Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers blasts critics of Mike Tomlin
Somewhat interestingly, the Pittsburgh Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers to be their starting quarterback in June seemed to spark an uptick in chatter regarding Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin possibly being on the hot seat this summer. During a Wednesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers sent a strong message
Cam Ward: Our offense is “very mid” right now
Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward’s first two padded practices in the NFL didn’t go as he would have hoped. The team’s website had rookie quarterback Cam Ward at 11-of-23 with an interception in Wednesday’s practice and he was picked off three times while going 11-of-26 in Tuesday’s session, so it’s
The ‘No. 3 overall NFL draft picks since 2000’ quiz
The wait for NFL games is (almost) over. The NFL’s preseason schedule gets underway on July 31 as the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Detroit Lions in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. For the Chargers, it will be the start of another new
Vikings sign S Gervarrius Owens
The Vikings signed safety Gervarrius Owens on Wednesday, the team announced. Owens, 25, was a seventh-round pick of the Giants in 2023, the 254th overall selection. He joins Minnesota after spending time with the Giants and Titans. He has appeared in five games the past two seasons, including three his
Latest reporting paints unflattering picture of Shedeur Sanders
The extraordinarily rare four-man quarterback competition unfolding in Cleveland is ongoing, but adjustments are being made. Kenny Pickett is out with a hamstring injury, giving Joe Flacco a wider runway to reacquire the job. While Pickett recovers, Kevin Stefanski said Flacco will take the bulk of the first-team reps, via
Ja’Lynn Polk: I’m not thinking about last year, still think I’m going to be great
The Patriots used a second-round draft pick on wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk last year, and they didn’t get much for their investment in his rookie year, as he caught just 12 passes for 87 yards. But he says he’s not discouraged. Polk said at Patriots training camp today that he’s
Anthony Richardson seems to have learned from 2024 benching
Long before the Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Daniel Jones in free agency this past March, Colts head coach Shane Steichen benched 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson for a pair of contests last fall after Richardson admitted to taking himself out of a game because he was “tired.” While reflecting
Commanders sign OT Lucas Niang
The Commanders announced an addition to their offensive line group on Wednesday. They have signed tackle Lucas Niang to their 90-man roster. He takes the spot that opened when guard Nate Herbig retired earlier this week. Niang was a 2020 third-round pick by the Chiefs, but opted out of playing
Aaron Rodgers opens up about his familiarity with Steelers offense
Aaron Rodgers is going through an experience that often happens to elite quarterbacks early in their career when they’re drafted by a general manager and coach coming off losing seasons who are on the hot seat: Learning a new scheme. The new Pittsburgh Steelers signal-caller is on his third offensive coordinator
Zay Flowers will miss a few practices with minor injury
The Ravens will be without one of their key offensive contributors for a bit, but it does not sound like a major issue. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that receiver Zay Flowers will miss a few days with a “camp thing.” With teams not
Bills’ first-round pick avoids ACL tear
The first-round cornerback’s ACL is intact, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, and NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report the Kentucky product suffered an LCL sprain. Hairston is expected to be out for at least a few weeks, but the Bills avoided the worst-case scenario here. Buffalo views Hairston
Patriots release Trayveon Williams, make several other moves
The Patriots announced a number of roster moves on Wednesday afternoon, including one that ended running back Trayveon Williams’s time with the team. Williams signed with the Patriots in May after spending the last six seasons with the Bengals. The 2019 sixth-round pick ran 62 times for 307 yards with
AFC East Notes: Dolphins, Pats, Myers, Bills
Zach Sieler is not holding in at Dolphins practice, but the veteran defensive lineman has let it be known he is seeking a new contract. Tied to a three-year, $30.75MM extension, Sieler has delivered a considerable return for the Dolphins by posting back-to-back 10-sack seasons — for a team decimated
Jaydon Blue says criticism of his work habits has “added a little fuel”
Rookie running back Jaydon Blue heard the criticism of him, and he vehemently disagrees. Two days before training camp began, former Cowboys offensive assistant Glenn Smith called Blue “borderline lazy” in an interview and said the team wasn’t pleased with Blue’s work habits. “All that did was add a little
Raiders agree to contract extension with longest-tenured player
Four Raiders remain from the Oakland days of the franchise. The longest-tenured of those four players is now set to stick around in Las Vegas for a few more years, at least. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders are extending left tackle Kolton Miller on a three-year, $66M agreement. The new
Raiders LT Kolton Miller signs three-year extension
The Raiders signed left tackle Kolton Miller to a contract extension Wednesday night, the team announced. The deal is three years and $66 million, with $42.5 million guaranteed, per multiple reports. Miller did not attend the start of voluntary work this offseason while seeking an extension. He didn’t stay away,
Seahawks To Extend GM John Schneider
The Seahawks moved John Schneider to the top of their personnel pyramid in 2024, firing Pete Carroll and giving their GM final say. A year later, the team is extending its longtime front office boss. Schneider and the Seahawks have agreed on a four-year extension, according to FOX’s Jay Glazer.
