Steelers, T.J. Watt agree to three-year contract extension
There will not be a T.J. Watt holdout this summer. According to multiple reports, Watt has agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension that will make him the league’s highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. The initial numbers indicate Watt’s deal is worth $123 million with $108 million fully guaranteed
Magic 8 Ball predictions for the 2025 New England Patriots
Maybe it’s the fact that he failed to throw for 300 yards in any game. Maye’s best game came in Week 11 in a 28-22 loss to the Rams, where he threw for a career-high 282 yards and two scores. He also played well by completing 82.6% of his passes
Alim McNeill, Levi Onwuzurike among Lions placed on PUP list
The Lions placed several players on their physically unable to perform list on Thursday, including a pair of defensive linemen. Alim McNeill was placed on the active version of the list, so he can be activated at any point during camp. Levi Onwuzurike is on the reserve list, so he
Lions Agree To Terms With Second-Round OL Tate Ratledge
Tate Ratledge will be in the building when the Lions start their training camp in full this weekend. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Lions have agreed to terms with their rookie offensive lineman. Like many teams around the league, the second rounder represented the Lions’ only unsigned draft
What’s next in the collusion grievance?
Lost in the drip-drip-drip of news related to the NFL Players Association and executive director Lloyd Howell is the fact that, as of last week, the NFLPA exercised (belatedly) its prerogative to appeal the ruling in the collusion grievance. So what happens next? Article 15, Section 8 of the Collective
Steelers, Watt finalize extension to make him highest paid non-QB
This offseason, Watt was entering into the final season of his previous four-year deal. Seeking long-term financial security, Watt and his team engaged in contract talks that took longer than both sides likely wanted. He sat out minicamp and in various interviews, discussed his frustrations with the negotiations. There was
Ravens put Ar’Darius Washington on PUP, announce Mike Green signed his rookie deal
Word on Thursday was that the Ravens were close to signing second-round pick Mike Green and the deal came together before the day was out. The Ravens announced Green’s signing on Thursday afternoon. They now have all of their 2025 draft picks under contract for the next four years. The
Chargers Agree To Terms With Second-Round WR Tre Harris
While Tre Harris was one of many second-round picks to remain unsigned through mid-July, the rookie made headlines when he was a no-show during the start of Chargers training camp. Well, the unofficial holdout is over, as NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the rookie wideout has agreed to terms on
Micah Parsons is next up to become the highest paid non-quarterback
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. He’ll hold that title until the moment Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons signs his next contract. It’s unclear when that will be. Still, barring something completely unforeseen and unexpected, Parsons will get a deal. And it will be worth
Bears, second-round OT Ozzy Trapilo agree to deal
After agreeing to terms with second-round defensive lineman Shemar Turner earlier today, the Bears have now inked another one of their three Round 2 picks. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears have a “deal in place” with offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo. Around the league, a number
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko: “No intentions” of Shemar Stewart returning to Aggies
The headline at ESPN.com speaks in absolutes. The relevant quote absolutely does not. In a story sold as Texas A&M coach Mike Elko saying that Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart won’t be returning to the Aggies, Elko’s actual words leave more than a little gray. “There’s no intentions of Shemar
Commanders Agree To Terms With Second-Round CB Trey Amos
It took a bit, but the Commanders have now completed their draft pick signings. The team has agreed to terms with second-round cornerback Trey Amos, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Amos bounced around a bit during his collegiate career. He spent three seasons at Louisiana before spending the 2023 campaign
Report: Rashee Rice settles one of the civil cases against him
Rashee Rice not only settled his criminal case, the Chiefs wide receiver also has settled one of the civil cases against him. Court records indicate Rice agreed Wednesday to pay one of the victims $1.086 million in fees, including pre-judgment interest and attorney’s fees, Jesse Newell of the Kansas City
Cowboys’ lack of urgency with Micah Parsons backfires amid record T.J. Watt extension
The Dallas Cowboys did it to themselves. With their complete lack of urgency in extending All-Pro edge-rusher Micah Parsons, the Cowboys may have cost themselves millions. On Thursday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers and edge T.J. Watt had agreed to a historic three-year, $123 million
Justin Herbert is wearing UV protection contact lenses
Justin Herbert is hoping to see the field even better this season. The Chargers quarterback’s blue eyes were noticeably red after the team’s first training camp practice Thursday, and Kris Rhim of ESPN reports it is Herbert’s choice of contact lenses that are responsible for the color change. The lenses
Ravens Sign Second-Round OLB Mike Green, Complete Rookie Deals
The Ravens are among the teams to complete the signings of the rookie classes in time for training camp. Second-round edge rusher Mike Green is now on the books. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported earlier today an agreement was expected. The Ravens have since announced that a deal has indeed been
Seahawks place Uchenna Nwosu on PUP list
Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu had knee surgery this offseason and he’s not ready to pass a physical with the Seahawks yet. The Seahawks announced that Nwosu has been placed on the physically unable to perform list. He won’t be able to practice until he comes off the list, but he’s on
Crazy stat about Mike Williams goes viral after his retirement
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams has decided to retire, and the surprising news has called attention to one of the most impressive statistics you will ever see. Williams informed the Chargers on Wednesday night that he is retiring after eight NFL seasons. The 30-year-old had returned to L.A.
