Author: Roster Insider

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is set to enter his 22nd NFL season, but even he may benefit from playing in the preseason.  Rodgers spoke to The Athletic’s Michael Silver for a story published on Monday. The article detailed how the 42-year-old QB is reconciling with new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy,

NFL careers rarely end with a proper goodbye. Plenty of players never receive a farewell tour or even announce their retirement. The phone simply stops ringing. Three recognizable veterans remain available as training camps begin. None has officially retired, yet age, injuries and an unforgiving market have left each facing

Aaron Rodgers reiterated his plans to retire after the 2026 season over the weekend, saying that even a successful year in Pittsburgh would not change his mind. “No, this is it,” Rodgers insisted (via NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt) when asked if he would consider playing a potential 22nd season in

The Philadelphia Eagles went the extra mile to get USC star wide receiver Makai Lemon in the draft. Knowing that A.J. Brown would most likely be traded, they wanted someone else to pick up some of the slack, so they targeted this class’s top slot specialist. However, he hasn’t been able

Jadeveon Clowney‘s next NFL chapter will take place where his career began. An agreement has been reached with the Texans, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. This one-year deal has a base value of $5.5MM and can reach $8MM, KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson adds. The Browns recently hosted

On Sunday, Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry offered no hints about who’s leading the team’s starting quarterback battle.  Second-year passer Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are competing for the QB1 spot in Cleveland. Berry complimented both during an interview with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Marc Ross.  Andrew Berry praises Shedeur

Yesterday, it was reported that the Steelers were signing veteran safety Rayshawn Jenkins. When the team officially announced the signing today, they added that, as a result, another veteran safety would be released, making Darnell Savage a free agent. Savage came to the NFL as a first-round pick out of

One of the NFL’s fiercest and most disruptive pass rushes is about to get even deeper. The Houston Texans are signing free agent edge-rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year contract, reuniting him with the franchise that made him the No. 1 overall pick more than a decade ago. Texans reunite

AUGUST 2: While Olave was never expected to reset the WR market, the fact that he barely cracked the top 10 earners in terms of AAV and full guarantees is notable. Olave himself acknowledged that his prior health concerns impacted the negotiations and said he and the team had to

Nobody looks at the Arizona Cardinals as a legitimate threat entering the 2026 season. That may sound harsh, but pretending otherwise would be silly. Arizona is not protecting championship expectations. It is not returning a roster that came within one unfortunate bounce of reaching the Super Bowl. The Cardinals have

Sean Payton has endured some agonizing postseason exits in his time as a head coach. Years after the Minneapolis Miracle sequence and the infamous uncalled Rams pass interference infraction the next year, the veteran head coach ran into one of the most consequential injuries in NFL history. Bo Nix sustaining

The door remains open to a Rams-Aaron Donald reunion. No final decision has been made, although head coach Sean McVay‘s latest comments on the matter continue to point toward a return taking place. The Rams have spent the early portion of their training camp at Loyola Marymount. They will conduct their final

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has had a tough time finding his footing in the NFL. Pearsall has consistently dealt with injuries, some of which were out of his control.  Earlier in the week, it was reported that San Francisco may be expecting to not get any contributions

The Dallas Cowboys struck gold with George Pickens, for now. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver led the team with a career-high 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns in his first season with the organization. Then, against all odds, he agreed to return on the franchise tag. He’s slated to

Vita Vea‘s efforts to secure a Buccaneers extension were unsuccessful. As a result, a trade request is now in place with the Pro Bowl defensive tackle declining to participate in training camp. To date, Tampa Bay has not given thought to honoring Vea’s request and moving forward with a trade.

We’re entering August, and the Cleveland Browns still don’t have a starting quarterback. Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders have alternated first-team reps in the first days of training camp, and head coach Todd Monken is in no rush to make a decision. The mere fact that Watson still has a chance to

After 11 years in the NFL, former Saints first-round guard Andrus Peat announced on his Instagram today that he will be hanging up his cleats. The three-time Pro Bowler struggled with injuries throughout his career, but the way he was able to remain rostered and start for nine years in

Joe Burrow did not need long to establish his expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals this summer. Cincinnati’s first training camp practice featured sharp throws, an evolving offense and even a scuffle between Ja’Marr Chase and DJ Turner. Burrow welcomed the energy, but he also delivered a warning that should follow

JULY 31: O’Neill will collect a $27.1MM signing bonus, as detailed by Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune. His base salaries for 2026 ($5.1MM) and ’27 ($17.2MM) are guaranteed in full. Roster and workout bonuses are present in the pact, along with salary escalators covering 2027-30. The extension has lowered

Quarterback Baker Mayfield plans on making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers regret not extending him when they had the chance. On Thursday, the 2018 No. 1 overall pick spoke with reporters at Buccaneers training camp after contract talks with the front office stalled earlier in the week and repeatedly expressed his “disappointment”

Deebo Samuel is returning to San Francisco. The 49ers are set to sign the veteran wide receiver, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. It will be a one-year deal worth up to $7MM for the former 49ers second-round pick. Samuel, of course, spent the first six seasons of his career

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave’s hold-in is over. On Thursday, the Saints and 2022 first-round pick agreed on a four-year extension worth $132M, including $90M guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, securing Olave’s services through the 2030 season. Last year, the former Ohio State Buckeye posted his third

During his most recent public comments, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones said the team has been in contact with Quinnen Williams‘ camp about a possible extension. Nothing is imminent, but a mutual interest exists for a deal to be struck. Williams was acquired at the 2025 trade deadline in a move which ended

As expected, all eyes were on Maxx Crosby in the Las Vegas Raiders‘ first day of training camp. The superstar pass-rusher had already revealed he would be a full-go for camp, though the team might take things slowly with him after missing some time in the offseason. Then again, it seems

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been in the headlines throughout the 2026 offseason – mostly for the wrong reasons. The 25-year-old was accused in March of making antisemitic statements to a woman before biting her on the shoulder. Also that month, he checked into a luxury rehab center to