At UNC, Bill Belichick has used more “live” work than he’d ever seen in the NFL
There are very real differences between college football and NFL football. As North Carolina coach Bill Belichick is experiencing during his first college training camp, after 50 years in pro football. “We’ve done a lot more live work here than than we ever did in the NFL, at any team
Are Giants getting Jaxson Dart ready to play sooner than some think?
Regardless of how some New York Giants fans and media members feel about the subject, Giants head coach Brian Daboll has made it clear that Russell Wilson will serve as the club’s starting quarterback over rookie Jaxson Dart for the Week 1 game at the Washington Commanders on Sept. 7. However, Pat Leonard of
Dolphins to play starters in final preseason game
The Dolphins will give their starters a little more game action before the preseason is over. Head coach Mike McDaniel said at a Thursday press conference that the team plans to play their first-stringers in Saturday night’s game against the Jaguars. The duration of their time on the field has
WR Chris Godwin To Begin Season On Buccaneers’ Active Roster
With Chris Godwin continuing in his recovery process, it remains to be seen when he will be able to suit up for the Buccaneers. The Pro Bowl wideout’s Week 1 availability is still in serious doubt, but he could be on the field within the first month of the campaign. ESPN’s
Commanders sign OL Nick Harris
After letting go of an offensive lineman on Wednesday, the Commanders have brought in another player for the unit on Thursday. Washington announced the club has signed center Nick Harris. Harris, 26, was a fifth-round pick in 2020 and has spent the vast majority of his career with the Browns.
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley defended Daniel Jones after Giants exit
Even before Saquon Barkley helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl in his first season with the organization, some members of the NFL community criticized the New York Giants for letting the running back reach free agency in March 2024 after the club paid quarterback Daniel Jones the previous
49ers WR Russell Gage set to miss 7-10 days with MCL sprain
The 49ers are dealing with another injury at wide receiver. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Russell Gage is expected to miss 7-10 days with a sprained MCL. Gage is listed as a second-teamer on the team’s depth chart. Three other wideouts are also listed on that line and all
How Steelers offense is ‘different’ with Rodgers as starting QB
Throughout training camp, Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has repeatedly scoffed at the “laughable” notion that he and veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers wouldn’t jell. On Wednesday, Steelers reporter Jeff Hathhorn of Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan touched upon Rodgers’ influence regarding the team’s offense after Smith and
Mike Macdonald: Kenneth Walker looks good when out there, but need reps on the field
Running back Kenneth Walker has rarely been on the field at Seahawks practice this summer as the team manages his sore foot in hopes of having him available for the regular season. Balancing health with the need to prepare for the season is something that all teams do in the
Jets had unique response to blowout preseason loss to Giants
First-year New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has stressed “physicality” and “accountability” during training camp after former head coach Robert Saleh went 20-36 during his Jets tenure. The latest example of how things are different under Glenn occurred when the club held what Antwan Staley of the New York Daily News referred to
Falcons OT Storm Norton out 6-8 weeks after ankle surgery
The Falcons offensive line is having a tough day on the injury front on Wednesday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that tackle Storm Norton is set to miss six-to-eight weeks after having ankle surgery. Norton has been sidelined for an extended period of time this month. The news of Norton’s
Dolphins’ Jack Jones admits Amon-Ra St. Brown “cooked me” in joint practice with Lions
Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones did not have a good day covering Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown when the teams got together for a joint practice. The Lions posted a highlight video of St. Brown repeatedly beating Jones, and Jones acknowledged on Wednesday that it wasn’t a good look for
Ravens say Lamar Jackson is fine after early exit from practice
There was a scare at Ravens practice on Wednesday, but it appears all is well with quarterback Lamar Jackson. The team offered an update on Jackson’s condition shortly after reporters at the session passed along word that Jackson left the field after he was knocked down while in the pocket
Tyson Bagent made difficult decision to stay with Bears
Tyson Bagent faced a difficult decision last week when Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles introduced the idea of a contract extension before his third season in the league. The Bears signed Bagent to a three-year deal worth $2.7M in 2023, when he entered the league as a rookie UDFA from
Cam Ward: Scuffle with Jeffery Simmons was fun, what we needed
Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons wasn’t interested in talking about his brief scuffle with quarterback Cam Ward at practice earlier this week, but Ward didn’t seem to have any trouble talking about it on Wednesday. Ward threw a touchdown in practice and then shoved Simmons before breaking out his “Zombieland”
Cam Ward learns key lesson after incident with three-time Pro Bowler
Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward learned one key lesson after a scuffle with defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Be careful messing with a 6-foot-4, 305-pound defensive lineman. During Monday’s practice, Ward threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Ridley. The No. 1 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft subsequently
Browns trade DT Jowon Briggs to Jets
