DJ Moore on lining up in the backfield: Just do it all and attack it
We’ll have to wait until the regular season to get a full picture of what Bears head coach Ben Johnson has planned for the team’s offense, but one sneak preview has come with the way he’s using wide receiver DJ Moore this summer. Moore has been lining up in the
Does Giants’ Daboll already trust Dart more than Wilson?
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart sparked some interesting sports-talk conversations after he produced an impressive pro debut in the club’s preseason opener at the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. During Monday’s edition of NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” program, former player and current analyst Manti Te’o suggested that Giants
Titans sign LBs Khaleke Hudson and Blake Lynch
The Titans shuffled their linebacker corps on Tuesday morning. They announced the signings of Khaleke Hudson and Blake Lynch. They waived linebackers David Gbenda and Anfernee Orji to make room on the 90-man roster. Orji’s departure comes with an injury designation. Hudson played one game with the Saints and 16
How Browns will react to potential fan backlash regarding Sanders
During a recent edition of the “Orange and Brown Talk Podcast,” Cleveland Browns beat reporter Ashley Bastock of the Cleveland Plain Dealer suggested that Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski may not be prepared for the “potential fan backlash” that could arise regarding the team’s handling of rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
Andy Reid: We don’t listen to the noise, we have winners
The Chiefs went to the Super Bowl for the fifth time in the last six years last season, but that hasn’t stopped people from wondering if the team will take a step back this season. A blowout loss to the Eagles in New Orleans capped a year that saw the
Eagles guard Kenyon Green likely out for rest of preseason with shoulder injury
The injuries to the Eagles’ guards are adding up. Philadelphia guard Kenyon Green has a shoulder injury that is likely to end his preseason, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Green is viewed as week to week. The Eagles are also currently without guard Landon Dickerson, who had surgery to
No timetable for Seahawks DT Johnathan Hankins to return from back injury
Defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins was in the lineup for every game the Seahawks played last season, but it remains unclear when he’ll be on the field for the team this season. Hankins went on the non-football injury list at the start of the camp because of back issues and head
Buccaneers to sign RB Jase McClellan
The Buccaneers lost a running back to injury over the weekend, so they’re moving to add a healthy one on Monday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that they are going to sign former Falcon Jase McClellan. McClellan was a 2024 sixth-round pick in Atlanta and he was released by the
Rams’ undersized, undrafted rookie center Willie Lampkin raising eyebrows in preseason
Willie Lampkin was a starting guard for five years of college football, and at North Carolina last season he was a first-team All-American and won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the best offensive lineman in the ACC. With that kind of résumé, you’d think he would have been a top
Titans HC says Cam Ward ‘hasn’t arrived yet’
The Tennessee Titans got a glimpse of their next franchise player on Saturday. Cam Ward wasn’t out there for long, but he showed flashes of strong play and solid chemistry with Calvin Ridley. Even so, head coach Brian Callahan didn’t get too carried away. If anything, he thinks the former
Texans put DL Marlon Davidson on injured reserve
The Texans officially added veteran safety Jalen Mills to their roster on Monday and they also announced a corresponding move to create space for him in Houston. Defensive lineman Marlon Davidson was placed on injured reserve. He won’t be able to return to active duty this year unless he’s released
Do Micah Parsons, Cowboys not ‘like each other’ amid stalemate?
It’s been more than a week since Dallas Cowboys star edge-rusher Micah Parsons announced that he wanted to be traded. There haven’t been many updates about his situation, but it looks like Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones are in no rush to get a move
Titans sign Trevor Siemian, cut Tim Boyle, activate Lloyd Cushenberry
The Titans made a change to their quarterback room on Monday. They announced that they have signed Trevor Siemian and released Tim Boyle. With Will Levis on injured reserve, Brandon Allen is currently the only other quarterback on the active roster behind first overall pick Cam Ward. Siemian spent time
Shedeur Sanders’ preseason debut proved this to former player
It has certainly been an eventful offseason for Cleveland Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders. The son of NFL legend and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, considered by many as the No. 2 draft pick for a while, slid down to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL Draft and has
Tom Brady: Patrick Mahomes is the QB I see like me, doing everything it takes to win
Tom Brady is a minority owner of the Raiders, but it’s the quarterback of the AFC West rival Chiefs he most respects in the NFL today. Asked on the Joel Klatt Show if there are any quarterbacks he respects for how they go about their business or remind him of
Austin Corbett wins Panthers’ center competition
Austin Corbett will remain a starter during his fourth Panthers season. Head coach Dave Canales announced on Monday Corbett has won the team’s center competition. Corbett joined Carolina on a three-year, $26.25M deal in 2022. He managed to remain healthy during his debut Panthers season, but injuries limited the 29-year-old
Mike Macdonald: We have a plan for Kenneth Walker to be ready for season
