Youth will be served for this season’s Eagles squad
Prior to last season, ESPN’s Aaron Schatz ranked the Philadelphia Eagles 29th in terms of quality players under the age of 25. This year, the Eagles did much better, thanks to increased opportunities for their young defenders. How was Schatz to know rookie cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell (24) and Cooper DeJean
Patriots sign LB R.J. Moten, put FB Brock Lampe on IR
The Patriots announced a couple of transactions on Tuesday afternoon. They have signed linebacker R.J. Moten to the 90-man roster. The spot for Moten opened up when the Patriots put fullback Brock Lampe on injured reserve. Moten went undrafted out of Florida this year and he spent time with the
Broncos, John Franklin-Myers Haven’t Discussed Extension
With Courtland Sutton now attached to a lucrative new deal, the Broncos front office will shift focus to other veterans. While the likes of Nik Bonitto and Zach Allen have been attached to potential Denver extensions, there’s at least one veteran who will likely play out the 2025 campaign as
Jordan Love: Matthew Golden is doing great, the playmaking ability is there
After years of doing practically anything and everything else, the Packers finally selected a receiver in the first round of the draft a few months ago. Now, Matthew Golden is establishing chemistry with quarterback Jordan Love in training camp. After Tuesday’s practice, Love complimented Golden on his ability to track
Cowboys blame Diggs for being behind on injury recovery
The Dallas Cowboys are claiming to be the victim of Trevon Diggs’ decision to rehab on his own rather than join the team for OTAs at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The Cowboys promptly fined Diggs $500K for missing OTAs this spring. The star cornerback was
Dre Greenlaw on signing with Broncos: It meant a lot how much Sean Payton wanted me
Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw has had a difficult journey to NFL stardom, and that made it personal to him when he hit free agency in March and had the opportunity to decide for himself where he’d play. Greenlaw spent much of his childhood in shelters, group homes and the foster
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/29/25
Today’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Signed: WR Ja’seem Reed Released from active/PUP (injury settlement): WR Dan Chisena Cleveland Browns Signed: C Bucky Williams Waived: C Brady Latham Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Signed: RB Jacob Saylors Waived/injured: TE Luke Deal New England Patriots New York Giants New York Jets
Kevin O’Connell: We’ll be smart, but Justin Jefferson wants to get back out there
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson has been sidelined by a hamstring strain for the last few days. While head coach Kevin O’Connell still feels like Jefferson will be able to play Week 1 when Minnesota opens the season against Chicago, he would like to see Jefferson on the field in
It’s time for the Bengals to meet their disgruntled star halfway
As Trey Hendrickson prepares to end his holdout, it’s time for the Cincinnati Bengals to meet their star edge-rusher halfway. On Tuesday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Hendrickson plans to end his holdout amid a prolonged contract dispute by reporting to Bengals camp on Wednesday despite still seeking
Bills first-round pick Maxwell Hairston was injured in Tuesday’s practice
Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston was forced out of Tuesday’s practice with an injury. Cornerback Dane Jackson said, via Matt Parrino of NewYorkUpstate.com, that Hairston suffered a non-contact injury on a ““freak trip up” during positional drills. The first-round pick left the field to be examined by the team’s medical
Jimmy Haslam “Cautiously Optimistic” That Quinshon Judkins Will Play For Browns
Browns second-round rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested earlier this month and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery. The organization has held off on signing the first-year player as they await clarity on his legal issues, although Browns owner Jimmy Haslam expressed optimism today that Judkins will eventually suit up
Roger Goodell addresses aftermath of shooting in a memo to NFL employees
The gunman who killed four people in a Midtown Manhattan office building Monday was targeting the NFL offices but took the wrong elevator bank in the tower. An NFL employee was seriously injured in the shooting. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed employees in the league office in a Tuesday evening
Four most important NFL players returning from injury at training camp
Across the NFL, training camp is well underway, meaning hope springs eternal for all 32 teams — at least for the summer while everyone is 0-0. These hopes are also fueled by the return of key players from season-ending injuries. Players get to see their teammates back in full pads
Trey Hendrickson is making the right move (and the only move)
For most teams, withholding services via a holdout eventually creates the pressure needed to get a deal done. The Bengals are not most teams. They don’t care if a player stays away. For them, it’s about power and precedent. And since they weren’t going to blink over defensive end Trey
Christian Wilkins Avoided Surgery On Second Foot Injury
Since Christian Wilkins was cut by the Raiders last week, we’ve heard a handful of explanations for the sudden divorce. Primarily, there was an apparent disagreement over the player’s handling and/or recovery from a foot injury. Later, we heard reports of a locker room incident where Wilkins reportedly kissed a
