Browns reporter says rookie is ‘not an NFL QB’
As of the first Monday of August, there was no indication that 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel or 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders had any real chance to emerge as the Cleveland Browns’ Week 1 starting quarterback. During a Monday morning appearance on Cleveland sports radio station 92.3 The Fan, Browns
6.9 million watched Chargers-Lions Hall of Fame game
Football is back. And while the numbers are yet to hit regular-season form, a large throng tuned in for a glorified scrimmage involving second- and third-stringers. Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Daily, the Chargers-Lions Hall of Fame game on NBC generated 6.9 million viewers on average for the broadcast.
Rams share worrisome Matthew Stafford update
Los Angeles Rams veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford has had a “week-to-week” designation throughout training camp as he deals with lingering back soreness. According to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop and Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk, Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed on Sunday that Stafford won’t participate in Monday’s jog-through
Sean Payton: This Broncos team is capable of winning the Super Bowl
The Broncos went to the playoffs for the first time in a decade last season and head coach Sean Payton thinks they can do even more in 2025. After an offseason that saw the team add players like linebacker Dre Greenlaw, safety Talanoa Hufanga, tight end Evan Engram, cornerback Jahdae
The ‘NFL 100-touchdown club’ quiz
Happy 76th birthday to Super Bowl XVII champion and MVP, Hall-of-Famer and Washington Commanders legend John “Diesel,” Riggins! Riggins was a force in the Washington backfield for nine seasons, carrying the ball 1,988 times for 7,472 yards and 79 touchdowns. Despite playing just eight games in the 1982 regular season,
John Harbaugh: Rookie Tyler Loop “kicking well enough to win the job”
Rookie Tyler Loop appears to be closing in on the kicking job in Baltimore. The Ravens released John Hoyland on Saturday, which head coach John Harbaugh said was due to needs elsewhere on the roster rather than anything about Hoyland’s performance. Harbaugh’s comments about Loop made it clear that the
Insider shares big update on Bills, James Cook contract saga
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook changed course regarding his desire for a multi-year contract extension when he did not participate in Sunday’s team practice because he made what he referred to as a “business” decision. Later in the day, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero indicated Bills fans shouldn’t necessarily
Brandon Beane: “Disappointed” James Cook missed practice, I wish we weren’t here
Bills running back James Cook has been open about his desire for a new contract, but he reported to training camp and was taking part in practice until Sunday. On Sunday, Cook watched the session in street clothes and said after it was over that “business” was the reason why
Alex Highsmith being evaluated for a groin injury
Steelers edge rusher Alex Highsmith could miss some time with a groin injury. Highsmith left Sunday’s practice after getting hurt during a drill. Head coach Mike Tomlin said it was the only new injury in the session and that Highsmith is going to be checked out by medical personnel. “Alex
Lions need to see more from backup QBs, Hendon Hooker will start next preseason game
The two Lions competing to be Jared Goff’s backup turned in poor performances in the Hall of Fame Game, and coach Dan Campbell says both want to show they can be better. Campbell said Hendon Hooker will start this week’s preseason game against the Falcons and play the first half,
Titans add UFL defensive lineman Josiah Bronson
Veteran defensive lineman Josiah Bronson is the latest player to parlay a stint in the UFL into another shot in the NFL. The Titans announced that they have signed Bronson, who most recently played for the UFL’s Memphis Showboats during their spring 2025 season. Although most UFL players don’t make
Sean McVay says Rams hope to ease Matthew Stafford back to football in the near future
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is described as week-to-week as he deals with back issues, and head coach Sean McVay says the Rams hope they can get Stafford back, slowly but surely. Asked if Stafford might be capable of doing the jog-through practice the Rams have scheduled for Monday, Mcvay said
Teams to watch if Cowboys actually trade Micah Parsons
The relationship between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys is severed to the point the two-time first-team All-Pro publicly requested a trade. In response, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones brushed the request off as simply something that can happen during a contract negotiation. While it’s unlikely Parsons is actually sent out
NFL analyst links AFC East team to blockbuster Micah Parsons trade
The Buffalo Bills have been knocking on the door of a Super Bowl for the past few years, but for various reasons, the breakthrough has never come. Whether it is due to heartbreaking playoff losses, injuries or poorly timed defensive breakdowns, the Bills have consistently fallen just short of reaching
Bills’ James Cook explains why he sat out of mandatory practice
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook took another step in his attempts to get a new contract extension from the team on Sunday, opting to sit out a mandatory, full-team practice. When asked why he sat out the practice, he told a small group of Buffalo reporters that it was
Colts second-year WR feeling more comfortable ahead of 2025
Adonai Mitchell’s rookie season had its fair share of growing pains, but the Indianapolis Colts wideout is entering his sophomore campaign with a new level of comfort that he believes will make all the difference. “Last year, it just felt like I was ripping and running from the start of
NFLPA turns to David White, who finished second to Lloyd Howell, as interim executive director
The NFL Players Association is doubling down on its failed search for an executive director from 2023. In a stunning move, the union has hired David White. He’s the candidate who finished second to Lloyd Howell in the two-man race that the executive committee teed up for the board of
Browns quarterback race has now dramatically changed
The Cleveland Browns are a step closer to finding their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. The Browns had a four-way race for the QB1 job entering training camp. Rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders were long-shot contenders for the gig. The real competition has been between Kenny Pickett and
Tyreek Hill’s call for a change at short-yardage tailback had already happened
