Rams waive WR Quintez Cephus
The Rams parted ways with a wide receiver on Wednesday. The team announced that they have waived Quintez Cephus. They did not add any players, so they have an open spot on their 90-man roster as they move toward training camp. Cephus spent last season on the Rams’ practice squad
Former SB champ blasts Rodgers over retirement tease
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed during a Tuesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he is “pretty sure” he will retire following the 2025 season. During Wednesday’s edition of the ESPN Radio “Unsportsmanlike” program, former NFL defensive lineman and one-time Super Bowl champion Chris Canty ripped Rodgers regarding
Texans announce 2025 camp schedule, will spend time at The Greenbrier
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Seahawks To Bring Back CB Shaquill Griffin
June 25th, 2025 at 1:18pm CST by Sam Robinson After five seasons away, Shaquill Griffin has reached an agreement to return to Seattle. The Seahawks brought the veteran cornerback in for a visit earlier this offseason, and Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports the sides will huddle up again on a
Cowboys will open 16 practices to fans in Oxnard
The Cowboys will return to Oxnard, California, for a 19th time and for the 46th in Southern California. The team announced the schedule for its 66th training camp. Fans will be able to attend the open practice sessions free of charge, beginning with the first workout at 11:45 a.m. PT
Kraft makes big admission about end of Pats’ Belichick era
While the New England Patriots claimed six Super Bowl championships under owner Robert Kraft from February 2002 through the 2018 season, they are now coming off back-to-back 4-13 campaigns. During an appearance on the latest episode of “The Adam Schefter Podcast,” Kraft made it clear how he feels about everything
Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich sees “special” blend of size and speed in rookie James Pearce
Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich says rookie linebacker James Pearce has a combination of size and speed that you just don’t see, even among the NFL’s most talented athlete. Ulbrich said that he had watched film of Pearce playing edge rusher at Tennessee and was so impressed with how well
Commanders See Josh Conerly As Future LT
Commanders first-round pick Josh Conerly primarily lined up at right tackle during spring practices, according to ESPN’s John Keim, but the team believes he could take over at left tackle in the long term. Right now, that spot is filled by Laremy Tunsil, who arrived in Washington via trade this
Austin Ekeler: I see more growth from Jayden Daniels, we can be powerhouse offense
Running back Austin Ekeler joined the Commanders last season, but he wasn’t the new addition that jumped off the screen when watching Washington games. Quarterback Jayden Daniels took those honors on his way to winning offensive rookie of the year and jolting life into a team that had not won
NFL’s top QB/WR duos: Did Steelers pair crack top 10?
During a recent appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed wide receiver DK Metcalf was a major draw in his decision to sign with the organization. “He’s a big reason I’m in Pittsburgh,” Rodgers said (h/t NFL.com). The duo could be one of the league’s
Aaron Rodgers: I had conversations with Mike Tomlin every single week
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t officially commit to signing with the Steelers until earlier this month, just before the team began mandatory minicamp. But Rodgers had been in contact with the organization for a while during the offseason. He visited with the club in March and stayed in touch with head
Titans will have seven open practices during 2025 training camp
The Titans have announced their training camp schedule, which includes seven opportunities for fans to see this year’s No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward practice this summer. Tennessee will hold six of its seven open practices at team headquarters, Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. The first session there will take
Players Exploring Legal Options After Collusion Ruling
Multiple NFL players are exploring their legal options after the revelation of a 61-page arbitration ruling in the NFLPA’s collusion grievance against the league regarding fully-guaranteed contracts, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Players could pursue action against the league (based on the collusive behavior described in the
Diontae Johnson: I “checked out mentally” before refusing to enter game for Ravens
Browns wide receiver Diontae Johnson is coming off a rough season that saw him spend time with three teams and get suspended for detrimental conduct in one stop. That was in Baltimore and the Ravens suspended him for refusing to enter a Week 13 game against the Eagles. Johnson explained
Dallas Goedert: Excited about ways Kevin Patullo sees to get me the ball
Tight end Dallas Goedert is back with the Eagles after agreeing to a pay cut this offseason and he’s enjoyed his first offseason playing for new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Patullo has been on head coach Nick Sirianni’s staff since Sirianni arrived in Philadelphia and he moved up to the
Former Dolphins OT reveals what Tagovailoa ‘has to understand’ as QB
Offensive tackle Terron Armstead spent the last three seasons of his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins before he announced his retirement back in April. During a Tuesday appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Armstead spoke openly about how the Dolphins were without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on handfuls of
Morehead State will name its football stadium after Phil Simms
The pride of Morehead State will be picking up another honor from his alma mater. Forme Giants quarterback Phil Simms, a top-10 pick from the small Kentucky school in 1979, will have the football stadium named for him in a ceremony on October 18. On that day, Jayne Stadium will
Trey McBride wants to follow in footsteps of Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride enjoyed the best season, to date, of his NFL career while catching passes thrown by quarterback Kyler Murray. McBride then inked a four-year, $76M contract extension with $43M guaranteed this past April. While appearing on ESPN from the annual Tight End University summit on
Robert Kraft: I promise we’re gonna have fun this year
Patriots owner Robert Kraft believes that his team is back on the right track. Bill Belichick’s long run of success as the team’s head coach came crashing to an end with a 12-22 record over his final two seasons and his replacement Jerod Mayo was one and done after going
Commanders’ Austin Ekeler shares Jayden Daniels warning for NFL
Running back Austin Ekeler joined the Washington Commanders in March 2024 and, thus, uniquely experienced how Jayden Daniels completed arguably one of the best rookie seasons ever produced by a quarterback. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Ekeler offered a bit of a warning to the rest of
With collusion ruling out, multiple players are exploring their options
Tuesday was an interesting day. More interesting days could be coming. After the NFL and NFL Players Association managed to hide the 61-page ruling in a landmark collusion arbitration for more than five months, the cat is out of the bag. And some players are paying attention. Multiple individuals who
The ‘Most passing yards in a game by NFL franchise’ quiz
Happy 44th birthday to the all-time passing leader in Houston Texans history Matt Schaub! Schaub wasn’t the first QB in Texans history but he was the first to lead them to the NFL playoffs in 2010-11 and leads the organization’s relatively short history in passing yards (23,221), passing touchdowns (124)
Could former No. 1 pick emerge as Steelers’ replacement for Rodgers?