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker missed practice for the second straight day on Monday, but head coach Mike Macdonald said it’s part of the team’s approach to making sure Walker is good to go for the start of the season. Walker missed time with foot soreness earlier in camp and
‘Flawless’ AFC QB earns multiple high marks from analyst
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow is coming off the best season of his career and continues to be one of the most elite passers in the NFL. He is coming off a career-high 4,918 passing yards and 43 TDs in 2024 and looked phenomenal in the Bengals’ preseason opener against
Brevin Jordan carted off at Texans practice
Another member of the Texans may have suffered a serious injury. Via multiple reporters, Houston tight end Brevin Jordan was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury. Jordan, 25, was returning from a torn ACL. Reporters on the scene noted that Jordan was weeping after going down. Teammates
Eagles get positive injury news on Pro Bowl player who was carted off
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Landon Dickerson suffered what looked like a serious injury during practice last week, but the team has since received some positive news. Dickerson was carted off the field after he injured his right leg during a practice that drew roughly 60,000 fans at Lincoln Financial Field
Landon Dickerson will have knee procedure, could play in Week 1
The bad news for Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson is that he needs to have a procedure to address a meniscus injury in his right knee, but the good news is that it shouldn’t keep him out of action for too long. According to multiple reports, Dickerson will have a
Dolphins lose key running back for season
The Miami Dolphins left their trip to Chicago worse for wear on offense. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
49ers rookie WR Jordan Watkins to miss about a month with a high-ankle sprain
The 49ers are dealing with another injury at wide receiver. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters at a Monday press conference that fourth-round pick Jordan Watkins has a high-ankle sprain. Watkins is expected to miss about a month as a result of the injury. Watkins had three catches for 56
Eagles Pro Bowl OL suffers meniscus injury
The latest update on the matter comes from McManus’ colleague, Adam Schefter, who reports Dickerson is believed to have suffered a meniscus injury in his right knee. The next step for all involved will include additional opinions being sought out to determine the best course of action. That, in turn,
Cam Heyward is “looking to be valued”
Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward is among a group of players currently not working to full capacity as they hope to get a new contract. On Monday, Heyward explained the situation to reporters. “Looking for my contract to be addressed,” Heyward said. “Honestly, looking to be valued.” His current deal
Myles Garrett is the latest Browns player to be caught speeding
Shedeur Sanders is not the only Cleveland Browns player who needs to take his foot off the gas pedal a bit. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Raiders sign free agent WR Marquez Callaway
The Raiders signed free agent wide receiver Marquez Callaway, the team announced Monday. He previously was with the 49ers, who cut him last week. Callaway played two games for the Bucs last season off the practice squad after making 45 appearances for the Saints over his first four seasons. He
Browns decline to make one notable change with Sanders
Shedeur Sanders became the talk of the NFL following his strong preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns, but the team has decided to leave him right where he was on the depth chart heading into the game. Sanders was fourth on the Browns’ first official depth chart ahead of their
Nevada Supreme Court blocks arbitration of Jon Gruden’s case against NFL, Roger Goodell
Jon Gruden made a Hail Mary pass in the Nevada Supreme Court. And it went for a touchdown. In November 2021, Gruden sued the league and Commissioner Roger Goodell for leaking to multiple media outlets emails from the supposedly confidential investigation into the Washington franchise. Gruden contends that the leaks
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk’s expected return date revealed
Aiyuk is likely to be placed on the PUP list at some point before the start of the regular season, which would guarantee the 27-year-old wideout to be out for at least the first four games of the 2025 season. Injuries, specifically to the receiving depth chart, have piled up
Patriots sign DT Kyle Peko
The Patriots picked up a defensive lineman on Monday. The team announced the signing of defensive tackle Kyle Peko. Defensive tackle Bryce Ganious was waived in a corresponding move. Peko had two tackles in five games for the Lions last season. He started 10 of his 13 appearances for the
Matt LaFleur needs to Packers’ ‘humbling experience’ into lesson
It was a no-good, rotten, ugly game for the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. The only saving grace was that it was the first preseason game of the 2025 campaign, which meant the 30-10 loss to the New York Jets didn’t mean anything at the end of the day. The
Tee Higgins: I don’t like the narrative that the Bengals have to get off to a hot start
The Bengals couldn’t dig themselves out of the 1-4 hole they dug for themselves at the start of the 2024 season and a history of slow starts led the team to shift gears this summer. Starters are playing more in the preseason as head coach Zac Taylor tries to make
Dolphins Sign RBs Mike Boone, Aaron Shampklin
