Garrett Wilson: I have faith I’ll be a big part of turning things around
The Jets drafted wide receiver Garrett Wilson and cornerback Sauce Gardner in the first round of the 2022 draft with the hope that they would usher in a more successful era of football, but the team’s results have not matched up with their individual success. That hope has not gone
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill vows to be ‘better as a leader’
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was no longer the subject of trade rumors by the time veteran Dolphins players reported for training camp on Tuesday. While speaking with reporters at camp, Hill vowed that he will be “better as a leader” for a team that’s facing plenty of uncertainty
Tyrann Mathieu announces his retirement
The Honey Badger is calling it a career. Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu has formally announced his retirement on Tuesday in a social media post. “As I hang up my cleats, I’m filled with gratitude as I close this chapter of my life and officially retire from the game that’s shaped
Sports world reacts to Tyrann Mathieu’s surprising retirement
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Titans OLB Lorenzo Carter announces retirement
Outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter is retiring from the NFL, the Titans announced Tuesday. They will place him on the leagues’ reserve/retired list. Carter signed with the Titans in the offseason. He spent the past three seasons with the Falcons. In 2014, he appeared in 13 games, with 11 starts, seeing
Commanders LB cracks NFL Top 100 list after breakout year
Frankie Luvu has quietly been one of the NFL’s most unique defenders over the past few seasons, and in 2024, Luvu finally received the national recognition that his play deserves. After joining the Washington Commanders and getting to play under Dan Quinn, Luvu has earned his first nod on the
Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau open camp on PUP list
The Saints were without tight end Taysom Hill during their spring practices because of a knee injury and he’s not ready to get back on the field as they move into training camp. General Manager Mickey Loomis said at a Tuesday press conference that Hill will open camp on the
Bo Nix’s continued progress could turn Broncos into legit contender
The Denver Broncos‘ Super Bowl chances this season hinge on quarterback Bo Nix taking another step. He may be on the verge of doing that. Nix finished third in 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year voting behind Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers and Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels.
Panthers sign TE Tyler Mabry, put DT Bobby Brown III on non-football injury list
The Panthers made a couple of roster moves just before the start of training camp. Former Seahawks tight end Tyler Mabry signed with Carolina, via Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. Mabry will be on the practice field when the Panthers open training camp today. Mabry previously played for Panthers head coach
Five top players in contract limbo as NFL training camps start
Not every NFL player is showing up to their respective team training camp a happy camper. Stalled contract negotiations are souring the mood and, in some cases, players aren’t showing up at all. Here are five players stuck in contract limbo as camp begins. DE Trey Hendrickson The rest of
NFLPA president Jalen Reeves-Maybin: Vote on interim executive director coming in “near future”
Over the weekend, it was reported that the NFL Players Association would appoint an interim executive director before Tuesday. Tuesday has arrived, and a vote has not happened. NFLPA president Jalen Reeves-Maybin, who has been silent throughout the various recent issues and controversies engulfing the union, has finally spoken, via
Hendrickson reveals big issue in contract talks with Bengals
Trey Hendrickson has officially begun his training camp holdout, and the Cincinnati Bengals star says there has been one main issue in his contract negotiations with the team. Hendrickson, who is set to make a base salary of $16M in the final season of his deal this year, has been
Terry McLaurin doesn’t report to camp while waiting for a contract extension
Commanders General Manager Adam Peters said earlier Tuesday that the team is going to do everything it can to get Terry McLaurin signed to an extension. The star wide receiver, though, remains without an extension and thus did not report to training camp, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. McLaurin is
Talks Ongoing Between Commanders, Terry McLaurin
Reports of dissatisfaction in the case of Terry McLaurin have been prevalent through much of the Commanders’ offseason. No extension agreement is in place with training camp set to begin, but communication is taking place between team and player. “I think everybody in this building values Terry very much,” general manager Adam Peters said on
John Lynch: 49ers “not anywhere close” to having a timeline for Brandon Aiyuk to practice
San Francisco wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL in Week Seven of last season, and he’s not close to returning. And not even close to knowing when he’ll be ready to return. General Manager John Lynch said today that the 49ers are “not anywhere close to
Caleb Williams wants to do something no Bears QB has ever done
