Ravens place rookie OL Emery Jones on NFI
One of Baltimore’s rookies isn’t ready to practice after reporting for training camp. The Ravens placed third-round pick Emery Jones Jr. on the non-football injury list. While the reason for Jones’ placement on the list has not been reported, Jones may return to practice at any time before rosters are
Patriots reporter lists Drake Maye concerns outside of leadership
It certainly seems to outsiders that people within the New England Patriots, such as first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, want second-year quarterback Drake Maye to grow as a leader before the 2025 season gets underway. For a piece published on Wednesday, Patriots insider Chad Graff of The Athletic shared additional
Following fireworks mishap, Najee Harris will open training camp on non-football injury list
When agent Doug Hendrickson said last week that Chargers running back Najee Harris had sustained a “superficial eye injury” during a “fireworks mishap” at a July 4 event, one implication became clear: If the injury was nothing at all, Harris would pass the physical at the outset of camp. Harris
Darren Waller’s Dolphins Deal Includes No Guarantees
When the Dolphins acquired Darren Waller, the veteran tight end’s cap hit stood beyond $10MM. That is no longer the case, as the Dolphins and the unretiring tight end have agreed on a new structure after the unexpected trade. The Giants had acquired Waller’s Raiders extension in March 2023, only
Rashawn Slater reports to training camp as contract talks continue
Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater reported to training camp Wednesday despite not having a contract extension. General Manager Joe Hortiz said contract talks continue. “Having good conversations,” Hortiz said, via Eric Smith of the team website. “I talked with Pat [Collins] yesterday, his agent, talked with him today. We’re working
Steelers insider addresses what T.J. Watt wants regarding contract extension
A significant reason the Pittsburgh Steelers and pass-rusher T.J. Watt haven’t yet come to terms on a multiyear contract extension is that the sides disagree on the amount of guaranteed money to be attached to the deal. During a Wednesday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, Steelers insider
Cam Heyward: T.J. Watt needs to get paid, finish his career as a one-helmet guy
T.J. Watt does not have a contract extension yet. The last time the Steelers edge rusher was unhappy with his deal — in 2021 — he did not participate in practice to avoid injury. Watt ended up signing a four-year, $112 million extension three days before the start of the
Daiyan Henley Full Go At Chargers’ Camp; Junior Colson In Mix To Start
Daiyan Henley played just 53 defensive snaps as a rookie. By his second season, the 2023 third-round pick moved into the Chargers’ defensive signal-caller role as an every-down linebacker — for a defense that made a substantial leap. The Bolts have Henley signed for two more seasons, and they re-signed
Chargers G.M. Joe Hortiz on Tre Harris: Practice is vital, hope he signs soon
Wide receiver Tre Harris is one of 30 unsigned second-round picks and Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz didn’t have much of an update as to when the rookie will be joining the team at training camp. The two second-round picks that signed with their teams — the 33rd and 34th
Shemar Stewart stands alone as last unsigned first-round pick
Shemar Stewart remains the lone unsigned first-round pick from the 2025 NFL Draft. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 17th overall pick is still stuck in a frustrating high-stakes contract standoff as training camps are just a few days away. With cornerback Jahdae Barron of the Denver Broncos officially signing his rookie deal,
Browns place Elerson Smith on reserve/retired list
One member of the Browns has decided to hang up his cleats. Cleveland announced on Wednesday that the club has placed defensive end Emerson Smith on the reserve/retired list. Smith, 26, had been with the Browns since September of last season, mainly on the practice squad. He appeared in two
Chargers Expected To Place RB Najee Harris On NFI List
Najee Harris‘ injury sustained in a fireworks accident will delay his start to Chargers training camp. Although the free agency addition is expected to begin the season on time, his work with his new team is on hold. The Chargers are expected to place Harris on their NFI list, GM
Zach Ertz: Jayden Daniels wants to be so great that it really resonates with guys
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had a wildly successful first season, leading his team to the NFC Championship Game and winning AP offensive rookie of the year. But that doesn’t automatically mean he’ll be able to pick up right where he left off when the Commanders take on the Giants to
Broncos’ first-round draft pick finally inks rookie deal