The Browns and Jets have made a trade. The teams announced on Wednesday that New York has acquired defensive tackle Jowon Briggs from Cleveland. The Jets sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Browns in exchange for Briggs and a 2026 seventh-round pick. That Round 7 selection originally belonged to
Jets pull off trade with former Aaron Glenn rival to land $15M defender
Adding two high-profile defensive linemen (Javon Hargrave, Jonathan Allen) this offseason, the Vikings will ship out an incumbent starter. Harrison Phillips is heading back to New York, this time to the Jets. The Jets are acquiring the veteran interior D-lineman, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The Jets will land Phillips and
Andy Reid announces the seven injured Chiefs who won’t play Friday
Chiefs coach Andy Reid will play his healthy starters in Friday night’s preseason finale against the Bears. He said they need the work before the season opener, which comes exactly two weeks after the last exhibition game. “Yeah, there’s just a little bit longer wait here in between this game
NFL hands 49ers WR a three-game suspension
Robinson received a three-game suspension Wednesday, Kyle Shanahan said (via KNBR). Although this is certainly not surprising, it deals another blow to a depleted San Francisco 49ers receiving corps. Robinson launched a preemptive appeal, but his suspension matches Jordan Addison‘s three-gamer for a DUI arrest. Shanahan said the appeal process
Commanders release OL Julian Good-Jones
The Commanders have let go of an offensive lineman. Washington announced on Wednesday that the club has released Julian Good-Jones. Good-Jones, 28, had joined Washington in 2023, signing with the club off of Philadelphia’s practice squad. He spent last year on the Commanders’ practice squad, signing a futures deal with
AFC team facing heightened pressure after latest move
The Indianapolis Colts find themselves in an familiar position heading into the 2025 season. It was confirmed on Tuesday that offseason acquisition Daniel Jones would be the team’s Week 1 starter over 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson Sr., making for a strange decision that could lead to another wasted
Matthew Judon: I’m a dawg, boy
Edge rusher Matthew Judon practiced with the Dolphins for the first time since his signing became official Tuesday. He said it was not the view, the weather, the beach or the lack of a state income tax that lured him to South Florida. “It’s about the work,” Judon said, via
Titans Activate L’Jarius Sneed From PUP List; Latest On CB’s Legal Issue
L’Jarius Sneed‘s Titans tenure has started quite poorly. A quad injury shut him down last season, and a knee surgery kept him out for training camp. A legal issue has also cropped up for the high-priced trade acquisition. The Titans did activate Sneed from their active/PUP list Wednesday, NFL.com’s Ian
Tyson Bagent is first Bears QB to have contract extended since Jay Cutler
Tyson Bagent on Wednesday became the first Bears quarterback to receive a contract extension since Jay Cutler, according to Kevin Fishbain of TheAthletic.com. Cutler signed a seven-year, $126 million deal in January 2014; Bagent’s deal is for two years and $10 million. Bagent’s extension ties him to the team through
Chiefs trade former second-round pick to desperate 49ers
The Kansas City Chiefs are getting something in return for a former second-round pick who was on the bubble to make the 53-man roster at training camp. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
49ers WR Demarcus Robinson suspended three games
The NFL has suspended wide receiver Demarcus Robinson three games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, coach Kyle Shanahan said on KNBR. It is a suspension the 49ers anticipated when they signed Robinson in the offseason. Robinson was playing for the Rams when police pulled him over Nov. 25
NFL Hands 49ers’ Demarcus Robinson Three-Game Suspension
The NFL’s Demarcus Robinson ruling has emerged. As expected, a suspension will commence in connection with the veteran wide receiver’s DUI case. Robinson received a three-game suspension Wednesday, Kyle Shanahan said (via KNBR). Although this is certainly not surprising, it deals another blow to a depleted 49ers receiving corps. Robinson
Brian Schottenheimer “feels good” Micah Parsons will play the Cowboys’ season opener
Coach Brian Schottenheimer said he is confident Micah Parsons will play for the Cowboys in the Sept. 4 opener against the Eagles. “The business side of it is going to take care of itself,” Schottenheimer said, via video from the team. “I think at the end of the day, we
Commanders reportedly sending clear message to Terry McLaurin suitors
The Washington Commanders are reportedly telling potential trade partners star wide receiver Terry McLaurin is unavailable. The wideout has reported to training camp but is still seeking a contract extension. (He’s entering the final year of his deal and set to make $15.5M this season.) The former Ohio State Buckeyes
Broncos trade WR Devaughn Vele to the Saints for a pair of draft picks
Sean Payton is doing business with his former team. Payton’s Broncos are trading wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the Saints for a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick, the teams announced. The emergence of Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant made Vele expendable. In last week’s preseason game against
NFL Minor Transactions: 8/20/25
Here are today’s midweek minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears Denver Broncos Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Reverted to IR: T Gareth Warren Waived (with injury settlement): LB Devin Harper San Francisco 49ers Washington Commanders Waller will now be able to officially return
Chiefs send WR Skyy Moore to the 49ers for a swap of future picks
Skyy Moore’s spot on the Chiefs’ roster was anything but guaranteed, but the wide receiver doesn’t have to wait until next week’s cutdown to find out his future. The Chiefs traded Moore to the 49ers for a flip of sixth-round and seventh-round picks in 2027, Jordan Schultz reports. Moore will
Jets’ defensive trades raise questions about confidence in offense
