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
Insider predicts when Cowboys, Parsons contract standoff will end
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones seems willing to let the Micah Parsons contract standoff run through all of August after the star pass-rusher in the final year of his rookie deal requested a trade ahead of this past weekend. For an article published on Monday evening, NFL insider Albert
Seahawks sign LS Zach Triner, LB Michael Dowell
The Seahawks added a second long snapper to their 90-man roster on Monday. The team announced the signing of Zach Triner. They also signed linebacker Michael Dowell, placed safety A.J. Finley on injured reserve and waived linebacker Seth Coleman. Triner played six games for the Buccaneer and three games for
Joe Flacco clarifies thoughts on being a mentor to younger Browns QBs
Veteran Joe Flacco received criticism from members of the NFL community after he suggested this past spring he was more concerned with winning the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job than with mentoring 2022 first-round draft pick Kenny Pickett, 2025 third-round selection Dillon Gabriel and 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders. During a
Teddy Bridgewater to visit, take physical with Buccaneers
Monday night brought word that Teddy Bridgewater is planning to play in the NFL this season and Tuesday morning brings word about where he might be playing. According to multiple reports, Bridgewater will be visiting with the Buccaneers. He will also take a physical with the NFC South team and
Geno Smith: Let them sleep on us, we’ve got a good team
Geno Smith experienced an unexpected career resurgence with the Seahawks in 2022 and he’s trying to lead another one in Las Vegas this year. The Raiders traded for Smith this offseason to give new head coach Pete Carroll a familiar face at quarterback and the changes didn’t stop there. Carroll
Jayden Daniels hopeful he’ll be throwing to Terry McLaurin soon
When Terry McLaurin didn’t report to training camp last month, quarterback Jayden Daniels said he thought concerns about the impact on the team were “overstated” because their connection would pick up where it left off. McLaurin ended his holdout a short time later, but the two players have not renewed
Saints hire LeCharles Bentley as a consultant on personnel and player performance
LeCharles Bentley was a Pro Bowl guard for the Saints in 2003 and a Pro Bowl center for the Saints in 2005, but when he left the team to sign with the Browns in free agency, he said he would’ve rather not played at all than continued to play with
Falcons RT Kaleb McGary agrees to two-year extension
The Falcons have agreed to terms with offensive tackle Kaleb McGary on an extension, the team announced. The deal is for two years and $30 million, per multiple reports, locking in McGary through 2027. He was entering the final year of his contract, scheduled to make $14.5 million in base
Saints quarterback has ‘convincing lead’ in training camp battle
The New Orleans Saints’ three-way quarterback competition is narrowing before the team’s first preseason contest against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Per Ross Jackson of Louisiana Sports, second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler has looked the best at training camp this summer, going 83-of-114 passing (72.8 percent) for eight touchdowns, two
Report: Teddy Bridgewater leaving high school coaching, planning to return to the NFL
Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater wants another shot in the NFL. Bridgewater, who has been coaching at Miami Northwestern High School, told his players he is leaving to pursue a return to the NFL, according to the Palm Beach Post. It’s unclear whether Bridgewater already has an offer in hand from
Shedeur Sanders addresses missing practice with arm soreness
Eyebrows were raised when it was learned that Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was held out of Saturday’s training-camp practice due to arm soreness. Sanders returned to practice on Monday and noted he was “thankful” to be able to resume on-the-field work. He also said that experiencing such discomfort
Dillon Gabriel will be limited on Monday by a hamstring injury
Another day, another injury for a quarterback competing for the starting job in Cleveland. It’s third-round pick Dillon Gabriel this time. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that Gabriel will be limited in Monday’s practice because he’s dealing with tightness in his hamstring. Kenny Pickett will also be limited due
Baker Mayfield reveals his focus as Buccaneers ramp up camp
Baker Mayfield is a playmaker. He’s as confident as they come at the quarterback position, and now, heading into his ninth NFL season, he’s experienced all the ups and downs the league can throw at a player. From being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, who
Browns sign RB Trayveon Williams
The Browns have added a veteran running back who’s plenty familiar with the AFC North. Cleveland announced on Monday the club has signed Trayveon Williams. Williams, 27, was recently released by the Patriots after signing with New England earlier in the offseason. A Bengals sixth-round pick in 2019, Williams had
Colin Cowherd gives worst take yet on Cowboys’ Schottenheimer
Talking head Colin Cowherd clearly doesn’t believe that Brian Schottenheimer is the right choice for the Dallas Cowboys as head coach. That’s a debatable take, of course. Schottenheimer is the son of Marty Schottenheimer, who was a great NFL head coach from the late 80s to the 2000s. Brian has
