Austin Jackson out a few weeks, Alec Ingold in concussion protocol
Dolphins right tackle Austin Johnson is no stranger to injuries and he’s dealing with another one at Dolphins training camp. Jackson is set to miss a few weeks with a leg injury that he picked up in Friday’s practice. Head coach Mike McDaniel said it is not related to the
Significant concern emerges for Bengals, Joe Burrow
The Cincinnati Bengals defense has stepped up its game in training camp this summer, and it’s giving the coaching staff some pause about Joe Burrow’s protection. The Bengals were tied with the New York Giants giving up the 11th most sacks in the league last year (48). Given Burrow’s importance
Colts lose Salvon Ahmed to serious injury on hip-drop tackle in practice
The hip-drop tackle causes so many injuries that the NFL has banned it from games. And coaches certainly don’t want it to happen in practice. But it happened today at Colts training camp, and it may have ended the season of running back Salvon Ahmed. According to multiple reporters on
Bills RB James Cook Holding In?
Bills running back James Cook is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is seeking a lucrative extension. However, he was a full participant at Buffalo’s first training camp practice, and reports at the time indicated he would continue to do so and would not “hold in.” That
Players in contract years have powerful postseason leverage
Players stuck in the last year of a substandard contract don’t have many options. There’s one very viable option that rarely gets discussed. We know about the preseason holdout. We know about the preseason hold-in, whether it’s done with both sides aware the player won’t be practicing — or whether
Bears rookie making quick impression on coaching staff
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III is already making a strong impression on rookie head coach Ben Johnson, who has not been shy about holding the second-round pick to a very high standard. Burden, a former standout at Missouri, has very quickly caught the eye of the coaching
Raiders lose Lonnie Johnson to broken fibula
Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. suffered a serious injury on Saturday. Johnson has a broken fibula and will get an MRI to determine whether he has further damage, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The injury happened at the Raiders’ mock game practice at Allegiant Stadium, which was conducted at
Lions To Start Graham Glasgow At C, Tate Ratledge At RG
In the wake of Frank Ragnow’s retirement, it appeared second-round rookie Tate Ratledge would take over as the Lions’ starting center, despite working as a guard in college. Graham Glasgow’s past experience as an NFL pivot notwithstanding, the veteran blocker initially told reporters, including Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free
Patriots will unveil Tom Brady statue on Friday, August 8
Yes, Tom Brady is getting a statue. Via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the bronze Brady will be unveiled on Friday, August 8, before the team’s preseason opener against the Commanders. Reiss notes that, initially, the plan was to reveal the statue during the 2024 season, when Brady was at Gillette
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin closing in on notable coaching accomplishment
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is set to coach his 19th season in Pittsburgh — he’s the NFL’s longest-tenured active head coach — as the 2025 season commences. As the Steelers aim to make noise with newly acquired quarterback Aaron Rodgers under center, Tomlin has the chance to make
Dez Bryant, Roc Nation take issue with Jerry Jones
The recent Jerry Jones word potato salad regarding his direct negotiations with linebacker Micah Parsons included a gratuitous slap at former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant and his agent, Jay-Z. Via Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Jones had this to say about Bryant and Jay-Z: “[W]hen we have a
Patriots WRs Ja’Lynn Polk, Javon Baker Facing Uphill Battle To Make Roster
2024 draftees Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker failed to make much of an impact in their first professional season. The Patriots’ second-year wideouts are now working under a brand new coaching staff, and they could be facing an uphill battle to make the club’s 53-man roster (indeed, it was reported
A.J. Brown out of practice with hamstring injury
The Eagles got DeVonta Smith back on the practice field after he missed time with a back injury, but they have another injury issue to work through at wide receiver. A.J. Brown left Friday’s practice early and he is not practicing at all on Sunday. The Eagles say that he
Top four landing spots for Commanders’ Terry McLaurin
Indianapolis Colts McLaurin was born in Indianapolis and was named Indiana’s Mr. Football while playing for Cathedral High School in 2013. His hometown team could certainly use him. With the quarterback position still unsettled between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson, an upgrade at wide receiver would only help last year’s
Questions linger regarding potential self-dealing by former NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell
Journalism sucks. That’s what I told Pablo Torre at the end of our third (and probably not final) collaboration on the misadventures of the NFL Players Association. (Here’s episode one. And episode two.) Journalism sucks because journalism is hard. It takes effort. A lot of it. There’s not always (or
Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Endorses GM Terry Fontenot, HC Raheem Morris
In early April, a few weeks prior to this year’s draft, Falcons owner Arthur Blank addressed the status of general manager Terry Fontenot. At the time, Blank did not offer a public vote of confidence, though he did stop short of describing the 2025 season as a make-or-break year for
Jordon Hudson didn’t appreciate Mary Kay Cabot’s joke about Bill Belichick
Nearly three months after Jordon Hudson took the football world by storm, by reportedly storming out of a CBS interview — and by directing North Carolina coach Bill Belichick to not respond to the simple question of how they met — Hudson had largely faded into the background of Belichick’s
Titans sign OL Arlington Hambright, waive WR Ramel Keyton
