Browns veteran has message for NFL over disrespectful move
The NFL has determined that the Cleveland Browns are a team most fans will not have interest in watching during the 2025 season, and veteran defensive tackle Shelby Harris recently delivered a message to the league about that. The Browns do not have a single prime-time game on their schedule
Pete Carroll Addresses Seahawks Departure
Shortly after the 2023 season ended, Pete Carroll made it clear he intended to spend at least one more year as the Seahawks’ head coach. That did not prove to be the case, however, with the organization electing to move in a different direction. Just two days after Carroll publicly stated his
Antonio Brown issues statement after getting detained by police
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was detained following an altercation that took place outside a celebrity boxing event in Miami early Saturday morning. Police in Miami, Florida, confirmed in a statement on Saturday that several people were questioned after gunshots were fired during an altercation at a boxing event
If active NFL players are in play, the selection of the U.S. men’s flag team will become very interesting
The NFL hopes to persuade the various owners to get behind the idea of allowing active players to participate in the 2028 Olympics flag football tournament in part by limiting participation to one player from each NFL team. That will make for some interesting decisions regarding which players from each
Bears Planning LB Competition
Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards are still in place with the Bears ahead of the 2025 campaign. They will retain their spots in the starting lineup at the linebacker spot, but it remains to be seen who will join them in that capacity. Edmunds inked a four-year, $72MM pact in 2023,
Quinn Ewers does $3 million deal with Panini
The NIL reality doesn’t end when a college player comes to the NFL. Plenty of pro players make extra money through endorsement deals. And Dolphins rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers has gotten undoubtedly the biggest payday for any seventh-round draft pick in his first season. Ewers announced on Friday that he
Jaguars, Patriots, Steelers, Jets, Dolphins, Titans, Colts
With rookie general manager James Gladstone and rookie head coach Liam Coen taking over in Jacksonville, we’ve seen a mass migration of coaches and front office staff from Los Angeles to Duval this offseason. Gladstone and Coen created several connections during their time with the Rams, and Sean McVay has
Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd Is “Full Go”
After an extremely disappointing rookie season that saw him miss all but 10 offensive snaps, Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd is ready to make a comeback for his sophomore campaign. According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, running backs coach Ben Sirmans told the media that “everything’s full go for
Eagles Rookie Jihaad Campbell Could End Up At Edge
When the Eagles made their pick that they traded up a spot for in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, they announced him as “linebacker” Jihaad Campbell, marking the first time the franchise used a first-round pick on the position in 46 years. Per Jeff McLane of The
Tough luck: New York Giants’ 2025 NFL schedule analysis
The 2025 NFL regular season schedule has been released and things have already gone from bad to worse for the G-Men. Last year, the Giants and Bills tied for the league’s sixth-toughest schedule, this year (per NFL research) they’ll have the league’s toughest schedule all to themselves. Here’s what stands
Giants’ Draft Plan Turned Off Some Veteran QBs
The Giants now have their quarterback room assembled, adding Jameis Winston, Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart to join Tommy DeVito. This is the first room assembled by the current regime, which inherited Daniel Jones and stuck with the Dave Gettleman draftee for three years. A Winston-Wilson pairing to join Dart
Broncos Rehire Jordan Dizon For Front Office Role, Make Other Staff Changes
Front office turnover continues post-draft, as teams regularly use this stretch to rearrange staffs after prioritizing continuity for the draft. These changes generally hit scouting departments, as contracts often run through the draft. The Broncos have made a few changes since the draft, most notably promoting Reed Burckhardt to fill
No arrests were made in incident involving Antonio Brown
Social media was buzzing on Saturday morning with various videos of what appeared to be an incident involving former NFL receiver Antonio Brown. Near the end of one of the videos, a pair of gunshots could be heard. Via Devon Cetoute of the Miami Herald, Brown explained that he was
49ers, Gordon, Lions, Colts, Titans
The 49ers‘ decision to let Charvarius Ward walk in free agency points to Renardo Green receiving an extended opportunity to become a full-time starter opposite Deommodore Lenoir. Extended months before Ward’s departure, Lenoir has worked as both a boundary and slot corner. His $17.96MM-per-year contract, which checks in far north
The Vikings’ two-week European road trip is a sign of things to come
For the first time ever, an NFL team will play a pair of road games in two different European cities. It’s a sign of things to come. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Vikings’ Week 4 game against the Steelers in Dublin followed by their Week 5
Trey Hendrickson, if he doesn’t blink, is on track to be Haason Reddick 2.0
When it comes to getting a new deal, Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson has tried everything. After listening to his stunning remarks to reporters on Tuesday, something occurred to me. If he takes a stand and doesn’t show up for training camp, he’ll end up being Haason Reddick 2.0. While
NFL Coach of the Year odds predict huge turnaround for one team
