Author: Roster Insider

At a time when Nick Saban hasn’t completely ruled out a return to coaching, his former lieutenant-turned-nemesis and fellow West Virginia native is being more candid and direct about his desire to get back in the game. Via ESPN.com, former Florida State and Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher recently said

The Ravens have lost another rookie cornerback for the season. They announced on Sunday that sixth-round pick Robert Longerbeam has been placed on injured reserve. Longerbeam has a knee injury that kept him out of the preseason opener. Baltimore lost Bilhal Kone, another sixth-rounder, when he tore his ACL and

I tried. I really did. I swear. I received the email from TheAthletic.com, touting the quotes from Jordon Hudson to one of the podcasts it now licenses, The Sports Gossip Show. I skimmed the article. I decided not to take the bait. More and more articles emerged regarding Hudson’s cold-call

The Lions announced a number of roster moves on Sunday afternoon. They have signed offensive lineman Gunner Britton, running back Deon Jackson, tight end Gunnar Oakes, and offensive lineman Keaton Sutherland to their 90-man roster. Offensive lineman Justin Herron, offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal, and tight end Kenny Yeboah all went

In May, Saints coach Kellen Moore made a prediction regarding the team’s three-way quarterback competition. “One of these guys will rise,” Moore said. During the preseason opener, none of the trio of candidates took a firm hold on the job. With all three quarterbacks listed as first-stringers, Spencer Rattler got

The Eagles and their fans are suddenly holding their breath. Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson left Sunday night’s practice on a cart, via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Dickerson was unable to put weight on the injured leg. There’s no word yet on the specific nature or severity of the injury.

Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson has passed his physical, and the team activated him off the active/physically unable to perform list Sunday. Johnson ruptured his right Achilles in a Week 2 game against the Titans. He is expected to be ready for the 2025 season opener. “He’s going through the

The Colts are sticking with their plan to start Daniel Jones at quarterback in their second preseason game, but they have made a tweak to the division of playing time between him and Anthony Richardson. Steichen confirmed at a Sunday press conference that Jones will start against the Packers at

On July 28, a gunman who was apparently targeting the NFL killed four and seriously injured another before taking his own life. It could have been much worse. Now, the NFL has taken steps to protect against further violence, specifically with the league’s 32 teams. Via Sports Business Journal, TheAthletic.com

Lions safety Morice Norris is back in Detroit. Norris stayed at a hospital in Atlanta after being taken off the field in an ambulance during a preseason game on Friday night, but said he was “all good” in a social media post on Saturday morning. The team had previously said

From the moment Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill capped the 2024 season by saying it’s time for him to leave Miami, a strange vibe has existed between the player and the team. And other teams understandably are taking notice. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday that other teams are monitoring Hill for

The Rams may able to hold a joint practice this week after all. Head coach Sean McVay said at a Sunday press conference that the team is working to finalize a plan to work out with the Saints on Thursday. They were set to practice with the Chargers on Wednesday,

The Falcons signed safety Ronnie Harrison and center Jake Hanson, the team announced Sunday. In corresponding moves, Atlanta released offensive lineman Michael Gonzalez and placed safety Grayland Arnold on injured reserve. Harrison entered the NFL in 2018 as a third-round pick of the Jaguars. He spent two years in Jacksonville

Raiders quarterback Geno Smith flipped off a Seahawks fan before Thursday night’s preseason game. Pete Carroll had a great view of the encounter and then tried to snatch the sign the fan held. The sign read: Bigger Bust — Geno or Jamarcus Russell? On Sunday, Carroll was asked about Smith’s

The Commanders’ offensive line depth has taken a hit. Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters at a Sunday press conference that tackle Lucas Niang tore his ACL. Niang will miss the entire season as a result of the injury. Niang signed with Washington this offseason. He was a 2020 Chiefs

The Raiders added a veteran safety to the roster on Sunday. They announced the signing of Terrell Edmunds to their 90-man roster. He will take the roster spot of wide receiver Seth Williams, who has been waived with an injury designation. Edmunds was a 2018 first-round pick of the Steelers

Running back Jeff Wilson is heading back to the 49ers. Wilson’s agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shaun O’Dare told ESPN that their client is going to sign with the 49ers. Wilson played for the team for four-plus seasons before being traded to the Dolphins in 2022. The 49ers worked Wilson out

For a player who hopes to get a new contract, a hold-in protects him from getting injured before he can get paid. And while shifting the injury risk to the team is very important to the player, there’s another significant consideration for both the player and the team after the

Tua Tagovailoa last played in the preseason opener in 2021. On Sunday, he handled the opening drive of Miami’s Week 1 preseason game at Chicago. During the 15-play effort, Tua completed five of six passes for 27 yards. Tagovailoa converted a fourth down near midfield on a throw to receiver

Aaron Rodgers recently said “preseason football is not necessarily real football.” And he’s right. Still, in August, preseason football is the closest thing we have to real football. And, on Saturday night, the two Steelers quarterbacks who played against the Jaguars did a pretty good job playing not necessarily real

After Saturday night’s preseason opener, Titans coach Brian Callahan said it was too soon to say how much time running back Tyjae Spears could miss, due to an ankle sprain suffered during the game. On Sunday, Callahan had an update; he told reporters Spears is expected to miss a few

Buccaneers running back Rachaad White left Saturday’s game against the Titans with a groin injury, but head coach Todd Bowles says there’s one piece of good news: Backup running back Sean Tucker is ready and able to make a big impact if he gets the ball in his hands. Bowles

A year after the Cowboys wasted a fourth-round pick on a one-year backup quarterback in Trey Lance, they sent a fifth-rounder to New England for Joe Milton III and a seventh-round selection. This time around, the Cowboys think they got a steal. Before Saturday’s preseason opener against the Rams, owner

Buccaneers running back Rachaad White left Saturday’s game against the Titans with a groin injury and the team hopes to get a clearer idea of his recovery timeline on Sunday. White left the game in the first quarter after running six times for 28 yards and head coach Todd Bowles

The Texans are adding some veteran help to their secondary in the wake of safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s knee injury. Agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN that their client Jalen Mills will sign with the AFC South club. Mills was most recently a member of the Jets’ defensive backfield.

Allen Lazard came to New York to play with Aaron Rodgers. With Rodgers leaving for Pittsburgh, Lazard decided to make a fresh start without Rodgers. Lazard emerged from the preseason opener with his shoulder in a sling. As we understand it, he landed on the shoulder while making a catch.