Reporter offers solution for Terry McLaurin, Commanders contract standoff
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is in the final year of his current contract and caused a stir when he said on Tuesday that he has “been pretty frustrated” regarding discussions between his camp and the organization. The Athletic’s David Aldridge shared in a piece published on Tuesday how the two sides could come to
Shemar Stewart could still try to go back to school
Last month, we outlined the options available to unsigned Bengals edge rusher Shemar Stewart. One of those options has come into focus this week. Via Billy Heyen of TheSportingNews.com, Bud Elliott of CBS Sports recently reported that Stewart has been “fully involved in workouts” at Texas A&M. Elliott’s source said
Rams’ Puka Nacua raves about being able to learn from Davante Adams
One of the biggest decisions made by the Los Angeles Rams this offseason was replacing veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp with Davante Adams. During Tuesday’s edition of NFL Network’s “The Insiders” program, Rams receiver Puka Nacua raved about being able to learn from Adams heading into the 2025 season. “Davante,
Jihaad Campbell taking time to be “best version of myself” in return from shoulder surgery
Eagles first-round pick Jihaad Campbell is eager to get back on the field after having shoulder surgery, but he isn’t going to push things any faster than necessary to make his first appearance of training camp. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said last month that the team expects Campbell to start
Kittle addresses how Purdy will handle pressure of new contract
San Francisco 49ers legend and Hall of Famer Joe Montana recently endorsed the club locking quarterback Brock Purdy down via a five-year, $265M contract extension that included $181M in guarantees and a no-trade clause this past spring. During a recent appearance on the FanDuel TV “Up & Adams” program, 49ers tight end George Kittle
Bill Belichick: I took big risk joining the Patriots
Patriots owner Robert Kraft said in a recent interview that the best move he’s made since buying the team was the trade that made Bill Belichick the team’s head coach in 1999, but another one of his comments caught Belichick’s attention. Kraft said he was “hammered” in the local media
How Browns reportedly plan to handle Quinshon Judkins after arrest
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins’ status is unknown after he was arrested on charges of battery and domestic violence regarding an alleged incident said to have occurred on July 7. Judkins had not yet signed his rookie contract as of Wednesday, and it seems he may not be among
Seahawks put six players on NFI list
Six Seahawks rookies landed on the non-football injury list after reporting to training camp on Tuesday. Fifth-round pick Rylie Mills was the only one of the team’s draft choices in that group. The defensive lineman tore his ACL while playing for Notre Dame last season and is still recovering from
Did USA Today get its NFL uniforms ranking right?
USA Today’s Nate Davis recently rolled out his 2025 rankings of NFL uniforms. According to Davis, the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders finished tied for first, raising questions about what makes an NFL uniform truly iconic. With the league’s relaxed rules on alternate jerseys and Nike’s splashy “Rivalries”
Puka Nacua excited about what Rams’ offense can do with Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua says he couldn’t be in a better place catching passes from Matthew Stafford and lining up alongside Davante Adams. Nacua said on NFL Network that there’s no quarterback like Stafford, saying that he has never in his life caught passes as beautiful as the ones
C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Eagles traded me because they’re scared of a competitor
C.J. Gardner-Johnson helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl in February, but he was traded to the Texans in March. And Gardner-Johnson thinks the Eagles got rid of him because they don’t like his competitive approach. Gardner Johnson was asked on The Pivot podcast why he thinks he’s not an
Broncos agree to terms with first-round pick Jahdae Barron
First-round cornerback Jahdae Barron will join the Broncos’ rookies when they report to training camp Wednesday. He agreed to terms on a four-year, $18.073 million deal late Tuesday night that includes a $9.784 million signing bonus, Mike Klis of 9News reports. The Broncos expect to have Barron as their starting
Fantasy players should take note of Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs’ significant role change
Jahmyr Gibbs has hinted at a notable role change this upcoming season, which should bode well for fantasy players who own or plan to select the Detroit Lions running back in their drafts. At his youth football camp at Ford Field in Detroit last week, the RB explained that new
Insider updates how teams viewed Daniel Jones after 2024 season
Free-agency signing Daniel Jones seemingly entered the Indianapolis Colts’ summer break penciled in as the club’s Week 1 starting quarterback, if only because third-year pro Anthony Richardson was shut down from throwing in late May after he experienced discomfort in his surgically-repaired shoulder. Jones ended the 2024 season serving as
Calvin Austin III expands on how workouts with Aaron Rodgers have Steelers ‘excited’ about 2025 season
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III recently touched upon what he learned about quarterback Aaron Rodgers after Rodgers invited some of his new teammates to complete some pre-training camp workouts in Malibu. On the latest edition of the “Chipped Ham & Football” podcast hosted by Steelers insider Brian Batko of the
Jets agree on record-setting extension with All-Pro CB
One day after extending star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, the Jets are signing All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to a four-year, $120.4M contract extension, per Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Gardner himself announced on social media that an agreement had been reached. His deal has the same structure as Wilson’s extension,