The Denver Broncos have officially come to terms with first-round pick Jahdae Barron, marking an important milestone as the team gets prepared for training camp. Barron, the former Texas Longhorns corner, was selected 20th in the 2025 NFL Draft and is widely expected to be an essential piece in a
Key Dates On 2025-26 NFL Calendar
The NFL recently announced important dates for the remainder of 2025 on through the 2026 offseason. Here are some dates to file away during these periods: Key dates remaining on the 2025 NFL calendar: August 5: Window to trade an unsigned rookie draftee closes August 26: Teams can stash two
Magic 8 Ball predictions for 2025 Buffalo Bills
Of course, some believe last year’s trophy should have gone to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who won the award in 2019 and 2023. Jackson shined in 2024, finishing as the league’s sixth-leading passer with a career-high 4,172 yards, 41 touchdowns and only four interceptions. Allen finished as the league’s 12th-leading
Anthony Richardson Is Healthy, Ready To Compete With Daniel Jones For Colts’ QB Gig
With the Colts’ veterans due to report in less than a week, quarterback Anthony Richardson is “going to be good going into training camp,” according to ESPN’s Stephen Holder. Richardson injured his shoulder during OTAs and missed mandatory minicamp, giving new teammate Daniel Jones a chance to take an early lead
NFL, Fanatics secure preliminary win in antitrust lawsuit over online merchandise sales
The NFL’s business practices routinely dance on the line of the antitrust lawsuits. Even though they are 32 independent, competitive businesses, they row their boats in the same general direction. It has led to legal challenges. In one of them, the NFL has secured a preliminary win. Via Reuters, federal
What massive deals for young stars mean for Jets
The New York Jets secured another key building block for their team through 2030. On Tuesday, Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner agreed to a four-year, $120.4M contract extension. The deal makes the fourth overall pick of the 2022 draft the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, according to NFL Network Insider Tom
Shemar Stewart Doing Individual Workouts At Texas A&M
Bengals first-round edge rusher Shemar Stewart has been working out at Texas A&M’s facilities, as first reported by 247 Sports’ Ben Elliott (via Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnnati Enquirer). That has stirred speculation that he could be seeking a return to his alma mater amid his rookie contract dispute with
SCORE Act takes first step through House committee process
Congress has taken the first tangible step toward cleaning up the college-sports mess that the college should be expected to clean up themselves. Via Tom Schad of USA Today, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade voted to advance the so-called SCORE Act with a party-line vote, 12-11. The bill,
Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase crowned No. 1 WR in NFL rankings
Ja’Marr Chase has officially been named the best wide receiver in the NFL by executives, coaches and scouts. He tops the list that places him in front of stars like Justin Jefferson, Tyreek Hill and CeeDee Lamb. The rest of the top 10 includes A.J. Brown, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Malik
Daiyan Henley says he’s full go for Chargers camp after shoulder surgery
Linebacker Daiyan Henley played through a shoulder injury while breaking through as a starter last season, but he says he is fully recovered as the team heads into training camp. Henley tore his labrum early in the 2024 season and had surgery to repair the injury after starting all 17
Reporter shares if Sanders has chance to win Browns’ QB job
Ever since the Cleveland Browns wrapped up spring workouts in June, numerous reports have indicated that 2025 fifth-round draft pick Shedeur Sanders essentially has no real chance to win the four-way competition for the team’s starting quarterback job. Sanders will spend the summer battling for reps with veteran Joe Flacco,
Falcons will wear throwback uniforms three times in 2025
The Falcons’ red helmets will be making three appearances during the 2025 season. The team announced their plans to wear their throwback uniforms during three prime-time games. The first appearance will come during a Monday night home game against the Bills in Week Six. Atlanta will break out their old
Analyst predicts how Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson, Shemar Stewart sagas will end
The Cincinnati Bengals remain involved in contract standoffs with veteran pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson and 2025 first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart as Cincinnati rookie players prepare to report to training camp this weekend. On Wednesday, NFL analyst Ben Solak of ESPN predicted how the Bengals-related sagas will end. “I remain confident
