Month: June 2025

Reports from earlier in June shared how Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward impressed teammates such as defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons with his willingness to engage in trash talk during springtime workouts.  For a piece published Friday, Titans insider Turron Davenport of ESPN expanded on how veteran Tennessee players such as Simmons and right

With the Vikings electing to hand the reins over to 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold predictably departed on the open market this offseason. The latter wound up taking a three-year deal with the Seahawks to assume starting quarterback duties. Before that took place, Darnold was linked to a number of

The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when they acquired star wide receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2025 second-round draft choice and additional pick swaps.  During the latest edition of the “3 & Out Podcast,” Seahawks general manager John Schneider touched

Some determined after the Cleveland Browns’ mandatory minicamp that rookie Shedeur Sanders deserved an opportunity to win the starting quarterback job as part of a competition that features fellow first-year pro Dillon Gabriel, veteran Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. However, such takes were voiced before ESPN and other outlets revealed

While the New York Giants intend to start veteran Russell Wilson over rookie Jaxson Dart this coming September, discussions about when head coach Brian Daboll could turn to Dart will hover over the club throughout the summer.  According to Timothy Rapp of Bleacher Report, NFL Network league insider Daniel Jeremiah predicted

Long before cornerback Darius Slay joined the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this offseason, he featured for the Detroit Lions from 2013–2019 when Aaron Rodgers served as the Green Bay Packers’ QB1.  Slay and Rodgers are now teammates with the Steelers. During a Thursday appearance on “The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny,” Slay

In a May 7 article, ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler explained that the Pittsburgh Steelers passed on selecting quarterback Shedeur Sanders multiple times during the 2025 draft because they viewed him “as a distributing point guard type” but “did not reach a consensus on Sanders as a slam dunk pick.” 

Several second-round picks from the 2025 NFL Draft remain unsigned as they seek fully guaranteed rookie contracts, according to Joel Corry of CBS Sports. Back in May, the Texans gave No. 34 pick Jayden Higgins a fully guaranteed deal, the first of its kind for a second-round pick. In past

Back in May, the Texans gave No. 34 pick Jayden Higgins a fully guaranteed deal, the first of its kind for a second-round pick. In past years, the first few picks of the second round have received three years of fully guaranteed money with increasing fourth-year guarantees after each draft.

Here are today’s minor moves from around the NFL: Cleveland Browns Signed: TE Sal Cannella Waived: TE Tre’ McKitty Kansas City Chiefs Signed: C Joey Lombard, TE Geor’Quarius Spivey Pittsburgh Steelers Released: RB Jonathan Ward Canella has spent time with four different NFL teams, per Browns team writer Kelsey Russo,

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is aiming to return to the field by the start of the regular season, according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. Diggs has struggled with injuries in the last two years. He tore his ACL in Week 2 of the 2023 season and missed

While speaking with reporters at the New York Giants’ mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart insisted that he trusts the team’s plan for his development while he serves as a backup for undisputed starter Russell Wilson.  Later on Wednesday, NFL and Giants insider Connor Hughes of SNY raised

Quarterback Jaxson Dart was understandably the most-discussed rookie who participated in the New York Giants’ springtime workouts. Thus, pass-rusher Abdul Carter somewhat flew under the radar through the club’s mandatory minicamp that wrapped up on Wednesday.  Giants outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen seems confident that Carter will begin generating plenty

Mosley was long seen as a cut candidate for the Jets this offseason, and he was indeed let go in March. The 33-year-old (as of Thursday) became a free agent as a result, but no suitors showed interest up to this point. Mosley intended to keep playing this season, but

The Chiefs are expecting first-round pick Josh Simmons to be a full participant in training camp, according to ESPN’s Adam Teicher. Simmons, the No. 32 selection in April’s draft, ruptured his patellar tendon last October, prematurely ending his final year at Ohio State and sidelining him throughout the pre-draft process.

No starting QB is perfect — even three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs.  Ahead of training camps opening in late July, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the chief weakness of every starting quarterback in the AFC. AFC East BUFFALO BILLS | Josh Allen | Playoff failures

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to return to the top of the NFL after failing to achieve their three-peat aspirations last season. Super Bowl LIX was a reality check for Kansas City, which exposed its offensive line — particularly the left tackle position — and a lack of a

The 49ers announced a flurry of staff changes this week, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group, including the promotions of RJ Gillen and Brian Hampton to assistant general managers. Gillien has been with the 49ers’ scouting department since 2015. He spent the last two years as

Multiple reports surfaced earlier this week suggesting that the Pittsburgh Steelers and unsettled pass-rusher T.J. Watt could come to terms on a contract extension before veteran Pittsburgh players are due to report to training camp on July 23.  For a mailbag published on Thursday, Steelers insider Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

As for history not being on Kansas City’s side, Fortenbaugh pointed to the players being tired after the team’s fourth Super Bowl appearance in five seasons, saying, “You can’t keep that up. It takes a toll on your body.” Fortenbaugh finished with this statement about the close calls the Chiefs

By all accounts, New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart impressed onlookers with his on-the-field performances throughout the team’s offseason program that wrapped up with this week’s mandatory minicamp.  For a mailbag published on Thursday, NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY explained how Dart differs from previous New York Jets flops

Last week, Jimmie Ward was arrested and charged with assault family violence impeding breath/circulation. The Texans safety now has a court date scheduled. Ward will have his initial court hearing on July 16, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 notes. The 33-year-old’s charge is a third-degree felony stemming from an alleged incident which took

The college football season kicks off  Aug. 23, but it’s never too early to keep tabs on potential NFL prospects.  Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.  From an Oklahoma quarterback to a Texas Tech defensive tackle, here are five players we’re

The Cowboys are no strangers to lengthy negotiating periods with high-profile players, and this offseason has proven to be no exception. Micah Parsons is still a pending 2026 free agent with this year’s offseason program in the books. He and owner Jerry Jones spoke months ago and made considerable progress toward a final agreement.

Multiple reports from this past winter suggested that the Kansas City Chiefs could reduce the number of snaps star tight end Travis Kelce plays during the upcoming season after Kelce had a bigger role in Kansas City’s offense last fall than what had originally been planned.  While speaking with reporters

The Jaire Alexander sweepstakes came to an end on Wednesday when he agreed to a deal with the Ravens. 2025 will mark the first season of his career played outside of Green Bay. Alexander’s future was a talking point for much of the offseason, with the Packers holding trade talks on multiple