Trey Lance makes strong impression in Hall of Fame Game
Trey Lance’s career has not developed as anybody hoped after he was taken with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Injuries, inconsistency and bouncing around the league has left him in a situation where he is trying to rebuild his career on a one-year, $2 million
Marvin Harrison Jr. out of practice with knee soreness, Cardinals don’t think it’s serious
Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will be taking a little time away from the practice field. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said that Harrison will not practice on Thursday because he’s dealing with knee soreness. Gannon said, via multiple reporters, that the team does not believe there’s anything serious wrong
NFL Minor Transactions: 7/31/25
Today’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos Signed: LB Garrett Nelson Reverted to IR: LB Johnny Walker Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Minnesota Vikings Signed: OL Matt Nelson Waived/injured: DL Alexander Williams New England Patriots New Orleans Saints Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay
Trey Lance throws two TD passes in the Hall of Fame Game
Trey Lance is with his third team since the 49ers made him the third overall pick in 2021. He hopes he has found a home. Lance started the Hall of Fame Game for the Chargers and played three quarters. He went 13-of-20 for 120 yards with two touchdowns, no interceptions
How Bears rookie is rebounding after being pulled from recent practice
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III has proved he can take negative feedback. Burden missed most of the offseason program due to a soft tissue injury. After being cleared, he struggled to learn the playbook early in training camp. Bears rookie head coach Ben Johnson pulled the second-round
Dre Greenlaw leaves practice early, but Sean Payton thinks the LB is OK
Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw left Thursday’s practice early after pulling up on a one-on-one drill against running back JK Dobbins. Greenlaw, though, jogged to the locker room and coach Sean Payton didn’t seem concerned. Greenlaw injured his quadriceps this offseason, but Payton said it was not an aggravation of that
Ravens To Work Out DL Brent Urban
Brent Urban could be back in Baltimore for yet another season. The veteran defensive lineman is set to work out for the Ravens “in the upcoming days,” according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The veteran will be seeking his fourth-consecutive one-year contract from Baltimore. That latest stint has seen
Broncos sign LB Garrett Nelson, place LB Johnny Walker on IR
The Broncos announced a pair of roster moves on Thursday afternoon. They have signed linebacker Garrett Nelson. Linebacker Johnny Walker was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Nelson spent time with the Dolphins and Bengals after going undrafted out of Nebraska in 2023. He had five tackles and
Star player reportedly requests a trade from Commanders
Terry McLaurin has been in a contract dispute with the Washington Commanders this offseason, and it would appear the star wide receiver has run out of patience. McLaurin informed the Commanders on Thursday that he would like to be traded, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says
Bills activate RT Spencer Brown off PUP list
The Bills have gotten one of their key offensive players back on the field. Buffalo announced on Thursday that right tackle Spencer Brown was activated off the physically unable to perform list. Brown, 27, had been dealing with a back issue. Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN noted Brown was working off
La’el Collins To Work Out For Cowboys
As the Cowboys navigate a number of injuries on their offensive line, they’re targeting a familiar face for some depth. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, veteran lineman La’el Collins will work out for the team on Friday. This would represent Collins’ third stint with the organization, with his first spanning
Roger Goodell attended the funeral of NYPD officer Didarul Islam
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is not at the Hall of Fame. Instead, he remains back in New York, three days after a gunman killed four people while targeting the NFL offices. Goodell told Mike Tirico during a pregame interview on NBC that he attended the Thursday funeral of New York
NFL insider linked disgruntled WR to Patriots before trade request
The New England Patriots are going to be a team to watch in the bid for this disgruntled wide receiver. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Vikings sign OL Matt Nelson
The Vikings signed veteran offensive lineman Matt Nelson, the team announced Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Vikings waived rookie defensive lineman Alexander Williams with an injury designation. Nelson originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Lions following the 2019 draft. He appeared in 43 games,
Falcons Host CB C.J. Henderson
Safety Jordan Whitehead lined up a Falcons visit shortly after receiving medical clearance. He is not the only free agent defensive back on Atlanta’s radar. Cornerback C.J. Henderson worked out for the Falcons today, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. No deal is imminent at this time, he adds. Today’s news marks the
Cowboys rookie CB Shavon Revel Jr. has had a setback in his rehab
Cowboys rookie cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. has had a setback in his rehab from a torn ACL and will not be return in time for the season opener, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Revel’s father told 105.3 The Fan that his son’s recovery likely needs another 6-8
Is Cowboys’ 2025 fifth-round pick emerging as the No. 1 RB?
