Chargers sign WR Dalevon Campbell, cut OL Bucky Williams
The Chargers signed wide receiver Dalevon Campbell, the team announced Monday. In a corresponding move, they waived center/guard Bucky Williams. Campbell led South Carolina with a 26.0-yard receiving average last season. He previously played two seasons at Nevada, where he earned honorable mention All-Mountain West honors in 2023. Campbell also
Browns Pro Bowl LB to miss 2025 season
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah‘s recovery process will extend through the coming campaign. The Browns placed the Pro Bowl linebacker on the Reserve/PUP list Monday, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season. The four-year veteran had his 2024 campaign come to an abrupt end due to a scary neck injury. His availability
Colts sign undrafted free agent Mose Vavao
The Colts signed undrafted free agent Mose Vavao and waived defensive tackle Joe Evans, the team announced Monday. Vavao, a center, participated in the Colts’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. He started 54 of the 58 games he played in his career at Fresno State (2020-24). Vavao made starts
No Bengals Contract Talks Ongoing
No resolution is in sight in the case of Trey Hendrickson. The All-Pro edge rusher’s latest remarks make it clear the Bengals are not actively speaking about an extension with his representatives. “No communication has taken place between my camp and the organization post draft,” a statement Hendrickson provided to ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Gabe Davis visits the 49ers
Free agent wide receiver Gabe Davis is visiting the 49ers. Davis, who was released by the Jaguars last week, is being hosted by the 49ers, according to Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. The Jaguars officially released Davis with a failed physical designation after he tore his meniscus in November, but
NFL banking on elite QB play to attract more international fans?
With the NFL aiming to expand its global reach, it’s sending top quarterbacks overseas. On Monday, Spanish newspaper Diario AS reported the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders will play in Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Nov. 16 (h/t The Palm Beach Post’s Hal Habib). It’s the league’s first game
Stephen Jones: Micah Parsons wants to be a Cowboy, and we want him here long term
The Cowboys still don’t have an extension with edge rusher Micah Parsons. Parsons, 25, became eligible for an extension after the 2023 season, and he now is in the final year of his contract scheduled to make $24 million on the fifth-year option. Parsons has intimated he won’t do any
Saints To Sign WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
The Saints have lined up a post-draft addition at the receiver spot. Donovan Peoples-Jones is signing with New Orleans, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Peoples-Jones took part in the Saints’ recent rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, as noted by Matthew Paras of the Times-Picayune. His performance in that setting has obviously earned
Vikings sign OLB Matt Harmon, DL Elijah Williams
Minnesota has added a pair of players to its 90-man roster. The Vikings announced on Monday that they’ve signed outside linebacker Matt Harmon and defensive lineman Elijah Williams. Harmon and Williams each participated in Minnesota’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Harmon played his college ball at Kent State while
Five NFL players who benefited the least from offseason moves
As NFL players across the league get to know the new additions to their squads for 2025, not every player might be excited by their new coworkers. Whether front offices missed the mark in free agency or the new players aren’t good enough, these five players benefited the least from
Steelers sign RB Max Hurleman, OT Garreth Warren
The Steelers have made a handful of roster moves after their rookie minicamp. Three of those moves involve running backs. As reported on Sunday, they have signed 2021 49ers third-round pick Trey Sermon and they also signed Max Hurleman. They waived Aaron Shampklin as well. Hurleman spent four years at
Browns Place LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah On PUP List
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah‘s recovery process will extend through the coming campaign. The Browns placed the Pro Bowl linebacker on the Reserve/PUP list Monday, meaning he will miss the entire 2025 season. The four-year veteran had his 2024 campaign come to an abrupt end due to a scary neck injury. His availability
Raiders cut DT Matthew Butler, five others while signing six players
The Raiders have made some changes to their 90-man roster after this weekend’s rookie minicamp. The team announced that they have signed six players, including the previously reported move to add veteran linebacker Jaylon Smith. They made six corresponding roster cuts, highlighted by the decision to waive defensive tackle Matthew
Trey Hendrickson offers blunt update on contract dispute
The Cincinnati Bengals seem to be giving EDGE Trey Hendrickson the silent treatment in contract negotiations. Hendrickson is entering the final year of his contract and has received permission to seek a trade. On Monday, he released a statement to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, ripping the team for not contacting him
Seahawks sign D’Eryk Jackson, Montorie Foster Jr. after minicamp tryout
