Author: Roster Insider

The Steelers kicked off August by adding a defensive lineman. The team announced the signing of Kyler Baugh on Friday. Defensive lineman Jacob Slade was waived with an injury designation to open space for Baugh on the 90-man roster. Baugh signed with the Saints after going undrafted last year and

Broncos head coach Sean Payton sounded optimistic that linebacker Dre Greenlaw avoided a serious injury when he left Thursday’s practice early and he was more certain about that on Friday. Payton told reporters at a press conference that Greenlaw hurt his quad, but that it’s not related to his offseason

The Cowboys have effed around and found out. In a statement posted on Twitter, linebacker Micah Parsons tells the team — and the rest of the world — that he wants out. “Yes I wanted to be here,” Parson said. “I did everything I could to show that I wanted

The Cowboys recently got a deal done. While it’s not the one that’s the most pressing, it was better than nothing. Tight end Jake Ferguson inked a four-year extension. We’ve gotten the terms. Here there are, per a source with knowledge of the deal: 1. Signing bonus: $12 million. 2.

Chargers undrafted rookie cornerback Nikko Reed stood out in the Hall of Fame Game, and head coach Jim Harbaugh says Reed is making a statement has he’s trying to make the roster. Reed had an interception that he returned 60 yards, and he knocked down two passes, and after the

Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams did not practice on Friday and he will continue to miss time in the near future. Head coach Aaron Glenn said that Williams will be out for a week or two after hurting his calf in Thursday’s practice. Glenn called the decision to hold Williams

The Eagles are practicing without linebacker Zack Baun again on Friday. Baun has been sidelined by a back contusion this week and Friday’s practice is the third straight one that has unfolded without the 2024 All-Pro. It’s still relatively early in camp to worry about regular season availability, but Baun’s

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has made some pointed comments at training camp about needing to hold wide receiver Tyreek Hill accountable, and Hill says he accepts those comments. Hill said today that he’s trying to hold himself accountable as well and appreciates Tagovailoa’s leadership. “I think Tua’s comments were needed,”

Last night’s Hall of Fame game pregame show included an update on the Micah Parsons situation in Dallas. Which required me to actually do some reporting. For a change. Here’s what I found out. The Cowboys, who love to negotiate directly with players, believe they had a deal with Parsons.

Shedeur Sanders has gotten the lion’s share of the attention, but he’s not the only member of the family trying to start his NFL career this year. His brother Shilo signed with the Bucs after going undrafted out of Colorado and head coach Todd Bowles gave an update at a

As the Chiefs plan to choose between renovating their current stadium in Missouri and building a new one in Kansas, a new lawsuit could streamline the options. Via kctv5.com, a lawsuit has been filed regarding Missouri’s funding plan to renovate Arrowhead Stadium. “The appropriations described in the bill are a

The man who killed four in a mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue bought the gun from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino. The supervisor’s lawyer insists that the transaction complied with state and federal law. Via Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com, attorney Chris Rasmussen issued multiple statements in support

The Jets are practicing without a key member of their defensive line on Friday. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams hurt his calf during Thursday’s practice and reporters at Friday’s practice sent along word that he is not on the field with the rest of the team. The Jets haven’t shared any

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is out of Buccaneers practice on Friday after getting dinged in Thursday’s workout. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Mayfield suffered a contusion on his throwing hand during the session. Pelissero adds that Mayfield underwent scans as a precaution and that he is considered day-to-day heading

Lions head coach Dan Campbell wasn’t happy with his team’s overall performance in Thursday night’s Hall of Fame Game, but he found a little to like about the way the team’s quarterbacks performed. Kyle Allen and played the first half before giving way to Hendon Hooker, who is competing with

The Bears’ decision to hire Ben Johnson as their head coach this offseason was immediately tied to quarterback Caleb Williams and that connection has not faded away as the team has gotten on the field this summer. Williams was drafted first overall in 2024 because the Bears were looking for

Quinn Ewers still had NCAA eligibility remaining when he announced in January that he was entering the 2025 NFL draft, and given how much money college quarterbacks now make, he might have taken a pay cut: Ewers fell to the seventh round when the Dolphins drafted him, and his base

The Lions gave a lot of backups and young players a lot of playing time in the Hall of Fame Game, and the results did not please head coach Dan Campbell. The Chargers beat the Lions 34-7, and Campbell said much of their performance didn’t meet the Lions’ standards. “You

On Wednesday, news broke that ESPN had severed ties with Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe. Sharpe wishes it had stayed under wraps for five more days. Via Andrew Battifarano of the New York Post, Sharpe addressed the situation on the latest episode of his Nightcap podcast. “I found

Running back Ameer Abdullah wasn’t the only player to land a job with the 49ers after a Wednesday workout. Video from the team’s Thursday practice shows that wide receiver Andy Isabella is in uniform and taking part in the session. Isabella was last in the NFL as a member of

The 49ers announced a number of roster moves on Thursday, including the previously reported additions of running back Ameer Abdullah and wide receiver Andy Isabella. Two other players who tried out alongside Abdullah and Isabella on Wednesday also landed spots on the roster. Wide receiver Marquez Callaway and quarterback Carter

The Buccaneers have announced a few roster moves as the club is dealing with some minor injuries on offense. Tampa Bay has signed rookie receiver Jaden Smith and the previously reported signing of running back Owen Wright. As corresponding moves, the club has waived safety Marcus Banks and running back

Former Stanford coach Troy Taylor is taking aim at ESPN. According to Joe Davidson of the Sacramento Bee, via Sam Neumann of AwfulAnnouncing.com, Taylor has sued ESPN and reporter Xuan Thai regarding a March 2025 story that, as Taylor alleges, resulted in his termination. Taylor alleges that ESPN pushed a

The Texans have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Ndubuisi, an international prospect from Lagos, Nigeria, worked out for the Texans last week. He was identified by the NFL’s International Player Pathway program and has spent the past few years honing his

Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden earned the ire of head coach Ben Johnson in his first practices since returning from a hamstring injury, but the last couple of days have looked better for him. Johnson pulled Burden from a drill because his alignment was wrong and Johnson said in

49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings missed his third consecutive practice Thursday with a calf strain. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Jennings aggravated the calf injury that bothered him in the offseason. There is no timetable for Jennings’ return. Jennings, 28, had a career year in 2024 with 77 receptions for 975

Earlier this week, Broncos receiver Courtland Sutton signed a four-year extension, tying him not just to the team but also quarterback Bo Nix for several more seasons. Sutton, 29, had one of the best seasons of his career in 2024 playing with Nix. The receiver said this week that he’s