Lions stars discuss how they’ll handle coaching changes this upcoming season
One of the biggest questions for the Detroit Lions heading into this upcoming season is how they’ll handle coaching changes. Former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson accepted the Chicago Bears’ head-coaching job this offseason. Meanwhile, former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn became the New York Jets’ head coach. The Lions, in turn,
Bills activate DE Landon Jackson, cut P Jake Camarda
Rookie defensive end Landon Jackson is ready to go at Bills camp. Jackson was placed on the physically unable to report list a few days ago for undisclosed reasons, but the team announced that he has been activated from the list on Tuesday. Bills veterans are reporting to camp on
Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson Begins Training Camp Holdout
Trey Hendrickson has long loomed as a candidate to skip the start of training camp. With the Bengals preparing to begin padded practices, the reigning sack leader is indeed absent. Hendrickson informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday that he has elected to hold out from training camp. As a result, he
Commanders release RB Michael Wiley
With the signing of Von Miller becoming official, the Commanders have made a corresponding roster move. Washington announced on Tuesday that the club has released running back Michael Wiley. Wiley, 24, joined the Commanders last year after going undrafted out of Arizona. He spent the season on the practice squad
Hull details how Rodgers impressed Steelers teammates
Previous stories noted how quarterback Aaron Rodgers impressed Pittsburgh Steelers players and coaches with how he was “super down-to-earth and not at all what you would expect” after signing a team-friendly contract in time to participate in the club’s mandatory minicamp in June. Running back Evan Hull spent his first two seasons
Report: Bengal have offered Trey Hendrickson only one year of guarantees
With a paltry (compared to the current market) compensation package of $16 million for 2025, Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson wants more. And he’s been trying to get more. But it’s more than just new-money APY. The other issue, as it often is with the Bengals, is structure. Via Adam
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs Receives Full Medical Clearance
With training camp approaching, it remained to be seen if Stefon Diggs would be moved to the physically unable to perform list due to his ACL recovery. The free agent addition was not among the players New England recently placed on the PUP list, however, suggesting he would be good to
Trey Hendrickson won’t report to Bengals camp
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson said this offseason that he will not play the 2025 season for the Bengals under his current contract and he’s sticking to his guns as training camp gets underway. Bengals players are reporting to camp on Tuesday, but Hendrickson posted a picture to Instagram from Florida
The ‘NFL leading rushers since 2000’ quiz
Happy 30th birthday to three-time Pro Bowl running back and inaugural College Football Playoff champion Ezekiel Elliott! Elliott was drafted fourth overall in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys and led the NFL 1,631 rushing yards as a rookie before doing it again in his second full campaign
Chargers face class action over sending 2025 Chiefs home game to Brazil
Maybe the Philip Rivers retirement was a pre-emptive distraction. On Monday, attorney Daniel Wallach passed along a signed but unfiled (for now) class-action complaint against the Chargers over the exportation of a 2025 home game against the Chiefs to Brazil. The lawyer for the plaintiff is Rana Ayazi. The 14-page
Insider thinks Russell Wilson ‘may not make it’ to early part of Giants season as starter
There is currently no sign that New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is having second thoughts about naming veteran Russell Wilson the club’s starting quarterback over backup Jameis Winston and 2025 first-round draft pick Jaxson Dart. For a piece published on Monday, Tom Rock of Newsday indicated Wilson will
Jets unveil upgraded locker room as training camp gets underway
Jets players will be reporting to the team’s facility for training camp on Tuesday and returning members of the team will find that things look different. The team shared photos of an upgraded locker room setup for the coming season. It includes 92 customized lockers that include video screens and
Colts owner discusses ‘sense of urgency’ regarding Anthony Richardson
Third-year pro Anthony Richardson may find himself battling for more than just the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback job this summer. For a lengthy piece produced by JJ Stankevitz of the Colts’ website, new team principal owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon addressed Richardson’s uncertain future. “Where he is in his career and
Rich Eisen’s ESPN-bound show will be featured on ESPN Radio
It was announced in May that Rich Eisen’s weekday show will be heading to ESPN. We now know a little more about where it will land. Via Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com, The Rich Eisen Show will become the centerpiece of ESPN Radio, taking over the 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Dak Prescott addresses criticisms over lack of playoff success
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott signed a four-year contract extension reportedly worth $240M with $231M guaranteed last September. He then endured a rough 2024 season that ended prematurely when he went down with a serious hamstring injury in Week 9. As Cowboys players reported for training camp, Prescott addressed certain takes about
Press secretary says President Trump “was serious” about Commanders name change
The Commanders and the NFL have kept their heads low and their mouths shut regarding President Trump’s weekend one-two punch against the team’s name. The team and the league could be hoping that he wasn’t serious, and that perhaps he was trying to get people talking about something other than
Cardinals expect to have second-round pick Will Johnson signed for training camp
Cardinals second-round pick Will Johnson is one of just three 2025 NFL draft picks who still has not signed his rookie contract. That could change today. Johnson, a cornerback from Michigan, is expected to have his rookie deal done before training camp opens tomorrow, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.