The Titans made a change to their roster on Sunday morning. They announced that they have signed offensive lineman Arlington Hambright. They waived wide receiver Ramel Keyton in a corresponding move. Hambright signed to Tennessee’s practice squad last year and went on to play in four games on special teams
Sean McVay gives another troubling update on Matthew Stafford
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has yet to participate in training camp as he deals with a back injury, and head coach Sean McVay does not want to place any timeline on the veteran’s return. McVay suggested last week that Stafford would miss the first five days of practice
Dolphins sign OL Germain Ifedi
The Dolphins are set to be without right tackle Austin Jackson for a little bit, so they moved to add some experienced help to their offensive line on Sunday. The team announced the signing of veteran Germain Ifedi. Ifedi worked out for the team on Saturday. Jackson was injured this
Dolphins Sign OL Germain Ifedi
August 3rd, 2025 at 7:51am CST by Rory Parks The Dolphins have signed veteran offensive lineman Germain Ifedi, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Starting right tackle Austin Jackson is expected to miss a few weeks of camp after suffering an injury in practice on Saturday, so Ifedi will at least provide
Jaguars place OL Dennis Daley on reserve/retired list
Veteran offensive tackle Dennis Daley is pulling the plug on his bid to make the Jaguars’ 53-man roster. The Jaguars announced that they placed Daley on the reserve/retired list on Sunday morning. They did not immediately fill the open spot. Daley signed to the Jaguars’ practice squad last December and
Jaguars sign CB Levi Wallace, cut CB Aydan White
Veteran cornerback Levi Wallace is heading to Jacksonville. The Jaguars have announced that they signed Wallace and released cornerback Aydan White to make room for Wallace on the roster. The 30-year-old Wallace will provide veteran experience in the Jaguars’ secondary. He has played in 96 games with 72 starts in
Andy Reid on Rashee Rice: “On the field, he’s just been full speed ahead—no pun intended”
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is facing a potential NFL suspension for his felony convictions stemming from a highway race that turned into a serious multi-car crash. Which made Chiefs coach Andy Reid’s choice of words about Rice interesting. Asked about Rice, Reid complimented him for taking care of business
How Aaron Rodgers has been ‘frustrating’ teammates during camp
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers only officially joined the Pittsburgh Steelers shortly before their three-day mandatory minicamp in June and, thus, is still learning about his new teammates in the early days of training camp. Rodgers is also using summer practices as a way to introduce himself to members of the Steelers
Buccaneers sign WR Jacob Harris
The Buccaneers have added a wide receiver to the roster for the second time in the last three days. The team announced the signing of Jacob Harris on Saturday morning. They placed linebacker David Walker on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Walker was a fourth-round pick this year and
ESPN, NFL Media deal raises real revenue questions for NFLPA
The massive deal between the NFL and ESPN regarding various NFL Media assets raises a wide range of questions. For NFL players, it raises one very important one. What’s in it for us? The league reportedly will get equity in the deal, receiving up to 10 percent of ESPN. How
5 Key Stories: 7/27/25 – 8/2/25
The past few days have seen the NFL’s preseason get underway along with a number of high-profile developments. In case you missed the top stories from this week, here is a quick recap: Slater Signs Record-Breaking Chargers Extension: The left tackle (and thus offensive line) market has a new leader from
Tony Buzbee responds to Shannon Sharpe’s claim that he targets Black men
Anyone who has been following the NFL since 2021 knows the name Tony Buzbee. He arrived on the scene as the lawyer representing the first plaintiff who sued then-Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson for misconduct during massage-therapy sessions. Eventually, Buzbee represented more than 20 plaintiffs against Watson. Most recently, Buzbee settled
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/2/25
Saturday’s minor moves around the NFL: Arizona Cardinals Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Rams Activated from active/PUP list: TE Mark Redman New York Jets Claimed off waivers (from Broncos): CB Mario Goodrich Waived (with injury designation): S Jaylin Simpson Philadelphia Eagles Released from IR via injury
How will Cowboys respond to the Micah Parsons trade request?
Things got interesting on Friday afternoon when Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons made a public trade request. The next question is a simple one. What will the Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones do next? The choices are fairly simple. Refuse to do it. Agree to do it. Make him an offer
Packers C Elgton Jenkins Does Not Anticipate Contract Adjustment Following Position Change
Free agency saw the Packers add Aaron Banks as their new left guard starter. With Josh Myers departing on the open market, Elgton Jenkins is now in position to find himself at center. [RELATED: Packers Conducting LT Competition] Jenkins – who has thrived in several capacities along Green Bay’s O-line during his career – was
Rashee Rice: Potential suspension is “still in the works”
With his criminal case resolved, Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has one step remaining before his street-racing situation is resolved: A potential, if not likely, NFL suspension. “Honestly, it’s still in the works,” Rice said Saturday, via Nate Taylor of ESPN.com. “My legal team is handling that. All I can do
After a long wait to get into Canton, Eric Allen gives a heartfelt thanks at his induction
Eric Allen last played in the NFL in 2001. Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025, in his 24th year of eligibility, his wait was the fourth-longest by a player voted in by the modern-era committee. Allen, 59, arrived Saturday in the Class of 2025, along with
Inside the Zach Allen deal
The Broncos and defensive lineman Zach Allen have worked out a new, four-year deal. For Allen, it’s his third NFL contract. We’ve tracked down the details on the four-year, $102 million extension. Here they are, per a source with knowledge of the terms: 1. Signing bonus: $24 million. 2. 2025
NFL Top 100 60-51 revealed: Who’s too high and who’s too low?