The Seahawks have added a pair of players to their 90-man roster on Monday. Seattle announced the club signed linebacker D’Eryk Jackson and receiver Montorie Foster Jr. Jackson and Foster are undrafted rookies who had successful tryouts at Seattle’s rookie minicamp. To make room on the roster, Seattle let go
Colts’ Zaire Franklin Underwent Ankle Surgery; LB Could Return For Training Camp
Zaire Franklin will again be counted on as a key member of the Colts’ defense in 2025. The veteran linebacker’s availability for training camp is now uncertain, however. Franklin recently underwent a clean-up procedure on his ankle, head coach Shane Steichen announced. Steichen told reporters he is hopeful Franklin will be fully recovered
Browns to sign Rayshawn Jenkins
The Browns are doubling up on veteran additions at safety. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that they are going to sign Rayshawn Jenkins. Jenkins visited the team recently. The Jenkins news comes after word earlier on Monday that they will be signing Damontae Kazee. Jenkins spent last season with
Insider expands on why Browns drafted Gabriel before Sanders
Two of the most surprising developments of the 2025 NFL Draft involved the Cleveland Browns selecting Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel in the third round before the club was able to get Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders in the fifth round. NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated expanded on why the Browns
Stephen Jones: Cowboys don’t see George Pickens as a No. 2 receiver
The Cowboys’ trade for wide receiver George Pickens gives the team the complement to CeeDee Lamb that they’ve been missing, but the word from the team isn’t that they see Pickens as just a running mate for No. 88. Executive vice president Stephen Jones has delivered that message multiple times
Texans Restructure K Ka’imi Fairbairn’s Deal
Ka’imi Fairbairn is still under contract to the Texans for the next two years, but his deal has been altered. The veteran kicker worked out a restructure, as detailed by Over the Cap. Fairbairn was originally owed a base salary of $4.73MM, but that figure has been reduced to $1.25MM. The
Trey Hendrickson: No communication with Bengals has taken place since the draft
As offseason programs continue across the league, the NFL’s 2024 sack leader remains unhappy with his current team. In a statement issued to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, defensive end Trey Hendrickson said he and the Bengals remain at an impasse when it comes to his contract. “No communication has taken place
Stephen Jones discusses Cowboys acquiring George Pickens
Much has been said and written since the morning of May 7 about how head coach Mike Tomlin and Pittsburgh Steelers players were essentially done with wide receiver George Pickens before the club agreed to trade Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. Cowboys chief operating officer and co-owner Stephen Jones spoke
Rich Eisen set for return to ESPN
Rich Eisen, who made his name working at ESPN from 1996 to 2003, will reportedly return this fall. The Rich Eisen Show will move to ESPN this year, according to Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com. In addition to his daily show, Eisen appears on NFL Network. ESPN is in talks to
Falcons, James Pearce Agree To Terms
On Friday, the Falcons agreed to terms with Jalon Walker. Today, the team has now done the same with its other edge rusher selected in the first round. James Pearce has signed his rookie deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The four-year pact is worth $16.8MM fully guaranteed and includes an
Eagles sign fifth-round pick Drew Kendall
The Eagles have signed another member of their 2025 draft class. The team announced that offensive lineman Drew Kendall has agreed to a four-year deal with the team. The fifth-round pick is the sixth of 10 Eagles draft picks to sign with the team. Kendall was a three-year starter at
Reporter names ‘best thing’ he saw from Dart during Giants rookie minicamp
Quarterback and first-round draft pick Jaxson Dart was understandably the most examined player who participated in the New York Giants’ rookie minicamp that wrapped up over the weekend. For an article published on Sunday, NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY touched upon how Dart looked during his first noteworthy throwing
Nico Collins: I’ll push rookie WRs Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel to get better
Nico Collins is still relatively early in his NFL career, but he’s taken on senior status in the Texans’ wide receiver room. The departures of Stefon Diggs and Robert Woods this offseason along with Tank Dell’s expected absence due to last season’s knee injury have left Collins as the clear
Browns To Sign S Damontae Kazee
Damontae Kazee will remain in the AFC North despite joining a new team. The veteran safety has agreed to a deal with the Browns, as first reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Kazee spent the past three years with the Steelers, operating as a key defender during the 2023 season in
Titans sign WR TJ Sheffield after minicamp tryout
The Titans have elected to add a young receiver to their roster. Tennessee has signed TJ Sheffield after he tried out for the team at rookie minicamp over the weekend, according to agent Brett Tessler. Sheffield started his college career in 2019 at Purdue, spending five years with the program.