Report: Cowboys dock Trevon Diggs $500,000 for not rehabbing with the team enough
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs will lose $500,000 from his base salary for not rehabbing at the team facility enough. Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports the Cowboys will enforce the de-escelator in Diggs’ contract that stipulated he participate in 84.375 percent of the offseason program at the team
Steelers, T.J. Watt Agree To Extension
The wait has ended for T.J. Watt and the Steelers to work out an extension. Team and player have agreed to terms on another monster pact. Watt has landed a three-year, $123MM extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pact includes $108MM in full guarantees. With an average annual value of $41MM, Watt
Titans sign Jordan Mims, waive running back Tyrion Davis-Price
The Titans have made a pair of moves at running back on Thursday. Tennessee announced the club has signed Jordan Mims and waived running back Tyrion Davis-Price. Mims, 26, appeared in 11 games for New Orleans last season. He recorded 70 yards on 20 carries and caught 12 passes for
Rashee Rice receives sentencing; what that means for 2025
It has been a little over a year since Rashee Rice was involved in a multi-vehicle accident in Texas, and a ruling on the case has finally been made. ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Thursday that Rice was sentenced to 30 days of jail time and five years of
Justin Herbert: Mike Williams’ retirement was “heartbreaking, tough news to hear”
For the first four years of Justin Herbert’s career, Mike Williams was a pillar of the Chargers’ receiving corps. After spending 2024 elsewhere, Williams had returned to Los Angeles on a one-year deal in March. But the true reunion was not to be, as Williams elected to retire at the
Broncos Sign Second-Round RB R.J. Harvey, Complete Draft Class Deals
Thursday continues to see second-round rookies agree to deals around the league. Running back R.J. Harvey is among them. Harvey and the Broncos have agreed to terms, Mike Klis of 9News reports. As the No. 60 pick in April’s draft, his four-year pact is worth a total of $7.36MM and includes a
Jeffery Simmons: Titans, Cam Ward not getting respect, attention they deserve
Cam Ward was the first overall pick in this year’s draft, but the new Titans quarterback drew less attention over the three-day event than Shedeur Sanders’s slide to the Browns in the fifth round. Ward’s teammate Jeffery Simmons took issue with that during an appearance on NFL Network Thursday. The
Chargers WR Mike Williams retires from NFL after eight seasons
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter , Mike Williams has officially announced his retirement from the NFL, just before the Los Angeles Chargers kick off training camp on July 23. At 30 years old, the veteran wideout has officially informed the team, with his agent relaying the message. Williams was drafted seventh
NFLPA exercises right to discharge arbitrator who decided the JC Tretter fake-injury grievance
If it was a coincidence, it was one hell of a coincidence. In the same week that the ruling emerged in the grievance sparked by the efforts of former NFL Players Association president JC Tretter to suggest that disgruntled players should fake injuries, the NFLPA has exercised its prerogative to
Vikings WR Jordan Addison Enters Plea Agreement In DUI Case
July 15 was set to mark the start of the trial process stemming from Jordan Addison‘s 2024 DUI citation. The case has instead come to an end by means of a plea agreement. Addison entered a guilty plea to the lesser charge of reckless driving with the involvement of alcohol
Broncos sign second-round pick RJ Harvey
Another second-round pick is set to sign his rookie contract. Via Mike Klis of 9News Denver, the Broncos have agreed to terms with running back RJ Harvey. Harvey, 24, was the No. 60 overall pick of this year’s draft out of UCF. He was a first-team All-Big 12 selection in
Colts insider shares big update on QB Anthony Richardson’s recovery
Third-year pro Anthony Richardson seemingly fell behind free-agency signing Daniel Jones in the competition for the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback job after he was shut down from throwing after experiencing pain in his surgically-repaired shoulder on May 29. On Thursday, Colts insider Stephen Holder of ESPN revealed that Richardson “is believed to have recovered from his recent right shoulder
Mike Williams informs Chargers of his retirement
When receiver Mike Williams elected to return to the Chargers this offseason, he said that he had something to prove after a “terrible” 2024 with the Jets and Steelers. But then Williams landed on the physically unable to perform list to start training camp. Now, Williams has elected to hang
Chargers WR Mike Williams To Retire
Mike Williams will not, in fact, see the field during his second stint with the Chargers. The veteran wideout is instead ending his career. Williams’ agent informed the Chargers last night that his client is retiring, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. As a result, Williams will depart the NFL at the age
Chargers sign OT Ryan Nelson
The Chargers added an offensive tackle to their training camp roster on Thursday. The team announced the signing of Ryan Nelson. The team did not need to make a corresponding move to get Nelson on the 90-man roster. Nelson played for the Michigan Panthers in the UFL this season and
Browns analyst echoes takes about potential odd man out in QB competition
It certainly seems ahead of training camp that Kenny Pickett could become the odd man out in the competition for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job. It remains to be seen how Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski will divide reps between Pickett, veteran Joe Flacco, 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon
Jordan Addison pleads guilty to lesser offense to settle DUI case
Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was set to go to trial on a DUI charge this week, but the case has been resolved through a plea arrangement. Addison’s agent Tim Younger announced that his client has agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge in order to settle the case.