At least one team in the NFL makes a massive turnaround every season, and oddsmakers seem to think that team will be the Chicago Bears in 2025. The Bears fired former head coach Matt Eberflus midway through last season. They lost 10 of their final 11 games to finish 5-12,
Bills To Hold QB2 Competition Between Mitchell Trubisky, Mike White
The Bills have turned to Mitchell Trubisky as Josh Allen‘s backup in two nonconsecutive seasons, reacquiring the former No. 2 overall pick after he spent two years in Pittsburgh. Trubisky’s second Buffalo stint is set for a second season, but his grip on the team’s backup gig may not be
It’s a free, signed Son of Mine weekend
It’s been a few weeks since I offered up a free copy of Son of Mine. Now that things are slowing down, I’ll be offering up freebies more often. Which allows me to remind you that you can get all three books — Father of Mine, Son of Mine, and
With Brock Purdy paid, C.J. Stroud is on deck (after the 2025 season)
With the 49ers and Brock Purdy working out a long-term deal, there’s no other quarterback currently expected to get one in the immediate future. Yes, there could be a tweaking of the ultra-long-term Patrick Mahomes contract, especially after the Bills tore up the last years of Josh Allen’s deal and
Packers will reveal if they’re ready to compete early in 2025 season
There’s something rare happening in Green Bay in 2025. No, it wasn’t the NFL Draft, or the Packers taking a wideout in the first round since 2002. The other rarity in Green Bay will occur on Sept. 7, when the Packers begin their 2025 season. It’s a game against the
Chiefs see rookie receiver Jalen Royals as a similar player to Rashee Rice
The Chiefs drafted Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals in the fourth round thinking he could have a similar role in their offense to Rashee Rice. Chiefs director of player personnel Ryne Nutt said Royals shows a lot of the same traits that Rice showed when the Chiefs made him
In league office vs. owners over Olympic flag football, who will win?
The league office wants to send active players to the flag-football competition in the 2028 Olympics. The owners, if focused on the interests of their teams, should not want to do it. The question is whether the interests of the whole will overcome the interests of the individual. And that
Ben Johnson is pleased the Bears got the earliest bye week
When the 2025 NFL schedule came out, Bears coach Ben Johnson find out that his team gets its bye in Week Five, the earliest bye week this year. And Johnson is pleased about that. Johnson said on The Herd that assessing his team for a month and then getting a
The potential breakout player from all 32 NFL teams
Every new NFL season brings with it breakout performances, with players hoping to take their team to the next level. These are the top breakout candidates for each team entering the 2025 season. Mark J. Rebilas / USA Today Sports Images Harrison didn’t quite live up to expectations in
Ravens Sign Veteran DT John Jenkins
For seven of the last nine years, the Ravens have had a stout nose tackle in Michael Pierce plugging up the middle of the defense. Just two months after the 32-year-old retired, Baltimore will welcome a new veteran to man the middle. The Ravens announced today that John Jenkins will
Report details when Derek Carr first began considering retirement
The earlier report that quarterback Derek Carr was open to being traded from the New Orleans Saints this offseason — before his unexpected retirement announcement on May 10 due to a serious shoulder injury — has led some to speculate that he might consider an NFL comeback in 2026. However,
Caleb Williams got no guidance on how to watch film
The ESPN.com item regarding quarterback Caleb Williams generated the biggest headlines regarding his interest in avoiding the Bears. There’s another headline lurking in one of the later paragraphs of the article regarding his experience with the Bears in 2024. Here’s the relevant paragraph from the story, derived from Seth Wickersham’s
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/16/25
Friday’s only mid- to late-round draft pick signing from the 2025 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Fannin holds outstanding potential as a third-round pick for Cleveland. After a quiet freshman year for the Falcons, Fannin earned first-team All-MAC honors despite missing two games in his sophomore campaign with 44 catches for
Cam Ward not being scheduled for a primetime game is a rarity for No. 1 overall QB
The Titans used the No. 1 overall pick on quarterback Cam Ward. Yet, the Titans are one of only three teams not to have a primetime game. NFL Vice President of Broadcast Planning and Scheduling Mike North explained the league’s reasoning for shutting out the Titans. “We kind of have
Analyzing Cowboys’ 2025 schedule | Yardbarker
The 2025 NFL regular-season schedule has been released. This year, Dallas will appear in six primetime games and a record four games on Thursdays. Last year, the Cowboys, Jets and Rams shared the NFL’s sixth-toughest schedule. This year, they’ll face the fifth-toughest lineup, per NFL research. Here’s what stands out
Ravens agree to terms with veteran DT John Jenkins
The Ravens agreed to terms with veteran nose tackle John Jenkins, the team announced Friday. Jenkins, 35, will replace Michael Pierce, who retired. Jenkins is joining his seventh different team as he enters his 13th NFL season. He spent the past two seasons with the Raiders, starting every game and
49ers Add K Greg Joseph
The 49ers grabbed quite a few headlines when they used a third-round pick on Michigan kicker Jake Moody two years ago. In those two seasons, Moody has not exactly inspired confidence in his long-term prospects at the position. According to NFL agent Brett Tessler, San Francisco has signed his client,
Bills will hold 2025 training camp at St. John Fisher University
The Bills are going away for training camp again this summer. The team announced on Friday that they will be returning to St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York for this year’s camp. It will be the 25th time that the Bills have held training camp on the campus.