Dolphins sign OL Jalen McKenzie
The Dolphins didn’t make a move at corner in the wake of Kader Kohou’s season-ending knee injury, but they did make a move involving offensive linemen. They announced that they have signed Jalen McKenzie. They placed Obinna Eze on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Eze signed with the Dolphins
Cowboys’ Lamb shares HC’s stern message after another camp incident
It will be even harder for the Dallas Cowboys to rebound from a 7-10 season if they don’t stop fighting each other. Last week, there were multiple incidents at training camp in Oxnard, California. On Wednesday, more scuffles broke out, and rookie offensive tackle Ajani Cornelius was ejected after punching
Mike Evans ready to “put on a show” as he goes for 12th 1,000-yard season in a row
Mike Evans is the only receiver in NFL history to begin a career with 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Jerry Rice had 927 as a rookie before putting together 11 seasons in a row with at least 1,000 yards. No one else in NFL history has ever had 11 consecutive seasons
Raiders, LT Kolton Miller Agree On Extension
July 30th, 2025 at 8:58pm CST by Ely Allen Four Raiders remain from the Oakland days of the franchise. The longest-tenured of those four players is now set to stick around in Las Vegas for a few more years, at least. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders are extending
Jody Allen: I’m confident John Schneider will continue to deliver real results
When John Schneider’s extension with the Seahawks was reported earlier on Wednesday, one detail was that the new deal ran through 2030. In fact, there’s a little more to it. Seattle announced the extension runs through 2031 on Wednesday afternoon. “The extension of General Manager John Schneider’s contract is a
Matt LaFleur is willing to walk the Packers’ WR tightrope
The Green Bay Packers had a bit of a scarcity problem on their hands last year at the wide receiver position. That’s the risk you run when you have multiple talented players but no true hierarchy at a position. There’s never enough catches to go around, and the Packers found
Report: 345 Park Avenue shooter bought assault rile from casino coworker
The man who killed four and seriously injured another at the building that houses the NFL’s offices bought the gun from a coworker at a Las Vegas casino. Via the Associated Press, the New York Police Department has said that 27-year-old Shane Tamura purchased the AR-15-style rifle from his supervisor
Ravens TE Isaiah Likely To Undergo Surgery For Broken Bone In Foot
After having some of the best injury luck in the league last year, the Ravens were tested in the opening days of camp. Yesterday’s practice ended when tight end Isaiah Likely rolled his ankle and needed to be carted off the field. Per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, head coach
Christian Darrisaw returns to team drills for Vikings
Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw took an important step toward his return to action on Wednesday. Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, Darrisaw participated in team drills for the first time since Minnesota training camp opened. He had previously been taking part in individual drills only, following a torn ACL and
Joe Burrow gives Bengals fans reason to be excited about upcoming season
The Cincinnati Bengals have a few reasons to be optimistic heading into the 2025 NFL season, and the biggest of all is the health and confidence of their franchise quarterback. For the first time since maybe his rookie year, Joe Burrow is fully healthy during camp. So far, the results
There’s a flaw in the notion of unhappy players faking injuries
One of the grievance rulings hidden by the NFL and the NFL Players Association (and discovered via the PFT/PTFO collaboration) related to the non-suggestion suggestion made by former NFLPA president JC Tretter that disgruntled players should fake injuries to avoid practicing or playing. Beyond the fact that it was idiotic
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/30/25