Stephen Jones: Trevon Diggs paid the price for not being here, but his absence has hurt us, too
The Cowboys hurt Trevon Diggs’ feelings for exercising the salary de-escalator in the cornerback’s contract. Team officials said they expected Diggs to be a better leader by participating in 84.375 percent of the offseason program at the team facility, which was stipulated in his contract. Diggs credited his rehab team
Bengals star to end his holdout to try to reboot negotiations
Trey Hendrickson is ending his holdout from Cincinnati Bengals camp. Hendrickson is reporting to the Bengals on Wednesday, which will stop him from getting fined $50K per day for missing practices with the team during training camp. Not only will ending his holdout end the fines he is racking up,
Stephen Jones claims Cowboys don’t drag feet on contracts
The Cowboys have a well-earned reputation for dragging their feet on doing deals for key players. That doesn’t stop them from claiming they don’t. “We don’t drag deals out,” Cowboys COO and co-owner Stephen Jones told 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, via Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “We
Trey Hendrickson To Report To Bengals Training Camp
Trey Hendrickson’s showdown with the Bengals took another turn this evening, as the star pass rusher is transforming his holdout into a hold-in. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Hendrickson is planning to report to Bengals training camp tomorrow. However, the two sides are not any closer to a deal. NFL
Trey Hendrickson will report to Bengals camp
Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is ending his holdout. According to multiple reports, Hendrickson will report to Bengals training camp on Wednesday. Hendrickson also skipped the team’s mandatory minicamp as he looks for a new deal and he will be subject to fines of $50,000 a day for the time
Browns owner discusses Arch Manning rumors
Quarterback Arch Manning has attempted just 95 passes in two seasons with the Texas Longhorns but is already being linked to NFL teams. Last week, Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd said Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam loves the 21-year-old QB. The host added he may use him to entice former Alabama
Dolphins OL Bayron Matos was released from the hospital
Dolphins offensive lineman Bayron Matos has been released from the hospital. Matos was helicoptered to the hospital after suffering an injury during the first practice of training camp and a team official confirmed to the Miami Herald that Matos is out after a multiple-day stay. There’s no further update on
Buccaneers’ Tristan Wirfs Likely To Land On Reserve/PUP List?
Tristan Wirfs is expected to miss early-season time due to an injury suffered in 2024. Todd Bowles had said at minicamp Wirfs’ knee brace was precautionary, and the standout tackle was to be ready for training camp. But an arthroscopic surgery became necessary, calling into question how the severity of
Browns sign C Bucky Williams, waive C Brady Latham
The Browns swapped out centers Tuesday, the team announced. They signed Bucky Williams and waived Brady Latham. Williams is entering his second NFL season out of Appalachian State. He originally signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2024 but spent his rookie season on injured reserve. The
Jaguars’ Hunter reveals mythical nickname ahead of rookie season
What would be a good nickname for Jacksonville Jaguars rookie cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter? The second pick of the 2025 NFL Draft already has one in mind. He drew inspiration from a mythical creature. “It’s the unicorn,” the former Colorado Buffaloes star told CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco Tuesday. That’s not
Falcons activate CB Cobee Bryant and DL LaCale London from NFI
The Falcons removed cornerback Cobee Bryant and defensive lineman LaCale London from the non-football injury list, the team announced Wednesday. Both were active in the fourth open practice. London spent last season on the Falcons’ practice squad and signed a futures contract at the end of the season. He was
Browns’ Martin Emerson Suffers ‘Significant’ Achilles Injury
Martin Emerson did not finish practice for the Browns on Tuesday, being carted off, and it does not look like the young cornerback will be ready to return anytime soon. An MRI will be conducted to determine the damage of an Achilles injury Emerson sustained, but NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo and
Browns CB Martin Emerson injured his Achilles
Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. injured his left Achilles during Tuesday’s practice, the team announced. He will undergo an MRI to confirm the severity. Reports from practice indicated it was serious by the reaction of Emerson and teammates. He rode off on the back of a cart with a towel
Mike Tomlin vows scheme change for Steelers in 2025
Tomlin is proving that he’s paying attention to the modern NFL passing attack this offseason. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Deebo Samuel: I still got a lot in the tank
After a lackluster 2024 with the 49ers, receiver Deebo Samuel was traded from San Francisco to Washington during the offseason. Samuel told reporters on Monday that he felt fully recovered from the pneumonia he came down with toward the end of last season. Now healthy, he wants to show how
Commanders Hesitant About $30MM-AAV Deal For Terry McLaurin?
