Report: Packers to sign Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma
University of Wilfred Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma went undrafted last month, but the Canadian had a successful tryout at the Packers’ rookie minicamp last weekend. The Packers are expected to sign Elgersma, Dave Naylor of TSN reports. Elgersma had an invite to the Bills’ rookie minicamp this weekend but now
Broncos Considered Trading Up For Ashton Jeanty
The Broncos explored multiple trades during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, including a blockbuster move into the top-10 for Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Denver made no secret of their desire to add a running back during the lead-up to the
Texans claim LB Jackson Woodard off waivers
The Texans have added a young player to their defense. Via the NFL’s daily transaction wire, Houston has claimed linebacker Jackson Woodard off of waivers. Woodard, 22, had signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. But he was waived from the club this week. After starting his college
Tom Brady’s message to Shedeur Sanders over draft slide revealed
Tom Brady is the single best example of draft position not mattering for an NFL player, and the legendary quarterback says he has tried to remind Shedeur Sanders of that. Sanders experienced the most stunning slide in NFL Draft history last month when he fell all the way to the
Jalon Walker will wear No. 11 for Falcons, a number Julio Jones made famous
Abdul Carter couldn’t get No. 11 with the Giants as the team retired it for Phil Simms, who said no to the third overall pick’s request to don it anyway. Some will argue the Falcons should have retired No. 11, or at least not given it out quite so quickly.
Trey Hendrickson Could Hold Out Amid Contract Stalemate With Bengals
The Bengals are at a stalemate with Trey Hendrickson. The team has yet to meet his demand for a contract extension or a trade, which could lead him to hold out this summer, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Hendrickson is due $16MM in 2025, the final year of his contract.
Broncos agree to terms with WR Pat Bryant, P Jeremy Crawshaw
The Broncos have locked up more draft picks ahead of the start of their three-day rookie minicamp Friday. They agreed to terms with wide receiver Pat Bryant and punter Jeremy Crawshaw after getting an agreement with tight end Caleb Lohner on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports. Bryant
Four possible options for the Steelers to replace Pickens
Now that the Steelers have traded George Pickens, the focus shifts to what Pittsburgh does now. Moving Pickens seemed inevitable after the addition of DK Metcalf, but the Steelers are now in need of a new No. 2 wide receiver. Pittsburgh clearly didn’t want to invest in Pickens’ inconsistency
Rams waive DT David Olajiga
The Rams trimmed their roster on Wednesday. The team announced that they have waived defensive tackle David Olajiga. There was no corresponding move. Olajiga signed with the Rams’ practice squad last August and remained with the team on a future contract in January. Olajiga was born in England and became
Jets WR Allen Lazard ‘In Play’ For Steelers
After trading George Pickens to the Cowboys, the Steelers could be in the market to add depth at wide receiver. Their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers may point them towards one of his favorite targets: Allen Lazard. Lazard is currently under contract with the Jets, but he is “‘in play’ to
Tyreek Hill posts photos of second wrist surgery of offseason
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill made his second visit to the operating room of the offseason. Hill had wrist surgery in February to repair an injury that he played through during the 2024 season and he posted pictures, via David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, from a surgical bed
Two undesirable options Steelers have if they don’t sign Aaron Rodgers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are stuck between a rock and a hard place. The hard place is the uninspiring quarterback room they’ve assembled for the 2025 season, and the rock is the excruciating process of negotiating with Aaron Rodgers. Until recently, the Steelers were stuck in a holding pattern while trying
Six months after tearing his ACL, Stefon Diggs is impressing his new Patriots teammates
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is not yet fully cleared for all football activities as he continues to recover from last year’s torn ACL. But he’s doing plenty to impress his new teammates in New England. Diggs, who tore his ACL while playing for the Texans on October 27, is
Where do Cowboys’ George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb rank among NFL WR duos?
The trade Wednesday that sent George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys sparked a debate over the best wide receiver combos in the NFL. Here are Yardbarker’s top five, ranked in inverse order: Honorable mention: CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens | Dallas Cowboys Not so fast, Cowboys fans.