Here are today’s midweek minor moves: Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Kansas City Chiefs Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots New Orleans Saints New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Washington Commanders The Chiefs have signed Lassiter, fresh off a spring season with the UFL’s Memphis
Nate Thomas, Asim Richards to get first shot to replace LT Tyler Guyton
Cowboys left tackle Tyler Guyton escaped serious injury in practice Tuesday when the MRI of Guyton’s right knee revealed a bone fracture and a sprain. The 4-6-week timeline could amount to only “a couple weeks,” coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday. Guyton started 11 games last season, and the Cowboys expect
Why critical Cam Ward comments are a good thing for Titans
The Tennessee Titans can only go up from here. On Wednesday, ESPN Titans reporter Turron Davenport wrote about comments rookie quarterback Cam Ward made after a lackluster practice session, where the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 Draft took accountability for the offense’s “very mid” start to training camp.
Report: Saints TE Juwan Johnson’s groin injury is not serious
Saints tight end Juwan Johnson left practice with an injury Wednesday, but the news is good. Jordan Schultz reports Johnson has a groin injury that isn’t serious and that will keep Johnson out only a few days, at most. Johnson, 28, signed a three-year, $30.75 million deal with the Saints
Jihaad Campbell Progressing, Working With Eagles’ First Team; Latest On OLB, S Situations
Viewed as an upper-crust talent in the first-round mix this year, Jihaad Campbell fell to No. 31 largely because of injury concerns. The rookie linebacker missed the Eagles’ offseason program, but his climb toward the expected starting role is underway. Although Campbell was not expected to be at full speed
Report: Bucs agree to terms with RB Owen Wright
The Buccaneers worked out seven free agents Wednesday. They are signing at least one. Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports the Bucs have reached agreement with running back Owen Wright. Tampa Bay was in need of running back depth with Josh Williams and D.J. Williams sidelined. The team also worked
Lions WR appears to throw shade at Bears HC Ben Johnson
The Detroit Lions had substantial success under Ben Johnson, but the receiver corps likes the scheme that new offensive coordinator John Morton is cooking up. Johnson is now with the Bears as their head coach. Per most reports coming out of Chicago, the offense is behind the defense in knowing
Saints sign OT Jonathan Mendoza
The Saints added a player to their 90-man roster on Wednesday. The team announced that they have signed offensive tackle Jonathan Mendoza to a one-year deal. The Saints waived tackle Josh Ball earlier this week. Mendoza was undrafted this year. He finished his college time at Louisville as a starter
Joe Flacco To Take Bulk Of Browns’ First-Team Reps; Shedeur Sanders Highly Unlikely To Win Job
The extraordinarily rare four-man quarterback competition unfolding in Cleveland is ongoing, but adjustments are being made. Kenny Pickett is out with a hamstring injury, giving Joe Flacco a wider runway to reacquire the job. While Pickett recovers, Kevin Stefanski said (via ESPN.com’s Daniel Oyefusi) Flacco will take the bulk of
Report: Chiefs agree to terms with WR Kwamie Lassiter II
With Xavier Worthy (concussion), Skyy Moore (hamstring) and Hollywood Brown (ankle) sidelined by injuries Wednesday, the Chiefs need wide receiver help. They worked out Kwamie Lassiter II on Wednesday and have agreed to terms, James Larsen of UFLNewsroom. Lassiter played for the Memphis Showboats in the UFL this spring, and
Panthers’ Brandt Tilis talks Bryce Young’s contract situation
The Carolina Panthers are far away from entertaining a contract extension for Bryce Young. Panthers executive vice president of football operations Brandt Tilis was a part of the Kansas City Chiefs front office when Patrick Mahomes scored a $450 million contract extension after his third season in the league, leading
