Is Cameron Heyward serious about his threat toward Steelers?
Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman and team captain Cameron Heyward raised eyebrows when he recently suggested he could forfeit money by sitting out regular-season games if he doesn’t receive a desired pay raise. During the latest edition of the “North Shore Drive” podcast, Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh
James Cook: We paid now, so let’s go play football
The contract dispute between the Bills and James Cook came to an official end on Wednesday when the running back put pen to paper on his four-year extension. Cook had been staging a hold-in but got back to practice on Tuesday as a full participant. “We paid now, so let’s
Five best NFL offseason value signings on defense
Money burned through NFL front offices this offseason, with billions spent on extensions and free agents. Most of the big-money signings — including extensions given to edge-rushers Maxx Crosby, Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt — are easy to justify even with the exorbitant price tags attached. However, others appear to
Chop Robinson announces he’s “good” after injury scare
Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson provided his team with a scare Wednesday when he needed a cart to get off the field during a joint practice with the Lions. Robinson, though, said he is fine. “I’m good, yall. Nothing serious,” Robinson wrote on Instagram. He was hurt when he forced Lions
Dolphins humiliated by Lions at joint practice
Joint practices have revealed some problems for the Miami Dolphins with a few weeks to go before the regular season. Tua Tagovailoa started against the Chicago Bears in Sunday’s preseason game, wanting to show improvement after having a bad showing during the Dolphins’ joint practice in Chicago on Friday. Tagovailoa did play
Breece Hall on James Cook, Kyren Williams contracts: They’ve done more than me
Bills running back James Cook signed a contract extension with the Bills on Wednesday and Kyren Williams landed one with the Rams recently, so no one would fault any other running backs looking for second contracts for keeping an eye on the deals those players agreed to this summer. Fourth-year
Browns’ Shedeur Sanders could be losing valuable opportunity
Just when it seemed everything was going right for Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns’ rookie quarterback caught an unlucky break on Wednesday. The 23-year-old QB was sidelined during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering an oblique injury. Per Kelsey Russo of the team website, the 2025 fifth-round pick
Titans claim LB Brian Asamoah off waivers from the Vikings
The Titans have claimed linebacker Brian Asamoah off waivers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. The Vikings cut Asamoah on Tuesday, and the Titans are first in the claim order. Minnesota made Asamoah a third-round pick in 2022, one of 10 players the Vikings drafted that year. Only running back Ty
Bengals rookie learns important Joe Burrow rule
Cincinnati Bengals rookie EDGE Shemar Stewart learned an important rule Wednesday: Don’t hit the franchise quarterback during practice. In the 11-on-11 period of practice, Stewart knocked down Bengals QB Joe Burrow, a perennial league MVP candidate. A scuffle then ensued between Stewart and the offensive line. After practice, Bengals center
Shedeur Sanders day-to-day with oblique strain
The Browns have provided an update on rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders and it seems like he won’t be sidelined for too long. Cleveland announced further testing revealed Sanders has an oblique strain and is considered day-to-day. He is not going to participate in Thursday’s joint practice with the Eagles and
Cowboys superstars see significant drop in NFL top 100 rankings
The Dallas Cowboys possess two of the NFL’s best talents in edge-rusher Micah Parsons and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, yet surprisingly both players slid down this year’s edition of the NFL Top 100 rankings. Parsons tumbled from No. 17 in 2024 to No. 36 in this year’s rankings, while Lamb
Inside the Kyren Williams deal
Before the Bills and running back James Cook agreed to terms on a new deal, the Rams and running back Kyren Williams negotiated a second contract. The full breakdown of Cook’s four-year, $11.5 million per year extension is here. The full breakdown of the Williams contract appears below, per a
Taylor Swift went bonkers when Chiefs drafted speedy WR
When Taylor Swift started dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in 2023, she knew little about football. Now, the pop star is obsessed with the sport. She tracks who the Chiefs select in the NFL Draft. During her Wednesday debut on Kelce’s podcast, “New Heights,” Swift recalled going
Broncos legend Lionel Taylor dies at 89
Former Broncos receiver Lionel Taylor, the first pro football player to catch 100 passes in a single season, has died. He was 89. Via Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette, Taylor died on August 6. He would have turned 90 on Friday, August 15. Taylor joined the Bears as an
Workout Notes: Scott, Ross, Worley
The Ravens auditioned a notable backfield veteran earlier this week. NFL inside Jordan Schultz reported the other day that Boston Scott had a recent workout with Baltimore. The 30-year-old is healthy and in “terrific” shape as he continues to seek the “right” opportunity. Scott’s long stint with the Eagles ended
Cam Ward: We have the ability to be a top-10 offense
Titans quarterback Cam Ward’s view of the team’s offense has improved over the last couple of weeks. Ward said the offense was “very mid” early in training camp, but they have since played a preseason game and engaged in three joint practices with other clubs. There have been rough patches,
Patriots rookie can provide instant solution for Drake Maye
New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson could ensure second-year quarterback Drake Maye isn’t running for his life this season. Henderson, 22, ran a 4.43 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. His blazing speed could be a massive asset for a Patriots team that
Seahawks plan to play starters, if only briefly, Friday night
The Seahawks haven’t seen Sam Darnold on the field in game action yet. That looks like it will change Friday. Coach Mike Macdonald said the plan is to play the starters against the Chiefs. “Might be a couple of guys that will vary based on whether they get out there
