Calvin Ridley: Cam Ward has a ‘F— it’ mentality, you need that as a QB
Receiver Calvin Ridley has played with a few different quarterbacks in his career, so he has a good idea of what it takes for one to be successful. Now working with rookie No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward, Ridley had one notable thing to say about the young quarterback’s mindset
Poor offensive line should worry Texans HC after C.J. Stroud injury update
In 2024, Stroud, the 2023 Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year, was sacked 52 times, 14 more than in 2023. The offensive line’s struggles played a major role in preventing the Texans from building on their surprising AFC South title the previous season, as they finished with the same
Jahlani Tavai out until training camp with calf injury
When Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai had to exit practice on Monday, reporters noted that it looked like a potentially significant injury. All things considered, Tavai should be OK sooner than later. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Tavai suffered a calf injury that is expected to keep him out until training
Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Not On Hot Seat
The longest-tenured active NFL HC, Mike Tomlin continues to move closer to Chuck Noll‘s duration number in Pittsburgh. The four-time Super Bowl winner logged 23 seasons; Tomlin is now in Year 19. He received another extension — a three-year deal — last June. Another season without a playoff win followed,
Bijan Robinson wants “Saquon-type of season when it comes to explosives”
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has identified an area he’d like to improve in during the 2025 season. Robinson ranked fourth in the league last season when it came to runs of 12 or more yards, but he was 17th when it came to runs of 20 or more yards.
Analyst explains potential ‘downside’ George Pickens, Cowboys marriage
Multiple reporters and analysts have suggested that wide receiver George Pickens will thrive with the Dallas Cowboys after the team acquired the 2022 second-round draft pick from the Pittsburgh Steelers in May. For an article published on Tuesday, ESPN NFL analyst Bill Barnwell offered one reason why Pickens could become
LB Jihaad Campbell not expected to practice with Eagles until sometime in August
The Eagles made linebacker Jihaad Campbell their first-round pick in April, but it will still be a while before he’s ready to fully practice with the team. Campbell is recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said at a Tuesday press
Early Look At Eagles’ Position Battles
JUNE 3: When speaking to the media on Tuesday, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said (via EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer) Campbell will begin working with off-ball linebackers when he is healthy. That time will likely not come until August, however, as he continues to rehab his shoulder. Once he does take the
Brian Callahan: Treylon Burks reported to camp last year in good shape, I’m expecting the same
After tearing his ACL last season, Titans receiver Treylon Burks is still in the rehab process as the club continues OTAs. Burks, the No. 18 overall pick of the 2022 draft, is also entering the last year of his rookie deal, which makes this coming season that much more significant
Three most underrated Eagles for 2025
Playing alongside rookie cornerbacks Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell in 2024, Blankenship pulled down a career-high four interceptions (tied for sixth-most in the league) to help the team hold opponents to a league-low 174.2 yards through the air. His performance led to a one-year, $3.5M contract extension this offseason. DT
Jim Irsay’s funeral included 10 speakers, attendance by former Colts coaches and executives
Colts owner Jim Irsay, who died 13 days ago at 65, was remembered on Monday with a funeral in his adopted hometown. Via Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star, the two-hour service featured 10 speakers. The funeral also included a performance by John Mellencamp, who played Pink Houses. “He asked
Rams DL Braden Fiske Fully Recovered From Knee Surgery
A knee injury suffered during the Rams’ divisional round loss took Braden Fiske out of that contest. He required surgery to address the issue, but head coach Sean McVay noted in February missed time in the 2025 regular season was not a concern. Not only has that proven to be the case, a
Dolphins appear unlikely to trade Jonnu Smith to Steelers
Despite talk of the Dolphins trading tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers, that trade does not appear likely. The Steelers are not expected to trade for Smith, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, who first reported that the trade had been discussed. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said today that
49ers strike gold with low-risk edge-rusher acquisition
The San Francisco 49ers struck gold when they acquired edge-rusher Bryce Huff from the Philadelphia Eagles. While Huff has yet to take the field for San Francisco, the potential he brings to its defense is rarely found this late in the NFL offseason. When the 49ers rehired defensive coordinator Robert
Todd Bowles: Baker Mayfield and I have more in common than you think, he shows it more
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles has a reputation for being reserved, and Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has a reputation for being brash, but Bowles says the two of them are actually a lot alike. Bowles said on the Pewter Report Podcast that he and Mayfield have similar approaches to the game,
Steelers To Host WR Gabe Davis; No TE Jonnu Smith Trade Expected
Gabe Davis‘ free agent tour will continue this week. The veteran wideout will next meet with the Steelers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Davis will fly to Pittsburgh tomorrow and visit the team on Thursday. That will mark his third known meeting with an interested team. The former Bill and Jaguar
Justin Jefferson “trying to learn every bit I can” about J.J. McCarthy
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said recently that it has “been huge” to have wide receiver Justin Jefferson at offseason workouts because it shows other players that if “one of the best in the world at what he does, is pushing himself in May and June, I sure as heck
Barkley addresses shift in ‘mindset’ after Eagles’ Super Bowl win
One couldn’t blame running back Saquon Barkley and other Philadelphia Eagles players if they spent the organized team activities portion of the offseason program simply going through the motions coming off their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. During an appearance on Monday’s edition of NFL Network’s
Gabe Davis to visit with Steelers this week
Gabe Davis may be headed to the AFC North. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the receiver is headed to Pittsburgh on Wednesday to visit with the Steelers on Thursday. Davis, 26, spent last season with the Jaguars, appearing in 10 games. He caught 20 passes for 239 yards with a pair
Ravens Open To Extending OLB Odafe Oweh; No Deal Imminent
Several Ravens edge rushers face an uncertain future beyond the 2025 campaign. The most notable of the team’s pending free agents at that spot is Odafe Oweh. The former first-rounder showed flashes during his first three Baltimore seasons. Seeing his playing time fluctuate over that span, Oweh totaled 13 sacks. 2024
Steelers respond to fans angered by Mason Rudolph’s presence at Donald Trump rally
The “stick to sports” door swings both ways. While the term rose to significance as a catchphrase for conservative voices who hoped to shout down athletes and media with conflicting beliefs (athletes and media who agreed were and are exempt from being told to shut up), fans who have concerns
Will Steelers’ T.J. Watt receive extension before 2025 season?