Rams will hold their June minicamp in Maui
The Rams will be taking their June minicamp on the road. The team announced that they will be traveling to Maui from Monday, June 16 to Thursday, June 19. The team will hold two days of workouts at War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku, take part in a variety of other
Jaguars Release WR Gabe Davis
Jacksonville’s new regime continues to reshape its pass-catching corps. A year after Trent Baalke gave Gabe Davis a lucrative contract in free agency, James Gladstone is moving on. Following the exits of Christian Kirk and Evan Engram, the Jaguars announced a Davis release. The $13MM-per-year player is back in free
Samson Ebukam expects to be cleared from torn Achilles by training camp
One of the Colts’ key defenders is set to make his return. Via multiple reporters, edge rusher Samson Ebukam said on Wednesday that he will be cleared for training camp after suffering a torn Achilles last year. Ebukam, 29, signed with Indianapolis in 2023 and registered a team-leading 9.5 sacks
George Pickens trade winners, losers: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott gets a new weapon
Let’s dissect the trade’s winners and losers. Winner: Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott Prescott, entering his 10th season as the Cowboys starting quarterback, is the trade’s biggest winner. Paired with All-Pro wideout CeeDee Lamb, Pickens gives Prescott a potentially devastating 1-2 combo at wide receiver. Pickens is an excellent deep threat
Cowboys waive WR Seth Williams
The Cowboys completed a trade for George Pickens on Wednesday morning and they opened up a spot for him on the wide receiver depth chart later in the day. The team announced that they have waived Seth Williams off of their 90-man roster. Pickens was acquired from the Steelers in
George Pickens Planning To Play Out Cowboys Contract Year
The Cowboys are now the team evaluating George Pickens regarding an extension, having acquired the contract-year wide receiver from the Steelers on Wednesday morning. With CeeDee Lamb already on Dallas’ payroll at $34MM per year, Pickens should not be considered a lock to receive his second contract in Dallas. Sending
Report: George Pickens isn’t looking for contract extension now, wants to show he’s a top guy
Wide receiver George Pickens is on his way to Dallas for the final year of his rookie contract and it doesn’t sound like extension talks are on his mind ahead of his fresh start with the Cowboys. Clarence Hill of All City DLLS reports that Pickens is not “looking to
Steelers reportedly could target Aaron Rodgers favorite to replace George Pickens
Reports on Wednesday confirmed that the Pittsburgh Steelers were trading wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. The move sparked speculation about whether it signaled the Steelers’ lack of plans to sign veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers soon. If Pittsburgh were to sign Rodgers, he may already have a replacement
The George Pickens trade was a long time coming
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin usually does a very good job of keeping problems quiet and contained. That approach didn’t work with receiver George Pickens. The signs had been there, for a while, that it wasn’t going to end with Pickens signing a second (or third) contract and becoming one of
Seahawks, CB Shaquill Griffin Discussing Reunion
Shaquill Griffin worked out for the Seahawks in April. After the team’s 11-man draft haul did not include a cornerback, a reunion remains in play. A former Seahawks third-round pick, Griffin was among the Pete Carroll-era cornerbacks the team let walk in free agency. After making a few stops following
DT James Lynch to re-sign with Titans
The Titans have brought back one of their defensive contributors. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Tennessee is re-signing defensive tackle James Lynch to a one-year deal. Lynch, 26, spent last season with Tennessee, appearing in all 17 games. He was on the field for 23 percent of the club’s
Would Jets have drafted Saints’ Tyler Shough at pick No. 42?
A report surfaced shortly before the 2025 NFL Draft got underway, claiming that Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough had “piqued” the New York Jets’ interest. However, the New Orleans Saints made Shough the draft’s 40th pick before the Jets could spend selection No. 42. For an article published on Wednesday, ESPN’s
Steelers minority owner Thomas Tull: Aaron Rodgers’s situation is “more complex” than AI
As the Steelers wait for Aaron Rodgers to accept the open-ended invitation to become the team’s starting quarterback for 2025, it has become more and more clear that the Steelers expect it to occur. Eventually. Less than two weeks after principal owner Art Rooney II provided the clearest indication yet
Eagles Expected To Retain TE Dallas Goedert On Reworked Deal
10:23am: Goedert is indeed accepting a pay cut. The Eagles will reduce his 2025 number from $14.25MM to $10MM, ESPN.com’s Field Yates reports. The Pro Bowler will have the chance to earn $1MM via incentives. This updated deal, regardless of Goedert’s performance this coming season, reducing his earning potential is
Jason Garrett: Dak Prescott will be the key to George Pickens’s success in Dallas
George Pickens has, from time to time, been unhappy with his pro football career in Pittsburgh. While he might welcome a fresh start in Dallas, he’ll likely be entering his first season as a Cowboys player without a new contract. And he’ll want to have the kind of performance that
Shedeur Sanders reportedly made big admission about Giants coaches
For an article published on Tuesday, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post attempted to pour cold water over stories that previously claimed Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders bombed a predraft visit with Giants head coach Brian Daboll. It appears Sanders did himself no favors via his chats with the Giants leading up
Why did Steelers wait until after the draft to trade George Pickens?
As will be explained in an upcoming item (unless I forget to do it, which is entirely possible), the handwriting was written on the wall in permanent marker. The Steelers were trading receiver George Pickens. So why didn’t they do it before or during the 2025 draft? It was a
Texans To Re-Sign DT Foley Fatukasi
May 7th, 2025 at 9:13am CST by Sam Robinson More veteran defensive line help is heading to Houston. The Texans are reuniting with Foley Fatukasi, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. Fatukasi spent last season with the team, coming over after a Jaguars release. Fatukasi will join one of the
Jaguars release Gabe Davis – NBC Sports
The Jaguars are moving on without wide receiver Gabe Davis. The team announced that they are releasing Davis on Wednesday morning. Davis signed a three-year contract with the team as a free agent last offseason, but the team has changed their head coach and General Manager since he arrived and
Was Brady involved in Raiders’ decision to pass on Sanders?