Commanders WR provides alarming update on contract talks
Things were going too smoothly for the Washington Commanders. On Tuesday, star wide receiver Terry McLaurin pierced what’s been a positive offseason in the nation’s capital with sharp words about his ongoing contract negotiations with the front office. “I’ve been pretty frustrated, I’m not going to lie,” McLaurin told reporters
No NFL players will play on franchise tag for first time in decade
The Kansas City Chiefs contract extension with star guard Trey Smith on Tuesday was significant for two reasons. From a Chiefs perspective, it locks in a key member of their offensive line and keeps a key protector of Patrick Mahomes in place for the foreseeable future. It is also significant
Five NFL teams that should be most concerned about holdouts
As rookies begin reporting to NFL training camps, most of the league’s 2025 second-round picks remain unsigned. On Tuesday, rookies from six teams — Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks — reported, joining Los Angeles Chargers rookies, who opened camp on
Broncos Sign First-Round CB Jahdae Barron
While a long list of second-round picks remain unsigned, there were only two first-round selections who had yet to sign their rookie pacts. One of those unsigned first rounders is Shemar Stewart, whose standoff with the Bengals has been extensively covered. The other was Broncos defensive back Jahdae Barron, but
RB2 to be an intriguing camp battle to watch for the Packers
One of the certainties for the Green Bay Packers heading into the 2025 season is that the role of starting running back will go to Josh Jacobs. Barring injury, Jacobs will be one of the main pieces of the puzzle for Matt LaFleur’s offense and he very well may be
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/15/25
One minor move to pass along: Buffalo Bills The Bills made a bit of an unexpected move today when they placed rookie defensive end Landon Jackson on the physically unable to perform list. While the nature of the injury hasn’t been reported, a source told Ryan O’Halloran of The Buffalo News
Chiefs O-line still has massive problems despite Trey Smith extension
The move seems smart for the Chiefs, who tied for the league’s fourth-most pressures allowed (163) last season, per Pro Football Reference. The 26-year-old O-lineman earned his first Pro Bowl selection last season after allowing no sacks on 708 pass-block snaps in 17 regular-season games, per Pro Football Focus. Smith
Ravens Received Trade Interest In Mark Andrews, Hope To Extend Isaiah Likely
Despite months of trade speculation, Mark Andrews remains on the Ravens roster and is expected to stick with the squad for the 2025 season. While the team held on to their long-time star tight end, the front office was clearly open to making a trade. As Jeff Zrebiec of The
Commanders need to mend relationship with WR Terry McLaurin
Usually when a team is coming off its best season in decades the atmosphere is one of positive energy and optimism. Unfortunately for the Washington Commanders, that’s not entirely the case. There’s no denying Washington fans are excited about building on the success of 2024 this fall, but it’s now
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs To Start Season On PUP?
Both the Patriots and Stefon Diggs have seemingly moved on from an early-summer video that had new head coach Mike Vrabel imploring his players to make “great decisions.” Soon, focus will turn to the practice field, but it’s still uncertain how much the veteran receiver will be involved in August
Micah Parsons: I’m going to get mine no matter what
Tick, tick, tick. . . . The Cowboys report to training camp next week, and star edge rusher Micah Parsons remains without a contract extension. Parsons previously sounded as if he will show up, but he is unlikely to participate until he signs his deal. The Cowboys will pay him;
Why Atlanta Falcons are not working on a Kyle Pitts extension
As Kyle Pitts gets ready for the 2025 NFL season, the once hyped tight end enters a defining year for his young career. Pitts is set to make $10.88 million, but as of now he has yet to secure a long-term deal with the Atlanta Falcons. According to the Atlanta
49ers rookie Kurtis Rourke is expected to begin camp on NFI
The 49ers’ rookies report to training camp today, and seventh-round quarterback Kurtis Rourke is expected to be placed on the non-football injury list before practice begins, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. The former Indiana quarterback is working his way back from a second ACL tear in his
Kyle Pitts Extension Not On Falcons’ Radar
Earlier this decade, Kyle Pitts looked like a candidate to be the player who dragged the tight end market past $20MM per year. With Trey McBride and George Kittle not getting there with their respective extensions this offseason, a 2023 or ’24 draftee likely becomes the lead candidate. Pitts has
Dolphins promote Chandler Henley to run game specialist
The Dolphins have made a change on their offensive staff. Per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, Miami has promoted Chandler Henley from senior offensive assistant to run game specialist. Henley is entering his fourth season with the Dolphins, having joined the club when Mike McDaniel was hired as head coach
The ‘NFL’s all-time receiving leaders’ quiz
Nobody has more receptions or receiving yards in Washington Commanders history than three-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Art Monk. Now, no Commander will ever wear his No. 81 on their jersey ever again. The Commanders announced they’ll be retiring Monk’s 81 in a ceremony on Nov 2
Arch Manning: I’m just focused on this season, not the 2026 NFL draft
Texas quarterback Arch Manning is the betting favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, but he says he hasn’t even decided if he’ll be in the 2026 draft. Asked about his NFL future at SEC Media Days, Manning said that’s not even on his radar.
