The ‘4,500-passing yard seasons since 2000’ quiz
Happy 55th birthday to former NFL quarterback and two-time Pro Bowler Trent Green! Passing for over 4,500 yards is the new benchmark for a top tier quarterback having a good season in the modern day NFL. How many of the QBs to hit that milestone in a single season since
With 30-year anniversary coming, Sal Paolantonio extends ESPN contract by two years
When considering the folks who have become fixtures in the coverage of the NFL during its explosion in popularity over the past 30 years, no list can be complete without the name Sal Paolantonio. Paolantonio, a national NFL correspondent for ESPN, will mark his 30-year anniversary with the company on
Goff reflects on being ‘betrayed’ by Rams via trade to Lions
The trade that resulted in the Los Angeles Rams acquiring quarterback Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions in exchange for Jared Goff back in March 2021 could go down as one of the top win-win NFL moves of the ongoing decade. In comments shared during an episode of the Netflix
Rams pleased with Kyren Williams’ offseason work, continue to discuss contract extension
Rams running back Kyren Williams wants a new contract, and he’s shown it not by holding out, but by doing extra work this offseason. According to the Rams’ website, Williams and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, have had an ongoing dialogue with the Rams’ front office about a potential extension, and
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce Not Suiting Up For Any Other Team
Three weeks ago, veteran Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was undecided on his future once his contract expires at the end of the coming season. He claimed that he couldn’t see himself “ever playing anywhere else,” but with things up in the air still, he resolved to “deal with that
Why Ravens need to prioritize a Lamar Jackson extension right now
The Ravens return 19 of 22 starters from the team they fielded in Buffalo six months ago. This is mostly good luck, as the team avoided too many expiring contracts to impact players, but that luck shifts pretty hard in the other direction in 2025 with Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely,
Extension Candidate: Lamar Jackson
The Ravens return 19 of 22 starters from the team they fielded in Buffalo six months ago. This is mostly good luck, as the team avoided too many expiring contracts to impact players, but that luck shifts pretty hard in the other direction in 2025 with Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely,
Magic 8 Ball predictions for the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles
At long last, the Magic 8 Ball is back. Last year, we used an online version of the classic toy to predict a bounceback season for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts … and incorrectly denied Philly the NFC East. Let’s see how it does in 2025. Will the Eagles repeat
Brock Purdy still wishes the best for Trey Lance
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was an afterthought when he was drafted with the final pick in 2022. It took injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo before he saw the field, and after that, Lance and Garoppolo became expendable. Lance, the third overall pick in 2021, lasted through training camp
What would federal takeover of D.C. mean for Commanders stadium?
The Commanders reportedly may go to President Trump, if they can’t get D.C. Council to move quickly enough on a proposed new stadium. They ultimately may have no choice. Via Bloomberg, the latest installment in governance-by-overloading-the-system included a suggestion that the federal government could take over the District of Columbia.
Patrick Mahomes’s trainer livid at Kansas City radio host for calling Mahomes “fat”
A radio host in Kansas City had some things to say about a shirtless July 4 image of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Now, Mahomes’s trainer wants a piece of said radio host. Via TMZ.com, Kevin Kietzman of KCMO called Mahomes “fat.” Keizman also said Mahomes was an “embarrassment.” Trainer Bobby
Bipartisan effort begins to repeal gambling portion of big, beautiful bill
The big, beautiful bill may have been too big. Buried in the 900-plus-page piece of legislation was a provision that makes it much harder to gamble for a living by limiting deductions to 90 percent, not 100 percent, of losses. Three days after President Trump signed the bill into law,
Dak Prescott: “Exciting as hell” to throw to CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is back to full strength after last season’s hamstring injury and that means he can turn his focus from rehabilitation to the upcoming season. It will be his first season playing with wide receiver George Pickens, who joined the team in a trade with the Steelers
Checking In On Unresolved Edge Rusher Situations
At the offseason’s outset, we projected the edge rusher market — which had not moved too much aside from Nick Bosa‘s contract since T.J. Watt‘s 2021 extension — would take center stage due to the volume of marquee players entering contract years. The fireworks have not disappointed. The Raiders entered
Brett Veach: Travis Kelce may not have it every week, but he can find it when we need it
Travis Kelce is 35 years old and is currently the oldest tight end in the NFL. And that means the Chiefs don’t expect him to sustain quite the same level of play he was at during his prime. But they think they can get prime Kelce when they really need
Patrick Mahomes addresses ‘revenge tour’ talk after Super Bowl loss
Shortly after the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in February, Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu warned that quarterback Patrick Mahomes would go “on a revenge tour” this coming fall. During a Monday appearance on the FanDuel TV “Up & Adams” program, Mahomes poured some cold water
Cardinals fans will pay $2,500 and up for team-sponsored trip to game in Dallas
The Cardinals have found a new way to make money off their fans traveling to road games. The team today unveiled a new program called Cardinals Premier Travel, in which the team will provide a private flight, two nights in a hotel, a team-sponsored tailgate and welcome reception, and other
Does this five-time Pro Bowl WR make sense for Raiders?