A recent report indicated that Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady had at least some say regarding the quarterbacks acquired by first-year Raiders general manager John Spytek and new head coach Pete Carroll this offseason. Thus, it’s understandable that Brady was asked during an appearance on the latest edition
George Pickens goes to Dallas without a new contract
Add George Pickens to the list of players who will be waiting for new contracts from the Cowboys. Pickens arrives without a new deal, while entering the fourth year of his four-year rookie contract. He’s due to make $3.526 million. Which equates to roughly 10 percent of the new-money average
Steelers To Trade WR George Pickens To Cowboys
Coming up as a team interested in George Pickens during the draft, the Cowboys are indeed moving forward with a trade to land him. The Steelers will cut bait on Pickens a year early; they are sending him to Dallas, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Todd Archer report. The Cowboys will
Update shares when Saints could know if Carr is available for 2025
Before Derek Carr confirmed in late April that he was dealing with a shoulder injury that could sideline him for at least part of the 2025 season, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated indicated that the New Orleans Saints starting quarterback could “opt for surgery.” On Tuesday night, NFL Network’s Jane
Patriots gave undrafted rookie Lan Larison a $175K guarantee
During the seventh round of the NFL draft, some players are hoping not to hear their names called. That’s because those players know there are multiple teams interested in signing them as undrafted rookies, and those players can often negotiate better contracts than seventh-round draft picks get. One such player
Shedeur Sanders’ camp complains about jersey number
A notable member of Shedeur Sanders’ entourage is not happy with the Cleveland Browns’ decision on Sanders’ jersey number. The Browns announced Tuesday that Sanders will wear No. 12, at least initially, after being drafted in the fifth round. Sanders wore No. 2 in college, but that number was instead
Cowboys working to finalize trade for George Pickens
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said before the draft that the team was working on a pair of “pretty substantive trades” and it appears they are close to pulling one of them off. Shortly after 105.3 The Fan reported the Cowboys were in advanced talks on a trade for Steelers wide
Report: Broncos having discussions on Nik Bonitto extension
When Broncos General Manager George Paton spoke to reporters at the end of the team’s season, he said they hoped to have edge rusher Nik Bonitto in Denver for the long term but that there had not been any conversations about a new deal. Those conversations have reportedly started. Chris
49ers think they got a steal in Mykel Williams at 11, tried to trade into Top 10 for him
The 49ers identified Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams as one of the players they most wanted ahead of the 2025 NFL draft. But with the 11th overall pick, they didn’t think they could get him. They were pleasantly surprised he fell out of the Top 10. San Francisco head coach
Insider updates how much Brock Purdy could make via contract extension
A report shared ahead of the first full weekend of May mentioned that the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy were closer to coming to terms on a contract extension than some outsiders thought as recently as during the 2025 NFL Draft. During a Monday appearance on “The Rich
Three burning questions for 2025 Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs made Super Bowl LIX last season but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 40-22. No team has returned to and won the big game the following season since the 2018 New England Patriots. To win its fourth Super Bowl in seven years, KC must answer key questions.
Packers rookies Golden, Williams can help each other
The Green Bay Packers had a need at wide receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft, and in typical Brian Gutekunst fashion, it was addressed in multiple different ways. For the first time since 2002, the Packers selected a wideout in the first round of the NFL Draft. That wideout was
Kayvon Thibodeaux welcomes the idea of Abdul Carter fueling the Giants’ pass rush
When the Giants made edge rusher Abdul Carter the third overall pick in the 2025 draft, many wondered whether it would impact the team’s plans for 2022 first-round edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux. The Giants quickly resolved any doubt by announcing that same night that they would be exercising Thibodeaux’s fifth-year
Why DeVito may be stuck with Giants after drafting of Dart
The New York Giants trading back into the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart with the 25th overall pick signaled the unofficial beginning of the end of Tommy DeVito’s time with the franchise. On Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic shared why DeVito may
Ted Cruz: NFL has been “tiptoeing up to the rule” protecting college and high school football
The Senate Commerce Committee has proceeded with a hearing on the pivot from sports broadcasting to streaming, without any involvement by the NFL. (Commissioner Roger Goodell declined an invitation to appear.) In his opening comments, Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) made a pointed comment about the NFL. He said the
Eagles take big swing on massive free agent
At 6-foot-8 and 344 pounds, offensive tackle Hollin Pierce can block the sun, but can he do the same against NFL pass-rushers? If so, the Eagles will find a spot for their gigantic undrafted free agent. At one point, Pierce weighed over 450 pounds as a high school student but
Jason Pierre-Paul wants NFL teams to know he’s available and in shape
Veteran defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul did not play in the NFL in 2024, but he says he’s not retired and hoping some team gives him a chance this season. Pierre-Paul told TMZ.com that he has been taking his training very seriously, is in good shape, and is ready to sign