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Rather than delay his inevitable suspension until after a September 30 hearing, Chiefs WR Rashee Rice accepted a six-game ban, which he will begin serving immediately. As ESPN’s Nate Taylor details, there are several factors that informed Rice’s decision. For one, he knew there was no guarantee that former U.S.

The Dolphins were not especially active in free agency this offseason, as guard James Daniels (three years, $24MM) was the only FA addition to land a contract worth over $6MM. After Miami made significant expenditures in recent seasons to extend internal talent or acquire expensive, high-profile players from other clubs,

Although there are no longer any criminal charges pending against Browns rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond or rookie running back Quinshon Judkins, both players remain subject to NFL discipline. The same is true for veteran linebacker Devin Bush, whose simple assault/harassment charges are still pending and who has a jury

Micah Parsons did not take long to throw his weight around within the Green Bay Packers organization. The newest member of the Packers held a news conference on Friday following the blockbuster deal that sent the former Dallas Cowboys star linebacker to Green Bay. Among the various topics he discussed

Injury Update: Star Player Expected to Miss 4 Weeks After Ankle Injury In a significant blow to the team and its fanbase, star player Jake Thompson is expected to miss the next four weeks due to a severe ankle injury sustained during last night’s thrilling matchup against the Rivertown Eagles.

2025 marked a new era in many respects for the Chargers. First-time general manager Joe Hortiz was brought in to pair with head coach Jim Harbaugh, who revamped the team’s staff. That process included bringing in familiar faces for offensive (Greg Roman) and defensive (Jessie Minter) coordinators. Los Angeles’ defense improved from No.

August 30th, 2025 at 9:43pm CST by Adam La Rose Saturday’s NFL taxi squad moves: Dallas Cowboys Flournoy was waived on Thursday, but he went unclaimed yesterday. That allowed for the 25-year-old to remain in Dallas via a practice squad agreement. Charles – who was retained on the taxi squad

As the NFL offseason progresses, the anticipation builds around potential trade moves that could shake up team dynamics and alter the competitive landscape for the upcoming season. Fans and analysts alike are engaged in spirited debates over which players might be on the move, and how those moves could reshape

Darnell Wright is set to spend his third straight season as the Bears’ starting right tackle. A central aspect of Chicago’s offseason was a complete renovation along the interior of the offensive line, with guards Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson being acquired via trade and center Drew Dalman arriving in free agency. Those moves should

In 2024, the Buccaneers won their fourth straight NFC South title – a feat dimmed by the division’s struggles in recent years – but lost in the wild-card round. The team again opted for continuity this offseason, extending general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles. The Bucs also

During his five-year run in Miami, Christian Wilkins served as an impactful contributor in a full-time starting role. His big-ticket free agent deal with the Raiders did not go according to plan, however. Wilkins – who inked a four-year, $110MM deal last spring – was limited to just five games in 2024.

The Giants activated left tackle Andrew Thomas from the active/physically unable to perform list earlier in the month, and it was quite a journey to get him to that point. Thomas was working his way back from a Lisfranc injury that ended his 2024 campaign after only six weeks of play.

Following every team’s efforts to get down from a 90-man training camp roster to a 53-man active roster for the regular season, waiver wire claims were processed on non-vested players that were cut. There were a few players who drew more interest than others. We’ve already seen the breakdown of

When the Micah Parsons trade from Dallas to Green Bay was reported, we had a good number of details concerning the new contract Parsons would sign with the Packers. To reiterate, we listed it as a four-year, $188MM deal with $136MM in total guarantees ($120MM guaranteed at signing). Per Tom

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders is having a terrible week.  This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Ravens have worked to improve how they’re taking care of their players in the offseason and training camp ever since the 2021 season saw them lose Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins, Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay, Lamar Jackson, and even their mascot, Poe, to season-ending injuries. They aren’t immune to preseason

Veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen has accepted a pay cut from the Vikings shortly after reuniting with the team via a trade from the Panthers. Originally set to receive $6.25MM in base salary, per OverTheCap, Thielen has agreed to reduce that number by $2MM, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. $4MM

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson will likely be playing for the starting job when he faces the Washington Commanders in Week 1.  The Giants have a demanding opening schedule, playing the Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers over the first four weeks of the 2025 season.

As the NFL season nears its mid-point, teams are battling injuries that can dramatically shift the dynamics of the league. The injury report has become an essential focus for fans and analysts alike, affecting not only game outcomes but also fantasy football fortunes. In this article, we’ll take a look

Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu had an emergency appendectomy last Sunday, according to an announcement by head coach Dave Canales (via team writer Darin Gantt). Ekwonu was experiencing stomach pain and a consultation with team doctors led to surgery. Any procedure this close to the season will naturally put a player’s Week 1

The Panthers are returning a key wide receiver to their roster after trading Adam Thielen to the Vikings on Wednesday. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

August 30th, 2025 at 11:11am CST by Nikhil Mehta The Panthers are swapping out receivers on their 53-man roster on Saturday by re-signing veteran Hunter Renfrow and placing Jalen Coker on injured reserve, per FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz and Joe Person of The Athletic. Renfrow, 29, sat out the 2024

The Minnesota Vikings immediately asked for a hometown discount from a veteran wide receiver before the start of the regular season. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

When Tom Brady began to pursue an ownership stake in the Raiders as he approached his first season as a broadcaster for FOX Sports, the NFL took note of the potential conflict of interest and installed several rules in response. Among them was a ban on attending pre-game production meetings with

The New England Patriots made a somewhat surprising decision on Friday to release veteran safety Jabrill Peppers, and one of their former players was quick to criticize them for it. Peppers, who has been a full-time starter in New England over the last two seasons, was cut by the Patriots