Did the Dallas Cowboys find their next star running back in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft? Dallas rookie RB Jaydon Blue (pick No. 149) seemed like he would sit behind Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams entering training camp. He’s receiving first-team reps, however, and impressing new head
Terry McLaurin asks the Commanders to trade him
The contract impasse between the Commanders and wide receiver Terry McLaurin has reached the trade request stage. McLaurin has asked the Commanders to trade him, according to multiple reports and confirmed by PFT. It’s currently unclear how the Commanders plan to respond to the request. After initially holding out of
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Requests Trade
The staredown between the Commanders and Terry McLaurin has resulted in a trade request. According to Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, the star wide receiver has requested a trade out of Washington. ESPN’s Adam Schefter has confirmed the report. [RELATED: Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Reports To Camp] McLaurin seemed to quiet
Joe Schoen: Some free agents asked us to promise to pass on first-round QB
The Giants signed a pair of veteran free agent quarterbacks early in free agency, but their pursuit of some players other than Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston came to an early end. During an appearance on WFAN, via AwfulAnnouncing.com, General Manager Joe Schoen was asked if Wilson inquired about the
Joe Burrow's latest comments should scare opposing defenses
After a phenomenal year in 2024, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow hinted he could be even better in 2025. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Cowboys working out OL La’el Collins
The Cowboys are working out veteran offensive lineman La’el Collins on Friday, Todd Archer of ESPN reports. The Cowboys need help after losing four offensive linemen the past week. Tyler Guyton (knee), Rob Jones (neck), Matt Waletzko (ankle) and Hakeem Adeniji (concussion) will miss time, and a fifth, left guard
Offseason In Review: Seattle Seahawks
Hovering somewhere between the Saints and Steelers in the NFL’s middle class over the past few years, the Seahawks made significant offseason changes. They swapped out two known commodities on offense, dealing away Geno Smith and D.K. Metcalf before adding less reliable figures to replace the two cornerstones. Sam Darnold
Brent Musburger will join NBC’s Hall of Fame Game broadcast
In a few hours, you will be looking live at the first game of the 2025 preseason, and a familiar face to football fans will be on your screen. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, and Brent Musburger will
Giants HC Brian Daboll punishes players after 'weird' practice
Brian Daboll threw in a different kind of punishment on Thursday after the New York Giants had a practice filled with unacceptable penalties. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Jerry Jones says Tyler Smith has tendinitis in his knee
The Cowboys are dealing with another injury on their starting offensive line. Left guard Tyler Smith left practice early and team owner Jerry Jones told Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News that Smith is dealing with tendinitis in his knee. Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com said that Smith said he
Raiders, Jakobi Meyers Discussing Extension
The Raiders kept a mainstay in the fold for the long term by working out an extension with left tackle Kolton Miller yesterday. Another key member of the team’s offense could also have a new deal in place soon. Receiver Jakobi Meyers is in talks with Vegas about an extension, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport
CB C.J. Henderson visits with Falcons
A former first-round pick may be closer to finding a new home. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, cornerback C.J. Henderson took a free-agent visit with the Falcons on Thursday. Henderson, 26, spent last season with the Steelers, though he did not appear in a regular-season game for Pittsburgh. He
Analyst blasts Cowboys over contract negotiations with Micah Parsons
It seems to never end with the Dallas Cowboys as they continue to make headlines for all the wrong reasons going into the 2025 season. While star defensive players like San Francisco 49ers DE Nick Bosa ($34M), Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett ($40M) and Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt ($41M)
Steelers activate Isaac Seumalo – NBC Sports
Veteran guard Isaac Seumalo is back on the practice field for the Steelers. The team announced on Thursday that Seumalo has been activated from the non-football injury list. Seumalo was placed on the list upon reporting to training camp earlier this month. No other Steelers players remain on either the
Bucs CB Zyon McCollum Seeking Extension
Zyon McCollum has developed into a mainstay in the Buccaneers’ secondary while playing out the first three years of his rookie pact. The pending 2026 free agent is eligible for an extension, and that is his target. McCollum is seeking a second Tampa Bay contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes. He adds
Charles Cross had finger surgery, Seahawks expect him back for opener
Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross had been trying to play through a finger injury this summer, but he ultimately opted for a different direction to get ready for the regular season. Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed multiple reports that Cross had surgery to repair a dislocated finger. Macdonald said at
Patriots’ Drake Maye open to potential Josh McDaniels suggestion
In January, former New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel detailed how longtime offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels may make “adjustments” to the offense so that second-year signal-caller Drake Maye can use his legs more than Tom Brady did while playing under McDaniels. During a recent chat with the media at training camp, Maye was asked
RB Latavius Murray retires from the NFL
