McVay won’t put ‘cart way before the horse’ regarding huge Stafford call
Los Angeles Rams fans received some good news at the start of their workweeks when they learned on Monday that quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced for the first time during training camp on Monday as he works to fully recover from a lingering back issue. However, Rams head coach Sean McVay
Ravens sign DB Thomas Graham
The Ravens added to their secondary options on Monday. They announced the signing of defensive back Thomas Graham. Graham played one game for the Steelers last season and he played in 11 games for the Bears and Browns during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. He had 19 tackles and four
Steelers Sign LS Jake McQuaide; LS Christian Kuntz Could Miss Time
Christian Kuntz exited the Steelers’ second preseason game due to injury. The veteran long snapper is now set to miss time. Kuntz suffered an injury to his sternum on Saturday, and Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show reports it is believed to be broken. Provided that is indeed the case, Kuntz is
Packers sign DL Devonte O’Malley, DB Jaylin Simpson
The Packers did some roster shuffling to kick off the final week of the preseason. They announced the signings of defensive lineman Devonte O’Malley and defensive back Jaylin Simpson. They released cornerback Garnett Hollis Jr. and waived defensive lineman Keith Randolph with an injury designation. O’Malley signed with the Titans
Rams shouldn’t rest easy even with Matthew Stafford back on the field
The Los Angeles Rams got some welcome news Monday morning when starting quarterback Matthew Stafford returned to practice after weeks on the sidelines. Stafford, 37, has been sidelined since the start of training camp due to a back issue, but was a full participant in Monday’s practice and took part
Nic Scourton back at Panthers practice after recovering from collapsed lung
Panthers rookie edge rusher Nic Scourton is recovering well from a collapsed lung. Scourton was believed to be suffering from heat-related symptoms in Houston last week, but was eventually taken to the hospital and diagnosed with the collapsed lung. He spent the night in the hospital and then drove back
Rams’ Matthew Stafford Returns To Practice
Following his second individual throwing session, Matthew Stafford has managed to suit up for practice. The Rams’ starting quarterback participated in his first training camp workout on Monday. Last week had been targeted as return date in Stafford’s case. Exercising an abundance of caution, the Rams instead elected to keep him
Joe Milton will start again for the Cowboys this week
Joe Milton will get another chance to make his case for the backup quarterback job in Dallas. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said at a Monday press conference that Milton will start the team’s preseason finale against the Falcons. Milton has underwhelmed so far this preseason and sparked conversations about
This QB ‘is probably more equipped’ to be Colts’ Week 1 starter
Per Bobby Kownack of the NFL’s website, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen insisted shortly after his club’s 23-19 preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday that he was “very close” to naming either Anthony Richardson Sr. or Daniel Jones the Colts’ Week 1 starting quarterback. For an article published on Monday afternoon,
Sean McVay: Matthew Stafford did a good job today
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced for the first time during training camp on Monday, with the team noting that he was a full participant in an hour-long practice. Head coach Sean McVay told reporters that Stafford looked good practicing, but added that he doesn’t have any further updates. “It was
Steelers, Gabe Davis Schedule Second Visit
Gabe Davis has been on the Steelers’ radar for much of the offseason. No signing has come about yet, but that could change in the near future. Davis is set to travel to Pittsburgh for a free agent visit tomorrow, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. That will mark the second time in
Steelers sign LS Jake McQuaide, OT Julian Pearl
The Steelers announced a number of roster moves on Monday. In addition to the previously reported signing of cornerback Kam Alexander, the team announced that they have signed long snapper Jake McQuaide and offensive tackle Julian Pearl. Defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko, wide receiver Roc Taylor, and linebacker Devin Harper were
Titans HC compares Cam Ward to MVP finalist
Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan was serving as offensive coordinator with the Cincinnati Bengals when the Bengals made quarterback Joe Burrow the first overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. Callahan once again finds himself coaching a rookie signal-caller after the Titans grabbed Cam Ward with the top
Browns Name Joe Flacco Starting QB
To little surprise, Joe Flacco will begin the 2025 season atop the depth chart. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced on Monday that the 41-year-old will handle starting duties in Week 1. Flacco has long been seen as the top option for Cleveland. Injuries have been a problem for fellow veteran Kenny Pickett but also rookies Dillon
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs starters will play in preseason finale
Kansas City’s regular players will be on the field for the club’s preseason finale against Chicago. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters in his Monday press conference that the Chiefs’ starters will play on Friday night. “They’ll start it off, for sure, and then we’ll see how it goes from
How Tyler Warren could follow in footsteps of Brock Bowers