Dan Campbell: Lions want backup QB Hendon Hooker to “take the next step”
The Lions drafted quarterback Hendon Hooker in the third round in 2023, but through two NFL seasons Hooker has played only in garbage time, and late last season the Lions brought in veteran Teddy Bridgewater and put him ahead of Hooker on the depth chart to back up Jared Goff.
Carlie Irsay-Gordon on Anthony Richardson: He still has time to prove it
Two years after the Colts chose quarterback Anthony Richardson with the fourth overall pick in the draft, he has fallen far short of expectations: His career completion percentage is just 50.6 percent, and he has 11 touchdown passes to go with 13 interceptions. But Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon isn’t giving
JC Tretter denies having role in hiding collusion ruling
To the extent that Sunday’s slow-pitch sit-down with CBS was the first of several image-rehab interviews for former NFL Players Association chief strategy officer JC Tretter, there’s one specific subject that is ripe for followup if/when he speaks again. As to the NFLPA’s decision to strictly limit access to the
Tom Brady: I motivated myself by thinking of Peyton Manning as my enemy
After facing each other 17 times during their careers, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning came to think of each other as friends. But Brady says he didn’t let himself think of Manning that way while they were trying to beat each other. Brady wrote on TomBrady.com that he had to
Rams’ Kobie Turner shares warning for Eagles after playoff loss
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams during the 2024 regular season and in the divisional round of the playoffs en route to winning Super Bowl LIX. Those two teams will meet at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field in Week 3 of the upcoming campaign. During a recent appearance on
Mike Brown: I think we’ll get Trey Hendrickson’s deal done
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson has expressed frustration with how the Bengals have handled talks about a contract extension this offseason, but any harsh words haven’t changed Bengals owner Mike Brown’s view of keeping Hendrickson in Cincinnati. Hendrickson has been looking for a new deal with the team for the last
The ‘Most passing yards in an NFL season’ quiz
For the first time in quite a while, the Kansas City Chiefs are entering training camp looking a little bit vulnerable. Despite going 15-1 in 2024, quarterback Patrick Mahomes had his least statistically productive season of his career and the Chiefs were dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl
Dak Prescott: Nobody’s more disappointed than I am with team’s playoff results
The Cowboys’ 30-year Super Bowl drought predates Dak Prescott, but entering his 10th season, the quarterback understands the criticism of his 2-5 postseason record. He said this offseason that he wants to win a championship and “be damned if it’s just for my legacy or if it’s for this team.
Analyst says this franchise is under most pressure to win Super Bowl
The Baltimore Ravens have had arguably one of the most talented teams in the NFL since QB Lamar Jackson became the team’s starter in 2018. Baltimore has made the postseason in all but one year (2021) that Jackson has been the starter. A Super Bowl appearance, though, has eluded it,
Eagles name Joe Douglas senior personnel director and advisor to G.M. Howie Roseman
There was word in May that the Eagles hired former Jets General Manager Joe Douglas and the team announced his title on Monday. Douglas will serve as the team’s senior personnel director and an advisor to G.M. Howie Roseman. Douglas was the vice president of player personnel for the Eagles
Insider reveals who has ‘slight edge’ in Browns’ QB competition
Recent stories suggested that Kenny Pickett was “unremarkable” and didn’t “pop” during the Cleveland Browns’ springtime workouts as he shared a quarterback room with veteran Joe Flacco, rookie Dillon Gabriel and first-year pro Shedeur Sanders. Nevertheless, Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer shared in an article updated on
Titans agree to terms with second-round pick Oluwafemi Oladejo
The Titans have agreed to terms with their second-round pick. Via Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, edge rusher Oluwafemi Oladejo has agreed to his rookie four-year deal. The No. 52 overall pick in this year’s draft, Oladejo’s contract is worth $8,415,106 with its first three years fully guaranteed. He also
Most interesting questions NFL training camp will begin to answer
The new NFL season is coming into focus as training camp begins. Here are five teams with questions that the results of camp will shed light on. What are the chances Shedeur Sanders starts Week 1? According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the odds of the fifth-round pick starting under center for
Jerry Jones on Cowboys docking Trevon Diggs’ pay: He didn’t earn it; he didn’t come
The Cowboys confirmed that they have enforced the de-escalator clause in Trevon Diggs’ contract, lowering the cornerback’s base salary from $9 million to $8.5 million, because he didn’t rehab enough at the team facility. “The de-escalation is contractually spelled out,” Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Monday. “When he
J.J. Watt, NFL insider address mindset of T.J. Watt after extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers were seemingly “reluctant” to guarantee money beyond the first year of a contract extension handed to pass-rusher T.J. Watt but nevertheless gave him a three-year, $123M deal that included $108M guaranteed before veteran Steelers players began reporting to training camp on Wednesday. During a Monday appearance on “The
CB Arthur Maulet signs 1-year deal with Texans
Veteran cornerback Arthur Maulet has found a new team. Per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media, Maulet has signed a one-year deal with the Texans. Maulet, 32, spent the last two seasons with Baltimore. While he appeared in 14 games for the Ravens in 2023, injuries limited him to just three
RB Nyheim Hines To Make NFL Return With Chargers
Veteran running back Nyheim Hines is returning to the NFL with the Chargers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hines has not played since the 2022 season after tearing his ACL in a freak jet skiing accident in July 2023. He signed with the Browns last offseason and practiced for three weeks
Derek Stingley: Texans should lead league in INTs by “at least about 10 or 15”
The Texans were second in the NFL with 19 interceptions last season, including five by cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. Stingley expects the Texans to lead the league this season. “Going based off of last year, plus the guys we got now, we should lead in interceptions probably by at least
Are Colts’ Ballard, Steichen on hot seat after ownership change?
