Titans aren’t fooling anyone with their QB competition talk
The Tennessee Titans are so convinced that Cam Ward is a future franchise cornerstone that there was never any real chance of them drafting another player first overall or trading the pick. Now, NFL fans and rival teams are supposed to believe Ward is competing with Will Levis for a
Nick Sirianni declines to share any details about his new contract, including duration
When it comes to player contracts, the system generates full and complete transparency. When it comes to head-coaching contracts, the media and fans know only what the team and the coach is willing to share. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is willing to share nothing at all about his new contract.
Why Cameron Heyward knew Steelers would draft Derrick Harmon over a QB
It was somewhat surprising when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon instead of a quarterback with the 21st overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Per Josh Carney of Steelers Depot, Harmon admitted during the latest edition of the “Not Just Football with Cam Heyward” podcast that
Joe Burrow: Another night game in Baltimore isn’t ideal
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said on Tuesday that it is “a little disappointing” that the team does not have an international game because he would like to play on “a stage like that” as the NFL tries to grow its global footprint. It wasn’t the only part of the team’s
Perception Exists Giants’ Front Office Preferred Shedeur Sanders
After three seasons attempting to make an inherited quarterback work, the Joe Schoen–Brian Daboll regime will attempt to move their way off hot seats via the passer they drafted. Jaxson Dart is now in place after Daniel Jones did not come close to living up to his $40MM-per-year contract. Dart-Giants
USA Football acknowledges “tremendous responsibility” to select and train Olympic flag football players
The NFL has cleared the path for active players to participate in the 2028 Olympic games. The real game has yet to begin. With the league limiting participation in the flag football tournament to be held three years from now to one player per franchise, the team must be picked
Does Cowboys’ Schottenheimer know what he’s getting into with Pickens?
It sounds like new Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has been on his best behavior so far. On May 7, the Pittsburgh Steelers dealt Pickens and a 2027 sixth-rounder to the Cowboys for a 2027 third and fifth-rounder. Maturity concerns were one key reason the Steelers traded the talented wideout.
49ers’ sale of minority stake sets record with $8.6 billion valuation
NFL business keeps on booming. And the value of NFL franchise equity keeps on escalating. Via Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, the sale of a slice of the 49ers, approved by NFL owners on Tuesday, carries a total franchise valuation of $8.6 billion. That breaks the record set last
Joe Burrow offers his take on Trey Hendrickson’s contract dispute
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been adamant that the team needs to take care of its star players contractually this offseason. That stance has not changed even though it has brought one of his teammates into a public dispute with the organization. Burrow gave his full support to Bengals
Panthers sign WR T.J. Luther, waive WR Moose Muhammad III
The Panthers have made a couple of changes to their wide receiver group. The team announced the signing of T.J. Luther on Tuesday. Moose Muhammad III was waived with an injury designation in a corresponding move. Luther signed with the Jets after going undrafted in 2023. He landed on Carolina’s
QB Geno Smith endorses new Raiders coach’s ‘explosive’ attack
In his short time with the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Geno Smith likes what he sees from new coordinator Chip Kelly’s offense. The Raiders are continuing voluntary organized team activities for the week of May 19. In a story by Ted Nguyen published in The Athletic on Tuesday, Smith cited the
Charles Woodson approved as Browns limited partner
Hall of Famer Charles Woodson has been approved as a limited partner in the Browns ownership group, the franchise announced on Tuesday. An Ohio native and the state’s “Mr. Football” in 1994, Woodson is the first minority owner added since Jimmy and Dee Haslam became the team’s controlling owners in
Chargers 2025 schedule analysis: Circle the date, easiest, toughest stretches
Circle the date: Sept. 5 vs. Kansas City Chiefs in Sao Paulo, Brazil (Week 1) | To win their first AFC West title since the 2009 season, the Chargers must beat the Chiefs, something they’ve struggled to do recently. L.A. last beat Kansas City in a road game in September 2021.