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/13/25
Today’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars Signed: CB Keni-H Lovely Released from IR (injury settlement): CB Levi Wallace Los Angeles Chargers Signed: CB Nehemiah Shelton Waived/injured: CB Jordan Oladokun Minnesota Vikings Signed: LB Cam Gill, LB Max Tooley
Hard Knocks checks box on James Cook hold-in
The first episode of Hard Knocks featuring the Buffalo Bills ignored the contract battle with running back James Cook. In episode two, it was unavoidable. Still, the 55-minute installment kept the issue to a minimum, checking the box and moving on. “The business side can be rough,” narrator Liev Schreiber
Commanders have major hang-up with Terry McLaurin
It’s been two weeks since Washington Commanders star wide receiver Terry McLaurin publicly revealed his trade request, and a resolution doesn’t appear to be in sight. Thanks to ESPN’s John Keim, we’re starting to get more insight into how the Commanders are approaching negotiations…and how they run counter to their
Rams, Saints will hold a joint practice Thursday
The Rams wanted another joint practice after the Chargers canceled a scheduled one for this week because of injuries. They found one. The Rams and Saints will practice against each other Thursday at 11 a.m. PT at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, both teams announced Wednesday. The practice
Giants force Jets’ Justin Fields into familiar problem at joint practice
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields was a little more accurate on Wednesday than he was in his “alarming” performance during joint practice with the New York Giants on Tuesday. Still, the fifth-year quarterback had a familiar issue pop up. Per Dan Duggan and Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic, Fields
Report: Odell Beckham Jr. “has drawn interest,” plans to play in 2025
Some things require seeing to be believed. One such thing is the future playing career of receiver Odell Beckham Jr. He has been forgotten since being released by the Dolphins during the 2024 regular season. Recently, he reminded the world that he’s still interested in playing, by responding to a
Andrew Vorhees Favorite To Be Ravens LG
The Ravens don’t have much lineup uncertainty at the moment, meaning the lone positional battle has been thrust into the limelight. With Patrick Mekari departing this offseason, there remains an opening at left guard, with coach John Harbaugh recently stating that he’d like to settle on a starter as soon
Colts sign DE Marcus Haynes
The Colts signed free agent defensive end Marcus Haynes, the team announced Wednesday. They placed wide receiver D.J. Montgomery on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Haynes most recently played for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League in the spring. He has spent time with the Browns
Cowboys fans won’t like Jerry Jones’ update on Micah Parsons
With the regular season approaching, the Dallas Cowboys should be aiming to extend EDGE Micah Parsons promptly. But they’re still in no rush to do that. Parsons is set to play on the fifth-year option of his rookie contract in 2025 and has requested a trade. Dallas insists it has
Raheem Morris: Kirk Cousins has been really good
Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins is still with the Falcons entering 2025 despite being surpassed on the depth chart by Michael Penix Jr. Much like last week, Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris isn’t planning to play Cousins in this weekend’s preseason game, even as the team’s backup. But Morris also noted
Commanders Don’t Want To Pay Terry McLaurin Based On Past Performance
It’s been two weeks since Terry McLaurin publicly revealed his trade request, and a resolution doesn’t appear to be in sight. Thanks to ESPN’s John Keim, we’re starting to get more insight into how the Commanders are approaching negotiations…and how they run counter to their star wide receiver’s financial desires.
Chargers sign CB Nehemiah Shelton
The Chargers signed cornerback Nehemiah Shelton, the team announced Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Chargers waived cornerback Jordan Oladokun with an injury designation. Shelton returns to the Chargers, where he spent time on the practice squad last season. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the
Patriots have big Drake Maye concern surface
Defense ruled the day during the joint practice between the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings. Per Chad Graff of The Athletic, the Patriots defense did a masterful job of disrupting Vikings second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy at Wednesday’s practice. However, New England’s offensive line was unable to allow Drake Maye
Jerry Jones says Cowboys have no deadline to extend Micah Parsons’ contract
Micah Parsons didn’t talk Wednesday, but Jerry Jones did, and the star edge rusher might have something to say after hearing what the Cowboys owner said. Jones repeatedly said Parsons is under contract, which is true. Parsons, though, spent all of training camp as a hold-in, declining to participate in
The ‘2024 NFL leading receivers by team’ quiz
A new era of coaching is underway for the Chicago Bears, with Ben Johnson taking his first head coaching gig in the Windy City this offseason. Johnson was brought in to help Caleb Williams, and one way to do that is to lean on star wide receiver D.J. Moore. One
Saints put WR Bub Means on injured reserve
Wide receiver Bub Means won’t be returning to the Saints’ active roster this season. Means hurt his ankle in the team’s first preseason game and the team announced on Wednesday that he has been placed on injured reserve. They signed offensive lineman Mike Panasiuk to fill the open spot on
Former All-AFL WR Lionel Taylor Dies At 89
Lionel Taylor, one of the American Football League’s best players, died last week, according to his family. The Broncos, Taylor’s primary AFL team, announced his passing. He was 89. Taylor died at his home in Rio Rancho, N.M., according to the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson. The Broncos acquired Taylor, a
49ers sign WR Malik Turner
The 49ers need some healthy bodies at wide receiver, and they’ve found one in Malik Turner. Turner signed with San Francisco today, the team announced. 49ers wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk, Jordan Watkins and Jauan Jennings are all currently out with injuries. Additionally, receiver Demarcus Robinson could be facing a suspension.
