Rams, Matthew Stafford finalize details of new contract
The Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford agreed to continue their partnership for 2025 months ago. But now, details are finally emerging of Stafford’s renegotiated contract. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Stafford will earn $44 million in the coming season, with $4 million already paid and the remaining $40 million
Raiders Add Anthony Patch To Front Office
The Raiders have added an experienced executive to their front office. The team announced on Monday that Anthony Patch has been hired under the title of senior personnel executive. Patch’s time in the NFL began with the Dolphins in 2001. The majority of his career has taken place in Philadelphia. however. He
Jon Gruden becomes part owner of the AF1’s Nashville Kats
Jon Gruden is back. Sort of. The founding member of the FFCA has become a part owner of Arena Football One’s Nashville Kats. The Kats are owned by Fisher Football Ventures LLC. Former Oilers/Titans and Rams coach Jeff Fisher is the Commissioner of AF1. Per the press release, Gruden “will
Panthers Pro Bowl DT aiming for Week 1 return amid rehab
The Panthers were without Derrick Brown for essentially the entire 2024 campaign. If the Pro Bowl defensive tackle’s rehab continues as planned, though, a full slate in 2025 should be possible. A Week 1 meniscus tear led to surgery (in the form of a full repair) and began a lengthy
Raiders name Anthony Patch senior personnel executive
The Raiders have added to their front office under first-year General Manager John Spytek. Las Vegas announced on Monday that the club has hired Anthony Patch as senior personnel executive. Patch was previously with the Eagles, serving as senior director of college scouting. He’d held that position since 2016, previously
Panthers DT Derrick Brown Aiming For Week 1 Return
The Panthers were without Derrick Brown for essentially the entire 2024 campaign. If the Pro Bowl defensive tackle’s rehab continues as planned, though, a full slate in 2025 should be possible. A Week 1 meniscus tear led to surgery (in the form of a full repair) and began a lengthy rehab process
Inside Phil Simms’s deliberations on whether to allow Abdul Carter to wear No. 11
It happened quickly on Friday. On Monday morning, the whole story emerged. Starting with an appearance on FanDuel TV, former Giants quarterback Phil Simms opened the door on possibly allowing his retired number (11) to be worn by Carter, who had previously been spurned in his effort to wear Lawrence
Insider addresses what could prevent a Bill Belichick NFL return
Multiple noteworthy members of the football community suggested this past winter that the buyout for an NFL team to grab head coach Bill Belichick from the North Carolina Tar Heels program dropping from $10M to $1M after June 1 indicates Belichick could return to the league as early as the
UFL, UFL players sign CBA through 2026
The UFL officially has labor peace. The spring league announced on Monday that a new Collective Bargaining Agreement has been signed with the UFL Players Association. The agreement runs through 2026. Among other things, the new agreement increases salaries and provides full-year health insurance. “We have reached a Collective Bargaining
The ‘Most touchdown receptions in a single NFL season’ quiz
Happy 52nd birthday to former Carolina Panther star wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad! Over his 14 year career “Moose,” made two Pro Bowls and named to First Team All-Pro in 2004 when he led the entire NFL receiving yards (1,405) and touchdowns (16). Which brings us to today’s quiz. An NFL
Christian Watson “in a really good spot” in ACL rehab
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson set a career high by appearing in 15 games during the 2024 season, but his health took a turn for the worse in the final game of the regular season. Watson tore his ACL in a Week 18 loss to the Bears and the timing
Dolphins Unwilling To Retain Money In Jalen Ramsey Trade?
Jalen Ramsey remains a trade candidate to watch as the Dolphins look to find a landing spot for him. Efforts on that front will, to no surprise, be influenced in large part by the finances of the situation. Ramsey has four years remaining on his contract, including $21.1MM in outstanding guarantees
As Eagles tried to trade up, Falcons offered far more to land 26th overall pick
The Falcons paid a very steep price to acquire the 26th overall pick in this year’s draft, a package of picks that included their first-round pick next year. That came as a surprise to the Eagles, who were also looking to trade up at the time — but weren’t willing
Patriots legends rip Giants’ Carter over Lawrence Taylor number request
As noted by ESPN, New York Giants rookie pass-rusher Abdul Carter recently struck out in his attempts to bring either Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 or Phil Simms’ No. 11 jerseys out of retirement. During the latest edition of the “Dudes on Dudes” podcast, New England Patriots franchise icons Rob Gronkowski
Report: New Packers tush push proposal will ban all pushing
The tush push is about to get shoved out of the rulebook. It didn’t happen in March. It’s likely coming in two weeks. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports that, when the owners meet in Minneapolis on May 20 and 21, they are “expected to consider a revised proposal
LSU coach discusses what Will Campbell will offer Patriots
Since April 24, numerous stories have touched upon how first-year New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wanted to make LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell the fourth pick of the 2025 NFL Draft because of what Campbell can offer the club on game days and in the locker room. During
Julian Edelman elected to Patriots Hall of Fame
The Patriots have announced the latest addition to their Hall of Fame. Wide receiver Julian Edelman won a fan vote to become the 37th inductee into the Hall. The Patriots previously announced that former head coach Bill Parcells will also be inducted this year. Edelman was a seventh-round pick out
Browns LB Devin Bush Charged With Simple Assault, Harassment
Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested in the Bell Acres Borough of Pennsylvania on Sunday, as first reported by Colin Dunlap of KDKA radio. Bush now faces charges of simple assault and harassment. Per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal, court records show Bush has been arraigned and has posted a
Bill Belichick’s book-tour adventure moves news needle in the UK
Some stories cross over from the NFL beat to mainstream news. A precious few manage to move the needle in London. The Bill Belichick book-tour adventure has done that. A long article appeared prominently in The Sunday Times. Strange as it sounds, given the fact that the league sells out
Which players benefited the most from the 2025 NFL offseason?