Could the Raiders entertain bringing back a former WR in a possible reunion? CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin believes Amari Cooper makes sense in a possible return to Las Vegas, saying “Cooper knows the franchise well” and “they’d use some of their excess salary cap space on a pass target.” Cooper
Former Steelers, Lions, Giants scout Tim Rooney dies at 84
Tim Rooney, the nephew of Steelers founder Art Rooney Sr. and a long-time executive for the Steelers, Lions, and Giants has died. He was 84. Via Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Rooney passed on Tuesday morning, after a short bout with cancer. A coach at Villanova, Tim Rooney joined
Broncos Likely To Use Marvin Mims As WR2
Courtland Sutton‘s extension talks certainly can include a point that the former John Elway draftee’s 1,081 receiving yards last season more than doubled the next-closest Broncos weapon. Although Denver was linked to Ohio State’s Emeka Egbuka in Round 1, the team did not make a significant investment at the position
Recently retired LB C.J. Mosley launches a full-service sports agency
C.J. Mosley announced his retirement from the NFL last month. It didn’t take him long to find a second career. Mosely announced Tuesday he is launching Legacy Trust Sports Group, a full-service sports agency co-founded with longtime business partner Brandon Wassel. “Coaching was never my path, but guiding, mentoring and
Insider explains how Flacco could lose Browns’ QB competition
Throughout the spring and summer, outlets such as FanDuel Sportsbook have listed 40-year-old Joe Flacco as the betting favorite (-102 odds as of Tuesday afternoon) to win the competition for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job. The competition also features Kenny Pickett (+200 odds), rookie Dillon Gabriel (+500 odds) and
Marvin Mims: You can really feel the times are changing for the Broncos
Wide receiver Marvin Mims wasn’t around for most of the Broncos’ eight-season playoff drought, but he was around long enough to notice a difference in the team heading into the 2025 season. The Broncos snapped that drought by qualifying for the playoffs last season. They were quickly ousted by the
Joe Burrow canceled $3M purchase after home burglary
Joe Burrow nixed an enormous purchase after his home was burglarized last season. In season two of Netflix’s “Quarterback,” released on Tuesday, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback revealed that he canceled plans to purchase a replica Batmobile for $3M after the robbery. Burrow first told Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins
Cowboys extend training camp agreement with Oxnard through 2030
Later this month, for the 19th time, the Cowboys will hold training camp in Oxnard, California. They will have the next five camps there as well. The Cowboys and the city of Oxnard agreed to a five-year contract extension to keep training camp in the city through 2030, Joseph Hoyt
LB C.J. Mosley Retires, Launches Agency
July 8: Mosley’s retirement won’t keep him completely away from football. According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Mosley is launching Legacy Trust Sports Group, a full-service sports agency co-founded with longtime business partner Brandon Wassel. “Coaching was never my path, but guiding, mentoring and doing the right thing has always been in
Insider addresses chatter about T.J. Watt possibly holding out
A Monday update indicated that star pass-rusher T.J. Watt could stay away from the Pittsburgh Steelers through at least the start of training camp if he doesn’t receive his desired contract extension before Pittsburgh players report for camp on July 23. During Tuesday’s edition of ESPN’s “Unsportsmanlike” program, NFL insider Adam Schefter
Gayle Benson will join Saints delegation in France
The NFL’s effort to expand its global audience includes big-picture initiatives and team-by-team efforts. Via Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Saints are spreading the word to France, with a delegation that includes linebacker Demario Davis. Owner Gayle Benson will join the group later in the week, to
Latest On Commanders’ Pursuit Of New Stadium At RFK Site
The Commanders are pursuing a return to the nation’s capital, but the D.C. Council is unlikely to approve a $3.7 billion deal championed by Mayor Muriel Bowser before a July 15 deadline, according to Jenny Gathright of The Washington Post. In January, former President Joe Biden signed into law a
Dak Prescott: I’m healthy, I’ll be full go for training camp
While it’s not much of a surprise, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott delivered some positive news on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters at his youth football camp in Southlake, Texas, Prescott said that he’s expecting to be fully cleared for the start of training camp later this month. “I’m healthy as I’ll
Troubling details emerge from Cowboys WR’s arrest
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin is facing two charges after he was arrested over the weekend, and some new details about the alleged incident have surfaced. Turpin was arrested following a traffic stop on Saturday in Allen, Texas. The return specialist was charged with possession of marijuana and unlawful
Maxx Crosby happy with the culture Pete Carroll is creating: “Not fake energy”
At 73, Pete Carroll is the NFL’s oldest head coach. But this offseason he was running around the practice field as he has throughout his coaching career, and that’s making an impression on the Raiders. Las Vegas defensive end Maxx Crosby says the way Carroll builds a culture is contagious,
Dak updates on injury recovery, discusses what Pickens offers
The 2024 Dallas Cowboys fell to 3-5 on the campaign on the same day that quarterback Dak Prescott went down with what became a season-ending hamstring injury in Week 9. While speaking with reporters at his youth football camp in Texas on Tuesday, Prescott offered an encouraging update regarding his hamstring as he prepares
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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Fully Healthy
A hamstring injury limited Dak Prescott to eight games in 2024. Dallas’ quarterback managed to take part in spring practices, however, and he has continued to make progress in his recovery. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, Prescott said (via ESPN’s Todd Archer) he is now fully healthy. A final checkup
Brock Purdy on Deebo Samuel departure: It sucks, we had an awesome relationship
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is adjusting to life with a new contract and he’ll have to adjust to life without wide receiver Deebo Samuel when he gets on the field this fall. Samuel moved on to the Commanders in a trade earlier this offseason, which marked a major change to
Steelers legend calls out team’s handling of former first-round pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers have moved past quarterback Kenny Pickett, but Pro Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw hasn’t. During a recent podcast appearance, the four-time Super Bowl-winning former Steelers quarterback ripped the team’s handling of Pickett, the No. 20 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. “A first-rounder, got rid
Release Candidate: David Ojabo
David Ojabo entered the NFL with high expectations despite the Achilles tear he suffered shortly before being drafted. The Ravens edge rusher has not developed as hoped, however, and his ability to retain a roster spot this summer will be worth watching. During Michigan’s Pro Day, Ojabo suffered his torn Achilles.