Almost immediately after Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers revealed on Tuesday that he is “pretty sure” he will retire from playing following the 2025 season, some predicted that the Steelers will almost certainly select a top-tier quarterback prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor noted that
Louis Rees-Zammit will try the NFL for another year or two before returning to rugby
When Welsh rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit announced last year that he would move overseas to try to make it in the NFL, he was taking a big risk by giving up stardom at home for a sport he had never played before. So far it hasn’t paid off, but he
Trey McBride: Kyler Murray and I can have the same connection as Mahomes and Kelce
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride is at the Tight End University summit this week, sharing thoughts with other tight ends from around the NFL, and he said a discussion with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was particularly inspiring. McBride said on ESPN that Kelce talked about his connection with Patrick
NFL Minor Transactions: 6/24/25
June 24th, 2025 at 8:41pm CST by Ben Levine One minor move to pass along… New England Patriots The Patriots added some offensive line depth today in Yasir Durant. The Missouri product has bounced around the NFL since going undrafted in 2020, including a previous stint with New England in
Russell Wilson “Really Wanted To Play” With Malik Nabers
Russell Wilson‘s free agency didn’t feature a long list of suitors, but the QB still had a handful of options during the early stages of the offseason. Ultimately, the veteran landed with the Giants, and he said the presence of their top receiver had a major influence on his decision.
Aaron Rodgers will work out in Malibu with Steelers players
Aaron Rodgers didn’t have much time to practice with the Steelers before they wrapped up their offseason program, but the quarterback will get some more reps in with his teammates before training camp. Rodgers, who signed with the Steelers just before their three-day mandatory minicamp closed out their offseason, said
Shemar Stewart’s Agent Discusses Contract Standoff
There’s still no end in sight to the Bengals/Shemar Stewart standoff. While there’s been some recent speculation that the rookie will eventually have no choice but to report to his new squad, it sounds like the pass rusher’s camp continues to take a stance against the Bengals sudden contract machinations.
Broncos owner Greg Penner (wisely) saw no need to pay Russell Wilson with two years left on deal
The 61-page ruling in the collusion grievance contains plenty of fascinaring details. Several of them relate to the contract signed by Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson in 2022, after the trade that brought him to Denver from Seattle. A deeper dive on the Watson negotiations and eventual deal is coming. For
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 6/24/25
One draft pick signing from today: Jacksonville Jaguars The Jaguars got one step closer to completing their draft pick signings today, as the team finally inked fourth-round RB Bhayshul Tuten to his rookie deal. After spending two seasons at North Carolina A&T, Tuten spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons with
Former Cowboys CB Kelvin Joseph faces civil suit after deadly crash
Former Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph is facing a civil suit after a deadly crash earlier this month. Adam Fullerton of Fox 4 reports that a wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Dallas County claiming gross negligence by Joseph as well as a Richardson, Texas, bar and a Dallas strip club.
Diontae Johnson details what led to his suspension from Ravens
The 2024 season was a tumultuous one for wide receiver Diontae Johnson. It started with a preseason trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Carolina Panthers, continued with a mid-season trade to the Baltimore Ravens where he lasted just four games before being suspended and then released and ended with
NFL, NFLPA mum in response to release of collusion ruling
The NFL and NFL Players Association managed to hide the 61-page ruling in the landmark collusion case for more than five months. Now that the cat has escaped the bag, neither management nor the union has anything to say. The NFL did not respond to a request for comment on
Diontae Johnson expects Kenny Pickett to win starting job
The Browns have four quarterbacks competing for the starting job. Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco have a leg up on rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders from an experience standpoint. Flacco has 191 career starts and Pickett 30. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson, who signed with the Browns as a free
Chargers Owner Congratulated Cardinals Owner On Kyler Murray Extension
Last month, we learned an independent arbitrator concluded that NFL owners (and the league office) did not collude in an effort to reduce contract guarantees, especially in regards to quarterback contracts. A recent investigation by Pablo Torre led to the release of a 61-page document that detailed the arbitrator’s findings.
