Alex Anzalone passed conditioning test, but didn’t practice Sunday
Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone was not among the players that the team placed on the physically unable to perform or non-football injury lists ahead of their first training camp practice, but Anzalone did not take part in Sunday’s session. Head coach Dan Campbell said, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit
More On T.J. Watt’s Record-Setting Extension With Steelers
Despite being on the wrong side of 30, Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt just landed a record-setting three-year, $123MM extension, which keeps him under club control through 2028. The contract already looked like a win on paper for Watt, and Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk passes along a few
Lions lose defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike for season with torn ACL
After a brutal 2024 season of injuries on defense, the Lions’ 2025 is off to a disappointing start. Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire season, head coach Dan Campbell announced today. Onwuzurike opened camp on the reserve/physically unable to perform list but
Ennis Rakestraw injures chest in Lions practice
The Lions held their first practice of training camp on Sunday and they also experienced their first injury of the summer. Per multiple reports, cornerback Ennis Rakestraw had to leave the field early in the session. The team said that he is being evaluated for a chest injury. Rakestraw was
President Trump wants Commanders to “IMMEDIATELY” return to former name
If Commanders owner Josh Harris has been tiptoeing toward a possible return to their abandoned name, they have officially gotten a two-handed shove. President Donald Trump, who currently has no reason whatsoever to change the subject on any matter that possibly has had his base up in arms for over
When Cowboys report on Monday, will Micah Parsons show up?
The Cowboys don’t care about winning as much as they claim to care about winning. If they did, they wouldn’t consistently drag their feet when it comes to the contracts earned by key players. They’ve done it several times in recent years, from Ezekiel Elliott to Dak Prescott to CeeDee
Patriots Would Be Interested In Trading For Commanders WR Terry McLaurin
The Patriots’ long-running search for a proven wideout to pair with second-year quarterback Drake Maye culminated in a three-year, $69MM deal for Stefon Diggs in March. Despite having Diggs in the fold, New England would be in the market for another accomplished pass catcher if he becomes available. That pass
Taylor Decker had shoulder surgery, Lions hope he practices after Hall of Fame game
The news that defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike will miss the season with a torn ACL was the biggest headline of head coach Dan Campbell’s Sunday press conference, but he provided several other injury updates as well. Left tackle Taylor Decker was placed on the physically unable to perform list upon
Lions lose key player to torn ACL for entire 2025 season
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Report: NFLPA board of player reps is expected to vote on interim executive director soon
With executive director Lloyd Howell abruptly out, the NFL Players Association needs to replace him. It soon will. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, the NFLPA board of player representatives “is expected to vote” on a new interim executive director before the widespread launch of training camps, on Tuesday. The news
Team Ownership Has Made Negotiations “More Complicated” Than Necessary
In April, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and star edge rusher Micah Parsons seemingly put the framework of an extension in place. After that report surfaced, however, there has been no indication that talks have gained any traction. The Jones-Parsons summit did not include Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta, and Jones’ public
Former NFLPA executive committee member says JC Tretter “seems just as culpable” as Lloyd Howell
There’s a storm raging within the NFL Players Association, and at times it feels as if we’re in the eye of it. The vast majority of texts and calls to the PFT hotline since the resignation of NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell relate to the next steps for the union.
Pawn-shop owner pleads guilty in connection with Joe Burrow burglary
Joe Burrow didn’t need a Batmobile to bring a few jokers to justice. Authorities in New York have secured a pair of guilty pleas from pawn-shop managers who bought and sold items stolen from the Bengals quarterback’s home last December. On Friday, 43-year-old Dimitriy Nezhinskiy pleaded guilty to one count
Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike Out For Season
July 20: During the Lions’ first day of training camp Sunday, head coach Dan Campbell addressed the media. He told reporters, including Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network, that Onwuzurike tore his ACL and is out for the year. This is obviously difficult news for the player, who will have
Panthers rookie receiver and returner Jimmy Horn wants to play like Steve Smith
In 2001, the Panthers drafted Steve Smith in the third round, played him mostly on special teams as a rookie, and then saw him develop into the best wide receiver in franchise history. This year, the Panthers drafted wide receiver Jimmy Horn in the sixth round, and Horn would love
Saints Agree To Sign DL Jonathan Bullard
The Saints are bringing in some defensive line help late in the offseason. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the team has agreed to terms with veteran defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard, who is now set to join his sixth NFC team in 10 years, three days before veterans report
Second-round edge rusher Nic Scourton agrees to terms with Panthers
The Panthers have agreed to terms with second-round edge rusher Nic Scourton, the team announced Saturday night. That means they will have their entire eight-player rookie class under contract when workouts begin Wednesday. The Panthers traded up to select Scourton with the 51st overall pick as they had on first-round
Chiefs agree to terms with second-round DT Omarr Norman-Lott
The Chiefs have completed each of their rookie deals. Second-round defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott has agreed to terms, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Norman-Lott was selected with the No. 63 pick in April’s draft. Financial details have not emerged on his four-year rookie contract, but it is safe to
Bengals sign second-round pick Demetrius Knight Jr.
