49ers WR Ricky Pearsall, S Ji’Ayir Brown Likely Sidelined Until Training Camp
The 49ers are already navigating a pair of notable injuries at the start of OTAs. Kyle Shanahan told reporters today that safety Ji’Ayir Brown recently underwent ankle surgery and is out until training camp (via Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle). Meanwhile, wideout Ricky Pearsall tweaked his hamstring and
Chip Kelly has hit it off with Geno Smith, calling the quarterback “special”
The Raiders have had seven quarterbacks the past three seasons. Geno Smith, the team’s new starter, arguably is better than any of them. The Raiders acquired Smith in a trade with the Seahawks in March, providing the team some stability they haven’t had at the position since Derek Carr left
One major move for every AFC team to make
Free agency, the NFL Draft and rookie mini-camps are in the rearview. Training camps won’t begin until deep into the summer. But team building continues. With that in mind, Yardbarker NFL writers identify one major move each team in the AFC should make. AFC East BUFFALO BILLS | Extend RB
Trent Williams not present for start of OTAs
Left tackle Trent Williams is the only veteran star not present for the start of the 49ers’ voluntary Organized Team Activities. Williams is working out at his Houston gym before next month’s mandatory minicamp. “He’s been around,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “He was here
NFL Minor Transactions: 5/29/25
May 29th, 2025 at 7:25pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Green Bay Packers Seattle Seahawks The Packers added a wideout to their squad today, as the team signed UDFA Sam Brown Jr. The receiver bounced around during his collegiate career, with his best showing coming during his time
Could the NFL draft eventually go away?
For years, I was as brainwashed as anyone by the NFL’s version of the sorting hat. The draft was the ultimate offseason experience. The great bastion of hope for a brighter, for every NFL team. Then, during the lockout, NFL Players Association attorney Jeffrey Kessler explained that, in the absence
Will Micah Parsons’ decision force the Cowboys’ hand?
The All-Pro edge-rusher did attend the first day of OTAs last week, but was not present for subsequent practices. All eyes have been on Parsons’ ongoing contract negotiations this offseason. Extensions for Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby have turned up the pressure on Dallas to get a deal done. Per
Justin Fields believes he “can be great” with Jets
Usually, first-round quarterbacks get ruined by the Jets before flourishing elsewhere. The Jets’ newest starter plans to turn that trend on its head. Justin Fields, a failed first-rounder with the Bears in 2021 who played well in Pittsburgh until Russell Wilson was healthy enough to reclaim his job, is aiming
Bryce Huff Not In Eagles 2025 Plans
We heard recently that the Eagles were shopping Bryce Huff. Even if a trade doesn’t materialize, it sounds like the pass rusher isn’t in Philly’s plans for the 2025 campaign. According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Huff wasn’t in attendance for the start of the second phase of
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell made $3.6 million in his first full year on the job
When the “tax-exempt” status of the league office became a lockout talking point and periodic punching bag for other NFL agitators, the league changed its structure. And, in turn, removed all transparency from the compensation of its key executives — including Commissioner Roger Goodell. The NFL Players Association has no
Ravens sign first-round pick Malaki Starks to rookie deal
Starks, the No. 27 overall pick in April’s draft, will receive $16.58M on his first NFL contract including a $8.7M signing bonus, according to KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson. The Ravens also have a fifth-year option they can exercise in 2028 that will keep Starks under contract through 2029. The former Georgia
Hamstring injury is keeping Ricky Pearsall out of OTAs
49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is not participating in the team’s organized team activities. Pearsall likely won’t return until training camp, coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday, after the 2024 first-round pick tweaked a hamstring in the offseason workouts. Pearsall, 24, is expected to have a bigger second season after making
Ravens Sign Round 1 S Malaki Starks
Ravens first-round safety Malaki Starks has signed his four-year, fully guaranteed rookie deal, per a team announcement. Starks, the No. 27 overall pick in April’s draft, will receive $16.58MM on his first NFL contract including a $8.7MM signing bonus, according to KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson. The Ravens also have a fifth-year
DeMarvion Overshown is making progress in his rehab but knows it’s “a process”
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is trying to come back from the ACL, MCL and PCL he tore in his right knee in Week 14. Despite his recent declaration that he wants to compete for comeback player of the year, Overshown’s 2025 season is in jeopardy. “I know it’s a process;
Russell Wilson defends George Pickens
Multiple stories have detailed how people within the Pittsburgh Steelers allegedly were “fed up with” mercurial wide receiver George Pickens before the club traded him to the Dallas Cowboys on May 7. During an appearance on the latest episode of “7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony,” former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
49ers S Ji’Ayir Brown out until camp after ankle procedure
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shared a couple of bits of bad injury news when he spoke to reporters on Thursday. Shanahan said at his press conference that safety Ji’Ayir Brown will be out of action until training camp. Brown recently had a surgical procedure on his ankle. Brown appeared
Rams Sign OT David Quessenberry
The Rams have signed veteran offensive tackle David Quessenberry to a one-year deal, per a team announcement. Quessenberry played for the Vikings in 2024, his seventh NFL season. He appeared in every game as Minnesota’s swing tackle, but logged only 110 snaps during the regular season. He filled in for
Patrick Mahomes says he will leave Olympic flag football “to the younger guys”
Everyone is speculating on who the NFL players for the 2028 Olympics will be. Don’t expect the world’s greatest tackle player, Patrick Mahomes, to be one of the participants for the debut of flag football. The Chiefs quarterback said Thursday he doesn’t plan on going for the gold in Los
Mahomes discusses whether 2025 could be Kelce’s ‘last ride’
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce could be entering his last season in 2025, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes thinks you wouldn’t guess that while watching him at OTAs. “If it’s the last ride, you would never know,” Mahomes said Thursday, via Fox Sports’ Henry McKenna. “It doesn’t seem like
Patrick Mahomes: Rashee Rice looks like himself, can be one of the best WRs in the NFL
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice’s return from his season-ending knee injury appears to be going well. Rice was under the weather for Thursday’s OTA open to the media, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared his impressions of what he’s seen from Rice so far this offseason. Rice’s injury happened in Week
Micah Parsons Not Present At Cowboys OTAs
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that Micah Parsons is not participating in the team’s second set of OTAs, according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. The All-Pro edge rusher did attend the first day of OTAs last week, but was not present for subsequent practices. All eyes
Packers sign WR Sam Brown Jr.