Insider expands on what Steelers players thought about Pickens before trade
Shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to trade mercurial wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, NFL insider and ESPN personality Peter Schrager mentioned that he believed Pickens “wasn’t a disliked player in” the Steelers’ building. That said, it appears some of Pickens’ former teammates aren’t losing sleep over the
Bengals sign S Shaquan Loyal, waive CB Micah Abraham
The Bengals have made a pair of roster moves on Monday. Cincinnati announced the club has signed safety Shaquan Loyal. An undrafted free agent out of Rutgers, Loyal started all 13 games at safety in his senior season and received honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition. As a corresponding move, Cincinnati
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Expects To Be Available For Training Camp
Tyreek Hill played through a wrist injury during the 2024 campaign, by far the least productive of his three years in Miami. The All-Pro wideout underwent surgery shortly after the season ended, and another update on his heath status has emerged. Hill had pins placed in his wrist during his first
Peacock will exclusively stream a Saturday night prime time game in Week 17
A Week 17 Saturday night game will stream exclusively on Peacock this season. The NFL and NBCUniversal announced that a prime time game on Saturday, December 27 will be available only on Peacock. The exact matchup will be determined at a later date, as part of the NFL’s flexible scheduling
Insider reveals what Browns are saying about four-way quarterback competition
The Cleveland Browns holding a four-way quarterback competition involving 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel, 2025 fifth-round selection Shedeur Sanders, 2022 first-round choice Kenny Pickett and veteran Joe Flacco could be one of the more interesting NFL-related stories of the summer. During a Sunday appearance on “SportsCenter,” ESPN NFL insider
Griffin has solution for Saints after shocking Carr retirement
Weeks before New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr shockingly confirmed over the weekend that he was retiring due to a shoulder injury, CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin noted that Aaron Rodgers could ultimately sign with New Orleans rather than join the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason. During the latest edition of his “Outta Pocket”
2025 NFL schedule opens with Cowboys at Eagles on Thursday, September 4
The Cowboys will head to Philadelphia for the first game of the 2025 NFL season. Cowboys-Eagles has officially been announced as the league’s opener, with the game in Philadelphia for the traditional Thursday night kickoff at the home of the Super Bowl champions. The NFL is starting the season with
Klay Kubiak: Jauan Jennings sees himself as a dominant player
The 49ers signed Brandon Aiyuk to a big contract before the 2024 season and they had Deebo Samuel in the middle of his own sizable extension, but neither one wound up being the team’s leading receiver at the end of the year. Jauan Jennings moved into that position with Aiyuk
Raiders sign fourth-round pick Dont’e Thornton
The Raiders are down to two unsigned draft picks. Fourth-round wide receiver Dont’e Thornton was the latest member of their 11-player class to sign his four-year rookie deal. Second-round wide receiver Jack Bech and third-round cornerback Darien Porter are the remaining unsigned picks. Thornton had 26 catches for 661 yards
Dave Canales: Putting Jonathon Brooks on PUP gives him best chance of complete return
Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks saw his chances of playing in 2025 come to an end last week when the team placed him on the physically unable to perform list. Making the move now means Brooks won’t be eligible to return to action until the 2026 season and head coach
Giants rookie RB Cam Skattebo hopes to keep running people over in the NFL