It seemed to outsiders that Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt was sending a message regarding his contract situation when he wasn’t spotted as the Steelers opened organized team activities last week. On Monday, team insider Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette revealed that the “expectation” is that Watt and the Steelers “will come
The ‘Most recent WRs drafted in the first round by each NFL team’ quiz
Happy 23rd birthday to Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze! The Bears took Odunze with the ninth pick out of Washington in the 2024 NFL draft after taking quarterback Caleb Williams with the first-overall pick. He had an up and down rookie season, totaling 734 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Saquon Barkley: We know the recipe, just have to stick to it
Saquon Barkley will be on the cover of Madden after running for 2,005 yards and helping the Eagles to a Super Bowl win in his first season with the team, so it’s no surprise that he calls the last year of his life one “that you dream about.” It’s not
Odafe Oweh put on 20 pounds heading into final year of contract
Ravens edge rusher Odafe Oweh set a career high with 10 sacks last season, but the way the season ended spurred him to make a significant change this offseason. Oweh said he “didn’t have the outing I wanted” in the team’s playoff loss to the Bills and has packed on
Seahawks defenders want to “put the team on our back”
The highest profile moves of the Seahawks’ offseason have come on offense, but guys on the other side of the ball wants to make sure they won’t be overlooked come the fall. Whatever quarterback Sam Darnold and a remade receiver room are able to do, Seahawks defenders believe that they
Kliff Kingsbury: Brian Robinson knows what this year means to him
The Commanders took some big swings on offense this offseason, but none of them involved the running back room. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil joined the team in trades before the Commanders used their first-round pick on tackle Josh Conerly, but their only tweak at running
Kevin Stefanski: Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel are like sponges, learning to be pros
The Browns’ two rookie quarterbacks are impressing their head coach during Organized Team Activities. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski was asked about rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel and said that both of them are learning a lot from their coaches, as well as from veteran quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Kenny
Browns’ Joe Flacco expands on controversial ‘mentor’ comments
Joe Flacco of the Cleveland Browns has attracted criticism and generated headlines in the first few months of his current stint with the organization for making it known on multiple occasions that he cares more about winning the starting quarterback job than about mentoring 2022 first-round draft selection Kenny Pickett,
Insider addresses when Steelers could explore ‘other options’
While free agent Aaron Rodgers reportedly hadn’t promised the Pittsburgh Steelers he will eventually serve as their 2025 Week 1 starting quarterback as of Monday morning, numerous reporters have indicated Pittsburgh will have Rodgers atop the depth chart when training camp practices get underway in July. During a recent appearance
Former LB, former NFL GM address if Steelers should pursue Cousins
Numerous reports have made it clear that the Pittsburgh Steelers would rather sign free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers than make a trade for Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons before training-camp practices get underway in July. During Monday’s edition of the ESPN “Get Up” program, former NFL linebacker and current analyst
The ”Madden’ cover athletes’ quiz
Coming off of one of the most productive rushing seasons by a running back, Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley will be the cover athlete for ‘Madden 26.’ The iconic football video game will feature a picture of Barkley in the middle of his reverse hurdle move that went viral in
Giants sign third-round pick Darius Alexander
The Giants have signed another member of their 2025 draft class. Defensive lineman Darius Alexander signed his four-year deal with the team. The third-round pick is the sixth player from the class who has signed with the team. Fourth-round running back Cam Skattebo is the only unsigned player from the
Jaguars Not Looking To Trade RB Travis Etienne
In the build-up to the draft, Travis Etienne was named as a potential trade candidate in the event Jacksonville selected Ashton Jeanty. Even when that did not take place, Etienne’s future was a talking point. The new Jaguars regime – led by head coach Liam Coen and general manager James Gladstone – was reported last month to
Liam Coen: Brian Thomas Jr. has “freakish” talents and traits
New Jaguars head coach Liam Coen has been impressed with one of the team’s young receivers. Brian Thomas Jr. led all rookies in 2024 with 1,282 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns, also finishing with 87 receptions. He was a Pro Bowler and finished No. 4 in AP offensive rookie
Ex-Super Bowl champion defender announces retirement from NFL
