Rosters and Contracts Post-Draft

NFL teams have made significant post-draft roster moves ahead of the 2025 season, with the Baltimore Ravens addressing position battles as third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. faces a shoulder injury, potentially missing early practices, and the team adding veteran lineman Joe Noteboom for depth. The Ravens exercised the fifth-year option on safety Kyle Hamilton through 2026, declined center Tyler Linderbaum's option but aim for a long-term contract, and signed nine of their eleven draft picks. League-wide, 12 of the 2022 first-round picks did not receive fifth-year options. The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Elijah Moore to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million and are working to extend running back James Cook beyond 2025. Shedeur Sanders, selected by the Browns in the fifth round, leads 2025 rookie jersey sales. Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter is considered an unprecedented favorite for both offensive and defensive rookie of the year awards due to his expected two-way play.