At 5-foot-9 and 219 pounds, Giants rookie Cam Skattebo is far from the biggest running back in the NFL. But at Arizona State he earned a reputation for running over would-be tacklers, and he thinks he can keep that up at the next level. Skattebo said he thinks he’s capable
Jets Sign 15 UDFA Rookies
The Jets announced the completion of their 22-man rookie class this weekend. Joining the seven drafted players will be the following 15 undrafted free agent signings: Jared Bartlett, LB (Cincinnati) Dean Clark, CB (Fresno State)* Jordan Clark, CB (Notre Dame)* Brady Cook, QB (Missouri)* Caden Davis, K (Ole Miss) Donovan
Chargers opted not to protect Chiefs game from being picked for Brazil
The Chargers could have kept their “home” game against the Chiefs at home. They decided not to. The league reportedly has picked the Chiefs to be the Week 1 Friday night opponent for the Chargers in Brazil. The Chiefs game was not one of the two home games that Chargers
Bengals’ offer to Shemar Stewart was lacking as to training camp roster bonuses
Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart took a stand. Without his rookie contract in place, the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft was unwilling to participate in the team’s rookie minicamp. Despite the criticism he has received from some, it was absolutely the right move. Given the ease with
Three burning questions for 2025 49ers
The 2024 season was a bitter disappointment for the San Francisco 49ers, crushed by injuries, underperformance and just about everything else that could have gone wrong. The offseason has not gone much better, as the roster was mostly gutted in free agency, with few major replacements coming in. Here are
CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats release Taulia Tagovailoa before opening of training camp
Taulia Tagovailoa’s CFL journey has ended, for now. Via 3DownNation.com, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats released Tagovailoa in advance of the opening of training camp. After going undrafted a year ago, Tua’s younger brother landed with the Tiger-Cats. He appeared in eight games, rushing three times for 10 yards and a touchdown.
Eric Bieniemy gives Bears rookies an earful during drill
If there were any questions about Eric Bieniemy’s coaching style, we have had them answered. A video of Bieniemy coaching Chicago Bears running backs at the team’s rookie minicamp this weekend has gone viral. The video shows Bieniemy putting players through some catching and footwork drills. “Get up field!” Bieniemy
Through Friday, 58 percent of all 2025 draft picks had signed
Before 2011, few rookies signed their initial NFL contracts before the Fourth of July. Now, most are signed, sealed, and delivered before Memorial Day. This year, less than two weeks after the draft ended, 58 percent of all picks had signed their rookie deals. That was the official number as
Raiders Sign Veteran LB Jaylon Smith
The Raiders’ rookie minicamp concluded today. In addition to the drafted rookies and undrafted free agent rookies who were in attendance, Las Vegas also hosted players to participate in a rookie minicamp tryout. Two non-rookies ended up walking away from the minicamp with new contracts. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, one
Report: NCAA considers lifting ban on pro sports betting
At a time when plenty of NCAA rules have fallen, another one could be going. Pat Forde of SI.com reports that “[m]omentum is building” toward the NCAA lifting its ban on gambling on professional sports. The Division I Board of Directors took initial steps in that direction last month. It’s
Steelers to sign RB Trey Sermon
The Steelers are signing free agent running back Trey Sermon to a one-year deal, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Sermon participated in the team’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. He joins a running backs room that includes rookie Kaleb Johnson, Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell. Sermon, 26, entered