NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal

40s and Free Agents: The AFC East's 5 Impact Additions and Rookies

Aug 29, 2025
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Media analyst and former scout, joins to dive into the AFC East's most impactful additions and rookies. They dissect Miami's rookie Ollie Gordon II and his potential amidst injury challenges. Minka Fitzpatrick's contract situation and his crucial role are highlighted, along with Buffalo's promising edge rusher. The discussion also covers Craig Woodson's impact on the Patriots and the challenges facing quarterbacks, all while teasing exciting NFL season predictions.
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Gordon Could Earn Early Work

  • Ollie Gordon projects as a physical, downhill backup who can punish tacklers and contribute early for the Dolphins.
  • Daniel Jeremiah and Gregg Rosenthal note his catching and pass-pro skills as added value for possible week-one snaps.
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Fitzpatrick's Role And Revival

  • Minkah Fitzpatrick is expected to be Miami's primary playmaker from the two-high safety shells Anthony Weaver likes to run.
  • Rosenthal and Jeremiah hope a new scheme and motivation in a contract year restore his early-career ballhawk tendencies.
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Jackson Adds Size And Violence To Buffalo

  • Landon Jackson offers length, physicality and straight-line speed as a third-round edge for Buffalo.
  • Jeremiah highlights his long-arm rush and tight-end-stopping ability while noting awareness areas to polish.
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