Month: June 2025

The Buccaneers added a pair of rookies to their receiving corps in the draft and the elder statesman of the group likes what they bring to the table. Mike Evans is heading into his 12th season in Tampa, so he’s played with a number of different wideouts over the course

Mike Tyson once said of boxing that everyone has a plan to win a fight until they get punched in the face and something similar can be said of NFL offenses. A lot of work goes into scripting play calls that highlight the strength of your team, but plotting out

There’s a fairly big event in D.C. on Saturday. And the NFL is involved. John Ourand of Puck reports that the NFL is sponsoring a “Kids Zone” on the National Mall before the military parade that coincides with someone’s birthday but that totally isn’t being held that day because of

Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater is heading into the fifth and final year of his rookie contract, and when he sat out some voluntary offseason work it led to talk that he was unhappy with the status of negotiations toward an extension. But Slater showed up to mandatory minicamp and

The Raiders didn’t draft running back Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick to keep him on the draft, but coach Pete Carroll says Jeanty’s presence doesn’t rule out a committee approach at running back for the Raiders. After saying that Jeanty had an excellent minicamp, Carroll talked up Raheem

Back in late January, Bills General Manager Brandon Beane admitted the club “probably was a little disappointed” in receiver Keon Coleman’s performance after he returned from injury midway through his rookie season. While Coleman — a second-round pick in 2024 — ended his first season with 29 receptions for 556

Packers receiver Christian Watson was at the team’s mandatory minicamp, going through his rehab work while his teammates practiced. Coach Matt LaFleur was asked whether seeing Watson move like he is moving could mean an earlier return for Watson. “Probably not, to be honest,” LaFleur said, via Wendell Ferreira of

For NFL players, the next five or six weeks can be the most important of the year. Will they be ready to go when training camp opens, or will the gains of the offseason program be squandered by sitting around, watching bowling on TV, and/or eating pork rinds? Titans quarterback

A full meniscus repair wiped out all of quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season. He’s officially ready to go for 2025. McCarthy told reporters on Thursday that he recently received full medical clearance. It happened at a physical last Monday, June 2. McCarthy also said the knee wasn’t an issue for

George Pickens wore out his welcome in Pittsburgh, and despite his 2,841 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns in three seasons, the Steelers shipped the wide receiver to Dallas. The Cowboys have welcomed him with open arms. “He comes to work every day with a smile on his face. . .

The new partnership between Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers brings together two men who once squared off at the highest level of the game. In Super Bowl XLV, Rodgers and the Packers defeated Tomlin and the Steelers. Now that they’re together, it’s only the second time

The Saints changed head coaches this offseason, but Kellen Moore is keeping part of last year’s training camp schedule in place. Moore announced on Thursday that the team will go to California for part of their August work. The Saints will open camp at home and then practice at the

With Anthony Richardson sidelined by a shoulder issue, Daniel Jones got a leg up in the competition between the two quarterbacks to end the offseason program. Jones, 28, signed a one-year deal with the Colts in March. On Thursday, Steichen praised Jones for the way he handled OTAs and minicamp.

Bills first-round pick Maxwell Hairston’s first NFL offseason ended with an injury. Hairston had to leave Wednesday’s practice early and the cornerback did not take part in Thursday’s minicamp finale at all. General Manager Brandon Beane said, via multiple reporters, that Hairston suffered a hamstring injury. He got treatment while

Haason Reddick heard the criticism and knew a question about his absence at the Buccaneers’ organized team activities was coming. So, the edge rusher made a preemptive statement following a mandatory minicamp practice. “I’ll address it before y’all do: I know everybody was concerned about me not showing up at

Dak Prescott is entering his 10th season. He still is looking for his first Super Bowl title. The Cowboys quarterback has a 2-5 postseason record and has never advanced past the divisional round despite being the No. 1 seed in 2016. The franchise won its last championship in 1995. Winning

The Vikings, like all teams, will have an extended break before training camp opens next month. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy intends to maximize any opportunity to work with his receivers during the otherwise down time. Talking to reporters on Thursday, McCarthy said he plans to “take advantage of this time with

Last month’s incident at a Miami boxing event involving former NFL receiver Antonio Brown resulted in no arrests, at the time. That’s about to change. David Ovalle of the Washington Post reports that a warrant has been issued for Brown’s arrest, accusing him of attempted murder with a firearm. The

Texans safety Jimmie Ward was released on $30,000 bail set by a magistrate Thursday afternoon, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Ward, 33, was booked on charges of assault family violence impeding breath/circulation, a third-degree felony under Texas law. Montgomery County deputies were called to Ward’s home at 5:30 a.m. Thursday.

As expected, long-time NFL executive Brian Rolapp is leaving the league office, after more than 22 years. Via Josh Carpenter of Sports Business Journal, Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all teams on Thursday announcing that Rolapp is moving on. The memo says Rolapp, who has served as the

The Raiders cut safety Jonathan Sutherland on Thursday, the team announced. They needed to make room for the signing of free agent linebacker Germaine Pratt. Sutherland missed the entire 2025 season with an undisclosed injury. In 2023, he spent time on the Seahawks’ practice squad, and Sutherland was with Seattle

Free agent offensive tackle D.J. Humphries agreed to terms with the 49ers on April 29 but never signed. His representation, AMDG Sports, announced on social media Thursday that Humphries is signing with the Rams. The Rams have Alaric Jackson as their starting left tackle and Rob Havenstein at right tackle.

In free agency, Isaiah Simmons had one simple question for interested teams. What is your plan for me? “To me, it seemed like Green Bay had the best plan, was most excited about me and liked me,” Simmons said, via Bill Huber of SI.com. Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is

The Steelers moved their training practices to the morning in 2024, but they are going back to the afternoon this summer. Head coach Mike Tomlin discussed the change in plans for the team’s work in Latrobe. Tomlin said that he is hoping that the hotter weather at that time of

Seven weeks after the 2025 NFL draft began, most of the 257 draft picks have agreed to terms. As of Wednesday, 217 of the selections had signed their four-year rookie deals. Of the 40 unsigned players, 30 were taken in round two. The problem there comes from the fact that

The Jets announced a handful of roster moves after wrapping up their mandatory minicamp on Thursday. They signed defensive lineman Kingsley Jonathan and offensive lineman Marquis Hayes. Guard Zack Bailey and cornerback Tre Swilling were waived off of the roster in corresponding moves. Jonathan and Hayes both tried out for

The Falcons will host 11 open training camp practices this preseason, starting July 24, the team announced Thursday. A limited number of tickets are available at no cost for fans. On July 26, as part of the NFL’s Back Together Weekend, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and General Manager Terry

49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL midway through the 2024 season, but he’s on track with his recovery. In a Thursday interview with the Pat McAfee Show, General Manager John Lynch noted that Aiyuk should be able to play at some point during the 2025 season.