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Bradley Locker
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![nfl-15-cut-candidates-for-the-2025-nfl-offseason](https://media.pff.com/2025/02/2YFNCHM-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
These 15 NFL players, many of whom who underwhelmed in 2024, have a strong chance of being released.
Tue, 18 Feb 25 10:45:37 +0000![nfl-biggest-roster-decision-every-nfl-team-2025](https://media.pff.com/2025/02/2Y73N9G-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
From handling trade requests to allocating spending money to picking starting candidates, here is one element that every NFL team will have to sort out before transactions ramp up.
Wed, 12 Feb 25 15:15:00 +0000![nfl-super-bowl-59-keys-to-victory-for-kansas-city-chiefs-philadelphia-eagles](https://media.pff.com/2025/02/2NC0P6X-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The key factors that will determine whether the Chiefs or Eagles come out on top in Super Bowl 59.
Thu, 06 Feb 25 15:55:15 +0000![nfl-matchups-to-watch-super-bowl-59-chiefs-eagles](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/2S4JK27-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Whether strength against strength, weakness against weakness or simply an individual war of great consequence, here are five matchups to focus on in Super Bowl 59.
Wed, 05 Feb 25 11:00:00 +0000![nfl-super-bowl-patterns-chiefs-eagles](https://media.pff.com/2025/02/2NH36GY-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
After rewatching the game and analyzing the advanced data, here are several notable observations and patterns from Chiefs-Eagles I.
Tue, 04 Feb 25 13:45:13 +0000![nfl-2025-free-agency-10-defensive-free-agents-contracts](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/2YFNDYP-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
From some of the game’s best at their positions finally hitting the market to breakout players cashing in, here are 10 defensive free agents whose contracts will be gaudy come March.
Wed, 29 Jan 25 13:15:17 +0000![nfl-2025-free-agency-10-offensive-free-agents-contracts](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/2YXC5KB-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
From some of the game’s best at their positions finally hitting the market to breakout players cashing in, here are 10 offensive free agents whose contracts will be gaudy come March.
Tue, 28 Jan 25 10:45:00 +0000![nfl-defining-matchups-nfl-playoffs-conference-championships-2025](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/Cook-James-Alamy-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The Buffalo Bills' run game against the Chiefs headlines the matchups to watch in the NFL's 2024-25 conference championship games.
Fri, 24 Jan 25 15:05:00 +0000![nfl-every-team-highest-graded-pending-free-agent-free-agency-2025](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/2S82AN0-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
From superstars set to break the bank to sneakily good talents, here is every squad’s highest-graded player on an expiring deal from this past season.
Tue, 21 Jan 25 14:45:04 +0000![nfl-early-2025-breakout-candidates-every-team](https://media.pff.com/2024/08/2XRWKWB-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
From players returning from injury to rookies who showed flashes in a short span, let’s take an early stab at a player to watch on every team entering 2025.
Mon, 20 Jan 25 13:45:11 +0000![nfl-matchups-could-define-nfl-divisional-round-2024](https://media.pff.com/2024/12/Daniels-Jayden-Alamy-1-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Whether strength against strength, weakness against weakness or simply an individual war of great consequence, here is one matchup to pay close attention to in all four divisional round battles.
Fri, 17 Jan 25 13:45:31 +0000![nfl-secret-superstars-every-nfl-team-2024-season](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/2S44R0C-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Although there isn’t a signature PFF metric for “underratedness,” these 32 players would qualify based on how good their seasons were relative to wider discussion.
Wed, 15 Jan 25 13:30:11 +0000![nfl-analyzing-the-matchups-that-could-define-the-nfls-2024-wild-card-round](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/2YRWAHJ-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Take a look at what to watch during the NFL's six wild-card matchups.
Fri, 10 Jan 25 11:30:49 +0000![nfl-playoff-power-rankings-where-every-team-sits-ahead-of-wild-card-weekend](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/2S226W3-1-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Based on their regular-season performance, team talent level, coaching and experience, the Detroit Lions top the order of the teams with the best-to-worst shot of claiming victory in New Orleans.
Fri, 10 Jan 25 11:09:24 +0000![nfl-one-free-agent-every-nfl-team-should-pursue-2025-free-agency](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/2S226W3-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
From the Patriots at the top to the Saints at the bottom of the cap space spectrum, here's one player every team should set its sights on for the 2025 NFL free agency period.
Wed, 08 Jan 25 14:15:46 +0000![nfl-trade-candidates-2025-nfl-offseason](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/2S15KMT-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Here are 15 names to keep an eye on this offseason, whether due to impending free agencies, contract disputes or complicated team fits.
Mon, 06 Jan 25 18:15:00 +0000![nfl-biggest-2025-pro-bowl-snubs](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/2S15M7M-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph headlines the 10 biggest snubs from this year's NFL Pro Bowl.
Mon, 06 Jan 25 17:05:00 +0000![nfl-matchups-could-define-nfl-week-18-2024](https://media.pff.com/2025/01/2YC76GJ-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=132)
The Detroit Lions' play-action passing game against the Minnesota Vikings highlights the matchups to watch in the NFL in Week 18.
Fri, 03 Jan 25 16:15:22 +0000Bio
Bradley joined PFF in July 2023 with the Data Collection Team and began working as an NFL Contributor for the content team in April 2024. Bradley is also a senior at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
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