As the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2025 countdown continues, players ranked 60 through 51 have sparked plenty of debate, particularly due to their mix of young rising stars and established proven veterans. 60. Cooper DeJean, CB – Philadelphia Eagles 59. Matthew Stafford, QB – Los Angeles Rams 58. Joe
Ravens to sign D’Ernest Johnson
The Ravens are adding to their offensive backfield. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that they are signing former Browns and Jaguars running back D’Ernest Johnson. Johnson also worked out for the 49ers earlier this week, but the 49ers opted to sign Ameer Abdullah. Johnson spent the last two seasons in
Jerry Jones Comments On Micah Parsons’ Trade Request
Cowboys owner/president/general manager Jerry Jones was not short on company following the team’s training camp sessions today. Surrounded by reporters and with jeers raining down from nearby fans in attendance, Jones delivered his comments on the bombshell trade request issued by star defender Micah Parsons yesterday. Jones’ first comment? “I
Cardinals put WR Quez Watkins on IR, sign WR Nate McCollum
An injury forced the Cardinals to make a change to their receiving corps. Wide receiver Quez Watkins was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Watkins left practice on Thursday and won’t be able to play this season unless he is released with an injury settlement at some point. Watkins signed a
Deebo Samuel reacts to Terry McLaurin’s trade request
Deebo Samuel went through his own trade drama three years ago with the San Francisco 49ers, so he is sympathetic to Terry McLaurin’s issues with the Washington Commanders. Samuel opened up about McLaurin’s situation on Saturday in an interview with NFL Network. The veteran wide receiver said he would like
Jerry Jones dismisses Micah Parsons trade request as “negotiations”
Micah Parsons says he wants out. Jerry Jones says not to worry about it. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the Cowboys owner dismissed Parsons’s trade request as “part of negotiations.” Asked whether he’d consider trading Parsons, Jones said, “I don’t really place that with any real seriousness.” Jones compared the
Ravens Signing RB D’Ernest Johnson, Waiving K John Hoyland
It’s been a busy day of transactions in Baltimore, and while the names aren’t huge, the implications could be. The most impactful transactions of the day see the team bringing in veteran running back D’Ernest Johnson (per ESPN’s Adam Schefter) and waiving undrafted rookie kicker John Hoyland (per Matt Zenitz
Anthony Richardson has a shaky Saturday practice after a strong week
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson’s practice work is being watched closely this summer and word from reporters during three practices this week was that Richardson was doing some of his best work. Saturday’s session didn’t earn the same kind of raves. The Colts had a red-zone heavy practice and Richardson struggled
Jerry Jones has interesting message regarding Micah Parsons deal
Cowboys fans were dealt a very shocking curveball this week, when reports emerged that Micah Parsons has formally requested a trade amidst ongoing contract negotiations. The All-Pro pass rusher is seeking a long-term extension that would likely make him one of the highest paid players in his position. However, talks
Steelers put DL Dean Lowry on IR
The Steelers made roster moves on their defensive line for the second straight day. Dean Lowry was placed on injured reserve and Breiden Fehoko signed with the team. They signed Kyler Baugh and waived Jacob Slade on Friday. Lowry was in his second season with the Steelers and won’t play
Dolphins T Austin Jackson Experiences Injury Setback
After suffering the second major injury of his professional career and missing the final eight games of the 2024 season, Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson has been working his way back to the field in training camp in hopes of being ready for a Week 1 trip to Indianapolis. Jackson’s
Liam Coen: Travis Hunter did “quality work” both ways in scrimmage
Travis Hunter’s bid to play both ways for the Jaguars during his rookie season took another step on Friday night. The Jaguars held a scrimmage at EverBank Stadium, which allowed Hunter to play both wide receiver and cornerback in a simulated game setting. Hunter had three catches in 17 offensive
Chargers veteran linebacker arrested Friday
Veteran Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was arrested Friday night after a traffic stop for vehicle code violations resulted in the discovery of five firearms, including two assault-style rifles. According to a statement by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (via ESPN’s Kris Rhim), Perryman was cooperative with the deputies, booked on
Get a free copy of Big Shield this weekend
As you may know (and quite possibly may not care), I’ve redirected a portion of my hunt-and-pecking capacity to writing books in recent years. The fifth one is coming on August 19. And so to justify mentioning that you can pre-order Big Shield right here for as low as 99
Chargers LB Denzel Perryman Arrested Friday Night
Veteran Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman was arrested last night after a traffic stop for vehicle code violations resulted in the discovery of five firearms arms, including two assault-style rifles. According to a statement by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (via ESPN’s Kris Rhim), Perryman was cooperative with the deputies,