Broncos to host joint practice with Cardinals in August
The Cardinals will do more than play a preseason game in Denver this summer. They and the Broncos announced that the two teams will hold a joint practice before they play on Saturday, August 16. The practice session will take place two days before the game. It’s the third time
Patriots Rejected Two Trade Offers For Second-Round Pick
The Patriots have been linked to showing interest in the player the Dolphins chose in Round 2, guard Jonah Savaiinaea, but after the Arizona product went off the board, multiple teams eyed the Patriots’ No. 38 choice. An episode of Forged in Foxborough details a Bears offer for No. 38; the
Zac Taylor has no update on Trey Hendrickson, but has spoken with him
Last week, Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson showed up in street clothes for Cincinnati’s voluntary workout and told reporters that things had become “personal” in his contract dispute. Speaking to the media as the team’s Phase II session was ongoing, Hendrickson cited a text he received from head coach Zac
Eagles OL has great response to potential tush push ban
There appears to be growing momentum for some sort of tush push ban in the NFL, and one of the Philadelphia Eagles’ standout offensive linemen appears to be bracing himself for it. Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata appears to be at peace with the prospect of a ban on the
Brian Schottenheimer: Means a lot that Micah Parsons has been at voluntary work
The Cowboys held their first organized team activities of the spring this week and head coach Brian Schottenheimer was happy to see defensive end Micah Parsons in attendance. Schottenheimer did not say at a Tuesday press conference how much work Parsons has been doing or how often he has attended
Dolphins Interested In CB Asante Samuel Jr.; Rasul Douglas, James Bradberry On Radar
Jalen Ramsey is still a member of the Dolphins, but a trade remains the expectation in that case. Moving on from the All-Pro will create a notable cornerback vacancy, and to no surprise a few free agent options are on the team’s radar. The Dolphins have made contact with Asante Samuel Jr., Barry
Shemar Stewart remains on sideline due to contract dispute
Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart remains unsigned and on the sidelines during the club’s on-field work. The rookie edge rusher has been embroiled in a contract dispute with the club and has not been participating during Cincinnati’s voluntary workouts — though he has been in the building. Kelsey Conway of
What has already impressed Browns’ Sanders about Gabriel
Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel have only been teammates since the Cleveland Browns acquired both quarterbacks during the 2025 NFL Draft in late April. It seems they have already begun building somewhat of a bond as they prepare to compete with Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett for reps and in-game
Patriots to practice with Commanders, Vikings this summer
The Patriots are planning joint practices before each of their first two preseason games this summer. Head coach Mike Vrabel was asked about plans for such practices during a Tuesday press conference from the team’s facility. Vrabel said that the plan is for the team to work out with Washington
Raiders 2025 schedule analysis: Circle the date, easiest, toughest stretches
Circle the date: Sept. 7 at New England Patriots (Week 1) | This offseason, the Raiders hired new head coach Pete Carroll, a Super Bowl champion, to turn around the franchise after a 4-13 season. He could face an immediate test in Week 1. The Patriots also went 4-13 in 2024,
Report: Dolphins have interest in Asante Samuel Jr.
Miami has reached out to another veteran cornerback. Per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins called to inquire about cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. Samuel is still recovering from neck surgery and has not received an offer from Miami. He also has not been in for a visit. But
Contract Dispute Ongoing Between Bengals, Shemar Stewart
Shemar Stewart sat out the Bengals’ rookie minicamp as a result of the fact he has yet to sign his initial NFL contract. The structure of the pact was at the heart of the issue, and that is still the case. Stewart has attended meetings during voluntary offseason work, but Kelsey
As NFL obsesses with possible risks of tush push, it has embraced an increase in kickoff returns
The NFL is about to kill the tush push. Regardless of whether it will keep the Eagles from running the most consistently effective quarterback sneak the NFL has ever seen. Everyone knows it’s happening because someone decided he doesn’t like it. Whether it was the catalyst or the straw that
Did teams try to trade for 49ers’ Brock Purdy before he agreed to contract extension?
It was speculated earlier this offseason that the San Francisco 49ers could trade Brock Purdy to a quarterback-needy team instead of extending him and name backup Mac Jones as their starting signal-caller for at least the 2025 season. However, other clubs weren’t interested in matching San Francisco’s possible asking price for Purdy
A.J. Brown on George Pickens trade: We have to worry about the Cowboys
Count Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown among those who think the Cowboys made a good move by trading for wide receiver George Pickens. The move gives CeeDee Lamb a talented partner in the Dallas receiving corps and should make Dallas a tougher opponent than the one that lost two games
RB Kyren Williams Expects To Remain With Rams Beyond 2025
One year remains on Kyren Williams‘ rookie contract, but an extension could be worked out to ensure he does not reach the market next spring. Talks have already taken place between the Rams and their lead running back’s camp, and he appears to be confident a long-term pact will be in
Joe Thuney agrees to two-year extension with Bears
The Bears are planning on having Joe Thuney around for the next few years. Agent Mike McCartney announced on Tuesday morning that Chicago and Thuney have agreed to a two-year contract extension. Thuney was entering the last year of his contract, which is part of why the Chiefs traded him
Former Steelers CB makes bold claim about George Pickens trade
Whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers or Dallas Cowboys “won” the trade involving Pittsburgh sending mercurial wide receiver George Pickens to Dallas earlier in May is a storyline that’s bound to hover over both clubs up through at least January 2026. During a Monday appearance on CBS Sports HQ, former
How high will Derrick Henry climb on the all-time rushing list?
