Minor NFL Transactions: 8/5/25
Here are Tuesday’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Houston Texans New England Patriots New Orleans Saints Claimed off waivers (from 49ers): TE Mason Pline Waived: TE Seth Green Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dial, the Patriots second-year cornerback
Big Shield lands in two weeks
It’s only two weeks away. The next book is coming. It’s the fifth since 2022. And this one is football fiction rooted in fact. The NFL has plenty of inside information. Plenty of gamblers would love to have it. Are they buying it? Officially, we don’t know. Eventually, we may
Steelers defender announces season-ending ACL injury
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Steelers QB Will Howard out at least three weeks with broken bone in hand
Aaron Rodgers is the present. Rookie Will Howard is potentially the future. He won’t be available in the immediate future. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Howard suffered a fracture in his hand after banging it during practice. He’ll have additional tests. Currently, it’s not believed surgery will be required.
Offseason In Review: Tennessee Titans
The 2024 NFL season became one to forget for the Titans, who matched a franchise low with 14 losses. Despite fielding a defense that allowed the second-fewest yards in the NFL last year, the Titans permitted the third-most points to opposing offenses. The 460 points allowed was the second-most for
Joe Milton banged his thumb on a helmet but is expected to be OK
Cowboys backup quarterback Joe Milton left the joint practice with the Rams after hitting his hand on a helmet. The Cowboys called it precautionary. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Milton could have finished the scrimmage after injuring his thumb. Milton, though, will undergo additional testing to confirm he indeed is fine.
Chargers bring back longtime star wide receiver
The Los Angeles Chargers are giving quarterback Justin Herbert and their offense another playmaker. It also happens to be a player they are all very familiar with. The Chargers announced on Tuesday evening they are bringing back six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen after agreeing to terms with him,
ESPN, NFL announce media deal
ESPN and the NFL announced Tuesday night that they have a deal. ESPN made the announcement ahead of the earnings call of its parent company, The Walt Disney Company, on Wednesday. ESPN will acquire NFL Network and certain other media assets owned and controlled by the NFL, including NFL’s linear
WR Keenan Allen Signs Back With The Chargers
After only a year away from Los Angeles, veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen has indeed returned to the Chargers. After much speculation in the past few days, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero broke the news of Allen’s new one-year, $8.52MM deal. After finishing his lone season in Chicago, in which he
Seahawks won’t play most starters in preseason opener
The Seahawks have a new quarterback in Sam Darnold this season, but they won’t be giving him any snaps in their first preseason game. Head coach Mike Macdonald said at a Tuesday press conference, via John Boyle of the team’s website, that the team will not be playing most of
Davante Adams raises one huge question about Jaguars star rookie
The Jacksonville Jaguars have made it clear that they will give Travis Hunter a chance to be a two-way player this season, and one All-Pro wide receiver seems very skeptical that it will work out. Davante Adams was a guest on the latest episode of “The Pivot Podcast,” which was
Travis Hunter practiced on both sides of the ball Tuesday
Jaguars coach Liam Coen will decide Wednesday whether the team’s starters will play in the preseason opener Saturday night against the Steelers. Travis Hunter’s teammates are hoping to see him as much as fans are. “Really excited,” Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence said Tuesday, via Michael DiRocco of ESPN. “I mean,
Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin Uncertain For Week 1
The Buccaneers did not outbid the Patriots for Chris Godwin, but they won the free agency derby to complete yet another high-profile retention. Godwin returned on a three-year, $66MM deal, marking the second time the Bucs paid their longtime No. 2 wide receiver coming off a major injury. Godwin sustained
Saints claim TE Mason Pline off of waivers
The Saints made a change to their tight end room on Tuesday. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that they have claimed Mason Pline. The 49ers waived Pline on Monday and the Saints waived tight end Seth Green to make room for Pline on their roster. Pline was signed by
The ‘Last 1,000-rushing yard season by NFL team’ quiz
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams came into the NFL with little fanfare, getting drafted in the fifth-round of the 2022 draft out of Notre Dame. But since taking over as the starting running back for the Rams in 2023, he’s become one of the most productive ball carriers
Saints list all three QBs as first-teamers on initial depth chart
Who will start the season opener for the Saints? They may not even know. On their initial depth chart, the Saints list Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough and Jake Haener as their first-team quarterback(s). It’s Rattler OR Shough OR Haener. The Colts did the same with Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson.