The Packers added a wide receiver to the team on Thursday. They announced the signing of wide receiver Sam Brown Jr. to the 90-man roster. They opened a spot for him by waiving defensive lineman Jeremiah Martin with an injury designation. Brown finished up his college time at Miami and
Seahawks' Jalen Milroe studying division rival QB ahead of rookie season
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Ravens sign first-rounder Malaki Starks
The Ravens have their top pick of the 2025 draft under contract. The team announced the signing of safety Malaki Starks on Thursday afternoon. Starks was the 27th overall pick of this year’s draft. Starks signed a four-year deal with a team option for a fifth season. His deal is
Dolphins, Steelers Exploring Jonnu Smith Trade; TE Seeking New Contract
May 29th, 2025 at 2:06pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Dolphins and the Steelers are exploring a trade that would send tight end Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The trade talks stem from Smith’s desire for a new contract. He arrived in Miami on a two-year,
OL David Quessenberry signs with the Rams
The Rams have signed free agent offensive lineman David Quessenberry to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday Quessenberry, 34, spent last season as a backup lineman for the Vikings last season. He appeared in all 17 games and logged 102 offensive snaps and 88 on special teams. He has
The ‘500-passing yard games in NFL history’ quiz
An NFL QB has thrown for 500 or more yards in a single game on just 25 occasions. How many of the 25 can you name in five minutes? Good luck! Did you like this quiz? Are there any quizzes you’d like to see us make in the future? Let
Justin Fields: No added emotion playing Steelers in Week One
When the NFL unveiled the schedule for the 2025 season earlier this month, one of the games that caught attention was the Jets’ opener. They will be hosting the Steelers on September 7 and the common reaction to seeing that game was that the NFL wanted to generate buzz by
Colts HC Shane Steichen Addresses QB Competition Schedule
Earlier this offseason, Colts head coach Shane Steichen said the evaluation of Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones will begin during spring practices. He offered further details on the team’s quarterback competition at the onset of OTAs. “We’re breaking down the reps,” Steichen said (via a team transcript) when asked about how the workload will be split
Marcedes Lewis would like to play one more season in the NFL
Tight end Marcedes Lewis was the only active player from the 2006 draft still playing in the NFL last season and he’d like that to remain the case this year as well. Lewis is currently a free agent, but said on Up & Adams that he is hoping to play
J.J. McCarthy may level up Vikings’ offense more than Sam Darnold did
The Minnesota Vikings became the league’s first 14-win wild-card team in 2024, mainly due to the strength of the NFC North and the emergence of Sam Darnold as a legitimate NFL quarterback. Darnold starting the season became a certainty when 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy went down with a torn
Rams Making Progress On Kyren Williams Extension
Regardless of what happens with with respect to a potential Jalen Ramsey reunion, Kyren Williams looms as a key offseason priority for the Rams. Progress is being made regarding an extension agreement in the latter’s case. When speaking to the media at the start of OTAs, head coach Sean McVay said “healthy” discussions have taken
Tyreek Hill doesn’t believe he deserves to be a Dolphins team captain
Dolphins edge rusher Bradley Chubb has seen growth in leadership from receiver Tyreek Hill. But Hills hasn’t seen enough for his own liking. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Hill said he doesn’t deserve to be a team captain in 2025. “I’ve got to prove myself,” Hill said. “This OTAs, training
Two-time Super Bowl champion responds to Terry Bradshaw ripping Steelers over Aaron Rodgers interest
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw went viral when he recently said that he felt the club’s interest in Aaron Rodgers is “a joke.” During a Wednesday appearance on CBS Sports HQ, former Steelers cornerback and two-time Super Bowl champion Bryant McFadden responded to Bradshaw’s take. “I disagree with the Hall of
Matt LaFleur: Christian Watson ahead of schedule in ACL recovery
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson gave a positive update on his recovery from a torn ACL in early May and his head coach did the same as the month wound down. Watson opened Wednesday’s OTA practice on the field while the team was stretching before moving over to the rehab
Commanders HC expands on hype about Jayden Daniels’ second year
While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury shared that he believes quarterback Jayden Daniels will “take a big jump” coming off Daniels’ award-winning rookie season. Washington head coach Dan Quinn expanded on Kingsbury’s take during a Thursday news conference. “He’s an amazing teammate,” Quinn said about
Shane Steichen: Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones will each get about 170 reps in OTAs