The New York Jets must believe they’re not going to score many points this season. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted the Jets agreed to trade a 2026 sixth-rounder to the Cleveland Browns for second-year defensive tackle Jowon Briggs and a 2026 seventh-rounder. The defensive trades signal the Jets are
Urban Meyer thinks the NFL should suspend Jim Harbaugh
The NCAA recently issued the final punishment against the University of Michigan, for violations arising from the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal. The outcome included a 10-year “show cause” order against former Michigan coach, and current Chargers coach, Jim Harbaugh. Former Ohio State coach, and former Jaguars coach, Urban Meyer, believes
Vikings To Trade DL Harrison Phillips To Jets
Adding two high-profile defensive linemen (Javon Hargrave, Jonathan Allen) this offseason, the Vikings will ship out an incumbent starter. Harrison Phillips is heading back to New York. The Jets are acquiring the veteran interior D-lineman, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The Jets will land Phillips and a 2027 seventh-round pick in
Luke Schoonmaker is in concussion protocol
The Cowboys are hurting at the tight end position. Backup Luke Schoonmaker, who left practice early Tuesday, is in concussion protocol. “Got dinged up a little bit, got a little concussion,” coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday. “I don’t think it’s anything significant, but he’s in the protocol.” Schoonmaker is unlikely
Broncos HC Sean Payton fleeced former team with savvy trade
The New Orleans Saints should’ve been cautious about doing business with former head coach Sean Payton. On Wednesday, the Denver Broncos announced they agreed to send second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the Saints for a 2026 fourth-rounder and a 2027 seventh-rounder. Payton (now the HC of the Broncos) probably
Thank you for helping get Big Shield off to a big start
For as much as I enjoy the process of writing a novel, the process of selling a novel is terrifying. With Big Shield, it’s been a little less terrifying than usual. So far, it’s selling. It’s selling well. It’s selling well enough that it’s Amazon’s No. 1 new release in
Offseason In Review: Los Angeles Rams
Pushing the eventual Super Bowl champion Eagles to the limit in the divisional round, the Rams entered the offseason in the same place they usually do — as a clear championship contender. The team needed to solve a quarterback dilemma before reloading its arsenal for a potential Super Bowl LX
It’s been over 20 years since a healthy Steelers’ starting quarterback skipped the preseason
When the Steelers face the Panthers for the 2025 preseason finale, starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers won’t play. Which means he will have not played at all in the preseason. For the Steelers, that’s a rarity. As noted by Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, it’s the first time that a
Jets coaches try to calm the situation in wake of Justin Fields’ comments
According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, New York Jets starting quarterback Justin Fields did not throw a pass that traveled 10 yards in the air over the club’s first two preseason games. Some have voiced concerns about the Jets’ passing attack with Fields in the lineup, but he insisted
Spike Lee: Colin Kaepernick documentary “fell apart a year ago”
Spike Lee recently said that his documentary series on former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick will not be televised by ESPN. As Lee has since told it, the decision was not recentl “That thing fell apart a year ago,” Lee told Business Insider on Tuesday, via Drew Lerner of AwfulAnnouncing.com. “No
49ers To Acquire WR Skyy Moore From Chiefs
A busy day of breaking trades continues as Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports that the Chiefs are sending Skyy Moore to the 49ers along with a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. San Francisco has been vocally searching for some help at wide receiver, and
Report: A bullet was fired into Andy Reid’s office in May 2024
In May 2024, a bullet was fired into the office of Chiefs coach Andy Reid. He was present at the time. According to Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star, neither Reid nor anyone else was struck by the bullet or injured in the incident. Reid now has bulletproof glass
Cowboys HC discusses Parsons’ Week 1 status amid contract dispute
Micah Parsons has held in throughout training camp and preseason amid a tense contract dispute with the Dallas Cowboys. The 26-year-old pass-rusher is set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract this season but has requested a trade. This raises questions about his availability before the Cowboys’
Jets acquire DT Harrison Phillips in a trade with the Vikings
The Vikings traded defensive tackle Harrison Phillips and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Jets on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The Jets will send a 2026 sixth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick to the Vikings. Phillips becomes the second defensive tackle the Jets acquired Wednesday after an earlier
Broncos Trade WR Devaughn Vele To Saints
We now have a three-trade Wednesday, as Sean Payton will do business with Mickey Loomis. The Broncos are sending wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the Saints, NewOrleans.football’s Nick Underhill reports. Although Vele was only a seventh-round pick, he showed promise as a rookie. As a result, the Broncos will gain
49ers WR Jacob Cowing out again with same hamstring injury
49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing did not practice Wednesday. Coach Kyle Shanahan said on KNBR that Cowing is dealing with the same lingering hamstring injury that sidelined him early in camp. “Yes, it is [the hamstring],” Shanahan said on the radio, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “He felt it yesterday,
49ers WR punished by NFL amid team's trouble at position
Kyle Shanahan’s team is facing depth issues at wide receiver, and the latest update has made the situation worse. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
















































