Dak Prescott: I want to win a championship for my personal being, my sanity
Dak Prescott is entering his 10th season. He still is looking for his first Super Bowl title. The Cowboys quarterback has a 2-5 postseason record and has never advanced past the divisional round despite being the No. 1 seed in 2016. The franchise won its last championship in 1995. Winning
49ers' GM John Lynch provides update on Brandon Aiyuk's recovery
Despite what detractors say, the San Francisco 49ers’ Super Bowl window remains open. But to reach the NFL’s pinnacle, they need star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to be a key contributor once returning from last year’s season-ending knee injury. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
During the break, J.J. McCarthy hopes to get as many reps as he can with his receivers
The Vikings, like all teams, will have an extended break before training camp opens next month. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy intends to maximize any opportunity to work with his receivers during the otherwise down time. Talking to reporters on Thursday, McCarthy said he plans to “take advantage of this time with
NFL Minor Transactions: 6/12/25
June 12th, 2025 at 8:22pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Las Vegas Raiders New York Jets The Jets made a handful of moves at the bottom of their roster, bringing in a pair of lineman on both sides of the ball. Kingsley Jonathan brings the most experience, as
Antonio Brown is wanted for attempted murder
Last month’s incident at a Miami boxing event involving former NFL receiver Antonio Brown resulted in no arrests, at the time. That’s about to change. David Ovalle of the Washington Post reports that a warrant has been issued for Brown’s arrest, accusing him of attempted murder with a firearm. The
WR George Pickens reveals why Cowboys offense suits his skill set
New Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is delighted he’s now in a speedy offense. At mandatory minicamp on Wednesday, Pickens, who Dallas acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 7, said the 2025 Cowboys are the fastest team he has played with since his time with
Jimmie Ward free on $30,000 bail, faces a third-degree felony domestic violence charge
Texans safety Jimmie Ward was released on $30,000 bail set by a magistrate Thursday afternoon, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Ward, 33, was booked on charges of assault family violence impeding breath/circulation, a third-degree felony under Texas law. Montgomery County deputies were called to Ward’s home at 5:30 a.m. Thursday.
CB Shaquill Griffin Visits Raiders
Shaquill Griffin remains unsigned, but he’s apparently drawing some interest from his former coach. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the veteran cornerback visited the Raiders. Griffin was a third-round pick by the Seahawks back in 2017 and proceeded to spend the first four seasons of his career playing under Pete
Long-time NFL executive Brian Rolapp leaves for PGA Tour
As expected, long-time NFL executive Brian Rolapp is leaving the league office, after more than 22 years. Via Josh Carpenter of Sports Business Journal, Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all teams on Thursday announcing that Rolapp is moving on. The memo says Rolapp, who has served as the
Could Bengals rookie consider nuclear option amid contract dispute?
The Cincinnati Bengals have yet to sign rookie first-round pick Shemar Stewart to a contract, and there is a chance that the former Texas A&M star will not play for them in 2025. Stewart and the Bengals have been at odds over language in Stewart’s proposed rookie contract that could
Raiders cut S Jonathan Sutherland to make room for Germaine Pratt
The Raiders cut safety Jonathan Sutherland on Thursday, the team announced. They needed to make room for the signing of free agent linebacker Germaine Pratt. Sutherland missed the entire 2025 season with an undisclosed injury. In 2023, he spent time on the Seahawks’ practice squad, and Sutherland was with Seattle
Rams Sign OT D.J. Humphries
D.J. Humphries has found a new home. The offensive tackle is signing with the Rams, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. [RELATED: No Deal In Place Between 49ers, LT D.J. Humphries] It’s been a bit of a turbulent offseason for the lineman. A late-April announcement from Humphries’ agency claimed that the
Rams agree to terms with free agent OT D.J. Humphries
Free agent offensive tackle D.J. Humphries agreed to terms with the 49ers on April 29 but never signed. His representation, AMDG Sports, announced on social media Thursday that Humphries is signing with the Rams. The Rams have Alaric Jackson as their starting left tackle and Rob Havenstein at right tackle.
Cam Ward drops legendary quote about his offseason plans
Cam Ward has some simple plans for his first summer as an NFL quarterback. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Isaiah Simmons joined Packers because they had the “best plan” for him
In free agency, Isaiah Simmons had one simple question for interested teams. What is your plan for me? “To me, it seemed like Green Bay had the best plan, was most excited about me and liked me,” Simmons said, via Bill Huber of SI.com. Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is
Trevor Lawrence offers update on throwing arm soreness
Eyebrows were raised when first-year Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen revealed on the first day of the club’s mandatory minicamp that quarterback Trevor Lawrence was spotted wearing a compression sleeve on his throwing arm due to “general soreness.” While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Lawrence attempted to pour cold
Steelers going back to afternoon practices at training camp
The Steelers moved their training practices to the morning in 2024, but they are going back to the afternoon this summer. Head coach Mike Tomlin discussed the change in plans for the team’s work in Latrobe. Tomlin said that he is hoping that the hotter weather at that time of
Dak Prescott has strong message about George Pickens concerns
Thus far, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott doesn’t think new wide receiver George Pickens is a troublemaker. “I think that’s why you should never really listen to what somebody else says about somebody,” Prescott said Thursday, via Patrik Walker of the team website. “I think you should find out for
40 rookies are unsigned, and 30 of them are second-round picks
Seven weeks after the 2025 NFL draft began, most of the 257 draft picks have agreed to terms. As of Wednesday, 217 of the selections had signed their four-year rookie deals. Of the 40 unsigned players, 30 were taken in round two. The problem there comes from the fact that
Titans’ Treylon Burks Ahead Of Schedule; Lloyd Cushenberry Targeting Week 1 Return
Treylon Burks faces this year’s training camp as a pending free agent. The former first-rounder expectedly had his fifth-year option declined this spring, a move which came about in no small part due to his injury history. Burks is rehabbing an ACL tear, the latest ailment to leave him sidelined in
Jets sign DL Kingsley Jonathan, OL Marquis Hayes
The Jets announced a handful of roster moves after wrapping up their mandatory minicamp on Thursday. They signed defensive lineman Kingsley Jonathan and offensive lineman Marquis Hayes. Guard Zack Bailey and cornerback Tre Swilling were waived off of the roster in corresponding moves. Jonathan and Hayes both tried out for
Steelers coach sends warning to receivers about being on ‘same page’ as Aaron Rodgers
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni previously held the same position with the New York Jets during the two seasons quarterback Aaron Rodgers was with the AFC East team. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Azzanni addressed Rodgers’ reputation for being tough on his receivers throughout the season. “I’ve
Falcons will have 11 open practices during training camp
The Falcons will host 11 open training camp practices this preseason, starting July 24, the team announced Thursday. A limited number of tickets are available at no cost for fans. On July 26, as part of the NFL’s Back Together Weekend, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and General Manager Terry
Steelers Still Exploring WR Addition
Four trades including receivers have taken place this offseason, and the Steelers have been involved in two of them. Pittsburgh’s depth chart will be led by D.K. Metcalf in 2025 and beyond, but questions linger about who will operate as the team’s No. 2 option. Incumbents Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson are each set have an
John Lynch: Brandon Aiyuk is doing a tremendous job coming back
49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL midway through the 2024 season, but he’s on track with his recovery. In a Thursday interview with the Pat McAfee Show, General Manager John Lynch noted that Aiyuk should be able to play at some point during the 2025 season.
How Titans rookie QB Cam Ward is passing three-time Pro Bowler’s trash-talking test
Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward hasn’t backed down from defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons at mandatory minicamp. On Wednesday, Titans right tackle JC Latham said Ward head-butted Simmons when he got in his face during practice. They were probably bantering. In a Tuesday news conference, Simmons said he’s been jawing with the
Giants call three edge rushers for two spots on the defense a good problem to have
The Giants already liked the edge-rushing talent they had on their defense with Brian Burns on one side and Kayvon Thibodeaux on the other, before they drafted Abdul Carter with the third overall pick. But there’s no such thing as too many pass rushers on a defense. Giants defensive coordinator
Jets CB Sauce Gardner Encouraged By Extension Talks
Negotiations on a long-term extension with Garrett Wilson have begun. The Jets have another monster deal looming with respect to Sauce Gardner, and talks on that front have apparently been positive so far. Both 2022 first-rounders are now eligible for an extension at any time. As expected, the Jets’ new regime
Mike Tomlin: Optimistic about a T.J. Watt deal, but don’t know when it will come
Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt’s decision to skip this week’s mandatory minicamp added some urgency toward his push for a new contract and it created some intrigue about what he will do if no new deal is in place by training camp. Watt reported to camp, but did not practice
The ‘NFL sack leaders of the last decade’ quiz
Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons is holding out of the Cowboys’ mandatory minicamps…mostly. Parsons is looking for a new contract, but did show up to minicamp to (mostly) watch his teammates workout on the practice field. He did grab a helmet to run some drills with the defensive line
Andy Reid: Josh Simmons looks strong, is taking team reps now
When the Chiefs drafted offensive tackle Josh Simmons at No. 32 overall this spring, they were expecting that he would be ready for training camp. But Simmons has progressed enough in his rehab from a torn patellar tendon suffered last October that he’s gotten more and more involved on the
Browns Discussed Re-Signing Nick Chubb Before Draft
Once the 2025 draft had taken place, it was essentially guaranteed Nick Chubb would find himself on a new team this season. That is now officially the case, with his one-year Texans pact in place. Chubb will collect a base value of $2.5MM, and incentives will allow him to double that figure.
Sauce Gardner feels “pretty good” about how extension talks are going
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner became eligible for a contract extension this offseason and he gave an update on how things look on that front at an end of minicamp press conference on Thursday. Gardner was the defensive rookie of the year in 2022 and made back-to-back All-Pro teams before seeing
Mike Evans shares what gives him ‘more motivation’ in contract year
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers raised some eyebrows when they used the 2025 NFL Draft to add rookies Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson to a wide receiver room that was already stacked with talent. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, star Tampa Bay wideout Mike Evans addressed sharing a locker room
Patriots to unveil Tom Brady statue at Gillette Stadium on August 8
The Patriots announced plans to put a statue of Tom Brady outside of Gillette Stadium last year and everyone will get a chance to see how it looks this summer. The team announced on Thursday that they will unveil the statue on August 8. The ceremony will take place before
LT Charles Cross Hoping For Long-Term Seahawks Tenure; No Extension Imminent
Charles Cross has handled left tackle duties throughout his three seasons in Seattle. His performance in that role made it little surprise when his fifth-year option was exercised this spring. That decision marked the first time the Seahawks picked up the option on a player they drafted. As a result, Cross
Travis Hunter works on offense and defense in same practice for first time
The Jaguars closed out this week’s minicamp by providing a glimpse of things to come in the future. First-round pick Travis Hunter did not play offense and defense in the same practice at any point during the team’s organized team activities, but he switched from wide receiver to cornerback during
Insider addresses how Falcons view Penix Jr. amid Cousins saga
NFL insider Dan Graziano of ESPN noted as recently as Wednesday that “it could be tempting” for the Atlanta Falcons to turn to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins during the upcoming season if he remains on the roster and 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. struggles as the team’s starter.
Jimmie Ward arrested on family violence charge
Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested on Thursday morning. Per information from the Montgomery County, Texas jail, via the Houston Chronicle, Ward was arrested at his home early on Thursday and is currently being held without bond. He is facing a a felony assault family violence charge and no other
Bengals’ Shemar Stewart Departs Final Day Of Minicamp
Shemar Stewart has yet to take the field in spring practices, and he remains unsigned at this point. The first-round Bengals rookie had remained with the team up to this point, but that changed on Thursday. Stewart departed the Bengals this morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Team and player remain engaged
James Daniels: My Achilles injury is unfortunate, but others are in way worse positions
Dolphins guard James Daniels is recuperating from an Achilles tendon tear that ended his 2024 season, but he says no one should feel sorry for him. Daniels said he keeps his injury in perspective by giving thought to the many people in the world who are less fortunate than he
Texans S Jimmie Ward arrested on family violence charge
Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested early Thursday morning following an incident at his home in Magnolia, Texas, as detailed by the Houston Chronicle’s Catherine Dominguez and Jonathan Alexander. Ward is facing a felony assault family violence charge after being arrested around 5:30 am. Per records from the Montgomery County Jail,
Ted Karras on Shemar Stewart: How it has played out is unfortunate for both sides
Bengals center Ted Karras is rookie edge rusher Shemar Stewart’s teammate. But Karras is also an NFLPA vice president, putting him in a unique position to give perspective on the contract dispute between the Bengals and their top 2025 draftee. “It’s not the best-case scenario of how the spring could
Texans S Jimmie Ward Arrested On Family Violence Charge
Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested early Thursday morning following an incident at his home in Magnolia, Texas, as detailed by the Houston Chronicle’s Catherine Dominguez and Jonathan Alexander. Ward is facing a felony assault family violence charge after being arrested around 5:30am. Per records from the Montgomery County Jail,
Giants, Jets to hold joint practices this summer
The Giants and Jets will hold their annual preseason game in August and they’ll be spending some more time together before that matchup. Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed that the teams will also hold two joint practices ahead of the game, which will be played on Saturday, August 16.
Reporter blasts Steelers for handling of Watt contract extension situation
As star pass-rusher T.J. Watt skipped the Pittsburgh Steelers’ mandatory minicamp amid his desire for a contract extension, a Wednesday report revealed that the ongoing Watt saga could “drag on for quite some time.” Later on Wednesday, Steelers and NFL reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala of CBS Sports ripped the club for
Zac Taylor “not going to make any predictions” on Shemar Stewart
Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart did not attend Thursday’s mandatory minicamp session as he and the team continue their standoff over a clause in the rookie’s contract. Head coach Zac Taylor confirmed after the session that Stewart wasn’t there, saying the club is staying focused on the players who were.
Jets HC Aaron Glenn Dispelled Trade Rumors
Breece Hall was the subject of trade speculation for a portion of the offseason, but he remains with the Jets. The pending 2026 free agent recently revealed details on how his short-term future was confirmed by the team’s new head coach. Hall was never actively shopped prior to the draft, but
Lloyd Cushenberry “very optimistic” about playing Week 1 after torn Achilles
Center Lloyd Cushenberry was in the middle of his first season with the Titans when he suffered a torn Achilles. While he was sidelined for the rest of 2024, he’s been getting back into form and may be able to start Tennessee’s season opener against Denver on Sept. 7. “I
How Rodgers reportedly impressed in first days with Steelers
The biggest “will he or won’t he” saga of the NFL offseason concluded when quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed a team-friendly contract to join the Pittsburgh Steelers in time to participate in their three-day mandatory minicamp that kicked off on Tuesday. Rodgers has seemingly impressed his new teammates and coaches in