Another veteran NFL player has taken off his cleats for the final time. Longtime cornerback Ronald Darby has informed the Houston Texans that he intends to retire, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Monday. Darby is calling it a career at the age of 31 after 10 NFL seasons played. A
Time is running out for Aaron Rodgers to get offseason reps with Steelers
With a third of the Steelers’ offseason practices in the books and quarterback Aaron Rodgers not yet on the roster, it’s fair to wonder whether he’ll be on the team at any point before the program wraps next week. The Steelers had three OTA practices last week. They have three
Vikings OL Will Fries Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
The Vikings clearly weren’t concerned with Will Fries‘ fractured tibia, as the team handed him a lucrative five-year contract this offseason. The offensive lineman is rewarding the team’s commitment, as he’s “on track” to being fully ready for training camp, per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. Fries suffered a fractured right tibia
Ronald Darby informs Texans of his retirement
A veteran cornerback is hanging it up. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Ronald Darby has informed the Texans that he’s electing to retire. Darby, 31, had signed a one-year deal with the Texans in March. A Bills second-round pick in 2015, Darby has appeared in 118 games with 107 starts
Report details unique way Ward impressed Titans before, after draft
While the Tennessee Titans seemingly want rookie Cam Ward to “earn” the starting quarterback job this summer, it’s widely expected that the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft will eventually be named the club’s Week 1 QB1 over 2023 second-round choice Will Levis. For a piece published on
Patriots OL Mike Onwenu limited by hand injury
Patriots offensive lineman Mike Onwenu has a hand injury that is limiting him. Onwenu told beat reporters Monday that he is not taking part in team drills as he rehabs the injury. The right guard signed a three-year, $57 million extension with the team in the 2024 offseason and started
NFL Draft Pick Signings: 6/2/25
One more draft pick signing to pass along: New York Giants Darius Alexander heads to New York following a successful collegiate career with the Rockets, including a senior season where he compiled 40 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks. That performance helped make him the 65th-overall pick in this past
Free agent OT Jedrick Wills plans to fully heal before signing with a team
Free agent offensive tackle Jedrick Wills plans to sit out most, if not all, of the 2025 season to fully recover from his injuries, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Wills is trying to rehab a knee injury. He injured the MCL in his right knee in November of 2023
How Ragnow’s retirement could complicate Lions’ Super Bowl hopes
On Monday, Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow announced his retirement. The only positive for the Lions is that this saves cap space. Ragnow, 29, had two years remaining on his contract, and his 2025 base salary was $9.15M. Still, the Lions would much rather have him on their roster. Since
Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell feels he’s better than he was before 2023 knee injury
Running back Keaton Mitchell made an immediate impact on the Ravens after his 2023 debut, but it proved to be short-lived when he tore his ACL in a November game during his rookie year. Mitchell was able to return late in the 2024 season, but there wasn’t much opportunity for
Minor NFL Transactions: 6/2/25
June 2nd, 2025 at 8:08pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves, including a handful of recent retirements that were made official: Atlanta Falcons Baltimore Ravens Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Waived/injured: WR Jadon Janke Waived from IR: DL Jeremiah Martin Houston Texans Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles Follow @PFRumors This
49ers trade a 2026 conditional fifth-round pick for Bryce Huff
Philadelphia’s trade of defensive end Bryce Huff to San Francisco became official Tuesday. Neither the Eagles nor the 49ers announced the compensation in the trade, however, with both calling it a “mid-round pick.” Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports the 49ers gave up a 2026 conditional fifth-round pick that can
Patriots OC Josh McDaniels discusses Stefon Diggs' arrival at OTAs
On Monday, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs reported to voluntary OTAs after making headlines last week for a viral video on social media. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Braden Fiske is “full go” after offseason knee surgery
Rams defensive end Braden Fiske has been “full go” in organized team activities. Fiske injured his right knee in the Rams’ playoff loss to the Eagles in January and underwent a minor procedure to fix it. “I’m feeling great right now,” Fiske said, via Stu Jackson of the team website.
Patriots Have No Plans To Cut WR Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs‘ absence from the first week of Patriots voluntary OTAs didn’t raise any eyebrows. However, the wideout quickly commanded attention when a video showed him flashing an “unidentified pink substance” while partying on a boat. New coach Mike Vrabel quickly cited making “great decisions,” and there was later speculation