Month: June 2025

The Giants already liked the edge-rushing talent they had on their defense with Brian Burns on one side and Kayvon Thibodeaux on the other, before they drafted Abdul Carter with the third overall pick. But there’s no such thing as too many pass rushers on a defense. Giants defensive coordinator

Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt’s decision to skip this week’s mandatory minicamp added some urgency toward his push for a new contract and it created some intrigue about what he will do if no new deal is in place by training camp. Watt reported to camp, but did not practice

When the Chiefs drafted offensive tackle Josh Simmons at No. 32 overall this spring, they were expecting that he would be ready for training camp. But Simmons has progressed enough in his rehab from a torn patellar tendon suffered last October that he’s gotten more and more involved on the

Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner became eligible for a contract extension this offseason and he gave an update on how things look on that front at an end of minicamp press conference on Thursday. Gardner was the defensive rookie of the year in 2022 and made back-to-back All-Pro teams before seeing

The Patriots announced plans to put a statue of Tom Brady outside of Gillette Stadium last year and everyone will get a chance to see how it looks this summer. The team announced on Thursday that they will unveil the statue on August 8. The ceremony will take place before

The Jaguars closed out this week’s minicamp by providing a glimpse of things to come in the future. First-round pick Travis Hunter did not play offense and defense in the same practice at any point during the team’s organized team activities, but he switched from wide receiver to cornerback during

Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested on Thursday morning. Per information from the Montgomery County, Texas jail, via the Houston Chronicle, Ward was arrested at his home early on Thursday and is currently being held without bond. He is facing a a felony assault family violence charge and no other

Dolphins guard James Daniels is recuperating from an Achilles tendon tear that ended his 2024 season, but he says no one should feel sorry for him. Daniels said he keeps his injury in perspective by giving thought to the many people in the world who are less fortunate than he

Bengals center Ted Karras is rookie edge rusher Shemar Stewart’s teammate. But Karras is also an NFLPA vice president, putting him in a unique position to give perspective on the contract dispute between the Bengals and their top 2025 draftee. “It’s not the best-case scenario of how the spring could

The Giants and Jets will hold their annual preseason game in August and they’ll be spending some more time together before that matchup. Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed that the teams will also hold two joint practices ahead of the game, which will be played on Saturday, August 16.

Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart did not attend Thursday’s mandatory minicamp session as he and the team continue their standoff over a clause in the rookie’s contract. Head coach Zac Taylor confirmed after the session that Stewart wasn’t there, saying the club is staying focused on the players who were.

Center Lloyd Cushenberry was in the middle of his first season with the Titans when he suffered a torn Achilles. While he was sidelined for the rest of 2024, he’s been getting back into form and may be able to start Tennessee’s season opener against Denver on Sept. 7. “I

With a contract impasse over an esoteric clause regarding the potential voiding of the future years of his guaranteed four-year rookie deal, Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart has left the team’s mandatory minicamp. Because he’s not under contract, he had every right to leave if he wanted. As we understand

Aaron Rodgers is officially a member of the Steelers and that means he is officially on the schedule for both of his former teams this season. The Steelers will open the season on the road against the Jets and they will be home to face the Packers on Sunday night

The Bengals and first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart remain at odds regarding his rookie contract. If the impasse over Cincinnati’s effort to change its standard language regarding the voiding of guarantees in future years lingers, Stewart has options. Not many, but he has options. Here’s what he can do, given

Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack says looking for the most lucrative contract offer wasn’t his top priority as free agency approached in March. Mack, who stayed with the Chargers on a one-year, $18 million deal, said he thinks there’s more he can accomplish with the Chargers and wants to be

The Commanders advanced to the NFC Championship Game last season, but it wasn’t because their midseason trade for cornerback Marshon Lattimore was a home run. Lattimore was dealing with a hamstring injury when he was acquired from the Saints and was inactive for four games before making his Washington debut.

Steelers receiver DK Metcalf says he’s not going to miss any opportunities to learn from a four-time NFL MVP now that he has Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback. “Just how cerebral he is and how he views the game,” Metcalf said, via Steelers.com. “I like the way he views the

Earlier in the spring, Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller did not attend the start of the team’s voluntary offseason program because he was seeking a new contract. But Miller then started attending voluntary work and has been in the building for the team’s mandatory minicamp this week. With Miller entering

Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is expecting big things in 2025. After Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz predicted that Garrett will have his best season this year, Garrett himself said that’s exactly what he’s planning on. “I look forward to having my best season for sure, and I think it’s

The Chiefs are on track to get the public money they need to renovate Arrowhead Stadium. Along they way, they’ve unlocked an opportunity to get a new stadium in Kansas. Now, as explained by the Kansas City Business Journal (via Sports Business Journal) they’ll have to pick one of the

Breece Hall was on the trade market . . . unless he wasn’t. The Jets running back heard the rumors, and until new coach Aaron Glenn called him to quell the speculation, Hall wasn’t certain what his future held. “I mean, I was seeing it just like everybody else was

The Steelers ended Arthur Smith’s first year as offensive coordinator at No. 16 in points scored and No. 23 in total yards. Pittsburgh relied heavily on its running attack in 2024 as well, finishing the season No. 4 in rushing attempts but No. 29 in passing attempts. Now with Aaron

The Packers released cornerback Jaire Alexander earlier this week. It was presumed the team would spread out his dead cap hit over the next two seasons since he was a post-June 1 cut. But Matt Schneidman of TheAthletic.com reports that the Packers are applying the full dead cap hit of

The Seahawks have announced their schedule of open training camp practices for this summer. Nine of the team’s practices at their facility will be open to the public. The first of those practices will come when the team opens camp on July 23. They will also hold open practices on

Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill has been making steady progress in his recovery from wrist surgery, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Reporters at Tuesday’s minicamp practice noticed Hill catching passes for what was believed to be the first time during the offseason program. “He’s trying to get me to go

Another first-round pick has agreed to terms on his first NFL contract. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Eagles have come to an agreement with linebacker Jihaad Campbell. Campbell is the 28th first-round pick to agree to a deal since April’s draft. Campbell signed a four-year deal worth

After struggling through multiple injuries in 2024, running back Christian McCaffrey is healthy as the 49ers complete their offseason program this week. A day after head coach Kyle Shanahan called him “a psycho in a good way,” McCaffrey told reporters that he’s feeling great entering the summer break. “I think

The Titans are holding training camp at home, but they are taking an extended road trip this summer. Paul Kuharsky of paulkuharsky.com reports the team will hold three joint practices and two preseason games on an eight-day bonding trip. The Titans will leave Nashville on Wednesday, Aug. 6 after practice

Edge rusher Bryce Huff is happy to be back with 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Huff had 10 sacks playing for Saleh in 2023 when Saleh was the head coach of the Jets and turned that into a three-year deal with the Eagles as a free agent. Huff was not

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson was let go by four teams last year, and he had only one offer this year. Johnson signed a one-year deal for the veteran minimum of $1.17 million in what might be his last chance in the NFL. “They were the only team to hit me