49ers work out RBs Jeff Wilson, D’Ernest Johnson
The 49ers had a former member of their team in for a workout on Wednesday. NFL Media reports that running back Jeff Wilson went through the paces for the team. Former Browns and Jaguars running back D’Ernest Johnson was also part of the workout. Wilson signed with the 49ers after
49ers Work Out Jeff Wilson, Cameron Fleming
Jeff Wilson has spent the past his entire career in roughly the same scheme, rejoining ex-49ers OC Mike McDaniel after a 2022 deadline deal. After playing out his Dolphins contract, Wilson has lingered in free agency for four-plus months. The 49ers are back on the radar for their former UDFA
Packers sign LB Jared Bartlett, release S Kahzir Brown.
The Packers have made a pair of roster moves on Wednesday. Green Bay announced the club has signed linebacker Jared Bartlett and released safety Kahzir Brown. Bartlett just entered the league in the spring as an undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati. He transferred there in 2024 after previously playing
Why Hendrickson didn’t want to be ‘selfish’ amid contract stalemate
Following a brief holdout, pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson reported to the Cincinnati Bengals for training camp on Wednesday even though he remains in the final year of his existing contract. According to Jay Morrison of Sports Illustrated, Hendrickson confirmed on Wednesday that “things are exactly the same” regarding the contract stalemate involving the two
Vikings to wear helmet decal honoring Jim Marshall
The Vikings will be honoring the late Jim Marshall this season. Marshall died in June at the age of 87 and team president Mark Wilf said at a Wednesday press conference that the team will recognize his passing with a decal on their helmets. “In our minds, he’s the greatest
S Jordan Whitehead Receives Full Clearance, To Meet With Falcons
An injury sustained in a car accident sidelined Jordan Whitehead for the Buccaneers’ final two games, and the team ended the safety’s second Tampa stint before a roster bonus was due. Whitehead’s rehab process, however, has wrapped months later. The veteran safety received full clearance recently, according to NFL.com’s Mike
Report: Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN after settling lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe will not be returning to ESPN. According to Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com, ESPN has cut ties with Sharpe after the Hall of Famer settled a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. The settlement was announced by the accuser’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, earlier in July. Sharpe had strongly denied
ESPN analyst makes bold claim about Steelers for 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter the 2025 NFL season with as much attention on them as any team in the league. While that is nothing new for the storied franchise that owns six Super Bowl titles, the lack of a playoff win since the 2016 season and addition of four-time league
Tua Tagovailoa: I think Quinn Ewers has been balling
The Dolphins have started three quarterbacks in two of head coach Mike McDaniel’s seasons with the club. So while Quinn Ewers may have been drafted in the seventh round this year out of Texas, the odds of him starting a game as a rookie are much higher than zero as
Trey Hendrickson Not Seeing Bengals Talks Shift; Guarantees Remain Issue
Following Terry McLaurin, Trey Hendrickson reported to training camp after a brief holdout. The Bengals can no longer levy nonwaivable $50K fines daily, but they will not see the disgruntled defensive end suit up for practice. Hendrickson will also follow the Commanders wideout in staging a hold-in; unlike McLaurin, no
Bills rookie CB Maxwell Hairston to miss time with LCL sprain
The good news for Bills first-round pick Maxwell Hairston is that he avoided an ACL injury when he went down at Tuesday’s practice without being contacted. The bad news for the rookie cornerback is that he will miss a big chunk of his first NFL training camp. NFL Media reports