Chiefs Giving Jaylon Moore Guard Reps; RT Jawaan Taylor Underwent Knee Surgery
The Chiefs cycled through four left tackle starters last season, seeing their final O-line form — one with Joe Thuney kicking out to LT — shredded in Super Bowl LIX. Big changes came on the left side of Kansas City’s front this offseason, with two LT options added and Thuney
NFL informs teams of a ban on smelling salts
49ers tight end George Kittle broke news to NFL Media on Tuesday: The league has banned smelling salts, citing a player-safety issue. Kittle told NFL Media he previously used ammonia packets every drive. “I considered retirement. We have to figure out a middle ground,” Kittle jokingly said. There will be
Richardson has to make strong first impression in preseason debut
While it’s only one preseason game, it’s still a pretty big opportunity for Richardson to make a good first impression in a game setting. This is one of the few open quarterback competitions in the NFL this preseason, and given the Colts’ investment in Richardson, it is imperative that they
Patriots claim CB Tre Avery, sign RB JaMycal Hasty
Cornerback Tre Avery found a new home a day after being waived by the 49ers. The Patriots announced that they have claimed Avery and added him to their 90-man roster. They also signed running back JaMycal Hasty and defensive tackle Bryce Ganious. Avery played 38 games for the Titans before
Vikings’ Jordan Addison Handed Three-Game Suspension
Jordan Addison‘s DUI case recently wrapped, and the Vikings wide receiver has since learned his NFL punishment. The NFL handed Addison a three-game suspension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This suspension, one the Vikings have since announced, will sideline Addison for games against the Bears, Falcons and Bengals. Addison was arrested
Brian Daboll: Russell Wilson’s had a very positive impact on Malik Nabers
Giants receiver Malik Nabers had a strong rookie season in 2024, despite New York’s uneven quarterback play. The club hopes the situation has been stabilized in 2025 after overhauling the QB position with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and Jaxson Dart. To this point, head coach Brian Daboll has felt like
Steelers rookie QB suffers injury at unfortunate time
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard exited practice early on Tuesday, just days before he was set to make his preseason debut. Per Brendon Howe of Steelers Now, Howard was taken back to the locker room on a cart midway through practice. “The Ohio State product was taken back toward the
Titans sign Quandre Diggs, Joshuah Bledsoe
A familiar face is back in the safety group for the Titans. The team announced the signing of Quandre Diggs on Tuesday. Diggs started eight games for the team last year, but missed the rest of the season with a Lisfranc injury in his foot. Diggs had 42 tackles for
Titans To Re-Sign S Quandre Diggs
Quandre Diggs recently returned to full strength, opening the door to another opportunity. The veteran safety will land in a familiar spot, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting a Titans deal will come to pass. The former Lions and Seahawks standout joined the Titans last year. Diggs received clearance to return
Justin Fields: It would be good for me to play every preseason game
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn hasn’t disclosed his plan for playing starters in this week’s preseason opener against the Packers, but quarterback Justin Fields knows what he’d do in that position. Fields is in his first year playing for Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, which has led to some
The ‘Rookie passing-yard leaders by NFL franchise’ quiz
Since the last time Teddy Bridgewater threw a pass in the NFL’s regular season, he’s coached a high school team to a state championship and since left the job for providing “impermissible benefits,” to players on his squad. He also played three snaps in the Lions playoff loss to the
Jaxson Dart is QB3 on Giants’ first depth chart
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has work to go to become the starter. Supposedly. The 25th pick in the 2025 draft lands at third on the team’s initial depth chart of 2025, behind Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. Rounding out the quarterback room is Tommy DeVito, at fourth string. Per Pat
Browns Sign QB Tyler Huntley
With a few minor injuries hampering their quarterback room, the Browns added some depth on Monday by reuniting with Tyler Huntley, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move is now official. Kenny Pickett has been nursing a hamstring injury for the last week, and Dillon Gabriel was limited with a
Nick Sirianni on Jakorian Bennett: We’ll catch him up and see how it goes
The Eagles added cornerback Jakorian Bennett in a trade with the Raiders on Monday and head coach Nick Sirianni was asked about the decision to make the move at a Tuesday press conference. Sirianni said the team felt good about their defensive tackle depth and were willing to deal Thomas
Michael Penix Jr. makes bold prediction about Falcons offense
2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. is seemingly not looking over his shoulder while serving as the Atlanta Falcons’ full-time starting quarterback, even though veteran Kirk Cousins remains on the roster. During a recent chat with Bryant McFadden of CBS Sports, Penix offered a bold prediction regarding what the
Jason Licht: We’ve still got a ways to go before knowing if Chris Godwin can play Week 1
Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is still rehabbing from the ankle injury he suffered in Week Seven of 2024, and it’s too soon to say whether he’ll be ready for Week One of 2025. Tampa Bay G.M. Jason Licht was asked today if Godwin will be on the active roster
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Not Seeking Identical Deal To D.K. Metcalf’s
The Terry McLaurin situation remains one to watch as the countdown to Week 1 continues. A trade request emerged last week, but to no surprise the Commanders have no intention of dealing away their No. 1 receiver. McLaurin is owed a total of $19.4MM for 2025, the final year of
Steelers’ passing game with Aaron Rodgers is apparently sputtering