The Bengals signed second-round linebacker LB Demetrius Knight Jr. on Saturday, the team announced. His signing leaves only first-rounder Shemar Stewart unsigned. Knight received nearly 80 percent of his four-year rookie deal guaranteed, Jordan Schultz reports. It’s the first time in NFL history the 49th overall pick has received guarantees
Panthers Sign Second-Round OLB Nic Scourton, Complete Rookie Deals
The Panthers are the latest team to wrap up their rookie deals in time for training camp. Edge rusher Nic Scourton agreed to terms Saturday, per a team announcement. Scourton was selected with the No. 51 pick in April’s draft. That slot saw guarantee rates of 54.8% and 66.4% over the past
Saints agree to terms with veteran DL Jonathan Bullard
The Saints have agreed to terms with veteran defensive end Jonathan Bullard, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Bullard visited with the Saints last month, and his signing will reunite him with Brandon Staley, an assistant with the Bears when Bullard played in Chicago in 2017-18. Bullard, 31, spent the
Patriots get positive update with notable injury list absence
The New England Patriots announced their active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list ahead of 2025 training camp on Saturday, and one of the biggest surprises was a name that was notably absent. Per ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss, wide receiver Stefon Diggs (ACL) wasn’t among the names listed on the
Rashee Rice’s case is simple as to what happened, complicated as to what happens next
When it comes to NFL players creating mayhem and/or causing injuries while driving, there is precedent. When it comes to NFL players street racing on a city highway among and around other cars in broad daylight on video, there is no precedent. That’s the most important thing to remember when
Texans Agree To Terms With Second-Round T Aireontae Ersery, Complete Rookie Deals
A deal has been worked out with each member of the Texans’ draft class. Second-round offensive linemen Aireontae Ersery agreed to terms with Houston on Saturday. The four-year pact is worth a total of $9.21MM, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 notes. While it is unclear at this point how much Ersery secured
George Odum underwent elbow surgery last month
The 49ers surprisingly released core special teams player George Odum on Saturday. It turns out Odum underwent elbow surgery last month from an offseason injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. That’s how Odum landed on the non-football injury list earlier this week. Odum should be healed in 6-8 weeks,
Chargers QB Justin Herbert wearing new eye equipment
Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Justin Herbert has been spotted make an interesting change at training camp, as he has been seen wearing red-tinted, UV-protection contact lenses to improve his vision on sunlit days. The lenses, which give off a red coloring, function like built-in sunglasses. Instead of wearing a
DeMarvion Overshown provides positive medical update
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown tore the ACL, MCL and PCL in his right knee in Week 14, which put his entire 2025 season in jeopardy. Overshown always has had a positive outlook, and it appears the medical staff has given him a positive update. “Good news from the Doc! We
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/19/25
Saturday’s minor moves around the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Chicago Bears Cincinnati Bengals Jacksonville Jaguars New England Patriots New York Jets Washington Commanders Placed on active/NFI list: T Timothy McKay The Cardinals were one of the two teams Barrs visited yesterday. His free agent workout clearly went well, and he will look
Jets place DE Jermaine Johnson on active/PUP
The Jets placed edge rusher Jermaine Johnson on the active/physically unable to perform list Saturday, the team announced. Johnson tore his right Achilles in a Week 2 game against the Titans, but he is expected to be ready for the 2025 season opener. He gave an update after the Jets
Texans star sets hilariously high defensive goal for 2025 season
The Houston Texans already had one of the best secondaries in the NFL during the 2024 season, and they only strengthened it this offseason when they added safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Returning stars like Derek Stingley Jr., as well as the addition of Gardner-Johnson, have the Texans setting high goals for
Patriots’ initial PUP list doesn’t include Stefon Diggs
As the Patriots head to camp, several players are on the physically unable to perform list, or the non-football injury/illness list. Receiver Stefon Diggs is not one of them. That means he is good to go, after the 2024 ACL tear that ended prematurely his lone season with the Texans.