There is an expectation that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is going to take a big leap forward in Year 2 of his career. He is not only looking for a big step forward, he is looking to re-write the Bears’ franchise record books. Williams said on Tuesday that one
D.C. Council chair suggests he’d have no problem with Commanders name change
The Commander-in-Chief has tried to tie a new D.C. stadium for the Commanders to a return to the abandoned nickname. The chair of the D.C. Council seems to have no problem with that. Consider this quote from Grant Paulsen of 106.7 the Fan in D.C., regarding his Tuesday interview with
Raiders, S Jamal Adams Agree To Deal
Jamal Adams has his next NFL opportunity lined up. The veteran safety is signing with the Raiders, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports. Moments before news of the signing broke, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal noted Adams was present for a free agent visit. Things have clearly gone according to
Panthers cut LB Josey Jewell, who remains in concussion protocol
The Panthers have released linebacker Josey Jewell, the team announced. Jewell, 30, remains in concussion protocol seven months after a head injury in Week 16 against the Cardinals. He intends to prioritize his health with hopes of returning at some point in the future if his symptoms clear. Jewell signed
Schottenheimer shares admission about getting Cowboys job
Brian Schottenheimer served as a consultant (2022) and, later, as offensive coordinator (2023-24) with the Dallas Cowboys before he was promoted to the role of head coach after the club parted ways with Mike McCarthy this past January. During a recent chat with Michael Silver of The Athletic, Schottenheimer revealed
Dolphins place Darren Waller on PUP, sign OL Daniel Brunskill
The Dolphins lured Darren Waller out of retirement, but the tight end is not quite ready to practice. Waller was placed on the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, Miami announced. Waller has not played since the 2023 season when he caught 52 passes for 552 yards with a
Micah Parsons Avoiding Hold-In, Not Practicing Due To Back Issue
While Micah Parsons is still seeking a new contract, the star pass rusher was in attendance for the start of Cowboys training camp. However, it sounds like the veteran won’t be hitting the practice field anytime soon. [RELATED: DE Micah Parsons: Cowboys Ownership Has Made Negotiations “More Complicated” Than Necessary]
Micah Parsons on lack of movement in talks: I don’t take it personally; I just don’t understand
Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons showed up to training camp despite not having a contract extension. He addressed the media Tuesday and expressed frustration at “not much movement” in negotiations. He has no idea when he might get a new deal as his agent, David Mulugheta, has called the
Kyle Shanahan claims 49ers star hasn’t requested trade
A report last week indicated that 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings wanted either a new contract or a trade. The veteran is still expected to report to training camp on Wednesday, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that his wideout hasn’t formally requested out of San Francisco, per ESPN’s
Raiders sign S Jamal Adams, reuniting him with Pete Carroll
The Raiders signed safety Jamal Adams on Tuesday. It reunites the three-time Pro Bowler with coach Pete Carroll, who coached Adams for four seasons with the Seahawks. Adams, 29, is entering his ninth season after the Jets made him the sixth overall pick in 2017. He recently posted a video
Titans EDGE Lorenzo Carter Plans To Retire
Despite joining the Titans earlier this offseason, Lorenzo Carter won’t be suiting up for his new squad. The veteran edge rusher informed the Titans that he plans to retire, according to Jim Wyatt of the team’s website. Carter will land on the reserve/retired list. “He notified us yesterday that he
Andrew Thomas opens Giants camp on the PUP list
Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas does not have the green light to start practicing yet. The Giants announced that Thomas has been placed on the physically unable to perform list. Thomas only played six games last season before having foot surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury. Thomas has missed 18
Tyrann Mathieu retirement highlights compelling HOF case
He’s a surefire first-ballot Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame honoree, breaking out while at LSU (2010-11). During his freshman and sophomore seasons, he forced 11 fumbles with eight recoveries, four interceptions and four total touchdowns while finishing fifth in Heisman voting in 2011. Mathieu was dismissed from the team in
If Micah Parsons leave camp, things could get very interesting for Parsons and the Cowboys
A player has much more leverage if he doesn’t show up for training camp than if he shows up and leaves. With Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons being asked specifically about the possibility of leaving the team on Tuesday — and with Parsons not flatly ruling it out — it makes
Saints To Sign S Julian Blackmon
Following Tyrann Mathieu‘s sudden retirement announcement earlier today, the Saints have already found a potential replacement. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the team is signing veteran safety Julian Blackmon. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported earlier this evening that New Orleans was working to add Blackmon as a Honey Badger replacement.