The Colts’ quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones is underway, with the two splitting reps in OTAs. Head coach Shane Steichen reiterated in his Wednesday press conference that it is an “open competition” between the two QBs. “We’re breaking down the reps,” Steichen said, via transcript from the
Von Miller Plans To Play In 2025; Broncos Reunion Unlikely
Von Miller‘s Bills release made him a free agent for the second time in his career. The former Super Bowl MVP remains unsigned at this point, but he has no intention of retiring. Miller told 9News’ Mike Klis he plans to play in 2025. Where that takes place is unclear,
Keyshawn Johnson sues NFL agent for unpaid finder’s fees
Just give me the damn bread. Former NFL receiver Keyshawn Johnson has sued agent Chris Ellison for unpaid finder’s fees. TMZ.com reports that Johnson filed a civil complaint in Los Angeles seeking nearly $1 million in unpaid commissions for delivering clients to Ellison. Johnson claims he was due to receive
Insiders expand on where Sanders ‘very clearly’ is on Browns’ depth chart
Rookie Shedeur Sanders reportedly produced impressive numbers during the Cleveland Browns’ organized team activities practice session on Wednesday. However, it was also said that Sanders was a “distant fourth” behind Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel as it pertains to reps taken. During the latest edition of the “Orange and
Tyreek Hill says he still plans to race Noah Lyles, which is news to Mike McDaniel
The Dolphins wrap their three-day mandatory minicamp, and their 2025 offseason program, on June 12. Tyreek Hill will promptly be hopping a plane to California for a different sort of athletic activity. In a Wednesday press conference containing plenty of newsy responses, Hill said he’s still training to race Noah
Chargers’ Rashawn Slater Absent From OTAs
During each of his first four seasons in the NFL, Rashawn Slater attended the opening session of organized team activities. The Chargers’ left tackle has deviated from that trend in 2025, though. Slater was absent from the beginning of Los Angeles’ OTAs, as detailed by Gavino Borquez of ChargersWire. The move comes
Dallas Goedert excited about being an Eagle in 2025, “not too worried” about the future
Tight end Dallas Goedert’s return to the Eagles for the 2025 season remained up in the air until he agreed to a revised deal with the team earlier this month. Goedert agreed to a pay cut that guaranteed his $10 million salary and offers more money in incentives. On Wednesday,
Bears HC expands on wanting Caleb Williams to improve body language
A recent report detailed how first-year Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and his staff wanted second-year quarterback Caleb Williams to spend a portion of the offseason improving his “body language” after he sometimes looked like an offensive leader unable to “roll with the punches” as a rookie. Johnson expanded on
Jalen Ramsey awaits his next “new chapter”
On Wednesday, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel had nothing to add regarding a relationship that went sour in the six months or so after Miami made cornerback Jalen Ramsey the highest-paid player at his position. Ramsey, on Wednesday night, posted this on Twitter: “For the record btw, i’ve loved every city
Ravens’ Andrews expands on trade rumors, mistakes in playoff loss
Earlier this spring, veteran tight end Mark Andrews insisted that his relationship with the Baltimore Ravens was “incredibly strong” as he was the subject of numerous trade rumors while in the final year of his contract. Andrews seemingly isn’t going anywhere before the 2025 season gets underway. While speaking with reporters
Sean McVay supports NFL players pursuing Olympic flag football gold
In three years, Los Angeles will temporarily shift from being a tackle football town to a flag football town. One of the local NFL coaches is fully on board with the idea of active players suiting up in red, white, and blue. “I think it’s great,” Rams coach Sean McVay
The ‘NFL rookie 1,000-receiving yard seasons’ quiz
Happy 24th birthday to Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua! Nacua burst onto the NFL scene his rookie year, setting all-time records in receiving yards and receptions (at the time). His numbers took a dip in his sophomore campaign which was shortened due to injuries, but he still
Colts set for joint practices with Packers, Ravens
The Colts are set for joint practices with a couple of teams this summer. Head coach Shane Steichen said on Wednesday that the team will be hosting the Packers ahead of their August 16 preseason game against the NFC North team. The full details of the work will be announced
Titans’ Will Levis admits harsh reality about Cam Ward situation
Officially, the Tennessee Titans are holding a competition for their starting quarterback job involving 2023 second-round draft pick Will Levis and 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. That said, just about every outsider observer believes Ward is already Tennessee’s uncrowned Week 1 QB1. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday,