Aaron Rodgers arrives in Pittsburgh to sign contract with Steelers
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers are making it official today. Rodgers has arrived in Pittsburgh to sign his Steelers contract, according to Gery Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Steelers and Rodgers have been expected to get a deal done for months, but Rodgers took his time about actually signing,
By skipping offseason workouts, Lamar Jackson forfeits another $750,000
Ravens coach John Harbaugh may not be measuring quarterback Lamar Jackson’s attendance at offseason workouts. But someone with the Ravens surely is. Jackson’s 2023 contract includes separate $750,000 workout bonuses in 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027. To get the money, he has to show up for at least 80 percent
NFL, NFLPA continue to hide ruling from collusion grievance
The NFL benefits from an endless stream of bright, shiny objects. Even in the offseason, there’s always something to distract fans and media from taking a closer look at something the powers-that-be are trying to hide. As it relates to a significant collusion grievance that resulted in a 61-page written
Chris Godwin’s new contract has no exceptions for his ankle injury
After the Buccaneers selected Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka with the 19th pick in the 2025 draft, some assumed that the Bucs were concerned about veteran receiver Chris Godwin’s availability for the start of the season. If the team has such concerns, those concerns didn’t make their way into the
Judge approves landmark college sports settlement
The corrupt system of denying payment to college athletes has officially ended. On Friday, Judge Claudia Wilken approved the settlement of multiple antitrust class-action lawsuits that challenged the longstanding refusal of the NCAA and its members to compensate athletes. The deal includes $2.8 billion in payments to players over the
Mike Vrabel shares his version of getting knocked down by Will Campbell
After the Patriots made LSU tackle Will Campbell the fourth overall pick in the 2025 draft, Campbell said that, during a pre-draft workout, he put New England coach Mike Vrabel on the ground. Vrabel recently gave his version of the events, while appearing on Boston College coach Bill O’Brien’s podcast.
The Steelers’ odds don’t move much, if at all, post-Aaron Rodgers
The Steelers have added quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The move hasn’t added much to their betting odds for 2025. At DraftKings, the Steelers have dropped from a +4500 underdog to win the Super Bowl to +4000. While that reflects some movement, it still has them as 40-1 long shots to win
Vic Fangio feels good about Eagles’ pass rush despite offseason departures
The Eagles’ pass rush that relentlessly pressured Patrick Mahomes was a big part of the reason they won Super Bowl LIX, but that pass rush will look different in 2025: Josh Sweat, who led the team in sacks in the regular season and had 2.5 sacks in the Super Bowl,
Five red-hot position battles to monitor ahead of NFL training camps
NFL training camps won’t open until late July, but teams continue to shape rosters at non-contact OTAs and mandatory mini-camps. Ahead of training camp, here are the five most interesting competitions to monitor: Cleveland Browns: Quarterbacks Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are competing to
Ravens Rumors: Jackson, Flowers, Armour-Davis, Mitchell
We mentioned recently that, following the extension of wide receiver Rashod Bateman, an extension for quarterback Lamar Jackson would be at the forefront of the Ravens’ priorities for the remainder of the offseason. Well, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the plan was always for the two-time MVP to
Cowboys Super Bowl winner Tom Rafferty dies at 70
Longtime Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tom Rafferty has died. Rafferty’s daughter, Rachel Powers, confirmed to The Dallas Morning News’ Kevin Sherrington that the 1977 Super Bowl winner has been hospitalized since May. He was 70. The Cowboys lifer famously bridged the careers of legendary franchise quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Troy
Charges are filed in connection with robbery at Richard Sherman’s home
Earlier this year, former NFL cornerback and current Prime Video analyst Richard Sherman disclosed that his home had been robbed at gunpoint, while his family was home. And arrest has now been made. Via Brady Henderson of ESPN.com, a 21-year-old Seattle man has been charged in connection with the Sherman
S Ifeatu Melifonwu Could Start In Miami
The Dolphins watched both starting safeties — Jevon Holland and Jordan Poyer — walk in free agency this offseason and reloaded at the position with some free agent signings of their own. Unfortunately, all three safeties the Dolphins signed lack full-time starting experience, but it sounds like Ifeatu Melifonwu has
Derrick Henry could find himself in movie if he hits milestone
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has some added incentive to reach the 2,000-yard mark during the 2025 season, and it has nothing to do with his new two-year, $30 million contract extension. It’s so he can find himself cast in an upcoming Adam Sandler movie. The actor and director
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 6/6/25
June 6th, 2025 at 7:16pm CST by Ely Allen We saw another 2025 NFL Draft pick sign their rookie contract today: Tennessee Titans The Titans became one of several teams today who are just a second-round signing away from completing their draft class. Dike was the first of three rookie
A one-point conversion safety has happened in college, not NFL
Our recent item regarding the theoretical possibility of a team having only one point has been the No. 1 story on PFT over the past two days. So here’s a little more. While it has never happened in the NFL, it has happened multiple times in college football. Most notably,
NFL Minor Transactions: 6/6/25
June 6th, 2025 at 6:38pm CST by Ely Allen Here are today’s minor moves to close out the week: Buffalo Bills Philadelphia Eagles Robinson was a surprising presence on the waiver wire after Jacksonville drafted him in fifth round of last year’s draft. A career backup running back at Alabama
Oregon WR Evan Stewart, who bypassed the 2025 draft, tore his patellar tendon
Wide receiver Evan Stewart bypassed the 2025 draft to return to Oregon for his senior season. Now, he might miss the season. According to multiple reports, Stewart tore a patellar tendon this week. It is unknown how the knee injury occurred. He was expected to be the Ducks’ No. 1
Russell Wilson Expects To Remain Giants’ Starting QB
The Giants made a pair of short-term quarterback additions during free agency. It came as no surprise, however, when they moved back into the first round to select Jaxson Dart. The No. 25 pick certainly represents New York’s future under center. The status of head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen will depend
Jaguars coach says Trevor Lawrence has ‘drastically improved’
It’s hardly a secret that a big reason the Jacksonville Jaguars hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their head coach this past winter was because those running the Jaguars hope Coen will be able to get the best out of quarterback Trevor Lawrence. While speaking with reporters on
John Harbaugh on Aaron Rodgers: I don’t have a reaction, just respect
Aaron Rodgers is officially headed to the AFC North after agreeing to sign with the Steelers on Thursday. On Friday, Ravens coach John Harbaugh was asked what he thinks of the four-time MVP joining one of the division’s toughest competitors. “I don’t even really have a reaction, just respect,” Harbaugh
Which WR Trade Will Prove Most Beneficial?
The 2025 offseason has seen a number of high-profile receivers change teams via free agency. The likes of Davante Adams, Cooper Kupp and DeAndre Hopkins have undertaken a change of scenery so far. The same will also soon be true of Keenan Allen and Amari Cooper. This spring has also
Nate Wiggins’ 2025 goal is double-digit takeaways
Cornerback Nate Wiggins weighed 173 at the 2024 Scouting Combine, and the team listed him at 182 last season. Wiggins said he has gained 10 pounds since last season without losing his 4.28 speed. “This year, it’s going to be like more power, more strength,” Wiggins said, via Clifton Brown
The ‘NFL MVPs’ quiz | Yardbarker
After two disappointing seasons with the New York Jets and months of “will he, won’t he sign,” Aaron Rodgers is finally set to be a Pittsburgh Steeler for the 2025 season according to NFL Network’s Tom Pellisero. With 10 Pro-Bowls, four MVP awards, a Super Bowl title and being one
Titans sign fourth-rounder Chimere Dike
The Titans have another member of their draft class under contract. The team announced the signing of fourth-round pick Chimere Dike on Friday. The wide receiver has a four-year deal with the team. With Dike signed, the only unsigned player from nine-player class is second-round linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo. Dike transferred
Former WR Jared Bernhardt To Begin Lacrosse Career
In 2021, Jared Bernhardt won the Tewaaraton Award as the country’s top collegiate lacrosse player. He turned his attention toward a professional football career afterwards, but that proved to be a short-lived effort. In 2022, Bernhardt joined the Falcons as an undrafted free agent. He would up making a pair of regular
Eagles claim RB Keilan Robinson off waivers
The Eagles claimed running back Keilan Robinson off waivers Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Robinson wrote “God is good,” on social media. The Jaguars waived Robinson on Thursday. Robinson, 25, entered the league as a fifth-round pick of the Jaguars last year. He appeared in six games as a
Could Allen Lazard request to stay with Jets?
Roughly one month before the Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed on Thursday evening that they plan to sign free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract, multiple reporters suggested that Pittsburgh could be interested in reuniting Rodgers with New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard. On Friday, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported that Lazard
Bills sign DT Marcus Harris, release DT Devin Brandt-Epps
The Bills have swapped one defensive tackle for another on their roster. Buffalo announced on Friday that the club has signed Marcus Harris and released Devin Brandt-Epps. Harris was a Texans seventh-round pick in last year’s draft. He did not make the 53-man roster but was on the practice squad
Texans LB Christian Harris Expected To Return By Training Camp
A calf injury suffered last summer led to an extended absence for Texans linebacker Christian Harris. After returning to the field in time for the final five combined regular and postseason games of the 2024 campaign, an ankle injury cost him time this offseason. Harris has been recovering during voluntary workouts and
Kenneth Murray calls Matt Eberflus’ defense “a great fit” for him
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown said he’s where he needs to be in his rehab. But Overshown, who tore the ACL, MCL and PCL in his right knee in Week 14, will miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season. The Cowboys covered themselves by trading for Titans linebacker Kenneth
Bengals yet to offer $35M per year to Trey Hendrickson
Hendrickson’s efforts to land a lucrative new pact last spring were unsuccessful, and his trade request did not result in talks with interested teams taking place. This time around, the situation changed with the Bengals allowing the All-Pro to seek a trade. Cincinnati set a high asking price, and multiple
Back in coaching, Chuck Pagano has no desire to be a head coach again
Former Colts coach Chuck Pagano ended his retirement in January to join the Ravens as the team’s senior secondary coach. It’s not a first step toward trying to be a head coach again. “No, sir,” Pagano said Thursday, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, when asked if he aspires to be
Bengals Yet To Offer $35MM Per Year To Trey Hendrickson
Well into the 2025 offseason, the Trey Hendrickson situation remains far from resolved. A trade sending the reigning NFL sack leader away from the Bengals is not expected by those around the league, but it remains to be seen if an extension agreement will be worked out. Hendrickson’s efforts to land
Evan Engram embraces the “Joker” role in the Broncos’ offense
Evan Engram entered the NFL eight years ago, as a first-round pick of the Giants. Cut by the Jaguars after five years in New York and three in Jacksonville, Engram has landed with the Broncos. He was asked on Thursday why he chose Denver. “Everything about it,” Engram told reporters.