Per ESPN stats, tight end Brock Bowers led the 2024 Las Vegas Raiders with 112 receptions, 1,194 receiving yards, 153 targets and five touchdown receptions after Las Vegas made him the 13th overall pick of last year’s NFL Draft. Earlier this year, the Indianapolis Colts grabbed promising tight end Tyler
Eliot Wolf: Patriots are open to trading a first-round pick for the right player
Patriots Executive VP of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf says New England is willing to take a big swing for a big-time player, if the right trade opportunity presents itself. Asked if the Patriots would be open to trading for a big-name player, Wolf said they absolutely would. “Absolutely, we’re talking
Patriots Open To Trade Acquisition
Sunday saw a pair of trades take place in the NFL, and more could be coming as teams sort out their rosters leading up to the cutdown deadline. In the meantime, a number of high-profile players are still without an extension at this point. Trades for the likes of Terry McLaurin
Eliot Wolf thinks there’s still a role for Kyle Dugger with Patriots
Safety Kyle Dugger was moved to the second-team at Patriots training camp earlier this month and their second preseason game showed that he hasn’t moved back up the ladder. Jabrill Peppers did not play on Saturday, but Jaylinn Hawkins and Craig Woodson started against the Vikings while Dugger played deep
Baker Mayfield breaks down what could make rookie WR a standout
Quarterback Baker Mayfield approves of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first-round pick. The Buccaneers selected Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with pick No. 19 in the 2025 NFL Draft. He’s already making an impression in preseason. During Saturday’s 17-14 road win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 22-year-old made an
Cowboys to sign CB Michael Ojemudia
Cornerback Michael Ojemudia is returning to the NFL. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Ojemudia is going to sign with the Cowboys. Ojemudia was a 2020 third-round pick by the Broncos, but has most recently been playing in the UFL. Ojemudia appeared in 21 games over three seasons with
Falcons Sign QB Ben DiNucci
Ben DiNucci‘s next NFL opportunity has arrived. The journeyman quarterback announced on Monday that he has signed with the Falcons. [RELATED: Reviewing Falcons’ Offseason] DiNucci’s deal should set him up to see playing time in the Falcons’ preseason finale. Neither starter Michael Penix Jr. nor backup Kirk Cousins will suit up for the
Colts agree to sign CB Xavien Howard
Cornerback Xavien Howard is back in the game. According to agent David Canter, Howard has agreed to a deal with the Colts. Howard, 32, did not play in the 2024 season after he was released by the Dolphins in March. A four-time Pro Bowler and one-time first-team All-Pro, Howard has
Terry McLaurin, Commanders standoff reportedly ‘will end’ this way
Eyebrows were raised when it was learned over the weekend that the Washington Commanders had activated wide receiver Terry McLaurin off the active/physically unable to perform list after he missed practice time with a supposed ankle injury amid his desire for a multiyear contract extension. McLaurin is in the final year of his
Darrelle Revis dips a toe into the NFLPA waters
For 28 years, the NFL Players Association was led by a Hall of Fame player who had no qualms about going toe-to-toe with The Shield. At a time when the NFLPA would be wise to seriously consider a former player, another Hall of Famer could be inching toward entering the
Dolphins To Host OLB Matt Judon
Matt Judon remains one of the top free agents available around the NFL deep into training camp. That could soon change, however. Judon is set to visit the Dolphins today, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports. Wilson adds a signing is expected in this case, with NFL insider Jordan Schultz confirming a
Abdul Carter: Blocks that knocked me down might be the Jets’ only highlight all season
Giants rookie pass rusher Abdul Carter was not impressed by the Jets after their preseason game — even though two Jets put together an impressive highlight against Carter. The NFL posted a highlight on social media of Jets tight end Stone Smartt laying a block on Carter that knocked him
Jayden Daniels reveals ‘main focus’ for improving after stellar rookie season
Quarterback Jayden Daniels looked like a potential future superstar as he guided the Washington Commanders to this year’s NFC Championship Game and ran away with the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award for the 2024 season. Daniels nevertheless understands he must “prove” himself as an NFL QB1 each year. During a
Browns sign WR Isaiah Bond
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond is now a member of the Browns. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that Bond has signed with the team. Bond shared his intention to sign with the Browns last week. The announcement came after a grand jury declined to indict Bond on sexual assault charges.
Patriots OC Josh McDaniels ‘excited’ about Drake Maye after practices with Vikings
The New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings got together for two joint practices last week ahead of this past Saturday’s preseason game involving the clubs that New England won 20-12. While speaking with CBS Boston over the weekend, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels suggested that second-year quarterback Drake Maye took
Panthers put TE Tyler Mabry on IR
Sunday brought word that the Panthers would sign quarterback Bryce Perkins and they made the move official on Monday. They announced Perkins’s signing and they also announced that tight end Tyler Mabry has been placed on injured reserve to make room for Perkins. Mabry signed with the Panthers in July.