As potentially unbreakable NFL records go, the all-time rushing mark seems to be one of the most untouchable. If any current player has a chance to get close enough to make things interesting, it’s Ravens running back Derrick Henry. He’s the active leading rusher, with 11,423 yards. That puts him
Analyst sees best fit for Jaire Alexander somewhere other than Green Bay
The Packers have been noncommittal about going into the 2025 season with Jaire Alexander as their top cornerback, but the offseason is still young. Heck, it’s not even officially summer yet. Noncommittal means he could come back, and it’s worth noting that the Packers didn’t do a ton to address
If Lions’ (the league office’s) playoff proposal passes, the NFL needs to revamp the scheduling formula
The Commissioner wants the playoff tree to be reconfigured to tie seeding to record, without regard to whether a team won its division. The goal isn’t to promote equity when it comes to who’s at home and who’s on the road in the playoffs; the objective is to make late-season
Jags’ Lawrence makes admission about inconsistent start to career
It’s not a stretch to say that Trevor Lawrence hasn’t yet become the elite quarterback many thought the Jacksonville Jaguars would have at this stage of his career back when Jacksonville made him the first pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. On Monday, Lawrence spoke with reporters about working with
Lions sign third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa
The Lions have signed another member of their draft class. Wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa posted a picture of himself signing his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday morning. The third-round pick is the fifth of seven Lions picks to agree to terms on his first NFL contract. The Lions traded two
Bears Extend G Joe Thuney
Before making his Bears debut, Joe Thuney has a new deal in hand. The All-Pro guard agreed to terms on a two-year extension, his agent announced on Tuesday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports this pact is worth $35MM and brings Thuney’s scheduled earnings up to $51MM for over the next three
Kyren Williams “feeling good” about eventual extension with the Rams
Rams General Manager Les Snead said in March that the team would like to “engineer a long-term partnership” with running back Kyren Williams, but made no promises that it would come before the start of Williams’s fourth NFL season. While there have been talks about such a deal since Snead’s
Are Steelers planning to have Aaron Rodgers at OTAs?
Recent reports have indicated that Aaron Rodgers could sign a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers before the organized team activities get underway on May 27. During a Monday appearance on “SportsCenter,” ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler addressed why the Steelers are confident that Rodgers will soon be atop their depth chart.
Bears rookie WR Luther Burden III: Teams that passed on me gotta pay
Plenty of NFL players have used perceived draft day slides as motivation when they get into the league and Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III is jumping into that ring. Burden was the 39th player selected in April after a run at Missouri that ended with back-to-back All-SEC selections. He
NFL considers rule change that could make onside kicks easier to recover
Rule changes in recent years have made onside kicks extremely difficult to recover, but a proposed rule change to be voted on at this week’s league meeting may help give the kicking team a chance. The league is considering changing onside kick rules to make it easier for the kicking
Report: Resolution allowing NFL player participation in 2028 Olympics is expected to pass
The push to have NFL players participate in flag football during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles is reportedly set for a big step forward on Tuesday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that a resolution allowing players to participate is expected to pass a vote of team owners during
Trevor Lawrence: You can’t change the past, but very confident in our direction
When the NFL schedule was released last week, one thing that stood out was that the Jaguars are set to play just one prime time game during the 2025 season. That was notable because they added Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter after trading up in the first round of the
Eagles hire mastermind behind Aaron Rodgers trade
The Philadelphia Eagles have hired a front-office executive who was responsible for one of the biggest NFL trades of the last several seasons. Former New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is returning to the Eagles in a senior scouting role, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported on Monday.
Bucs owner Bryan Glazer lobbying for Simeon Rice to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Simeon Rice has been announced as the next member of the Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor, but Buccaneers co-owner Bryan Glazer is lobbying for Rice to get an even greater recognition. Glazer called Rice “the missing piece to make our defense one of the greatest of all time” and said that
Miami Dolphins’ 2025 NFL schedule analysis
A lot has changed since then, namely Henry, who rushed for 1,921 yards and a league-high 16 touchdowns for the Ravens last season. Jackson also threw for a career-high 4,172 yards to help Baltimore lead the league with 424.9 yards per game. Next up are the AFC East champion Bills
Why reporter believes Saints feel QB situation is ‘manageable’
Some members of the NFL community believe that the New Orleans Saints could reach out to the Cleveland Browns regarding a trade for veteran quarterback Joe Flacco or former Pittsburgh Steelers starter Kenny Pickett after Derek Carr retired due to reasons related to a significant shoulder injury. On Monday, NFL
Patriots turned down trade offers from Bears, Texans to draft TreVeyon Henderson at No. 38
The Patriots liked former Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson enough that they drafted him with the No. 38 pick and in the process turned down trade offers from two other teams. In the first episode of the Patriots’ Forged in Foxboro video series, cameras inside the draft room showed
Raiders insider provides update on injured DT Christian Wilkins
Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is an important piece on the Las Vegas Raiders defense, but an injury ended his season early in 2024. It appears Wilkins’ comeback is taking longer than expected, and that is bad news for the franchise. As The Athletic’s Tashan Reed reported on Monday, Wilkins is
USA football names 2025 men’s national flag football team
In any other year, we wouldn’t do much if anything with the press release announcing the roster of the U.S. men’s national flag football team. With the 2025 names being released on the first day of a week that will feature owners potentially paving the way for active NFL players
















