What Shedeur Sanders is working on amid Browns’ QB competition
It remains to be seen if Shedeur Sanders will truly be given “a path” to win the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job as part of a four-way summer competition that will also feature fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel, veteran Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett. For a piece updated on Friday morning,
Aaron Rodgers introductory press conference is not yet set
The Steelers have announced the signing of the Aaron Rodgers contract. They posted his superlatives on social media (FYI, he’s very big on the TD-to-interception ratio). And they’ve made the case for what the fans should expect, with a story on the team’s official website tweeted to its 3.7 million
Bears S Jaquan Brisker Has Not Considered Retirement
Concussions have been one of the defining aspects of Jaquan Brisker‘s NFL career to date. The fourth-year Bears safety has recovered from his latest one, and he has not given thought to retirement. Brisker is committed to resuming his career in 2025. The coming campaign will be key for team and
John Harbaugh: I’m measuring Lamar Jackson’s performance, not his attendance
The Ravens are in the OTA portion of their offseason work and attendance is voluntary, so quarterback Lamar Jackson has opted not to take part in most of the workouts. Jackson has attended one session since the Ravens moved into this phase and head coach John Harbaugh was asked about
Insider addresses how Aaron Rodgers will fit with Arthur Smith
Long before the Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed on Thursday evening that they plan to sign free agent Aaron Rodgers to a one-year contract, analysts and reporters questioned if he would be the right kind of quarterback to play under offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. According to ESPN NFL insider Dan Graziano, Rodgers and Smith
Jim Schwartz: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will still have a big presence this year
The Browns announced linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will not play in 2025 after suffering a neck injury midway through the 2024 season. But the franchise will still have him around during the coming season, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz told reporters this week. “JOK was on his way to [an] All-Pro season
Cowboys’ DeMarvion Overshown Ahead Of Schedule In Recovery; Sam Williams Returns To Practice
DeMarvion Overshown missed his entire rookie season due to an ACL tear. He managed to return to the Cowboys’ lineup in time for the start of last season, handling a starting role when on the field. A productive campaign came to a premature end in December, however. The former third-round linebacker
Browns see “a lot of meat on the bone” with Mason Graham
The Browns thought highly enough of Mason Graham to make the defensive lineman the fifth overall pick in this year’s draft, but they still think there’s more room for him to grow as a pro player. Graham spent a lot of time at Michigan occupying blockers and opening doors for
Egbuka shouts out two mentors in early days of Buccaneers tenure
For a piece published on May 1, Jenna Laine of ESPN noted that Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback Baker Mayfield and his wife treated Emeka Egbuka and Egbuka’s family to brunch shortly after the Buccaneers made the Ohio State wide receiver the 19th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. During a Thursday appearance on NFL
Brian Thomas Jr.: Whatever Travis Hunter needs help with, I’ll be there for him
Though the Jaguars did not have much team success in 2024, receiver Brian Thomas Jr. demonstrated his value as a first-round pick by catching 87 passes for 1,282 yards with 10 touchdowns. Now he wants to pass along what he learned to Jacksonville’s 2025 first-round pick Travis Hunter, in part
Chuck Pagano Doesn’t Want Another HC Job
Longtime coach Chuck Pagano returned to the Ravens as a senior defensive assistant this year, but he has no ambition to take another head coaching job in the NFL. Pagano’s success as a secondary coach and defensive coordinator during his first stint in Baltimore helped him line up a promotion
Bears take a look at which offensive linemen could factor into trick plays
When Ben Johnson was the offensive coordinator of the Lions, he wasn’t afraid to run trick plays that put the ball into the hands of the team’s offensive linemen and it looks like he’ll be bringing some of that unpredictability to the Bears. Johnson closed out his first mandatory minicamp
Rodgers’ former coach addresses if QB will be good mentor
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers developed a reputation over the past handful of years for not always having the best of relationships with younger teammates. Former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tom Clements, a longtime Rodgers favorite, thinks those inside the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room will get along swimmingly
Jermaine Burton was disappointed by last year’s benching, says he’s learned from it
As a third-round draft pick last year, Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton had a disappointing rookie season, culminating in the Bengals benching him for the season finale and not even letting him take the trip to Pittsburgh. Burton says that got his attention. “Nobody should be happy with it,” Burton
Packers DT Kenny Clark Underwent Foot Surgery In January
Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark is only participating in individual drills during OTAs as he recovers from surgery, according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. Clark said on Tuesday that he went under the knife in January to correct issues with his right toe, specifically a bunion and bone spurs that hampered