Odafe Oweh’s reaction to Jaire Alexander’s signing was “more sacks”
Ravens edge rusher Odafe Oweh sees benefits for himself from the team’s decision to sign cornerback Jaire Alexander. Alexander signed with the team last week and joins Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, and Chidobe Awuzie in a deep cornerback group. During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Oweh gave his response
Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten agrees to rookie deal
The Jaguars have agreed to terms with running back Bhayshul Tuten on his four-year rookie contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Tuten’s signing will leave 34 unsigned picks in the entire draft class, including 30 in the second round. Tuten was the second pick of Day 3, the 104th
George Kittle wants to play until the wheels fall off and then go into WWE
George Kittle is 31 and has a contract with the 49ers through the 2029 season when he will be 36. The tight end, though, has not even considered retirement, with a desire to play until the wheels fall off. “Literally, [I’m going to play] until I don’t have fun anymore,”
Aaron Rodgers: I don’t want the attention, when I’m done playing you won’t see me
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers plans to retire after this season, and he says that once he’s done playing, he’s done being seen in public. Rodgers said in his interview with Pat McAfee that he doesn’t like being a celebrity and looks forward to being a private person when he’s done
Terron Armstead: Tua Tagovailoa, Drew Brees share “elite” traits
Before joining the Dolphins in 2022, offensive tackle Terron Armstead played his first nine seasons with the Saints. That means he got an up-close, day-to-day view of quarterbacks Drew Brees and Tua Tagovailoa before electing to retire this offseason. In an interview with the Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday, Armstead
Patriots sign OT Yasir Durant
The Patriots are bringing offensive tackle Yasir Durant back to New England. The team announced Durant’s signing on Tuesday afternoon. Durant played in seven games and made one start for the team during the 2021 season. New England acquired Durant just before the start of the season in a trade
What Rodgers told Will Howard after signing with Steelers
Earlier in June, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard revealed that he received some helpful pointers from Aaron Rodgers shortly after Rodgers joined the club in time to participate in its mandatory minicamp that ran from June 10-12. During a Tuesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers touched upon
Cardinals to have nine open training camp practices
The Cardinals announced their 2025 training camp schedule. They will have nine open practices, with the first public practice on Thursday, July 24. Admission and parking are free, but digital tickets will be required for entry into each practice. Once reserved, the tickets will be accessible via the Cardinals mobile
Daniel Jones Holds ‘Significant’ Lead On Anthony Richardson For Colts’ QB1 Job
Daniel Jones made the strange jump from a player who underwhelmed wildly on a pricey second contract to one who did not earn a backup job — after signing with the Vikings — into one who has the inside track to start for the Colts a year later. The latest
Bucs will wear Creamsicle uniforms in Week 15
The Buccaneers announced on Tuesday when they will be breaking out their popular Creamsicle uniforms during the 2025 regular season. The team will don the white helmets with their old logo along with their orange jerseys for a Week 15 Thursday night game against the Falcons. They also wore the
Analyst shares wild opinion on Giants’ QB situation
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson entered the New York Giants’ summer break comfortably atop the depth chart ahead of rookie Jaxson Dart, backup Jameis Winston and fourth-choice option Tommy DeVito. That said, three-time Super Bowl champion and current NFL analyst Mark Schlereth believes that Giants head coach Brian Daboll should take
Ricky Pearsall: Brock Purdy super motivating, inspiring to everybody
Brock Purdy landed a long-term deal with the 49ers this offseason and one of his teammates thinks the deal will have a positive impact on more than just the quarterback. Purdy was the final pick of the 2022 draft and rose to the starting lineup before his rookie season was
Rodgers sends Steelers clear Watt message after retirement revelation
Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt may want to send quarterback and new teammate Aaron Rodgers a gift basket later this summer. During a Tuesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers revealed that he is “pretty sure” he will retire from playing after he spends the 2025 season with
Dean Spanos, Michael Bidwill celebrated Kyler Murray’s non-fully-guaranteed contract
The 61-page ruling in the landmark collusion grievance features an unprecedented peek behind the NFL’s curtain, in various ways. Regarding the 2022 negotiations that culminated in a second contract for Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, the ruling contains a text exchange that directly contradicts System Arbitrator Christopher Droney’s conclusion that the
















































