Month: September 2025

There’s a new captain in New England. And his name is Drake Maye. Maye, in his second NFL season, is a first-time captain for the Patriots. Joining the starting quarterback with a “C” on their jerseys will be tight end Hunter Henry, linebacker Robert Spillane, cornerback Marcus Jones, edge rusher

The Falcons announced their captains on Monday and the group includes the team’s young starting quarterback. Michael Penix Jr. has been voted a captain for the first time, Atlanta announced. Penix, the No. 8 overall pick of the 2024 draft, made three starts last season. But Sunday’s game against the

A year ago, 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest by someone trying to rob him in San Francisco. Physically, Pearsall has fully recovered. Psychologically, the shooting left scars. “Unfortunately, I revisit that every single night I go to bed,” Pearsall told Nick Wagoner of ESPN. “I

Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a knee injury in early August, but he avoided a torn ACL or anything else that would have caused him to miss most or all of the season. Now it looks like Gardner-Johnson won’t be missing any time at all. Head coach DeMeco Ryans said

Steelers players haven’t been teammates with Aaron Rodgers for very long, but it’s been long enough for the quarterback to be elected to a leadership position. The Steelers announced this year’s captains on Monday and Rodgers has been named one of them ahead of his first season with the team.

For the first few games of a new quarterback’s career as a starter, he has a little bit of an edge. The opponents have little or no NFL game film to study. The Broncos will be dealing with that dynamic as they prepare to host the Titans and quarterback Cam

Micah Parsons is now a member of the Packers. That’s going to change some things for Green Bay’s Week 1 opponent, Detroit. The Lions aren’t unfamiliar with Parsons, having gone against him in 2022 and 2023. Asked about Parsons’ presence on Monday, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Detroit is

Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was placed on administrative leave after being arrested last Friday and head coach Mike McDaniel indicated that will remain the case indefinitely during a Monday press conference. Crow faces one charge of domestic battery and McDaniel said that the team will let the case

As was often the case when former Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons was hurrying quarterbacks into making ill-advised throws, Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland was in the right place at the right time. On Sunday, Bland got a new contract that was quite possibly fueled by a desire from Cowboys owner and

Running back Jaylen Warren is set to stick around Pittsburgh for a while. Warren’s agent David Canter announced that his client has agreed to a two-year extension with the Steelers. Warren is in the final year of his current deal and set to make just over $5.3 million during the

Linebacker Anthony Walker is back with his first NFL team. Walker was a 2017 fifth-round pick by the Colts and the team announced that he has signed to their practice squad on Monday. Defensive tackle Josh Tupou was released to make room for Walker in Indianapolis. Walker started 48 of

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill said in May that he doesn’t deserve to be a Dolphins captain and the team kicked off September by announcing that he isn’t one of the six players chosen for the role. Hill was a captain in each of his first three seasons in Miami, but

Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs had another full practice session on Sunday, but it looks like a call on his status for Thursday’s game against the Eagles will have to wait a little longer. Diggs returned to full practice participation last week and he told reporters on Sunday that he continues

The Eagles will be opening the season against the Cowboys at home on Thursday night and their preparation for the game took a turn late last week. Dallas traded defensive end Micah Parsons to the Packers for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark, which brought an end to

As the NFL season heats up, identifying those hidden gems in the red zone can be the key to elevating your fantasy football team. This week, we’re spotlighting a rising star, Michael Pittman Jr. (Indianapolis Colts) – Injury Status: Practicing Again. After dealing with some injury setbacks, he’s poised to

Aaron Rodgers might draw the most attention, but the quarterback isn’t the only new offensive piece of note for the Steelers. Wide receiver DK Metcalf and tight end Jonnu Smith both arrived in trades this offseason and they are set to play big roles in anything that Pittsburgh does offensively.

The Eagles cut guard Kenyon Green last week, but he wasn’t gone for long. Green has re-signed to the Eagles’ active roster, the team announced. Originally taken. by the Texans with the 15th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, Green hasn’t lived up to his pre-draft hype and was

Veteran safety Justin Reid has been with the Saints for less than six months, but he said he’s so comfortable in the defense in New Orleans that it feels like he’s been playing there his whole career. And he says he’s playing in a defense that is going to make

As the NFL season enters its critical midpoint, trade rumors are swirling around several standout players. The potential for player movement could significantly alter team dynamics and fantasy football landscapes. Here’s a look at some key NFL stars whose futures may lie outside their current rosters. What Happened Star Players

The season hasn’t started, and it’s already over for defensive tackle DeWayne Carter. Jordan Schultz reports that the second-year backup tore his Achilles and will miss the season. The Bills still list Carter on their roster, but Carter confirmed on social media that his season was done. On Instagram, Carter

The Chiefs and cornerback Trent McDuffie have not reached agreement on a contract extension and are not expected to before the start of the season, Nate Taylor of ESPN reports. The Chiefs have negotiated with McDuffie’s representation over the past six weeks, per Taylor, without coming to terms. McDuffie said

The NFL has become a treasure trove of data analytics, shaping how teams strategize, train, and execute game plans. Among the most critical aspects of football is the red zone—the 20-yard area leading to the end zone. Efficient scoring in this territory often distinguishes winners from losers, making red zone

Earlier this month, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said of Micah Parsons, “11 is a Cowboy.” Now? Not. “I can’t say I was completely surprised, but I definitely didn’t think he was going to get traded,” Prescott told reporters on Sunday regarding the Parsons trade, via Ali Jawad of ALLDLLS.com. “Just

The short-term third-party beneficiaries of the Micah Parsons trade were the Eagles. They’ll no longer have to face him, twice per year. More immediately, they’ll avoid him in the Week 1 opener. Via Todd Archer of ESPN.com, Philly tackle Jordan Mailata called the news a “sigh of relief.” “It’s just