The death of Indianapolis Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay this past May resulted in his three daughters assuming control of the franchise. Understandably, some have wondered what this change could mean regarding the futures of Colts general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen. For a piece published
Lloyd Howell resigns from The Carlyle Group
When The Carlyle Group became one of the few private-equity funds that were approved to buy minority interests in NFL teams, former NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell should have been required to resign from his part-time consulting job with The Carlyle Group or from the NFLPA. He left
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/21/25
Training camps are underway around the league, bringing more and more roster adjustments every day. Here are the latest minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Carolina Panthers Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Signed: WR Will Sheppard Released: K Alex Hale Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings Placed on active/PUP: TE Gavin
Von Miller will wear No. 24 with the Commanders
Von Miller has worn only 58 and 40 in his 13 NFL seasons with three teams. He will wear No. 24 in his first season with the Commanders. Miller’s preferred numbers were taken in Washington, with second-year linebacker Jordan Magee wearing 58 and second-year safety Tyler Owens 40. So, Miller
Philip Rivers makes major career announcement
Philip Rivers is officially closing the book on his NFL career, and the quarterback has found a great way to go out. The Los Angeles Chargers released a video on Monday in which Rivers revealed that he will retire as a member of the team. The nearly five-minute clip featured
Rams sign QB Dresser Winn
The Rams have signed quarterback Dresser Winn to a one-year deal, the team announced. It was reported June 26 that Winn and the Rams were reuniting, but he didn’t sign his deal until Monday. This is Winn’s third stint with the Rams. Winn, 26, entered the league with the team
Bengals owner remains optimistic about Trey Hendrickson extension
The Cincinnati Bengals expect to reach an agreement with EDGE Trey Hendrickson soon, despite heated contract negotiations throughout the offseason. Hendrickson is set to play on a one-year, $21M contract this upcoming season. He has said he will not play this upcoming season without a new deal and received permission
Todd Bowles provides an update on Tristan Wirfs: He’ll be ready sooner than later
Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee earlier this month. Wirfs could miss the start of the season, but coach Todd Bowles isn’t ready to rule Wirfs out. Bowles expressed optimism despite uncertainty about whether doctors will clear Wirfs for Week 1. “That I cannot
Titans Complete Draft Pick Signings With 2nd-Round OLB Oluwafemi Oladejo
The Titans have reached an agreement with second-round pick Oluwafemi Oladejo, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, completing their 2025 draft class signings. Oladejo’s deal is worth $8.415MM over four years, the first three of which are fully guaranteed along with a $2.76MM signing bonus. That represents a massive jump
Micah Parsons takes note of shade from Jerry Jones
Micah Parsons should not have shown up for training camp. Owner Jerry Jones is going to lowball him. Guaranteed. And the only way to avoid it would have been to stay away. Micah seems to realize it. He re-posted a tweet from J.J. Watt criticizing Jones for comments he made
New details emerge about Trey Hendrickson’s holdout from Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson is still seeking a contract extension with veterans set to report to training camp on Wednesday, and some new information has emerged about his dispute with the team. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported on Monday evening that the overall dollar amount the Bengals have
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser tries to skirt presidential name-change uproar
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser did a deal with the Commanders to build a new facility at the site of RFK Stadium. On Sunday, President Donald Trump demanded that the Commanders restore their abandoned name — and then he said he may condition the deal on the name being changed. The
Packers sign key offensive lineman to a four-year extension
The Green Bay Packers have made a major investment in their offensive line by agreeing to a four-year, $88M extension with right tackle Zach Tom, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The deal includes a $30.2M signing bonus and makes Tom the fourth highest-paid right tackle in the league. This
Rashee Rice will fully participate in training camp
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces a multi-game suspension. The question is: How many games will he miss? Chiefs coach Andy Reid said he is uncertain when the NFL will decide on punishment for Rice, who pleaded guilty last week to collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a
RB Nyheim Hines signs with new team two years after jet ski crash
It has been two years since Nyheim Hines suffered a serious injury in an unfortunate accident, and the veteran running back has found an NFL team that is willing to give him another shot. Hines agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, according to ESPN’s Adam
















