As 20th year at CBS commences, James Brown is in talks for an extension
James Brown moved from Fox to CBS in 2006. As he approaches his 20th season with his current network, he’s potentially going to stick around a lot longer. Michael McCarthy of FrontOfficeSports.com reports that Brown is negotiating an extension to remain the host of The NFL Today. His current deal
NFL personnel director thinks Giants’ Lawrence should’ve won major award
The 2024 New York Giants fell to 2-10 on the season the same day that star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II went down with what became a season-ending elbow injury. While Lawrence made just 12 starts for what became a 3-14 club, league executives, coaches and scouts surveyed by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler for a piece published
Jaguars to hold eight open training camp practices
Jaguars fans will have eight chances to see first-round pick Travis Hunter play wide receiver and defensive back during this summer’s training camp. The team announced their training camp schedule on Tuesday and July 23 will be the first open practice of the summer. The Jaguars will also welcome fans
Could Dolphins part ways with QB Tua Tagovailoa after 2025 season?
As The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen noted, the Miami Dolphins could undergo a franchise reset by parting ways with head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier if the club fails to secure a playoff victory in its fourth season under McDaniel. Meanwhile, Miami signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year, $212.4M deal
Big Shield print edition is available for pre-order, too
The ebook was easy. Setting up the print edition for pre-order took a little extra work. Thanks for our friends at Amazon, it’s up and running. You can pre-order the paperback version of Big Shield now, for only $14.99. The ebook can still be pre-ordered for the criminally low price
Falcons’ Draft Plans Would Have Altered Free Agency Approach
Last March, the Falcons’ decision to sign Kirk Cousins seemed to put to rest questions about their plans at the quarterback spot over the intermediate future. The following month, however, Atlanta selected Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the draft. It was reported in the immediate aftermath of that move Cousins was
Patrick Mahomes: Maxx Crosby is the best pass rusher I’ve played against
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby tend to mix it up a bit when they play one another twice a year as division rivals. While Mahomes has gotten the better of the Raiders throughout his career, sporting a 10-2 record against the club entering 2025, the
Reporter expands on why Steelers traded George Pickens
The Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the biggest post-draft splashes of the offseason when they traded wide receiver George Pickens and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third-round selection and a 2027 fifth-rounder. During a Monday appearance on Fox Sports Radio, NFL insider Adam
Aaron Rodgers may be surprised to hear there’s no Jeffrey Epstein client list
The controversial claim that the much-discussed Jeffrey Epstein client list doesn’t exist would not ordinarily overlap with the NFL. But there’s not much about Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers that is ordinary. In early 2024, Rodgers stirred up a firestorm of controversy for Pat McAfee and ESPN by suggesting that ABC
The ‘2025 NFL Pro Bowl starters’ quiz
Happy 29th birthday to Baltimore Ravens star cornerback Marlon Humphrey! Humphrey is a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time First Team All-NFL selection in his eight year career, snatching 19 interceptions in his career while forcing 15 fumbles (including a league-leading eight in 2020). He set a personal-best with six picks
Joe Burrow on burglary at his home: The kind of year it was
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is one of the subjects of the newly released season of Quarterback on Netflix and part of his appearance on the show chronicles his reaction to the burglary at his home that occurred while he was leading the team to a win over the Cowboys in
Would Cousins have signed with Falcons if he knew they’d select Penix Jr.?
In the spring of 2024, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins didn’t deny that he may not have left the Minnesota Vikings to sign with the Atlanta Falcons in free agency had he known that Atlanta would select signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth overall pick of last year’s draft. In comments shared during