Thanks to free agency, trades, and draft moves, a set of players came out of this offseason benefiting from some decisions teams made. Here is Yardbarker’s annual look at the players whose situations have improved significantly during the offseason. Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Ryan
Ravens second-round pick Mike Green: Falling to Ravens a “blessing in disguise”
Edge rusher Mike Green’s wait to be drafted took longer than he would have liked, but his eventual landing spot cushioned the blow. Green led FBS players with 17 sacks at Marshall last year, which led some to predict that he’d be a first-round pick. Green slipped to the Ravens
Insider addresses if, when Steelers could part ways with Pickens
Some members of the football community remain surprised that the Pittsburgh Steelers held onto wide receiver George Pickens through the completion of the 2025 NFL Draft, in part because he seemingly isn’t close to signing any type of contract extension while in the final year of his rookie deal. NFL insider James
Browns are aware of, gathering information about Devin Bush’s arrest
The Browns issued a statement regarding linebacker Devin Bush on Monday morning. A report on Sunday night said that Bush had been arrested for simple assault and harassment in Pennsylvania and the Browns confirmed, via multiple reporters, that they are aware of the arrest. The team also said that they
Seahawks rookie Elijah Arroyo: I’m a tight end, but count myself as a receiver
Wide receiver moves have been a major storyline for the Seahawks this offseason as they parted ways with DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett before signing Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The Seahawks also drafted a pair of wideouts to go with the veteran additions and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but the biggest
Ravens third-rounder Emery Jones likely out until training camp with shoulder injury
Ravens third-round pick Emery Jones did not take part in this weekend’s rookie minicamp and he’s unlikely to do much in the rest of the team’s offseason program. Head coach John Harbaugh said that the offensive lineman is dealing with a shoulder injury and that training camp is projected to
Texans have a crowded wide receiver room after adding second- and third-round picks
The Texans put significant draft resources into the wide receiver position, using their first pick, No. 34 overall, on wide receiver Jayden Higgins, and then taking Higgins’ Iowa State teammate, wide receiver Jaylin Noel, with the 79th overall pick in the third round. That leaves them with a crowded receiver
Chiefs sign first-round pick OT Josh Simmons to rookie deal
Simmons could end up being a bit of a project in the NFL. After a redshirt season at San Diego State, Simmons started a season at right tackle for the Aztecs before transferring to Columbus and switching to left tackle. As a redshirt junior, Simmons returned to start on the
Chiefs Sign First-Round T Josh Simmons
Following closely on the tails of the Cowboys and offensive guard Tyler Booker, the Chiefs have come to terms with Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons on his first-round rookie contract. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the four-year contract (with a fifth-year option) for the 32nd overall pick in the
Report: Browns LB Devin Bush is arrested for simple assault and harassment
Browns linebacker Devin Bush, a former first-round draft pick of the Steelers, reportedly was arrested near Pittsburgh on Sunday. Via Colin Dunlap of KDKA Radio, Dunlap was arrested for simple assault and harassment in the Bell Acres Borough. The document posted by Dunlap indicates that Bush is awaiting a preliminary
'Tush push' ban on the verge of passing?
According to Mark Maske of The Washington Post, we could see a new motion pass later this month that would effectively ban the play. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Washington will host the 2027 draft
The ultimate reality show is heading to a city that, in recent years, has become one. Axios.com reports that the 2027 will be hosted by Washington, D.C. The current plan is to conduct the event on the National Mall. The official announcement will be made on Monday, by President Trump
Tush Push Ban On The Verge Of Passing?
A little over a month ago, efforts towards a league-wide rule that would essentially ban the short-yardage play that has come to be known as the “tush push” fell short — the Packers’ proposal reportedly failed 16-16 in a 32-team vote, and three-fourths (or 28) teams are required to pass
Three takeaways from Eagles rookie camp
On Thursday, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman preached patience during an appearance on 94.1 WIP and compared Campbell’s situation to that of cornerback Cooper DeJean, who suffered a hamstring injury ahead of last year’s training camp. “I’m not saying this is apples to apples, but last year we drafted Coop
Chiefs first-round pick Josh Simmons signs rookie contract
Another first-round pick has signed his rookie contract. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons has put pen to paper on his four-year deal. The No. 32 overall pick of this year’s draft, Simmons is set to make a fully guaranteed $14.675 million. The Chiefs also hold
Ravens Sign 17 UDFAs
Going stride-for-stride with the Seahawks in competition for the league’s largest rookie crop, the Ravens, much like Seattle, have signed 17 undrafted free agent rookies to join their 11-man draft class. The newest additions to Baltimore’s 28-man rookie class are: Jahmal Banks, WR (Nebraska) Diwun Black, OLB (Temple) Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan,
Troubling report emerges about Texans WR Tank Dell’s knee injury
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a significant knee injury late last season, and it sounds like he may not take the field at all in 2025. Dell dislocated his knee and tore several ligaments after he caught a touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud in Week 16 last season.
