NFL Films exec reacts to Bills’ strong feelings about being featured ‘Hard Knocks’ team
Individuals within the Buffalo Bills, such as quarterback Josh Allen, haven’t hidden that they feel Buffalo being the featured “Hard Knocks: Training Camp” team this summer could serve as an unwanted distraction for a club looking to make its first Super Bowl appearance since January 1994. During a recent chat
Duke Tobin on Trey Hendrickson: He’s under contract, we expect him at camp
The Bengals are dealing with a pair of contract impasses involving defensive ends ahead of their first training camp practice this week. First-round pick Shemar Stewart remains unsigned and veteran Trey Hendrickson is looking for a contract extension. Hendrickson did not attend the team’s mandatory minicamp as part of his
DT Khalil Davis Retires
Khalil Davis remains unsigned as training camps open around the league. In lieu of continuing to pursue a free agent deal, the defensive tackle is hanging up his cleats. Davis’ agent informed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday of the news. As a result of the decision to end his NFL career,
Duke Tobin: I hope Shemar Stewart comes in, he needs to be here
The Bengals and No. 17 overall pick Shemar Stewart remain in a contract dispute that doesn’t appear to be close to ending. Cincinnati’s rookies reported to training camp on Saturday, but Stewart was not among them. The defensive end has been posting pictures to social media of himself out of
Titans O-line must improve rapidly after Will Levis news
The Tennessee Titans must protect rookie quarterback Cam Ward this upcoming season, especially now that they’ll be without their backup QB. Titans QB Will Levis is slated to undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He suffered the injury last season and aggravated it later in
Elijah Molden, Jaylen Johnson passed physicals with Chargers
The Chargers have gotten two of their players back on the practice field. Via the NFL’s daily transaction wire, defensive back Elijah Molden and receiver Jaylen Johnson have each passed a physical. Both players started training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Molden ended the 2024 season with
Commanders’ Stadium Deal Could Be Tied To Name Change
Attention regarding the Commanders will soon turn to training camp, but the team’s stadium situation remains unsettled at this point. A resolution could wind up being tied to the franchise’s name. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, president Donald Trump indicated he could attempt to hold up Washington’s new
Jawaan Taylor, Kristian Fulton start training camp on PUP
One of Kansas City’s starting offensive tackles is not ready to practice at the start of camp, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll be out for too long. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said in his Sunday press conference that offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor, cornerback Kristian Fulton, and tight end
What O’Connell learned about McCarthy amid lost rookie season
Previous stories detailed how Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and other members of the staff included quarterback and 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy in Saturday game plan meetings as McCarthy spent his entire rookie season recovering from the full meniscus repair he needed last summer. During a recent
Will Levis out for season with shoulder injury
Titans quarterback Will Levis will miss the entire 2025 season with a shoulder injury. Levis, who was the Titans’ primary starter the last two seasons, was expected to back up first overall pick Cam Ward this year. Instead, he’ll miss the year. “After consulting with doctors and his representatives, Will
Titans QB Will Levis To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
July 21st, 2025 at 9:08am CST by Adam La Rose Will Levis‘ 2025 campaign has ended before it began. The third-year Titans quarterback is set to undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The procedure is scheduled for July 29. Levis has
Andy Reid: George Karlaftis extension is great, he’s a relentless player
The Chiefs and defensive end George Karlaftis agreed to a four-year extension on Sunday, putting him under contract with the organization through 2030. The No. 30 overall pick in 2022, Karlaftis has been a durable, effective edge rusher over his first three seasons, recording 24.5 sacks, 24 tackles for loss,
David Montgomery discusses Super Bowl goal for 2025 Lions
No team has notched more regular-season wins since Week 1 of the 2023 campaign than the Detroit Lions (27). That said, the Lions failed to appear in either of the past two Super Bowl games, and the club suffered a brutal 45-31 divisional-round playoff loss to the Washington Commanders this
As Guardians dig in, Commanders remain mum on President Trump’s name-change demand
Twice on Sunday, President Donald Trump took to his social-media account on his social-media platform to insist that two professional sports teams restore Native American-based names they’d previously abandoned. Both the Washington Commanders and the Cleveland Guardians became the targets for an all-caps tirade (SAD!). He eventually threatened the Commanders
The ‘NFL quarterbacks sacked the most times as a rookie’ quiz
Happy 45th birthday to the first quarterback in Houston Texans history, David Carr! While Carr will always be remembered as the starting signal caller for the inaugural Houston Texans squad, the marriage of a rookie QB and an expansion team in their first season predictably went poorly for both. The
Special league meeting could happen in August over ESPN-NFL Media deal
Four times per year, the NFL’s owners gather to address NFL business. Under certain circumstances, the owners will have a special, previously-unscheduled meeting. Usually, it happens in connection with the approval of the purchase of a controlling interest in a team. Sports Business Journal recently reported that a special meeting
Dolphins’ Jaylen Wright: “I know I can be a top back in this league”