Running back Latavius Murray is retiring from the NFL, Jordan Schultz reports. Murray, 35, last played in the NFL in 2023. He had hoped to play in 2024 but did not get a contract offer. Murray finishes his 10-year career with 1,560 carries for 6,552 yards and 59 touchdowns. He
UFL To Relocate Multiple Teams For 2026; League Eyeing Long-Term Expansion
2026 will mark the third consecutive year of operation for the United Football League. Changes with respect to some of the league’s markets will be in place by the time the campaign begins. Entrepreneur and co-founder of the likes of Vitaminwater, Smartwater and BodyArmor Mike Repole has joined the UFL’s investment
Bills OL Alec Anderson week-to-week after knee scope
The Bills won’t have a key offensive depth piece for at least a little bit. Buffalo announced on Thursday that offensive lineman Alec Anderson is week-to-week after undergoing a knee scope. Anderson, 25, has been with the Bills since 2022. He appeared in 17 games with four spot starts for
Analyst shares how Browns’ Gabriel, Sanders must improve
Cleveland Browns fans continue to say the team is wasting time by planning to start veteran Joe Flacco or Kenny Pickett at quarterback over 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel or 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders. Lance Reisland of the Cleveland Plain Dealer suggested Thursday that film from training camp shows
UFL adds Mike Repole as an owner — and he’s eyeing 16 teams by 2035
The UFL is doubling down. Despite disappointing metrics in its second season after the USFL/XFL merger, it has attracted another major investor. And he has big plans. Mike Repole, who cofounded vitaminwater, smartwater, and BodyArmor before selling them to Coca-Cola for more than $12 billion, joins RedBird Capital Partners, FOX,
RB Latavius Murray Retires
After being unable to find an NFL opportunity in 2024, Latavius Murray is hanging up his cleats. The veteran running back announced on Thursday that he is retiring at the age of 35 (video link via NFL insider Jordan Schultz). A sixth-round pick of the Raiders in 2013, Murray played on a
Lions add $250K in salary to Alex Anzalone’s contract for 2025
Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has been looking for a new contract, but he’ll have to settle for a revised one for now. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the Lions have added $250,000 to Anzalone’s base salary for the 2025 season. That base salary, which was $6 million prior to
Why Jayden Daniels notices ‘night and day’ difference
NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated noted in June how the Washington Commanders retaining offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and other assistant coaches could help quarterback Jayden Daniels take a massive leap coming off a stellar rookie season. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Daniels addressed the “night and day” difference he
Seahawks sign CB Keydrain Calligan, waive DT Thor Griffith
The Seahawks have made a pair of roster moves on Thursday. Seattle announced the club has signed Keydrain Calligan and waived defensive tackle Thor Griffith. Callahan is an undrafted rookie out of Southeastern Louisiana. He was previously with the Texans this offseason. Griffith had signed with the Seahawks earlier this
S Minkah Fitzpatrick Aiming For Long-Term Dolphins Tenure
Minkah Fitzpatrick is back where his career began thanks to the trade which sent him from Pittsburgh to Miami. In the wake of that deal, the All-Pro safety worked out a restructured contract with the Dolphins. As a result of the alterations to his pact, Fitzpatrick received a signing bonus to
Hendon Hooker gets a chance to shine on Thursday night
When the Lions added quarterback Hendon Hooker with a third-round pick in the 2023 draft, eyebrows were raised. At that point, the Lions hadn’t become THE LIONS. And Jared Goff hadn’t become Ja-red Goff! Ja-red Goff! Ja-red Goff! Remember, the Lions received a first-round pick for taking on Goff’s contract.
One player from each AFC team who deserves Hall of Fame call
Let the (preseason) games begin. With the Detroit Lions-Los Angeles Chargers Pro Football Hall of Fame Game kicking off 2025 action, Yardbarker NFL writers mulled a player — past or present — on each AFC team who merits enshrinement in Canton. AFC East BUFFALO BILLS | LB Von Miller |
MarShawn Lloyd dealing with short-term groin injury
One of Green Bay’s running backs is currently sidelined, but that shouldn’t be the case for too long. Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters on Thursday that MarShawn Lloyd is dealing with a groin issue. “It’s not going to be a long-term deal, but I wouldn’t anticipate him this week,”
Cowboys, CB DaRon Bland Engaging In Extension Talks
We knew back in April that the Cowboys were eyeing extensions for offensive lineman Tyler Smith, cornerback DaRon Bland, tight end Jake Ferguson, and kicker Brandon Aubrey. Ferguson got his this weekend, and Smith switched up his representation after the team picked up his fifth-year option. While, so far, it’s
Ben Johnson: There’s a scenario where Jaylon Johnson is ready for Week 1
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson has not practiced at training camp and it looks like it will be a little while before that changes. Johnson went on the non-football injury list at the start of camp due to a leg injury he suffered while training this offseason and head coach Ben
Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb sends warning to NFL about having George Pickens as teammate
Early into training camp, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens insisted that he and new teammate CeeDee Lamb can become the NFL’s top one-two punch at the position this season. Some continue to wonder how Lamb, Dallas’ No. 1 receiver, will feel about seeing certain targets go to Pickens during
Saints cut QB Hunter Dekkers
The Saints pared down their quarterback group on Thursday. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that the team waived Hunter Dekkers. They signed punter Kai Kroeger in a corresponding move. Dekkers signed with the Saints in May after working out for the team at their rookie minicamp. His departure leaves Spencer