Isaac Guerendo, Kevin Givens to miss time for 49ers due to injuries
The 49ers are going to be down a couple of players for the near future. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters at a Monday press conference that running back Isaac Guerendo is going to miss a couple of weeks due to a shoulder injury. Defensive lineman Kevin Givens has a
Report: Browns sign ex-Pro Bowl QB as injuries pile up
The Cleveland Browns have had one of the most crowded quarterback rooms in the NFL since the draft, and they have added yet another notable player to the mix at the position. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Liam Coen: Travis Hunter winning offensive and defensive rookie of the year is “possible”
Jaguars rookie receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter remains a 10-1 proposition to win offensive rookie of the year, and 8-1 to win defensive rookie of the year. His head coach, Liam Coen, thinks Hunter can win both. “I do think it’s possible,” Coen told Rich Eisen on Monday. “You know, he is
Raiders’ Geno Smith shares what he has learned from Tom Brady
Having future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady on your side is an advantage Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith is not taking lightly. Smith had some battles with Brady during their NFL careers, but it wasn’t long lived. Brady finished with a 4-1 advantage over Smith, but that is
Jim Harbaugh: Visit with Keenan Allen went well, interest has always been there
Wide receiver Keenan Allen’s visit with the Chargers on Friday ended without him signing a contract to rejoin his first NFL team, but it sounds like the door remains open to a deal. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Monday that the visit with Allen “went well” and suggested that
Packers HC LaFleur gives vital Love leadership update
The Green Bay Packers will go as far as quarterback Jordan Love will take them in 2025, and beyond. If he’s a top-10 quarterback, and it’s worth noting that he’s shown that potential in the past, the Packers will have opened yet another Super Bowl “window.” If he’s underwhelming, though
Terrell Williams required medical attention at practice because of dehydration
Patriots defensive coordinator Terrell Williams caused worry at practice Monday when he collapsed on the sideline, requiring medical attention. A stretcher was brought out for Williams, but he was taken off the field on a cart. The team announced that Williams was dealing with dehydration and is expected to be
Bills GM says James Cook decision was ‘disappointing’
On Monday, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane responded to James Cook’s decision not to practice with the team on Sunday. Cook, who had been practicing with the Bills through training camp until that point amid contract negotiations, told ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg that he made a “business” decision not to practice
Packers sign CB Corey Ballentine
Cornerback Corey Ballentine is back with the Packers. The team announced Ballentine’s signing on Monday afternoon. Cornerback Gregory Junior was released in a corresponding move. Ballentine signed to the Packers’ practice squad in 2022 and remained with the team through the 2024 season. He signed with the Colts this offseason,
Jaguars HC believes Hunter could do something historic in 2025
Wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy. Will the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie earn more hardware in 2025? No player has won Offensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year. New Jaguars head coach Liam Coen thinks Hunter could be the first. “I do think it’s
Vikings sign TE Nick Vannett, waive OT Marcellus Johnson
The Vikings have made a pair of roster moves on Monday. Minnesota announced the club has signed tight end Nick Vannett and waived offensive tackle Marcellus Johnson. Vannett, 32, spent last season with the Titans. He caught 17 passes for 135 yards with three touchdowns, playing all 17 games with
Green Bay Packers’ defensive X-factor stepping up in fall camp
The cornerback position is going to have to step up this season if the Green Bay Packers want to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender. They let go of All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander. To be fair to the Packers, he could never stay healthy. Still, losing even the thought of
Kyle Shanahan: Jake Moody’s still competing with whoever’s out there
The 49ers released veteran kicker Greg Joseph on Monday, but head coach Kyle Shanahan stopped short of saying that means Jake Moody will definitely be handling the kicking duties in the season opener. Shanahan said that “roster numbers” led to the decision to cut Joseph because the 49ers need healthy
Steelers player who had harsh message for Rodgers changes his tune
Cam Heyward seemed to grow fed up with the Aaron Rodgers waiting game earlier this offseason, but the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman has quickly taken a liking to his team’s new quarterback. Rodgers took much, much longer than expected to sign with the Steelers in free agency. When asked
Ennis Rakestraw out “a while” with shoulder injury, Lions sign two corners
Injuries have limited Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw’s availability since he joined the team as a second-round pick last year and a new one is going to continue that trend into his second season. Rakestraw hurt his shoulder on Saturday and head coach Dan Campbell said at his Monday press conference
















