Ja’Marr Chase: Someone will have a 2,000-receiving yard season in next three years
No player has ever recorded 2,000 receiving yards in a single NFL season, but one of the league’s top wideouts thinks that will change in the near future. Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase led the league with 1,708 receiving yards during the 2024 season and he said this week that he
Russell Wilson Wants To Play Another ‘5-Plus’ Years
The Giants signed Russell Wilson to a one-year deal this offseason, indicating that they do not see the 13-year veteran as a multi-year proposition under center. If his contract wasn’t enough, the Giants’ selection of Jaxson Dart in the first round hammered the message home: Wilson will be starting in New
Jordan Addison’s case took an unexpected turn on Tuesday
The trial in Vikings receiver Jordan Addison’s DUI case was supposed to start on Tuesday. It didn’t. Instead, Addison is due back in court on Thursday. Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com posted on Tuesday that online records show Addison is scheduled for a “hearing” on Thursday. The online records maintained by
Cowboys’ Micah Parsons makes big guarantee about contract extension
As of the morning of July 16, Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons remained on track to report to training camp on July 21 without having his desired contract extension in hand. While speaking at his football camp on Tuesday, Parsons offered quite a prediction regarding his financial future. “…I’m
Bengals to induct Dave Lapham, Lemar Parrish into Ring of Honor
The Bengals will induct two of their former players into their Ring of Honor this year. Cincinnati announced on Wednesday that Dave Lapham and Lemar Parrish will be given the honor midway through the season. Lapham, an offensive lineman, played his entire career with the Bengals from 1974-1983. He appeared
Reporter offers solution for Terry McLaurin, Commanders contract standoff
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is in the final year of his current contract and caused a stir when he said on Tuesday that he has “been pretty frustrated” regarding discussions between his camp and the organization. The Athletic’s David Aldridge shared in a piece published on Tuesday how the two sides could come to
Shemar Stewart could still try to go back to school
Last month, we outlined the options available to unsigned Bengals edge rusher Shemar Stewart. One of those options has come into focus this week. Via Billy Heyen of TheSportingNews.com, Bud Elliott of CBS Sports recently reported that Stewart has been “fully involved in workouts” at Texas A&M. Elliott’s source said
Rams’ Puka Nacua raves about being able to learn from Davante Adams
One of the biggest decisions made by the Los Angeles Rams this offseason was replacing veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp with Davante Adams. During Tuesday’s edition of NFL Network’s “The Insiders” program, Rams receiver Puka Nacua raved about being able to learn from Adams heading into the 2025 season. “Davante,
Jihaad Campbell taking time to be “best version of myself” in return from shoulder surgery
Eagles first-round pick Jihaad Campbell is eager to get back on the field after having shoulder surgery, but he isn’t going to push things any faster than necessary to make his first appearance of training camp. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said last month that the team expects Campbell to start
Kittle addresses how Purdy will handle pressure of new contract
San Francisco 49ers legend and Hall of Famer Joe Montana recently endorsed the club locking quarterback Brock Purdy down via a five-year, $265M contract extension that included $181M in guarantees and a no-trade clause this past spring. During a recent appearance on the FanDuel TV “Up & Adams” program, 49ers tight end George Kittle
Bill Belichick: I took big risk joining the Patriots
Patriots owner Robert Kraft said in a recent interview that the best move he’s made since buying the team was the trade that made Bill Belichick the team’s head coach in 1999, but another one of his comments caught Belichick’s attention. Kraft said he was “hammered” in the local media
How Browns reportedly plan to handle Quinshon Judkins after arrest
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins’ status is unknown after he was arrested on charges of battery and domestic violence regarding an alleged incident said to have occurred on July 7. Judkins had not yet signed his rookie contract as of Wednesday, and it seems he may not be among
Seahawks put six players on NFI list
Six Seahawks rookies landed on the non-football injury list after reporting to training camp on Tuesday. Fifth-round pick Rylie Mills was the only one of the team’s draft choices in that group. The defensive lineman tore his ACL while playing for Notre Dame last season and is still recovering from
Did USA Today get its NFL uniforms ranking right?
