Month: January 2025

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has not had the best time with the New York Jets, but he certainly sounds like he has no regrets about the move to play there. Rodgers told reporters Wednesday that he has nothing but “gratitude” toward the Jets for bringing him in and letting him play

Questions lingered about the status of Jaire Alexander for the closing stages of the regular season and the playoffs. The Packers corner should not be expected to return, however. Head coach Matt LaFleur said on Wednesday that Alexander underwent knee surgery. As a result, he is likely to be sidelined for the

Austin Ekeler was recently mentioned as a candidate to return to action before the end of the season. The veteran running back will indeed have the chance to suit up in Week 18. The Commanders announced on Wednesday that Ekeler has been designated for return from injured reserve. Head coach

Dallas Goedert went down with a knee injury at the start of December. One month later, he is in position to return to the lineup, though. The veteran tight end has been designated for return, the Eagles announced on Wednesday. Goedert’s injured reserve stint ensured at least a four-game absence. The

Quarterback Sam Darnold has become one of the most fascinating stories of the NFL season as he seemingly resurrected his career by guiding the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-2 record.  Much has been made about how the Vikings will handle Darnold’s status with the 27-year-old set to reach free agency in March as 2024

JANUARY 1: Maye said on Wednesday he is feeling good and expects to play (h/t ESPN’s Mike Reiss). Mayo repeated his stance that healthy starters will suit up for Week 18, so that should be expected in Maye’s case. DECEMBER 30: One week remains in the Patriots’ season, a campaign which has

Even before the New England Patriots fell to 3-13 on the season, numerous whispers suggested that Patriots owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft could replace first-year head coach Jerod Mayo with former Patriots player and one-time Associated Press Coach of the Year Award winner Mike Vrabel in January. For

At least one more game remains in Aaron Rodgers‘ Jets career, but it would come as no surprise if he were to be let go after the season ends. Retirement could ensue after that, but if the future Hall of Famer were to continue playing he may not have a long

It certainly seems that either Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills will ultimately earn the regular-season Most Valuable Player Award for the ongoing campaign at the “NFL Honors” show held before Super Bowl LIX takes place in February.  On Tuesday, Jackson reacted to being selected by

Diontae Johnson’s first five seasons in the NFL saw him serve as a key figure in the Steelers’ passing attack. Receiving no fewer than 87 targets each campaign, it was not difficult to envision him remaining a central aspect of Pittsburgh’s offensive blueprint for years to come. Johnson inked a

Legendary running back Eric Dickerson raised eyebrows when he recently admitted he does not want Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles to break the single-season record of 2,105 rushing yards that Dickerson set during the 1984 campaign.  Barkley will enter this coming Sunday’s regular-season finale versus the New York Giants, his former club, 101

Rumblings emerged shortly after New York Jets owner Woody Johnson dismissed general manager Joe Douglas in November, claiming that the Jets would part ways with noteworthy veteran players such as quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams during the upcoming offseason as part of a franchise reset.  There’s now more information on why at

Every team must set goals, some loftier than others. So, in the spirit of the season, Yardbarker NFL writers offer a New Year’s resolution for every NFC team. NFC East  DALLAS COWBOYS (7-9) | Less chatter from the top | Owner Jerry Jones, 82, will never embrace the “less is more”

Joe Burrow on Tuesday sent a message to the Cincinnati Bengals front office. Burrow spoke with the media for a mid-week news conference and said that the Bengals front office needs to prioritize getting contract extensions done early with their top talent. The comments come in the context of the

Greg Joseph signed with the Jets last week, giving the team another kicking option for late in the year. The veteran will indeed receive a look for the season finale. Joseph was promoted to New York’s active roster on Tuesday, per an announcement from his agent. He will handle kicking duties

Two Las Vegas Raiders insiders believe that the team will miss out on 2025 NFL Draft quarterback prospects Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, much to the chagrin of fans wanting one of those players. According to Tankathon, the Raiders (4-12) would pick No. 8 if the 2024 NFL season were

Jon Gruden has not coached in the NFL since 2021, but he could garner some interest in this year’s coaching cycle, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. While Gruden hasn’t held an official coaching job since he resigned as the Raiders head coach during the 2021 season after revelations that he

Little (if anything) has gone according to plan for the 49ers this season. Monday night’s loss leaves the team with a 6-10 record, but major changes on the sidelines or in the front office will not be coming. Owner Jed York said before Monday night’s game that head coach Kyle

An MRI revealed that 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy suffered no structural damage after leaving the game on Monday night, but he is not expected to play again this season, per Eric Branch of The San Francisco Chronicle. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Purdy “most likely” will sit out the 49ers’

Could Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels become the NFC’s version of Patrick Mahomes? Commanders guard Nick Allegretti played with the Kansas City Chiefs QB for five seasons. In a Tuesday episode of “89,” James Palmer of Bleacher Report/Underdog Fantasy said that Allegretti recently revealed traits Mahomes and Daniels share. 

New Year’s Eve practice squad transactions: Arizona Cardinals Signed: RB Hassan Hall Cleveland Browns Signed: TE Cameron Latu, RB Aidan Robbins Released: K Andre Szmyt Houston Texans Signed: WR Jaxon Janke Jacksonville Jaguars Signed: DE Joe Gaziano New York Jets Signed: T David Sharpe Philadelphia Eagles Signed: CB Tariq Castro-Fields, S Mekhi Garner, DE

As the NFL regular season comes to a close and college prospects are making their final amateur appearances, focus for many NFL teams is shifting to the 2025 NFL Draft. While many sources seem to have narrowed the field of potential first-round quarterbacks to two players, there are reportedly some

Mike Vrabel is viewed as one of the hottest candidates on the NFL head coach market, but the job he reportedly wants may not be available this offseason. Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda reported on Tuesday that people close to Vrabel say the 49-year-old wants to coach the New England Patriots.

After failing to make it past the Divisional Round of the playoffs for the fourth straight year as Cowboys head coach, Mike McCarthy entered the 2024 NFL season on a bit of a hot seat. Often that type of pressure comes externally from a disgruntled fan base or media criticism,

Every team must set goals, some loftier than others. So, in the spirit of the season, Yardbarker NFL writers offer a New Year’s resolution for every AFC team. AFC East  BUFFALO BILLS (13-3) | Hang a Super Bowl banner at Highmark Stadium | Highmark Stadium has been home to the