Receiver Tyreek Hill’s failure to show up in time for the team stretch only two days after saying it’s “very important” to do so wasn’t the only unusual wrinkle for the Dolphins this weekend. On Friday, Hill told reporters that De’Von Achane shouldn’t be the short-yardage tailback. On Sunday, coach
Dolphins lock in defensive standout to long-term extension
It’s been a lucrative weekend for some of the NFL’s defensive tackles. Just one day after the Denver Broncos locked in Zach Allen on a long-term deal, the Miami Dolphins did the same with another Zach — Zach Sieler — and signed him to a three-year, $67 million extension that
49ers Sign WR Robbie Chosen Following Workout
After hosting him for a workout yesterday, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, the 49ers have opted to add veteran free agent receiver Robbie Chosen to their roster for training camp. To make room for Chosen on the roster, another wide receiver, Marquez Callaway, was released. Chosen — who originally
Jets star wideout shares strong praise for rookie standout
The New York Jets may have just found a gem in rookie tight end Mason Taylor. The 2025 second-round pick out of LSU is already turning heads through two weeks of training camp, showing off the kind of polish and poise that made him an intriguing prospect throughout the draft
Jaguars OL Dennis Daley Retires
Early this morning, the Jaguars announced that they have placed offensive lineman Dennis Daley on the reserve/retired list. Not much information has followed the announcement, but it appears Daley is hanging up his cleats at only 28 years old. Daley came into the league as a sixth-round pick out of
DK Metcalf makes huge claim about Steelers defense
D.K. Metcalf has faced plenty of steep competition through his first six NFL seasons, both during games and practice, but the star wide receiver has noticed something different in his first training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers. During an interview with Ian Rapoport and Steve Smith of NFL Network on
Still “week-to-week,” Matthew Stafford has five weeks until Week 1
The “week-to-week” label always has an ominous feel to it. The reality, however, is that one of these weeks the “week-to-week” watch will end. For Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, it’s unclear which week will be the week he returns from week-to-week back issues. Either way, the Rams have five weeks
Could injury force Bills hand in negotiations with Pro Bowler?
An offensive weapon’s injury may give running back James Cook more leverage in contract negotiations with the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo wide receiver Khalil Shakir could miss four to five weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain on Friday, via CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. This puts him at risk of missing
Lions hope to get Terrion Arnold back this week
Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold left practice with a hamstring injury last week and he’ll miss a little more time before he’s ready to return to action. Head coach Dan Campbell said in a Sunday press conference that Arnold avoided a significant injury and that the team is bringing him back
Is tension between Dolphins, WR Tyreek Hill still bubbling?
Just when it seems the Miami Dolphins and wide receiver Tyreek Hill are settling their issues, they resurface. After Friday’s practice, Hill said the Dolphins should stop using undersized running back De’Von Achane (5-foot-9, 188 pounds) in short-yardage situations. The WR added they should use RB Jaylen Wright (5-foot-10, 210
Dolphins, Zach Sieler agree to three-year extension
Zach Allen landed an extension with the Broncos and a good weekend for defensive linemen continued when Zach Sieler agreed to an extension with the Dolphins on Sunday. Sieler’s agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus told ESPN that their client has agreed to a three-year, $67.75 million extension. The deal includes
Dolphins Extending DT Zach Sieler
August 3rd, 2025 at 6:30pm CST by Ely Allen The Dolphins are getting ahead on some future contract situations, apparently, agreeing to extend defensive tackle Zach Sieler despite his having two years remaining on his original deal. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the extension is a three-year, $67.75MM deal with $44MM
Michael Wilson in concussion protocol, Marvin Harrison Jr. trending in right direction
The Cardinals have been practicing without Marvin Harrison Jr. recently and another member of the receiving corps is going to miss some time as well. Michael Wilson is in the concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head in practice. The hit came when Wilson was diving for a
Johnson-Williams experiment needs more time than Bears fans hope
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams may not deliver a high-flying offense in their first season together. The coach admitted the unit needs work after Sunday’s practice. “Sloppier than we were hoping we would be at this point,” Johnson said, via The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain. “We
Caleb Williams thrives on the two-minute drill
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is still getting acquainted with a new coaching staff. And the new coaching staff is realizing something about Williams. He loves the two-minute drill. ‘‘The best thing he does is the unscripted stuff, the two-minute stuff,’’ offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said Saturday, via Patrick Finley of
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/3/25
Here are the minor NFL moves to close out the first weekend of August: Arizona Cardinals Baltimore Ravens Waived: T Ozzie Hutchinson Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Indianapolis Colts Las Vegas Raiders New York Jets Philadelphia Eagles Tennessee Titans A couple more players waived with injury designations recently have made their
49ers sign WR Robbie Chosen, cut WR Marquez Callaway
The 49ers signed wide receiver Robbie Chosen to a one year-deal, the team announced Sunday. In order to make room on the roster, the team released wide receiver Marquez Callaway. Chosen spent part of the 2024 training camp with the 49ers, who released him after the preseason. He signed with
Five ways to fix NFL preseason games
Young isn’t alone. Too many players look rusty in early regular-season games. Three quarters of play across the preseason games wouldn’t hurt and would be greatly appreciated by fans of the team, especially by those in attendance. 2. Fewer punts Preseason games should limit each team to one punt per
Broncos LB Drew Sanders underwent foot surgery
Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders, who injured his foot July 26, underwent foot surgery last week, Mike Klis of 9News reports. Sanders injured a ligament, not a tendon as feared, and his return is uncertain, though coach Sean Payton said “it’s going to certainly be north of four to six weeks.”