‘Locked in’ Caleb Williams bounces back from recent struggles
Second-year pro Caleb Williams certainly didn’t look like a quarterback experiencing a rough summer during the Chicago Bears’ preseason game versus the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night as he led the Bears’ first-team offense on a seven-play, 92-yard opening drive that he finished with a 36-yard touchdown pass. Following Chicago’s 38-0 win
Packers plan to do some 7-on-7 work to get Jordan Love back into practice
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur isn’t a fan of 7-on-7 drills, but he is a fan of having quarterback Jordan Love on the practice field and that will lead to a change in their practice schedule this week. Love had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb
Trevor Lawrence: It’s going to be tough to keep Parker Washington off the field
The Jaguars didn’t have Travis Hunter or Dyami Brown in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Saints and that offered Parker Washington a chance to play with the starters in the first quarter. Washington made the most of the opportunity. He had two catches for 19 yards, including a
Sean McDermott: Bills’ performance in 38-0 loss was “certainly not up to our standard”
The preseason doesn’t matter, but it mattered to Bills head coach Sean McDermott that his team lost 38-0 to the Bears on Sunday night. McDermott said that the quality of the Bills’ play was “not even close” to what he expects, and even though the Bears played starters early in
Ben Johnson pleased with “big-time throws” from Caleb Williams
Bears head coach Ben Johnson was happy with his quarterback after Sunday night’s preseason game against the Bills. Williams completed 6 of 10 passes for 107 yards with a touchdown, no turnovers and no sacks,, and Johnson said after the game that Williams looked the way the Bears wanted him
Embattled 49ers player seeking outside help amid pressure-filled preseason
Nobody needed to see the ball go through the uprights more than Jake Moody at the end of the San Francisco 49ers‘ preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Moody’s 59-yard field goal gave the 49ers a 22-19 win over the Raiders, and might have saved his job. San Francisco
This Super Bowl contender should consider trading for Hendrickson
The Detroit Lions may be an elite pass-rusher away from winning their first Super Bowl. Now that one is on the trading block, the team should seize that opportunity. On Sunday, NFL Media insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported the Cincinnati Bengals are now listening to trade offers for
Giants WR Malik Nabers reportedly dealing with new injury
Malik Nabers has been held out of practice for well over a week as he deals with an injury, and some new details about the ailment surfaced on Sunday. Nabers has been nursing a back injury, according to ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. The injury was described to Raanan as “normal camp
Bengals may have made one major mistake with Hendrickson
The Cincinnati Bengals seem to have accepted that they may not be able to find common ground with Trey Hendrickson, but it is fair to wonder if they cost themselves by not coming to that realization sooner. Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reported on Sunday that the
Texans to trade Metchie III to Eagles in exchange for TE
Houston has agreed to trade the fourth-year receiver to the Eagles, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. One season remains on Metchie’s rookie contract. The 25-year-old Canadian was sidelined for the 2022 season while recovering from Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. Since then, he has struggled to carve out a role in the Texans’
Three potential trade destinations for Brian Robinson Jr.
While the Washington Commanders may have found their franchise quarterback in Jayden Daniels, the franchise has signaled a lack of confidence in the current state of its other skill positions. Terry McLaurin’s future with the franchise has been hanging in the balance for weeks as the Pro Bowler attempts to
Nico Iamaleava episode ends with Joey Aguilar starting at Tennessee
The Nico Iamaleava NIL escapade at Tennessee ended up in, basically, a trade. Iamaleava left the program over a monetary dispute. He transferred to UCLA. And Aguilar transferred from UCLA to Tennessee. Aguilar had landed with the Bruins after transferring from Appalachian State. Now, Aguilar is the Volunteers’ Week 1
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/17/25
Here are the latest minor moves from around the NFL: Carolina Panthers Signed: QB Bryce Perkins Denver Broncos Placed on IR: OL Nick Gargiulo Signed: FB Adam Prentice Tennessee Titans Waived: DL Philip Blidi Perkins, the reigning UFL MVP, will add some depth to the Panthers’ quarterback room with Andy Dalton sidelined
Who could be the odd man out in Browns QB room?
The Cleveland Browns entered the preseason with four quarterbacks competing for the starting job, but don’t expect all of them to be on the 53-man roster. On Sunday, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced he will name a starting QB before the team’s final preseason game against the Los Angeles
Bears CB Terell Smith carted off with knee injury
Bears cornerback Terell Smith went down with a non-contact injury, and almost immediately, his teammates knew it was bad. Smith was carted off the field, and the Bears quickly ruled him out with a knee injury. Smith was covering Kristian Wilkerson when it appeared the ground gave way under his
Saints To Trade DT Khalen Saunders To Jaguars
August 17th, 2025 at 8:43pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Saints are trading veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders to the Jaguars, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Saunders, 29, started 27 games for the Saints over the last two seasons. He was not viewed as a good fit for the
Saints trade DT Khalen Saunders to the Jaguars
The Saints are trading veteran defensive tackle Khalen Saunders to the Jaguars, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Saunders, 29, started for the Saints in Sunday’s preseason game against the Jaguars but had no stats. The team listed him as the backup to Davon Godchaux, who the Saints acquired in
Saints’ QB picture remains unclear with end of preseason near
New Orleans Saints rookie head coach Kellen Moore still doesn’t seem to love his quarterback options heading into the season. After a 17-17 home tie against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Moore refused to name a starting QB in his postgame news conference. “We’ll see,” the coach said when asked
Caleb Williams leads Bears to a touchdown in first preseason action
Caleb Williams didn’t play in the first preseason game. He played well in the second. The Bears quarterback saw his first game action Sunday night against the Bills, playing two series and leading his team to a touchdown. Chicago went 92 yards in seven plays on its opening drive, with