With Alexander Mattison done for the season, the Dolphins are adding some running back depth. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported earlier today that the team was adding Aaron Shampklin, while ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds that veteran Mike Boone is also joining the team. To make room on the roster, the
Cowboys still working out whether Joe Milton or Will Grier is the backup QB
The Cowboys still are figuring out Joe Milton. Acquired in a trade from the Patriots this offseason, Milton played 59 snaps in the Cowboys’ preseason opener against the Rams before leaving with a bruised elbow. He went 17-of-29 for 143 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Brian Schottenheiemer said
Tomlin gives hint about Steelers future amid hot seat rumors
Rumors suggesting the Pittsburgh Steelers and head coach Mike Tomlin could agree to a divorce if the Steelers miss the playoffs this season continue to hover over the organization amid summer workouts. During an appearance on the latest edition of “The Pivot” podcast, Tomlin seemed to offer a big hint
On Saturday, Myles Garrett was cited for driving 100 in a 60 mph zone
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was cited on Saturday morning for driving 100 miles per hour in a 60 mph zone. Via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, it was Garrett’s eighth citation for speeding since arriving in Cleveland as the first pick in the 2017 draft. Three years ago, Garrett
NFL Minor Transactions: 8/11/25
Today’s minor moves: Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Denver Broncos Houston Texans Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Rams Signed: TE McCallan Castles Waived/injured: TE Anthony Torres Minnesota Vikings Claimed off waivers (from Falcons): G Michael Gonzalez Placed on IR: OT Matt Nelson New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers Signed: TE Kevin Foelsch,
Jamal Adams embracing move to weakside linebacker
Jamal Adams was a Pro Bowl safety for Pete Carroll in Seattle, but when Adams signed with Carroll’s Raiders in July, the head coach had some news for Adams. “He straight up told me, ‘You’re going to be in the linebacker room, so get over it,’” Adams said with a
C.J. Stroud slides in 2025 NFL Top 100 player rankings
After a rookie campaign that put him into the NFL’s elite conversation, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, now ranked No. 39, has seen his ranking drop by 19 spots in the 2025 NFL Top 100. The fall comes on the heels of a 2024 season that, while far from horrible,
Report: Will Clapp will miss “significant” time with a foot injury
Will Clapp started at center for the Saints in Sunday’s preseason game against the Chargers. He lasted only two plays. Clapp left on the Saints’ second play, a run for no gain by Kendre Miller. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that Clapp injured his foot and will miss significant time.
Week 6 Is Rough Estimate For Brandon Aiyuk’s Return
Brandon Aiyuk‘s eventual return to the field is starting to come into focus. While the receiver was previously operating without a return timeline as he recovers from a torn ACL and MCL, coach Kyle Shanahan revealed today that Week 6 would be a rough estimate for the receiver’s activation. [RELATED:
Dan Campbell pulled Hendon Hooker early from preseason game due to fumbles
Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker got the start in Friday night’s preseason game against the Falcons. He was supposed to play the entire first half. He didn’t. Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Monday that he removed Hooker early because Hooker had too many fumbles. “Just turning the ball over,”
Cameron Heyward’s threat could add pressure to rookie
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward addressed his hold-in on Monday, and his comments could put increased pressure on rookie first-round pick Derrick Harmon. When speaking to reporters, the 2024 first-team All-Pro said, “There are definitely options” that could result in him sitting out regular-season games amid a contract dispute.
Jon Gruden's lawyers: Ruling paves way for "holding the NFL accountable"
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Jets RB Breece Hall Candidate For Midseason Trade?
Questions about Breece Hall‘s Jets future arose leading up to the draft. The fourth-year running back was not traded and received assurances from new head coach Aaron Glenn that he would remain in place for 2025. In spite of that, it remains to be seen if a commitment beyond the coming campaign will
Dolphins sign RB Mike Boone
The Dolphins are doubling down on running back additions in the wake of Alexander Mattison’s season-ending neck injury. In addition to the previously reported move to add Aaron Shampklin to the backfield, the Dolphins announced that they have signed Mike Boone on Monday. They placed Mattison on injured reserve and
AFC West quarterback undervalued in 2025 QB tiers
Another year, another opportunity for the NFL to try to write off Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith. On Monday, The Athletic’s Mike Sando revealed his annual QB tiers, where NFL coaches and executives are asked to place the league’s top quarterbacks in Tiers 1 (great) through 5 (opposite of
Rams sign free agent TE McCallan Castles
The Rams signed free agent tight end McCallan Castles to a one-year deal, the team announced Monday. He replaced tight end Anthony Torres on the roster. Torres was waived injured after injuring his ankle in the preseason opener Saturday night against the Cowboys. Castles was with the Chargers until the
Cameron Heyward Willing To Miss Games Over Contract Dispute?
Cameron Heyward‘s sudden hold-in could lead to regular-season absences. While speaking with reporters today, the Steelers defensive lineman hinted that he’d be willing to sit out regular season games as he pursues a revised deal. [RELATED: Cameron Heyward Seeking Steelers Contract Adjustment] “I think there are definitely options out there
















