Chiefs Agree To Terms With Second-Round DT Omarr Norman-Lott
The Chiefs have completed each of their rookie deals. Second-round defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott has agreed to terms, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Norman-Lott was selected with the No. 63 pick in April’s draft. Financial details have not emerged on his four-year rookie contract, but it is safe to assume it
Jaguars LB Dennis Gardeck placed on active/PUP
The Jaguars placed linebacker Dennis Gardeck on the active/physically unable to perform list, the team announced Saturday. Gardeck, who signed with the Jaguars last month, can return to the 90-player roster once he passes his physical. He tore the ACL in his right knee on a punt play in a
Injury list designation raises concerns about Bears’ Pro Bowl DB
Chicago Bears two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson was among four players placed on the team’s active/non-football injury (NFI) list on Saturday. The severity of Johnson’s injury is unclear, but it will be worth monitoring as training camp and preseason games get underway. Bears rookies reported to camp on Saturday,
Texans agree to terms with second-round OT Aireontae Ersery
The Texans signed wide receiver Jayden Higgins to a fully guaranteed deal on May 8, the first time in history for a second-round pick to receive a fully guaranteed deal. It delayed most of the rest of the second round from reaching deals for weeks. One of the 30 second-round
AFC Staff Updates: Dolphins, Chargers, Chiefs
The Dolphins made a move on their offensive staff this week, promoting senior offensive assistant Chandler Henley to run game specialist, per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. A Yale graduate like his head coach, Henley initially worked in sales for IBM and Google. On the side, though, he worked as
Jaylon Johnson lands on the Bears’ active/non-football injury list
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson will begin training camp on the active/non-football injury list, the team announced. He is one of four players to get that designation, though he, backup quarterback Case Keenum, running back Ian Wheeler and wide receiver Jahdae Walker can return once they pass their physical. The Bears,
Bengals refusing to change language in contract talks with rookie
The Cincinnati Bengals‘ rookies reported to start training camp on Saturday, but edge-rusher Shemar Stewart remains unsigned amid a tense contract standoff. The holdup stems from a significant language issue that gives the Bengals the authority to void all future guarantees if Stewart breaches certain contract terms. This is a
Chiefs agree to terms with second-round pick Omarr Norman-Lott
The Chiefs have agreed to terms with their second-round pick. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Kansas City and No. 63 overall selection Omarr Norman-Lott have come to terms on the defensive tackle’s four-year rookie contract. Norman-Lott, 23, was the penultimate selection of the second round. He played his first
49ers Release S George Odum
Days after placing him on the active/non-football injury list with an undisclosed ailment, the 49ers have made the decision to release veteran safety George Odum, per Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Though, never a true starter in the San Francisco secondary, Odum earned second-team All-Pro honors as a
Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins are eager to prove themselves “all over again”
Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are the highest-paid receiver due in the NFL. Chase signed a four-year, $161 million extension and Higgins a four-year, $115 million deal. They want to prove they are worth the $276 million. “I’m pretty sure that’s the big thing Cincinnati wants us to do, too,”
Chargers’ rising star looks to match Khalil Mack’s elite play
Tuli Tuipulotu is entering his third NFL season with very high expectations, and he is making it clear that he is doing everything necessary to meet them. The Los Angeles Chargers defender talked to the media on Friday and had some great words to say in regards to his fellow
49ers release S George Odum
The 49ers are moving on from one of their special teams veterans. San Francisco announced on Saturday that the club has released safety George Odum. Odum, 31, had been with San Francisco since 2022. He appeared in 12 games with two starts last season, recording 16 total tackles and four
Richie James retires after six NFL seasons
Richie James landed in the NFL as a seventh-round pick in 2018, and he has called it quit after six seasons. James did not play in 2024, so his final game came in Super Bowl LVIII. He announced his retirement in a social media post. “It took time but I
Saints Agree To Sign DE Jonathan Bullard
July 19th, 2025 at 3:21pm CST by Ely Allen The Saints are bringing in some defensive line help late in the offseason. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the team has agreed to terms with veteran defensive end Jonathan Bullard, who is now set to join his sixth NFC
Saints, QB Tyler Shough Agree On Fully Guaranteed Rookie Deal
Once thought to be the first domino that would fall in the second-round standoff, Louisville second-round quarterback Tyler Shough has finally signed his four-year, entry-level contract. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirms that Shough got the fully guaranteed four-year, $10.8MM contract many expected, but it comes with a few more benefits, as
J.C. Tretter, Don Davis Are Frontrunners For Interim NFLPA Exec. Director
The NFLPA is continuing to navigate the fallout of a series of revelations about executive director Lloyd Howell and his subsequent resignation. The union’s 32 player representatives met on Friday night to discuss the next steps regarding Howell’s now-vacant position. Two current NFLPA leaders emerged as frontrunners, according to The
Saints QB competition impacted by rookie contract development
New Orleans Saints rookie Tyler Shough took an important step toward becoming the team’s starting quarterback this season after ending a contract stalemate three days before the start of training camp. Per reports, Shough, the No. 40 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, received a fully guaranteed deal worth
Saints sign second-round QB Tyler Shough to fully guaranteed contract
Saints second-round pick Tyler Shough is the favorite to win the starting quarterback job in New Orleans, and so the team didn’t want anything to keep him out of the start of training camp. As a result, the Saints agreed today to give Shough a fully guaranteed rookie contract, according
Rams Sign 2nd-Round TE Terrance Ferguson, Complete Draft Pick Signings
The Rams are signing No. 46 pick Terrance Ferguson to a four-year, $9.71MM rookie contract, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Like virtually every 2025 second-rounder, the rookie tight end will set a record for guaranteed money for his draft slot. 82.8% of his contract (just under $8.05MM) is fully guaranteed,