The Dolphins drafted running back Jaylen Wright last year and got a strong start from the rookie, who averaged 5.3 yards per carry over his first six games. And then they got nothing from him for the rest of the season, as he averaged just 1.8 yards per carry over
Projecting the most explosive NFL offenses in 2025, from first to worst
The NFL is now an offensive league, and there’s nothing more exciting than a high-scoring offense. Here’s a look at the most explosive NFL offenses heading into 2025, from first to worst. Gregory Fisher / USA Today Sports Images Since quarterback Josh Allen’s breakout season in 2020, the Bills
Tyler Smith: Super Bowl is “realistic goal” for Cowboys
With the launch of training camps comes unbridled optimism, for most teams. Cowboys guard Tyler Smith is feeling that optimism about his own team, even if it’s been 30 years since Dallas advanced to the NFC Championship. Asked about his team’s goals for 2025, Smith said this, via Todd Archer
Broncos, OLB Nik Bonitto Working Towards Extension
PFR identified Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto as an extension candidate back in December, and three weeks later we saw reports that the team had interest. In May, it was reported that talks had begun with some anticipation of things heating up coming late last month. In the wake of his
Seahawks Release TE Noah Fant
Roster moves continue as teams prepare for the start of training camp. In the case of the Seahawks, that includes parting ways with a notable veteran. Tight end Noah Fant has been released, per a team announcement. One year remained on his contract with a nonguaranteed base salary of $8.49MM owed. Rather
Bengals sign three, cut two others days before training camp
We saw reports earlier Sunday that, following a large workout including such players as C.J. Beathard, Tyler Huntley and more, the Bengals signed quarterback Desmond Ridder. When the team announced the move later on in the day, they disclosed several other transactions, as well, including the release of a player
Bengals Sign 3, Cut 2 Days Before Training Camp
We saw reports earlier today that, following a large workout including such players as C.J. Beathard, Tyler Huntley, and more, the Bengals signed quarterback Desmond Ridder. When the team announced the move later on in the day, they disclosed several other transactions, as well, including the release of a player
More details on the George Karlaftis deal
The Chiefs have agreed to terms with edge rusher George Karlaftis on a four-year extension. The full details are still to be obtained. For now, here’s what we have. The new six-year deal pays out $105.528 million, for an annual average from signing of $17.588 million from signing. The new
Who Will Win Saints’ QB Competition?
Speculation about Derek Carr’s Saints future came to an end when he elected to retire in lieu of undergoing shoulder surgery. The procedure would have kept him from playing in New Orleans (or elsewhere) in 2025, so the four-time Pro Bowler brought his career to an end and began the
JC Tretter to resign from NFLPA amid controversy
“Over the last couple days, it has gotten very, very hard for my family. And that’s something I can’t deal with,” Tretter said. “So, the short bullet points are: I have no interest in being [executive director]. I have no interest in being considered; I’ve let the executive committee know
Buccaneers Close Draft Class Signings; Ink CB Benjamin Morrison
The Buccaneers are the latest team to close out their rookie draft class signings today after getting Notre Dame second-round cornerback Benjamin Morrison to put pen to paper. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Morrison’s deal includes full guarantees for the first two years and 96 percent of the third
NFL Players Inc. president Matt Curtin emerges as potential NFLPA interim executive director
There’s at least one more potential candidate to become the interim executive director of the NFL Players Association. Earlier today, we mentioned that NFL Players, Inc. president Matt Curtin’s name has emerged in the rumor mill, mainly as a candidate possibly being pushed by NFLPA chief strategy officer JC Tretter
NFLPA’s problems continue to mount with latest resignation
The NFL Players Association is now looking for a new executive director and a new chief strategy officer. NFLPA chief strategy officer JC Tretter resigned from the union Sunday. He and NFLPA chief player officer Don Davis were considered the favorites to replace former NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell Jr.,
Buccaneers agree to terms with second-round DB Benjamin Morrison
The Buccaneers agreed to terms with second-round cornerback Benjamin Morrison, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Morrison will have 96 percent of the third year of his four-year deal guaranteed, per Garafolo. The Bucs used the 53rd overall pick on Morrison. He appeared in 31 games for Notre Dame in
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/20/25
Here are today’s minor NFL moves to close out the weekend: Chicago Bears Denver Broncos Los Angeles Chargers New England Patriots Olajiga, a London native, joins the roster as part of the NFL’s International Pathway Program. The 27-year-old spent the 2024 season on the Rams’ practice squad as an IPP
George Karlaftis agrees to four-year extension with Chiefs
The Chiefs signed guard Trey Smith to a new contract last week and they struck a deal with another member of the team this weekend. According to multiple reports, defensive end George Karlaftis has agreed to a four-year extension with the team. Karlaftis stands to make $93 million under the
Former NFL WR predicts this Raiders rookie to play ‘for a long time’
Without playing a down, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jack Bech already caught the attention of three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Dez Bryant, who predicted the rookie will have a long NFL career. “He will be playing in the NFL for a long time,” Bryant posted on X in response
Seahawks release veteran TE Noah Fant