Terry McLaurin Unlikely To Practice Without New Deal
Failing to develop a reliable Terry McLaurin sidekick for the first six years of the standout wide receiver’s career, the Commanders took on Deebo Samuel‘s salary in their most notable attempt to resolve the issue. As Samuel readies for training camp, Washington appears unlikely — based on how things are
Bills place rookie DE Landon Jackson on PUP list
One of Buffalo’s rookies isn’t quite ready to practice at training camp. According to the league’s daily transaction wire, the Bills placed defensive end Landon Jackson on the active/physically unable to perform list on Tuesday. While it’s currently unclear why Jackson was placed on PUP, players may return to practice
Chiefs sign star offensive lineman to $94 million deal
The Kansas City Chiefs have locked up one of the cornerstones of their offensive line, solidifying their right guard for the foreseeable future. ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that Kansas City and Pro Bowl guard Trey Smith reached an agreement on a four-year, $94 million contract that includes $70
Randy Moss: Tyreek Hill is “nowhere” all-time, top five in today’s game
Enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 2018, Randy Moss is undoubtedly one of the greatest receivers of all time. He’s No. 4 on the all-time list with 15,292 yards and No. 4 with 156 touchdowns, which is made more impressive by the fact that he’s No. 17 with 982
Three Teams Pursuing FA OLB Von Miller
Von Miller‘s Hall of Fame career is on pause after 14 seasons. The Bills moved on from his six-year contract after paying out the deal’s guarantees, swapping out the aging edge rusher for Joey Bosa. Miller has indicated he wants to play a 15th season, but he has remained in
Former NFL offensive lineman Roger Shoals dies at 86
Roger Shoals, an offensive lineman who spent a total of nine seasons in the NFL with the Browns, Lions and Broncos, has died at the age of 86. Shoals played his college football at Maryland and was a 16th round pick of the Browns in the 1961 NFL draft as
Jets agree on extension with All-Pro CB
One day after extending star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, the Jets are signing All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to a four-year, $120.4M contract extension, per Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Gardner himself announced on social media that an agreement had been reached. His deal has the same structure as Wilson’s extension,
Sauce Gardner agrees to four-year extension with Jets
The Jets struck one big deal with a 2022 first-round pick on Monday and they got another one done on Tuesday. NFL Media reports that cornerback Sauce Gardner has agreed to a four-year extension with the team. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson agreed to a deal of the same length on
Chiefs agree to record-breaking four-year extension with standout OL
The Chiefs are finalizing a four-year extension with franchise-tagged right guard Trey Smith, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The deal is worth $94M with $70M in guaranteed money, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, keeping Smith as the highest-paid guard in league history. His $23.5M APY is slightly more than his
Inside the Trey Smith deal
With the $23.4 million franchise tag as his bird in the hand, the Chiefs had to give guard Trey Smith an enticing two in the bush. And then some. Here’s a look at the contract signed by Smith on the last day for converting the one-year tender into a long-term
Jets To Sign CB Sauce Gardner To 4-Year Extension
One day after extending star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, the Jets are signing All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to a four-year, $120.4MM contract extension, per Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Gardner himself announced on social media that an agreement had been reached. His deal has the same structure
Cleveland asks judge to halt all work on new Browns stadium in Brook Park
Cleveland had hoped to use The Art Modell Law to keep the Browns from leaving downtown for Brook Park. With Ohio changing the Modell law to allow an in-state move, the Browns had to move to Plan B. Via Adam Ferrise of Cleveland.com, Cleveland wants to halt all efforts to
Chargers make a statement with sleek alternate uniforms
The Los Angeles Chargers officially unveiled new alternate uniforms, continuing the trend of the team having some of the best threads in the NFL. The fresh designs include a sleek, dark navy uniform and a vibrant all-yellow edition, both of which are modern takes that nod to the team’s storied
Chiefs, Trey Smith agree to four-year contract
The Chiefs and Trey Smith have agreed to a long-term deal before Tuesday’s deadline. According to multiple reports, Smith and the club have agreed to a four-year contract that will make him the league’s highest-paid guard. Initial reports indicate Smith’s contract is worth $94 million with $70 million guaranteed. Smith
Chiefs, Trey Smith Agree To 4-Year Extension
July 15th, 2025 at 12:45pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Chiefs are finalizing a four-year extension with franchise-tagged right guard Trey Smith, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz. The deal is worth $92MM with $70MM in guaranteed money, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Nate Taylor. Though the $23MM APY is
Chargers unveil alternate uniforms for the 2025 season
The Chargers will have a few new looks to choose from when they suit up for games this season. The team unveiled alternate uniform options on Tuesday and they include a gold jersey for the first time in team history. They will wear those jerseys with gold pants and their
Insider expands on how Browns’ Kenny Pickett was ‘unremarkable’ during spring workouts
Zac Jackson of The Athletic noted in June during the Cleveland Browns’ mandatory minicamp that quarterback Kenny Pickett was “unremarkable” during practices open to media members. Thus, outsiders understandably were surprised when a subsequent report indicated that some people within the Browns “want” Pickett to win the competition for the