The 2024 offseason expanded the $30MM-per-year wide receiver club to six members. D.K. Metcalf, Ja’Marr Chase and Garrett Wilson have taken it to nine this year. Terry McLaurin is undoubtedly pushing to bump that number to 10, after seeing 2019 Day 2 classmates Metcalf and A.J. Brown land among that
Trey Lance will start Hall of Fame Game for Chargers
Believe it or not, the 2025 preseason begins in just two days when the Chargers take on the Lions. While this extra preseason matchup is not going to feature starters, Los Angeles head coach Jim Harbaugh has provided at least one reason to tune into the action. Via multiple reporters,
Why Jets’ Williams is excited to have Fields as starting QB
The New York Jets essentially bought a lottery ticket regarding their quarterback situation when they signed Justin Fields to a two-year, $40M deal with $30M guaranteed in March. During a Tuesday appearance on the FanDuel TV “Up & Adams” program, Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams explained why he believes Fields could
Sean Payton: Courtland Sutton is everything you want in a pro
The Broncos reached an agreement with Courtland Sutton on a contract extension this week, as the receiver is now under contract with the club through 2029. On Tuesday, head coach Sean Payton spoke highly of Sutton in his press conference. “No. 1, I mean, he epitomizes what we’re looking for,
Cowboys-Micah Parsons Negotiations Going Backward
The Cowboys’ pattern of delaying big-ticket extensions is on display through the Micah Parsons talks, and the sides are not believed to be progressing. These negotiations also may not be animosity-free. While Dallas took considerable heat for waiting on the CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott extensions — the latter not
Pete Carroll on Christian Wilkins report: I have no comment to make
In the wake of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins’ release from the Raiders, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday that Wilkins “playfully went to kiss a teammate on top of his head.” The teammate then objected to that and filed a report with the club’s H.R. department. Las Vegas head coach
Insiders offer big updates on Giants’ Malik Nabers injury scare
Pockets of New York Giants fans likely feared the worst when they learned that second-year wide receiver Malik Nabers exited Tuesday’s training-camp practice with an apparent shoulder injury. NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo later reported that Nabers “appears to be OK.” On Tuesday afternoon, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox
49ers place Tarron Jackson on injured reserve
The 49ers have placed defensive end Tarron Jackson on injured reserve, the team announced on Tuesday. Jackson, 27, had to be taken off the field on a stretcher over the weekend after sustaining a neck injury. He was taken to Stanford Hospital, where he was conscious and had feeling in
Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs Aiming To Return By September
It remains to be seen when Trevon Diggs will be available to the Cowboys in 2025. Positive strides have been made in his recovery, though, and the sixth-year corner does not anticipate a long stretch of missed games to begin the campaign. Diggs has yet to receive clearance as he works
Seahawks sign DL Thor Griffith, waive Justin Rogers
The Seahawks have swapped out one defensive lineman for another. Seattle announced on Tuesday that the club has signed rookie defensive tackle Thor Griffith. Griffith, an undrafted player out of Louisville, had previously been with Seattle during rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. He recorded 21 total tackles with 3.0
Browns owner addresses if he pushed for drafting of Shedeur Sanders
Shortly after the Cleveland Browns traded up in the fifth round of the 2025 draft to take Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with pick No. 144, multiple members of the NFL community strongly suggested that Browns owner Jimmy Haslam essentially forced Sanders on general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski. The fact that
Woody Johnson fades into background, for now
Last year, Jets owner Woody Johnson seemed to be overly involved in the management of his football team. This year, he’s apparently taking a back seat. Tom Rock of Newsday explains that Johnson is trusting new G.M. Darren Mougey and new coach Aaron Glenn to take care of the football
G Will Hernandez Receives Medical Clearance
Will Hernandez saw his 2024 campaign come to an end in Week 5. The veteran guard is now in position to continue his career, however. Hernandez suffered an ACL tear in October, ending his tenure with the Cardinals. The former second-rounder has understandably not drawn free agent interest while rehabbing,
Steelers officially release Cordarrelle Patterson, sign three players
Veteran running back Cordarrelle Patterson broke the news of his release by the Steelers on Monday and the team made it official on Tuesday. Patterson was formally cut loose as part of a string of roster moves included in the team’s announcement. Patterson is now free to sign with another
Shedeur Sanders plans to force his way into Browns’ QB competition
Shedeur Sanders has a plan to prove to the Cleveland Browns that he can be a starting quarterback in the NFL. Sanders has received limited reps in training camp this summer as the No. 4 quarterback on the depth chart. Even with Kenny Pickett sidelined with a hamstring injury, Sanders
Report: Malik Nabers “appears OK” after leaving practice with shoulder injury
The Giants got a scare from wide receiver Malik Nabers at practice on Tuesday, but it looks like it will be a minor one. Nabers had to leave practice after hurting his shoulder. He left with members of the training staff to be evaluated away from the field. NFL Media
Jets Sign K Nick Folk
Nick Folk is back in place with the Jets. The veteran kicker signed on Tuesday, head coach Aaron Glenn announced. Today’s move comes after Folk took part in a free agent visit (as noted by Brian Costello of the New York Post). The 40-year-old’s meeting with the team has resulted in an
49ers to sign UFL DE Jaylon Allen
The 49ers are adding another defensive lineman to the mix. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, San Francisco is signing defensive end Jaylon Allen. Allen spent time with the Broncos last year but then played the 2025 UFL season with the Memphis Showboats. He appeared in 10 games, tallying 23
Tua Tagovailoa makes promise to Dolphins after latest injury setbacks
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s health concerns are once again hovering over the organization ahead of the regular season. During a recent appearance on NFL Network, Tagovailoa made somewhat of a promise to the Dolphins about what he will and won’t do during games in 2025. “Me not putting myself
Dolphins S Ashtyn Davis suffers apparent lower-leg injury
The Dolphins have another injury concern in their secondary. Via multiple reporters on the scene, safety Ashtyn Davis suffered an apparent lower-leg injury during team drills in Tuesday’s practice. Davis was able to limp inside the team facility for further examination. He then came back out on crutches and sporting