The Steelers have upgraded at the quarterback position. The upgrade has yet to fully load. A recent item from Christopher Barbre of SteelerNation.com raises red flags about Aaron Rodgers’s performance in training camp. The concern is a familiar one for late-career Aaron Rodgers. Not enough balls down the field. Too
Four candidates to be NFL’s surprise contender in 2025
Without fail, every single NFL season sees at least one team come out of nowhere. The “worst to first” story has been an ongoing tale in the NFL for years. And after an active offseason, several teams could be candidates to be that surprise story for 2025. New England Patriots
Seahawks sign RB Anthony Tyus, waive RB Donovan Kaufman
The Seahawks have swapped one young running back for another. Seattle announced on Tuesday that the club has signed running back Anthony Tyus. Tyus, an undrafted rookie out of Ohio University, briefly spent time with the Lions this offseason. He rushed for 1,215 yards and nine touchdowns in 2024, becoming
Rams, RB Kyren Williams Agree To Extension
The long-awaited extension between Kyren Williams and the Rams has been worked out. A deal was struck Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. This will be a three-year, $33MM pact, Schefter adds. $23MM in guarantees are present in the agreement. Williams was entering the final year of his rookie contract, but today’s
Kyren Williams, Rams agree to three-year extension
Running back Kyren Williams and the Rams’ brass have each talked about the desire to reach a contract extension throughout the offseason. Now, that has come to fruition. According to multiple reports, Williams and the Rams have agreed to a a three-year extension. The initial numbers indicate the deal is
New Buccaneers backup QB sparks memories of team landing Brady
Reports confirmed on Tuesday that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to add journeyman Teddy Bridgewater to a quarterback room occupied by starter Baker Mayfield and backup Kyle Trask. While speaking with reporters about the expected transaction, Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht revealed that the club likely would’ve signed Bridgewater in March
Baker Mayfield returned to practice Tuesday
Teddy Bridgewater is expected to sign with the Buccaneers, but that’s not the only development at quarterback in Tampa on Tuesday. Baker Mayfield returned to practice at training camp. He missed a few days with a right hand contusion that he suffered late last week. Head coach Todd Bowles said
Packers’ Nate Hobbs Undergoes Knee Surgery; CB Could Be Available In Week 1
Nate Hobbs will likely not participate in the remainder of the Packers’ training camp. The free agent signing underwent knee surgery over the weekend, as first reported by Sports Illustrated’s Bill Huber. Hobbs was dealing with a partial meniscus tear, ESPN’s Rob Demovsky adds. Playing through the issue could have been
Jason Licht: Teddy Bridgewater was next option if Tom Brady hadn’t signed in 2020
Teddy Bridgewater technically hasn’t signed with the Buccaneers yet — though he’s on his way to doing so. But had things worked out a little differently several years ago, Bridgewater could have already been with Tampa Bay. General Manager Jason Licht noted during his Tuesday press conference that Bridgewater was
Browns coaches address summer struggles endured by rookie QB
A Monday report indicated that Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel has left much to be desired with his training-camp performances. Later in the day, Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski was asked about how Gabriel has handled “the ups and downs” the 2025 third-round draft pick has experienced this summer.
CB Nate Hobbs had knee surgery, hopes to be back for Packers opener
The Packers won’t have cornerback Nate Hobbs on the practice field for the next few weeks. Bill Huber of SI.com reported that Hobbs had surgery on his knee after sitting out recent practices at training camp. Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports that the surgery was performed on Saturday morning and
LB Anthony Barr Retires
After being out of the NFL in 2024, Anthony Barr will not attempt a comeback this season. The veteran linebacker has retired, NFL insider Jordan Schultz notes. Barr joined the Vikings in 2014 and as expected he immediately took on a full-time starting role. The former ninth overall pick developed into a
If/when Deshaun Watson is healthy, Browns will have another mess on their hands
The Browns have a messy quarterback situation. It could eventually get even messier. The addition of Tyler Huntley caused many to point out that the Browns now have five quarterbacks. No. They have six. Deshaun Watson is still on the team. And he’s trying to get himself ready to play
How rookie QB Will Howard has impressed Steelers coaches
The Pittsburgh Steelers clearly hope that rookie Will Howard having future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers as a mentor will help the 2025 sixth-round draft pick become a quarterback capable of winning regular-season games as soon as next year. During an appearance on the “Breakfast With Benz” podcast, Steelers quarterbacks
Saquon Barkley: Jihaad Campbell will be a problem for other teams
Eagles first-round pick Jihaad Campbell said last month that he was taking his time returning from shoulder surgery in order to be the best version of himself once training camp got underway and it appears that approach worked out well for him. The linebacker has been given a lot to
Bucs Expected To Sign QB Teddy Bridgewater
Teddy Bridgewater has lined up another NFL opportunity. The once-retired quarterback is taking part in a visit with the Buccaneers today, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports a signing is expected in this case. Bridgewater retired after the 2023 season but later made it clear he was interested in a return. Late
Amid lingering hold-in, Bengals list Trey Hendrickson as co-third stringer
Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson continues to hold in, not practicing while he awaits a contract. The Bengals presumably aren’t thrilled with that. One potential piece of evidence comes from his placement on the initial 2025 depth chart. Hendrickson is listed as a co-third stringer, behind Joseph Ossai and Cam
















