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/4/25
Today’s only minor NFL transactions to close out the week: Philadelphia Eagles After announcing their initial undrafted free agent signing class earlier this week, Philadelphia has tacked on a late addition in Jackson. After five years of finding his footing (two seasons at Michigan and three at Washington), Jackson finally
49ers’ Fred Warner will not hold out amidst extension talks
Like quarterback Brock Purdy, linebacker Fred Warner has been in attendance for the opening stages of the 49ers’ offseason program. Both players represent priorities on the extension front, although plenty of progress is still required in the latter’s case. Prior to the draft, it was reported San Francisco had not
Zay Flowers didn’t have knee surgery, “feeling great” in offseason work
Wide receiver Zay Flowers missed both of the Ravens’ playoff games because of a knee injury, but he’s in good shape as he heads toward the 2025 season. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Sunday that Flowers did not require any surgery to repair the injury and that he’s
Fred Warner Will Not Hold Out Amidst 49ers Extension Talks
Like quarterback Brock Purdy, linebacker Fred Warner has been in attendance for the opening stages of the 49ers’ offseason program. Both players represent priorities on the extension front, although plenty of progress is still required in the latter’s case. Prior to the draft, it was reported San Francisco had not yet engaged
Why did Browns take Dillon Gabriel before Shedeur Sanders?
The Cleveland Browns selecting Dillon Gabriel before fellow quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the 2025 NFL Draft seemed shocking, but a new report has clarified why the team made that choice. In a story published Sunday, Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reported the Browns were concerned with Sanders’ “negative plays” in his
Graham Walker, half-brother of Patrick Mahomes, gets tryout at Chiefs rookie minicamp
The Chiefs are conducting a rookie minicamp this weekend. With 87 players participating — 60 on a tryout basis — it’s hard to stand out. One player has a built-in advantage. As noted by ArrowheadPride.com, Rice tight end Graham Walker is taking part. He’s the half-brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick
No Timetable For Investigation Into Ravens K Justin Tucker To Conclude
The NFL’s investigation into Justin Tucker‘s alleged sexual misconduct is ongoing. As the Ravens await its findings, they have another kicker in the fold. The possibility loomed throughout the pre-draft process that Baltimore would draft a kicker for the first time in franchise history. That proved to be the case with
John Harbaugh: Any kicker decisions in next few weeks will be based on football
The Ravens drafted kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round last month and their plans at the position came up during John Harbaugh’s press conference at the team’s rookie minicamp on Sunday. Loop’s arrival came with Justin Tucker under investigation from the league due to sexual assault allegations and Harbaugh
LB Jay Higgins, DT Jayson Jones among Ravens’ 17 undrafted free agent signings
The Ravens have had an undrafted rookie on their initial 53-man roster in 20 of the last 21 years and 17 players are vying to make in 21-of-22 later this year. Linebacker Jay Higgins may be one of the best bets. He was an All-American at Iowa in 2024 after
Chiefs Add 16 UDFAs
The Chiefs made a total of seven selections during the draft, and they will be joined by 16 undrafted free agents at rookie minicamp. Here is a look at Kansas City’s 2025 UDFA class: Elijhah Badger, WR (Florida) Jake Briningstool, TE (Clemson) Will Brooks, S (Tennessee) Dalton Cooper, T (Oklahoma State)
Zac Robinson: Kyle Pitts is a tight end first, will continue to develop tight end skills
Four years after the Falcons took him with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, Kyle Pitts has not become the player Atlanta was hoping for. But the Falcons still believe Pitts can become an elite, complete tight end — and not just a receiver who has tight
Eagles sign WR Giles Jackson, waive RB Tyrion Davis-Price
The Eagles capped off this weekend’s rookie minicamp by making a couple of roster moves. They announced that they have signed wide receiver Giles Jackson to the 90-man roster. Running back Tyrion Davis-Price was waived in a corresponding transaction. Jackson went undrafted out of Washington this year. He had 135
Jalen Milroe Is A QB “Through And Through”
While one of their West division counterparts, the Raiders, envision a Taysom Hill-like trajectory for college quarterback and 2025 draftee Tommy Mellott, the Seahawks do not have the same plan for Jalen Milroe, whom Seattle selected in the third round of last month’s draft. As Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic
Kyle Williams’s decision to play in meaningless bowl game “appealed” to Patriots
Plenty of college players make the business decision to not play in meaningless bowl games. For Patriots rookie receiver Kyle Williams, deciding to play in a meaningless bowl game may have been a very good business decision. Williams opted to play in the Holiday Bowl for Washington State, injury risk