Bills put Dawson Knox on non-football injury list
The Bills announced a handful of roster moves on Tuesday and the league’s daily transaction report brought news of a few more. Among those moves was placing tight end Dawson Knox on the non-football injury list. The reason for Knox’s placement on the list is not known. Knox had 22
Matthew Stafford news highlights potential need for Rams
Matthew Stafford’s latest injury raises concerns about the depth of the Los Angeles Rams’ quarterback room. Stafford suffered a back injury last season, and it’s bothering him again at training camp. Rams head coach Sean McVay said the medical concern will force the QB to miss five practices, but it’s
Bucs put Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs on PUP list
Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin and left tackle Tristan Wirfs are officially on the team’s physically unable to perform list. Neither player was expected to be ready for training camp and the Bucs announced the roster moves involving the players on Tuesday. Godwin is recovering from last season’s dislocated ankle
Lions LB Alex Anzalone “Disappointed” By Lack Of Contract Talks
Alex Anzalone wants to stick in Detroit long-term, but it’s uncertain if the Lions feel the same way. Speaking with reporters today, the impending free agent linebacker acknowledged that he’s upset by the lack of progress regarding an extension. “I’m disappointed, I’ll just say that. I’m disappointed,” Anzalone said today
Report: UFL will relocate Birmingham, Michigan, Houston, Memphis
The UFL is getting blown up. Via James Larsen of PFNewsroom, four of the league’s eight teams will be relocated for 2025. Moving on are Birmingham, Michigan, Houston, and Memphis. It’s a clean sweep for the entire USFL conference. Memphis is no surprise; attendance was very poor. Michigan, however, had
Parsons gives frank comments on lack of long-term deal with Cowboys
Micah Parsons is not holding back on his feelings regarding his lack of a long-term deal with the Dallas Cowboys. One of the best pass-rushers in the league, Parsons is heading into the fifth and final year of his contract with the Cowboys. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent in
Saints agree to terms with S Julian Blackmon after Tyrann Mathieu’s retirement
The Saints are signing free agent safety Julian Blackmon, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. They need a veteran safety after Tyrann Mathieu’s retirement Tuesday. Blackmon, 26, spent the past five seasons in Indianapolis after the Colts made him a third-round pick in 2020. He has totaled 300 tackles, 1.5
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/22/25
With training camps kicking off around the NFL, teams continue to make adjustments to their rosters. Here are today’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Waived: DT Dante Barnett Placed on active/NFI: RB Zack Moss Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Waived: CB Keydrain Calligan Jacksonville Jaguars
Report: Chris Godwin underwent another minor ankle procedure this spring
The Buccaneers placed receiver Chris Godwin on the active/physically unable to perform list Tuesday. Godwin may or may not be ready for the season opener. He still is rehabbing the left ankle he dislocated in Week 7. Jenna Laine of ESPN reports that Godwin underwent another minor ankle procedure this
25 fantasy football sleepers you should target at your draft
Finding undervalued players on draft day is key to winning fantasy leagues. These 25 players could be difference-makers for fantasy football rosters heading into the 2025 season. Dan Powers / USA Today Sports Images Benson showed flashes as a rookie, but the third-round pick was stuck behind James Conner.
Caleb Williams sets 4,000 passing yards, 70 percent completion rate as 2025 personal goals
The Bears have never had a quarterback throw for 4,000 yards in a season and Caleb Williams is aiming to change that this year. Williams was asked about his goals for the coming season after reporting to training camp on Tuesday and that milestone was one of two that he
Jauan Jennings Hasn’t Formally Requested Trade
A report last week indicated that 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings either wanted a new contract or a trade. The veteran is still expected to report to training camp tomorrow, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that his wideout hasn’t formally requested out of San Francisco (per ESPN’s Nick
Browns place QB Deshaun Watson, DT Mike Hall Jr. on active/PUP
The Browns placed quarterback Deshaun Watson on the active/physically unable to perform list, among several moves they announced Tuesday. Watson underwent a second surgery on his torn Achilles on Jan. 10 and is not expected to be ready to practice for a few months. The Browns are expected to place
Hall of Famer believes this AFC QB will win Super Bowl first
Moon’s reasoning for this take was not due to stats or accolades, because both have great numbers and awards, rather Moon was focused on the surrounding cast around Jackson. While he was complimentary of Allen and the team around him, he emphasized that the Ravens had a strong secondary, incredible
Trevon Diggs on having pay reduced for missing offseason workouts: “It hurt my feelings”
To incentivize players to show up for the offseason, most teams use workout bonuses. The Cowboys are in the small minority that uses a salary de-escalator. It’s not about the player making extra money. It’s about losing the money he was due to make, if he doesn’t show up for
Commanders’ Terry McLaurin Begins Holdout
Terry McLaurin did not report to Commanders training camp, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, marking the start of a holdout amid his protracted extension talks with the team. Washington’s veterans were due to report today for a conditioning test, which was described as an “unofficial start” to training camp by
Sauce Gardner: Great Jets believe in me, no roof to what I can do
The Jets made Sauce Gardner the highest-paid cornerback in the league last week and some questioned the decision because Gardner had a down 2024 after making first-team All-Pro in each of his first two seasons. Gardner was asked about that criticism at a press conference on Tuesday and said that
Five-time Pro Bowler announces retirement from football
Jimmy Graham is calling it a career. The veteran tight end confirmed a report from John DeShazier of the Saints website that he’s indeed hanging up his cleats. After sitting out the 2022 campaign, Graham returned to New Orleans for the 2023 season. After hauling in four touchdowns that season,
Packers sign WR Will Sheppard, K Mark McNamee
The Packers signed wide receiver Will Sheppard and kicker Mark McNamee on Tuesday, the team announced. Sheppard is a rookie who played 55 games at Vanderbilt (2020-23) and Colorado (2024). He finished with 200 receptions for 2,688 yards (13.4 avg.) and 27 touchdowns. Sheppard also returned 18 punts for 131
TE Jimmy Graham Announces Retirement
Jimmy Graham is calling it a career. The veteran tight end confirmed a report from John DeShazier of the Saints website that he’s indeed hanging up his cleats. After sitting out the 2022 campaign, Graham returned to New Orleans for the 2023 season. After hauling in four touchdowns that season,