USA Today’s Nate Davis recently rolled out his 2025 rankings of NFL uniforms. According to Davis, the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders finished tied for first, raising questions about what makes an NFL uniform truly iconic. With the league’s relaxed rules on alternate jerseys and Nike’s splashy “Rivalries”
Puka Nacua excited about what Rams’ offense can do with Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua says he couldn’t be in a better place catching passes from Matthew Stafford and lining up alongside Davante Adams. Nacua said on NFL Network that there’s no quarterback like Stafford, saying that he has never in his life caught passes as beautiful as the ones
C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Eagles traded me because they’re scared of a competitor
C.J. Gardner-Johnson helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl in February, but he was traded to the Texans in March. And Gardner-Johnson thinks the Eagles got rid of him because they don’t like his competitive approach. Gardner Johnson was asked on The Pivot podcast why he thinks he’s not an
Broncos agree to terms with first-round pick Jahdae Barron
First-round cornerback Jahdae Barron will join the Broncos’ rookies when they report to training camp Wednesday. He agreed to terms on a four-year, $18.073 million deal late Tuesday night that includes a $9.784 million signing bonus, Mike Klis of 9News reports. The Broncos expect to have Barron as their starting
Fantasy players should take note of Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs’ significant role change
Jahmyr Gibbs has hinted at a notable role change this upcoming season, which should bode well for fantasy players who own or plan to select the Detroit Lions running back in their drafts. At his youth football camp at Ford Field in Detroit last week, the RB explained that new
Insider updates how teams viewed Daniel Jones after 2024 season
Free-agency signing Daniel Jones seemingly entered the Indianapolis Colts’ summer break penciled in as the club’s Week 1 starting quarterback, if only because third-year pro Anthony Richardson was shut down from throwing in late May after he experienced discomfort in his surgically-repaired shoulder. Jones ended the 2024 season serving as
Calvin Austin III expands on how workouts with Aaron Rodgers have Steelers ‘excited’ about 2025 season
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III recently touched upon what he learned about quarterback Aaron Rodgers after Rodgers invited some of his new teammates to complete some pre-training camp workouts in Malibu. On the latest edition of the “Chipped Ham & Football” podcast hosted by Steelers insider Brian Batko of the
Jets agree on record-setting extension with All-Pro CB
One day after extending star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, the Jets are signing All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner to a four-year, $120.4M contract extension, per Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Gardner himself announced on social media that an agreement had been reached. His deal has the same structure as Wilson’s extension,
Commanders WR provides alarming update on contract talks
Things were going too smoothly for the Washington Commanders. On Tuesday, star wide receiver Terry McLaurin pierced what’s been a positive offseason in the nation’s capital with sharp words about his ongoing contract negotiations with the front office. “I’ve been pretty frustrated, I’m not going to lie,” McLaurin told reporters
No NFL players will play on franchise tag for first time in decade
The Kansas City Chiefs contract extension with star guard Trey Smith on Tuesday was significant for two reasons. From a Chiefs perspective, it locks in a key member of their offensive line and keeps a key protector of Patrick Mahomes in place for the foreseeable future. It is also significant
Five NFL teams that should be most concerned about holdouts
As rookies begin reporting to NFL training camps, most of the league’s 2025 second-round picks remain unsigned. On Tuesday, rookies from six teams — Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks — reported, joining Los Angeles Chargers rookies, who opened camp on