The Seahawks released veteran tight end Noah Fant on Sunday, the team announced. He was due a non-guaranteed salary of $8.49 million this season and the move saves $8.91 million against the salary cap. Fant, 27, spent the past three seasons with the Seahawks after being acquired in the 2022
5 Key Stories: 7/13/25 – 7/20/25
As players begin reporting to training camp, activity has picked up around the league. A number of contract situations remain unresolved at this point, but several have been taken care of in time for summer practices. In case you missed any of this week’s top developments, here is a quick
JC Tretter resigns from NFL Players Association
First, Lloyd Howell. Now, JC Tretter. In a lengthy interview that was posted earlier this hour, Tretter tells Jonathan Jones of CBSSports.com that Tretter is resigning from the NFL Players Association. The former union president had returned last year, as the NFLPA’s chief strategy officer. “Over the last couple days,
Chiefs’ latest move should improve Super Bowl chances
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the Kansas City Chiefs’ most important player, but their defense has also played a pivotal role in their recent success. When the Chiefs won their fourth Super Bowl during the 2023 season, they allowed the league’s second-fewest points (17.3) during the regular season. Last season, Kansas
Patriots sign London native David Olajiga
The Patriots signed first-year defensive tackle David Olajiga on Sunday, the team announced. Olajiga, who is a London native, joins the Patriots as part of the NFL’s International Pathway Program. Olajiga, 27, spent last season on the Rams’ practice squad after signing with the team out of Central Missouri. The
J.C. Tretter To Resign From NFLPA
Instead of being a candidate to replace Lloyd Howell as the NFLPA’s executive director, J.C. Tretter will instead step aside from the union. The former NFLPA president said in an interview with CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones he will resign. “Over the last couple days, it has gotten very, very hard for my
President Trump floats tying D.C. stadium deal to Commanders name change
The distraction is working. As a result, the man who is looking for the country to talk about anything other than something about some sort of list has turned it up a notch — to precisely where we’ve suspected it would eventually go. Hours after insisting that the Washington Commanders
Seahawks release former first-round TE before training camp
The Seattle Seahawks made an interesting roster move by releasing tight end Noah Fant just days before the start of training camp. The decision allows the team more financial flexibility heading into 2025. Fant was drafted in the first round in 2019 by the Denver Broncos. He arrived in Seattle
Bengals sign Taven Bryan, McTelvin Agim
The Bengals confirmed reports that they signed quarterback Desmond Ridder on Sunday afternoon and they announced several other roster moves as well. They have signed defensive tackles Taven Bryan and McTelvin Agim to their 90-man roster. They also signed center Andrew Raym while waiving quarterback Logan Woodside and guard Tashawn
Chiefs, George Karlaftis Agree To Extension
George Karlaftis is the latest member of the Chiefs to secure a big-ticket extension. Team and player have agreed to terms on a new deal, as first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Providing details on the accord, ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds this four-year contract is worth $93MM. It includes $62MM
Cowboys work out James Houston, Jesse Luketa, Kameron Cline
One of the big questions for the Cowboys this week is whether Micah Parsons will be taking part in practices at training camp and he may have some new teammates to welcome along the defensive front if he is on the field. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the team
Mississippi freshman Corey Adams, 18, was killed in a shooting
Corey Adams, an 18-year-old freshman football player at Mississippi, was shot and killed on Saturday night. Via Adam Rittenberg of ESPN.com, Adams died at the scene in Cordova, Tennessee. Four other men were shot in the incident. None were listed in critical condition. Shelby County sheriff’s deputies found Adams inside
Is Cowboys’ Micah Parsons planning on attending training camp?
The Dallas Cowboys report to training camp in Oxnard, Calif., on Monday. Will EDGE Micah Parsons show? Parsons, 26, is set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie deal this upcoming season. The Cowboys and the pass-rusher have made progress in contract negotiations, but it remains unclear when
Bengals Sign QB Desmond Ridder
The Bengals have agreed to terms with free agent QB Desmond Ridder, per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Ridder was eligible for restricted free agency this offseason but was non-tendered by the Raiders. A planned Broncos workout did not take place, and a workout with the Colts did not
Report: Bengals to sign QB Desmond Ridder
The Bengals are bringing in another quarterback. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Desmond Ridder is signing with Cincinnati. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Ridder, who played his college ball at the University of Cincinnati. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor was also Cincinnati’s offensive coordinator and QBs coach when
NFL Legal Notes: Browns, Rice, Ruggs
In keeping with her prior update on first-year running back Quinshon Judkins, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com confirmed Judkins did not report to training camp with the rest of the Browns’ rookies on Friday. Veterans are due to report on Tuesday, with the first full-squad practice scheduled for Wednesday. Judkins,
Browns star WR discusses if he has a favorite in four-way QB competition
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy reports to training camp on Tuesday but still doesn’t know who the team’s starting quarterback is. The Browns are holding a four-way QB competition between Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Starting QB Deshaun Watson is expected to miss