Joe Schoen addresses narratives about Giants drafting Jaxson Dart over Shedeur Sanders
Rumors and stories have suggested that the New York Giants were “split” about selecting Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft. Specifically, Giants head coach Brian Daboll reportedly “warmed to” Jaxson Dart before general manager Joe Schoen “shifted his preference to Dart” and traded back into the draft’s first
Bengals claim Hamilton County consultant is also working for the Browns
To put a twist on Sam Wyche’s legendary quote, “You don’t work for Cleveland! You work for Cincinnati!” The in-state rivalry has taken an off-field turn, with the Bengals claiming that Hamilton County is using a consultant who is also trying to help the Browns get a new stadium paid
Ex-NFL player thinks Rodgers doesn’t want to win with Steelers
Former offensive lineman and current NFL analyst Ross Tucker has suggested that Aaron Rodgers’s failure to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers so close to the start of organized team activities on May 27 shows he doesn’t want to play for the organization. During a Thursday appearance on “The Dan Patrick
49ers agree to terms with free agent K Greg Joseph
The 49ers said they would bring in competition for their kicking job, and they have. Agent Brett Tessler announced that free agent kicker Greg Joseph has agreed to terms with San Francisco on a one-year deal. The 49ers made Jake Moody a third-round pick in 2023, and he went 21-of-25
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/16/25
Friday’s minor NFL moves: Atlanta Falcons Kansas City Chiefs New York Jets Every team has, at this point, officially announced their initial list of undrafted free agent rookie signings. Still, undrafted rookies continue to find opportunities here and there in the wake of the draft. Since the departure of Alex
Brock Purdy’s contract has a true average from signing of $45 million per year
The contract song remains the same. The agent supplies a number that puts the deal in the best possible light, with the biggest possible numbers. Reality arrives later. For 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, his new contract — leaked at 5:00 p.m. ET on a Friday, where bad news usually goes
Why Jamal Adams believes he should return to Jets
“I would love to be back with the Jets and, obviously, finish it the right way,” Adams said during an exchange with Jets fans on X, via ESPN’s Rich Cimini. “Man, that would be a dream come true, just to patch up that relationship and kind of make it right.
Chiefs sign OG Tremayne Anchrum
The Chiefs signed offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum on Friday, according to the NFL’s transactions report. The Texans cut Anchrum on April 21. Anchrum, 26, joined Houston last November, signing with the team’s practice squad. He did not appear in a game for Houston last season but returned on a futures
49ers, QB Brock Purdy agree to massive extension, but is it the right move?
In 2022, the San Francisco 49ers took quarterback Brock Purdy with the last pick of the NFL Draft. Now, he’s slated to become one of the highest-paid players in the league. On Friday, Purdy’s agent, Kyle Strongin, told NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero the 49ers and the 25-year-old QB agreed to
Jamal Adams: I would love to be back with the Jets
The Jets brought back one of their former defensive backs this offseason when they hired Aaron Glenn as their head coach and another one is angling for a return to the team as well. Safety Jamal Adams was a 2017 first-round pick of the team and was a first-team All-Pro
S Jamal Adams Interested In Jets Reunion
Jamal Adams is five years removed from the trade which ended his Jets tenure. The veteran safety is now eyeing a return to the team which drafted him, however. “I would love to be back with the Jets and, obviously, finish it the right way,” Adams said during an exchange with Jets
Falcons sign UDFA C Michael Gonzalez
The Falcons have added a piece to their offensive line. Atlanta announced on Friday that the club has signed undrafted free agent center Michael Gonzalez. Gonzalez played his college ball at Louisville, appearing in 51 games for the Cardinals. He was a starter at left guard for the last two
Brock Purdy gets enormous new contract extension from 49ers
Mr. Irrelevant has officially now become Mr. Moolah. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Friday that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has formally secured a monster new extension from the team. The two sides have reportedly agreed to terms on a new five-year, $265 million contract (with $181 million
Brock Purdy, 49ers agree to five-year contract extension
At long last, 49ers Brock Purdy is going to be paid a market rate for his services. According to multiple reports, Purdy and San Francisco have agreed to a five-year, $265 million extension, making the final pick of the 2022 draft one of the highest-paid players in league history. NFL
49ers, Brock Purdy Agree To Extension
Brock Purdy will not need to wait until training camp to ink his extension. The 49ers’ starting quarterback agreed to a deal Friday, Tom Pelissero, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. This will be a five-year, $265MM pact, Purdy’s agent informed the NFLN trio. The league’s latest monster
John Schneider: Jalen Milroe obviously has a high ceiling, but will take time to develop
The Seahawks brought in Sam Darnold to be their starter at quarterback for the time being. But the club does see promise in third-round pick Jalen Milroe. General Manager John Schneider just knows that, particularly for a quarterback, it’s not all that easy to come in and play right away.