NFC North Notes: Anzalone, Vikings, Johnson
It has become clear this offseason that Alex Anzalone is seeking a new pact. The ninth-year linebacker said at the start of training camp that he is “disappointed” with the state of his financial situation with the Lions. Talks on an arrangement of some kind continued in the wake of Anzalone’s comments,
Browns claim OT Kilian Zierer off waivers
The Browns claimed offensive tackle Kilian Zierer off waivers, the team announced Sunday. The Falcons waived Zierer, a native of Munich, Germany, last week. The Browns also announced they waived fullback Troy Hairston and wide receiver Winston Wright. Zierer did not begin playing football until the age of 16, but
Illegal tackle causes Colts RB to suffer ‘severe leg injury’
The Indianapolis Colts had a scary moment on Sunday when a running back went down during an 11-on-11 team period. Per James Boyd of The Athletic, practice had to be stopped for 10 minutes while trainers attended to running back Salvon Ahmed, who suffered a “severe leg injury” after he
Two days after saying it’s important to show up for team stretch, Tyreek Hill misses it
The more Tyreek Hill insists he is changing, the more he stays the same. He was late for practice on Sunday. Even though timeliness is supposedly one of the key aspects of the culture change that the Dolphins swear they’re implementing this year. In fairness, Omar Kelly of the Miami
Steelers Have Not Discussed Extension With WR Calvin Austin
D.K. Metcalf will take on George Pickens‘ role as the Steelers’ No. 1 receiver in 2025 and beyond. As the regular season approaches, Pittsburgh still faces questions about the secondary WR spots. As things stand, Calvin Austin and Roman Wilson are positioned to handle larger workloads than they have so far in their brief NFL careers. Austin
James Cook sits out Bills’ practice Sunday, calls it “business”
Bills running back James Cook has made it known he wants a contract extension, and he skipped the team’s voluntary offseason workouts to express his displeasure at not having one. Cook, though, attended the mandatory minicamp and fully participated in the first eight practices of training camp. On Sunday, he
Jay-Z’s sports agency blasts Jerry Jones for ‘comical’ comment
The Dallas Cowboys may have 99 problems, and the way owner Jerry Jones handles contract negotiations could be considered a big one. Jones spoke with the media Saturday regarding Micah Parsons’ contract situation. The EDGE, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal, has requested a trade. The
Happy 100th birthday, Marv Levy
When it comes to Marv Levy, Father Time is far from an over-officious jerk. Levy turns 100 today. A Pro Football Hall of Famer, Levy’s coaching career began 74 years ago, at St. Louis Country Day School in 1951. He landed in the college ranks with Coe in 1953. He
Panthers Sign LB Krys Barnes
Krys Barnes has found his latest NFL opportunity. The veteran linebacker signed with the Panthers on Sunday, per a team announcement. Barnes operated as a starter during his first two seasons with the Packers, reaching 80 tackles on both occasions. His was limited to only six games and a reduced role
Kenny Pickett: Hamstring injury a setback, still determined to win starting job
Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett continues to be limited in practice by a hamstring injury, but he’s trying to put a positive spin on the situation. Mobility has been an asset for Pickett during his time in the NFL, but he knows he will have to continue to take it easy
Chiefs WR on roster bubble is falling behind at training camp
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore is falling behind at training camp. The fourth-year wide receiver entered training camp on the bubble to make the 53-man roster. He returned to practice on Sunday for the first time since he exited practice on Tuesday with a hamstring injury. Unfortunately for
Bills call Khalil Shakir, Maxwell Hairston week-to-week with injuries
Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir is set to miss time after hurting his ankle during a practice at Highmark Stadium on Friday. Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters at a Sunday press conference that Shakir is week-to-week because of the ankle injury. The Bills are five weeks away from their
Broncos WR Courtland Sutton Took Less Money To Help Denver Retain Other Players
Last week, Broncos WR Courtland Sutton finally secured a long-awaited third contract with the team. Although the extension represents a sizable raise over what Sutton was due to earn and locks in a new wave of guaranteed cash, the $23MM average annual value of the deal makes him the league’s
















































