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Kirk Cousins is officially done waiting. The veteran quarterback signed a five-year deal to presumably start for the Las Vegas Raiders while they wait for expected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza to be ready. The contract is essentially a one-year deal, as that’s the only year with guaranteed money,

The Raiders’ interest in Kirk Cousins has indeed produced an agreement. A deal is in place, agent Mike McCartney announced on Thursday. Vegas was identified yesterday as a suitor in Cousins’ case. The team remains on course to select Fernando Mendoza first overall in this month’s draft, but adding veteran insurance has been a

The Dallas Cowboys entered the offseason with obvious issues to address on a defense that allowed the most passing yards per game (251.5) and points per game (30.1 PPG). While upgrades have already been made on that side of the ball, they have two first-round draft picks (No. 12, No.

After spending three weeks on the open market, quarterback Kirk Cousins joined the fourth franchise of his 14-year NFL career Thursday. Cousins is heading to Las Vegas, where he could open 2026 as a bridge starter in front of soon-to-be No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. The Raiders brought Cousins in

One reason that analyst Dan Orlovsky believes that Ty Simpson, not Fernando Mendoza, “is the best quarterback” in the 2026 NFL Draft class is that Orlovsky thinks Simpson made “more NFL throws” in college than Mendoza.  Critics of Orlovsky’s takes have pointed out that Simpson recorded only 15 starts during his college career. On Thursday, ESPN’s Bill Connelly touched upon

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua checked into a luxury treatment center in Malibu, Calif., in early March, Edward Lewis of the California Post reports. The center specializes in helping patients battling drug and alcohol addiction, chronic pain and mental health issues, Lewis writes. Nacua is “scheduled to be there for

Is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts’ career following the same arc as former Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson? In a story published Wednesday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Tim McManus reported the relationship between the Eagles and Hurts grew more tense over the course of the 2025 season. The article shared

After a run to the College Football Playoff Championship game, the Hurricanes are primed to send several standout players to the league. Two names in particular have frequented top 10 projections as draft pundits offer opinions on offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa and defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. A third player

Did the Los Angeles Rams lobby for an international game to ensure that their home stadium did not get taken over by San Francisco 49ers fans? Kyle Shanahan thinks so. In a joint interview with Packers coach Matt LaFleur, Shanahan said he knows “for a fact” that the Rams lobbied

By Nikhil Mehta | at April 1, 2026 11:44 am The Titans are adding some quarterback depth behind Cam Ward. Former Lions third-round pick Hendon Hooker is headed to Tennessee, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. More to come. View Comments (0) Post a Comment This content was brought to you by: Pro

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.  We’re answering the biggest questions about the draft. With that in mind, here are five: How could Ty Simpson’s lack of experience impact the Alabama Crimson Tide QB’s draft status?  Simpson (6-foot-1, 211 pounds) started 15 games

The Deshaun Watson era has not gone according to plan in Cleveland, to say the very least. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has gone as far as publicly calling the Watson acquisition a “big swing-and-miss.” During his latest media appearance, however, Haslam struck a different tone regarding the team’s quarterback situation. Haslam spoke with reporters

The altercation between Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf and a Detroit Lions fan late in the 2025 NFL season has prompted a rule change for the 2026 season. It is now possible for league personnel to consult with on-field officials to not only eject a player for a flagrant

MARCH 31: Gutekunst noted (via Schneidman) it is “certainly a possibility” Ridder and McCord will simply compete amongst each other for the backup gig. If one or both of those two show encouraging signs over the course of offseason work, Green Bay’s interest in Cousins may begin to wane. MARCH 30: The

Multiple moves made by the Miami Dolphins this offseason caused some members of the NFL community to suggest that new Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley are essentially “tanking” the 2026 season with the 2027 NFL Draft in mind.  During a recent appearance on the “Pro Football Talk Live” program,

For the first time in a decade, the Lions’ left tackle position is set to be manned by someone other than Taylor Decker. The team is planning an internal replacement on the blind side. When speaking to reporters on Monday at the league meeting, head coach Dan Campbell said his plan is to move

While speaking with media members at the scouting combine, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman seemed to leave the door open for a possible trade of wide receiver A.J. Brown during the offseason.  Roseman was again asked about the Brown situation at the league meetings Sunday, and the executive once again

The Dolphins gave Malik Willis some significant money on his three-year pact, and there’s no doubt he’ll be under center for the team in 2026. However, his non-guaranteed third year and his lack of a starting track record has led many to leave that he’ll ultimately be a bridge QB.

Shedeur Sanders wrapped up his rookie season in Cleveland with a mixed bag. He flashed the same big-play ability that made him a standout at Colorado, but the NFL also exposed some things he’ll need to clean up. The Cleveland Browns drafted him in the fifth round in 2025, and

Trade speculation continues to surround Eagles receiver A.J. Brown. To no surprise, general manager Howie Roseman was asked about the situation on Monday at the league meeting. “I understand that there’s interest in the A.J. Brown story,” Roseman said (via ESPN’s Tim McManus). “I, unfortunately, don’t have a home under a rock. But my answer to

The Buffalo Bills are entering one of the most important seasons of the Josh Allen era after falling to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round and subsequently firing head coach Sean McDermott.  With new head coach Joe Brady installed and a star wide receiver back in the fold

The 49ers started three different players at left guard last season, and the leader – 2022 fourth-round pick Spencer Burford – signed with the Raiders in free agency. That left 2025 seventh-rounder Connor Colby (six starts, 454 snaps) and veteran Ben Bartch (two starts, 195 snaps) as the main candidates

When the Cleveland Browns restructured the contract of defensive end Myles Garrett, it seemed they were doing so to facilitate a potential trade. At the NFL meetings in Phoenix, however, Browns general manager Andrew Berry said it was a simple contractual move and nothing more. Andrew Berry says Browns aren’t planning

The Patriots recently re-signed quarterback Tommy DeVito and released fellow signal-caller Joshua Dobbs. DeVito therefore appears to be in the driver’s seat for New England’s QB2 post behind MVP runner-up Drake Maye, but he will not go unchallenged. ESPN’s Mike Reiss says the Dobbs release makes it more likely that

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is a player who is viewed as a prime trade candidate this offseason, and things could get even more interesting than expected if he is sent to one particular team. There have been numerous reports in recent weeks that Brown is likely to be