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Sentenced To 30 Days In Jail, Five Years Probation
The legal situation surrounding Rashee Rice has reached a conclusion. The Chiefs receiver was sentenced on Thursday to five years probation and 30 days in jail, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The prison sentence can be served at any time within that five-year period. Schefter adds Rice also received deferred
Jaguars sign fourth-round pick Jack Kiser
Jacksonville’s 2025 draft class is officially under contract. The Jaguars announced on Thursday that fourth-round pick Jack Kiser has signed his four-year rookie deal. Kiser, a linebacker, was selected at No. 107 overall out of Notre Dame. That means all nine of Jacksonville’s draftees, starting with receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, are
Josh Allen discusses Bills being featured on ‘Hard Knocks: Training Camp’
Regardless of how people within the Buffalo Bills truly feel about the situation, the club will be featured on this year’s edition of the “Hard Knocks: Training Camp” program. During a recent chat with Scott Thompson of Fox News Digital, Bills quarterback and reigning MVP Josh Allen discussed having to
Bears agree to contract with second-round draft pick Shemar Turner
And then there were four. After months of slow negotiations, another second-round draft pick agreed to his rookie contract this morning: The Bears and second-round defensive tackle Shemar Turner agreed to a deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. That means there have now been four second-round picks to
Titans To Sign RB Jordan Mims
Jordan Mims has landed a deal in time for training camp. The third-year running back has agreed to a pact with the Titans, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. This will be a two-year contract, Schultz adds. Mims entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Bills, but he was
Former Texans, Eagles LB Bryan Braman dies at 38
Former Texans and Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman has died at the age of 38. Braman’s agent told ESPN that Braman died after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Braman was diagnosed earlier this year and had multiple surgeries in recent months in an attempt to treat the disease.
Calvin Austin III responds to those calling for Steelers to part ways with Mike Tomlin
Almost immediately after the Pittsburgh Steelers lost 28-14 to the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC wild-card game in January, fans and analysts suggested that both the Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin could benefit from parting ways. Steelers team president Art Rooney II made it known later that month that he
Sam LaPorta: John Morton has a brilliant mind, will call the offense great
After finishing No. 1 in scoring and No. 2 in yards last season, the Lions have a new offensive coordinator in John Morton. In an interview with Jim Rome this week, tight end Sam LaPorta noted that while the offense might be a little different with a new play-caller, the
Texans’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson Was Informed By Eagles Of Decision To Move On
C.J. Gardner-Johnson‘s return to the Eagles lasted only one season. After helping Philadelphia win the Super Bowl in 2024, the veteran safety was traded to the Texans in a deal which included guard Kenyon Green changing teams and Day 3 picks being swapped. The move came as a surprise to
NFL says it didn’t hide JC Tretter grievance ruling from owners and key team personnel
The latest episode of Pablo Torre Finds Out, featuring a second guest appearance by yours truly, focused in part on another grievance ruling that the NFL and NFL Players Association concealed. In response to my suggestion that the outcome of the grievance regarding former NFLPA president (and current NFLPA chief
Why Micah Parsons is frustrated with Jerry Jones over contract talks
Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons recently indicated that he is “going to get [his] no matter what” regarding what is expected to be a historic contract extension. During an appearance on the latest edition of the “Six Feet Under” podcast hosted by WWE legend The Undertaker, Parsons expressed some
Justin Jefferson on J.J. McCarthy: I want him to be as confident as I am in him
One of the keys to the 2025 Vikings season is the development of quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his top target is taking a hands on role in making sure that the 2024 first-round pick is ready to go. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson didn’t get much time to work with McCarthy
NFL insider addresses wild Nick Saban, Cowboys idea
Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and current college football analyst Greg McElroy generated headlines when he recently revealed that a person “in the know” believes there’s a chance that legendary college head coach Nick Saban could return to the sidelines as soon as next year. During Wednesday’s edition of “The Herd
Micah Parsons: Cowboys are making contract more complicated than it has to be
When it comes to handling their best young players, the Cowboys are cheap, short-sighted, and not as smart as they think they are. I said that last year (repeatedly), when they were starting to drag their fee as to quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver CeeDee Lamb. This year, as the
Reporter argues Giants should change minds about Russell Wilson decision
As of the morning of July 17, there was no indication that New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll will change his mind about naming veteran Russell Wilson the team’s starting quarterback over primary backup Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart. For a piece published on Wednesday, Giants reporter Pat Leonard of the