George Pickens has been ‘incredible’ with Cowboys
The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly grew “fed up with” George Pickens before they traded the mercurial wide receiver to the Dallas Cowboys in May. While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, first-year Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer indicated that Pickens has been nothing but a model employee over his first several months
Micah Parsons to reporters: “My mouth is closed”
Twelve days ago, Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons publicly declared he wants to be traded. He hasn’t said much since then. On Wednesday, he said nothing. Via Jon Machota of TheAthletic.com, reporters sought comment from Parsons after practice on Wednesday. Said Parsons: “My mouth is closed.” He has not rescinded or
Dolphins Notes: McDaniel, Chubb, CBs, TEs
The Dolphins gave Mike McDaniel an extension just before last season, but the team’s progress has stalled. Although McDaniel is the only Dolphins coach to engineer back-to-back playoff berths since Dave Wannstedt in the early 2000s, the team’s disappointing 8-9 record last season — as relationships with Jalen Ramsey and
Malcolm Jenkins, Bucko Kilroy to enter Eagles Hall of Fame
The Eagles announced on Wednesday that they will be inducting a pair of players who helped them win championships into their Hall of Fame this season. Safety Malcolm Jenkins and two-way lineman Bucko Kilroy are this year’s choices. They will be enshrined at halftime of the Eagles’ Black Friday home
Former NFL executive ‘all in’ on this NFC QB
The Minnesota Vikings head into the 2025 NFL season with a quarterback looking to prove himself after an unfortunate start to his professional career in 2024. J.J. McCarthy, the former Michigan QB and 2023-24 national champion with the Wolverines, takes over for good after a torn meniscus to his right
Lions’ Grant Stuard questions Dolphins’ practice habits, Mike McDaniel calls it “noise”
Lions linebacker Grant Stuard said about his team’s joint practices with the Dolphins that he questions “if they practice how we practice.” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said that doesn’t concern him. Asked about Stuard’s statement, McDaniel said that kind of talk is just a lot of noise. “Literally does not
Teams Looking Into WR Odell Beckham Jr.
Although Odell Beckham Jr. has enjoyed stretches that reminded of the stratospheric pace he was on early in his Giants tenure, the former superstar was never able to sustain that level. Injuries have played the lead role in that line of demarcation forming, and the wide receiver’s post-prime form has
Packers claim WR Kawaan Baker off waivers
The Packers claimed wide receiver Kawaan Baker off waivers Wednesday, the team announced. The Raiders cut him Tuesday, a week after signing him. Baker a first-year player, entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick of the Saints in 2021out of the University of South Alabama. He spent most of his
Five best NFL offseason value signings on offense
Few know how to spend money like an NFL front office. This offseason, teams handed out over $4 billion in extensions alone, not to mention the several other billions spent in free agency. But which were the shrewdest investments? Below, we examine the best value signings at five positions on
Texans sign TE Tre’ McKitty, put TE Dalton Keene on injured reserve
The Texans swapped out an injured tight end for a healthy one on Wednesday. The team announced the signing of Tre’ McKitty to the 90-man roster. Dalton Keene was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. McKitty played in 34 games for the Chargers between 2021 and 2023, but
Chargers RB Najee Harris Making Progress
Najee Harris is not yet off the Chargers’ active/NFI list, a training camp-only designation that emerged after the running back sustained an unspecified eye injury in a fireworks accident July 4. But the free agency addition is ramping up his workload. The former first-round pick’s recovery has progressed to side
Antoine Winfield Jr. out of practice with lower leg issue
The Buccaneers were missing one of their defensive stars at Wednesday’s practice. Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. did not take part in the team’s workout. Head coach Todd Bowles said, via the team, that Winfield is dealing with a lower leg issue. Bowles did not provide any timeline for how long
The ‘2023 NFL AP second-team All-Pro’ quiz
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is still recovering from the ACL and MCL injury he suffered in Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season, but head coach Kyle Shanahan shared an update on when fans might see him back on the gridiron. While not set in stone, Shanahan
Justin Jefferson’s hamstring will be re-evaluated next week
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson remains out of practice due to a hamstring injury, but his status could change next week. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters at a Wednesday press conference that Jefferson will remain out of action through this week’s preseason game against the Patriots before being re-evaluated