Vikings WR Jordan Addison, Tai Felton exit practice with injuries
The Vikings are already looking for help at receiver. They’re currently holding their breath as to the possibility that they could be looking for more. Via Alec Lewis of TheAthletic.com, receivers Jordan Addison and Tai Felton exited practice and watched from the sidelines with apparent injuries. Felton, per Lewis, apparently
NFC North Notes: Packers, Lions, Smith
The competition between Rasheed Walker and Jordan Morgan had been tilted toward the incumbent, with GM Brian Gutekunst noting it would take quite the effort from the 2024 first-round pick for the Packers to make a change. It is becoming possible a change does happen, however. Walker has missed time
Denzel Ward is day-to-day with a shoulder injury
Word on Tuesday was that Browns cornerback Denzel Ward avoided a serious injury when he went down in practice earlier in the day and confirmation of that came on Wednesday. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters at his press conference that Ward is considered day-to-day as a result of his
Three teams that should trade for Colts’ Anthony Richardson Sr.
The Indianapolis Colts‘ experiment with quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. has been a failure. We’re now two years removed from the Colts drafting what they hoped to be their franchise quarterback with the fourth overall pick in 2023. And so far, it’s been full of inconsistencies, injuries and now being demoted
Kenny Pickett making progress but will not play in preseason finale
Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett will miss the entire preseason with his hamstring injury. Asked about Pickett today, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said his hamstring is getting better but that he will not play in the preseason finale on Saturday. “Continuing to progress. He’s done everything in his power to
Browns Trade DT Jowon Briggs To Jets
With the roster-setting deadline less than a week away, a key NFL trade window is open. After two deals occurred Sunday, an intra-AFC swap is done. The Browns and Jets have a deal in place. Cleveland is trading defensive tackle Jowon Briggs to New York, the Browns announced. It is
Broncos sign DL Michael Dwumfour
The Broncos have signed defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour, Mike Klis of 9News reports. In a corresponding move, the Broncos waived undrafted rookie inside linebacker J.B. Brown. Dwumfour, 27, was on of the defensive tackles who worked out for Denver on Tuesday. The Broncos are the seventh team he has spent
Jets coaches respond to Justin Fields’ comments amid concerns about passing attack
According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, New York Jets starting quarterback Justin Fields did not throw a pass that traveled 10 yards in the air over the club’s first two preseason games. Some have voiced concerns about the Jets’ passing attack with Fields in the lineup, but he insisted
Cardinals sign OL Dohnovan West
The Cardinals signed offensive lineman Dohnovan West, the team announced Wednesday. The Cardinals needed depth on the interior to make it through one more preseason game after injuries to Hayden Conner and Christian Jones. West, a center, played college ball at nearby Arizona State. He was a three-year starter at
Bengals G Cordell Volson Out For Season
The Bengals had Cordell Volson battling for a roster spot, but the contract-year guard has bigger concerns now. Volson is set to miss the season, Zac Taylor said (via ESPN.com’s Ben Baby). A shoulder injury that will require surgery will move Volson out of the picture for the 2025 Bengals.
Bengals OL Cordell Volson likely out for the season with shoulder injury
The Bengals visited with free agent guard Dalton Risner this week and an injury to a member of their offensive line is likely related to their interest in adding to their depth. Cordell Volson did not play in the team’s second preseason game and head coach Zac Taylor said at
Steelers legend adds to Aaron Rodgers hype after visiting joint practice
NFL analyst and former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon claimed earlier in August that quarterback Aaron Rodgers had looked “really, really good” in training camp. More recently, Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger visited Pittsburgh for a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. During the latest edition of
Kaleb McGary carted off at Falcons practice, will have an MRI
The Falcons may have suffered a significant blow to their offensive line in Wednesday’s practice. Right tackle Kaleb McGary was carted off after suffering what appeared to be a lower left leg injury. The team said McGary will be having an MRI to assess the severity of the injury and
Patriots Open To Trading S Kyle Dugger, OLB Anfernee Jennings
The Patriots are open to trading veteran defenders Kyle Dugger and Anfernee Jennings, according to The Athletic’s Jeff Howe. Dugger, a five-year veteran with 65 career starts, has seen a role reduction under new defensive coordinator Terrell Williams. The Patriots just signed the 29-year-old safety to a four-year, $58MM extension
Bears and backup QB Tyson Bagent agree to two-year contract extension
The Bears think they have their long-term franchise quarterback in place in Caleb Williams, and now they think they’ve got Williams’ backup under contract for years to come. Tyson Bagent has agreed to a new contract extension that commits him to the Bears through the 2027 season, according to multiple
Jets HC Aaron Glenn addresses Breece Hall trade speculation
New York Jets running back Breece Hall has been the subject of trade speculation this offseason, but head coach Aaron Glenn insists he is not anticipating the departure of his star running back. Glenn told reporters on Tuesday that the Jets plan to rotate three running backs at the start
L’Jarius Sneed activated off PUP list
The Titans are getting a critical defensive piece on the practice field. Tennessee announced on Wednesday that cornerback L’Jarius Sneed has been activated off of the physically unable to perform list. He is set to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday. Sneed, 28, was able to play just five
What starting QB decision means for Colts’ Anthony Richardson Sr.
Long before Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed on Tuesday that free-agency signing Daniel Jones will be the Week 1 starting quarterback over 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson Sr., reporters mentioned that both Steichen and Colts general manager Chris Ballard could be a losing season away from being
Aaron Glenn: Jets won’t be trading Breece Hall
When it first became clear that the new-look New York Jets will be using a three-man approach to the running back position, speculation emerged that former workhorse Breece Hall could be traded. The Jets are still trying to put that talk to an end. “We have like three good running
Vikings, Jets, 49ers Seeking WR Help
The Vikings are exploring a trade for a veteran wide receiver, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The Jets and the 49ers are also interested in adding a wideout, per Russini. Minnesota will be without 2023 first-round pick Jordan Addison for the first three games
Texans sign LS Blake Ferguson
The Texans have added an experienced long snapper to the roster. They announced the signing of Blake Ferguson on Wednesday. Tight end Tre’ McKitty was waived in a corresponding move. Ferguson was a 2020 sixth-round pick by the Dolphins and signed a three-year extension with the team in 2023, but
How naming Joe Flacco as the starter helps the Browns in the long run
The Cleveland Browns were one of a few teams to address their starting quarterback questions for the beginning of the 2025 NFL season within the last few days. Not surprisingly, the Browns named veteran Joe Flacco their starting quarterback for Week 1 when they host the Cincinnati Bengals. Out of
Jalon Walker, James Pearce out for Falcons’ final preseason game
The Falcons won’t have either of their first-round picks on the field for Friday’s preseason game against the Cowboys. Head coach Raheem Morris announced that edge rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce will both sit out of the game. Walker played in the first preseason game this month, but did
Why Geno Smith is entering a ‘trial season’ with the Raiders
It’s now clear that Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady endorsed the club acquiring quarterback Geno Smith from the Seattle Seahawks earlier this offseason and the Raiders’ decision to hand Smith a two-year, $85.5M extension that included $66.5M guaranteed. For a piece published on Wednesday, NFL insider Dan Graziano of
For jets coach Aaron Glenn, outside noise goes with the territory
Aaron Glenn spent eight years as a defensive back with the Jets. He knows, as well as anyone, the realities of pro sports in the New York market. That’s what makes his recent comments regarding outside noise so confusing. “I mean, you have so many people that want to talk
Aaron Rodgers raves about Steelers weapon who could be ‘big-time talent’
The Pittsburgh Steelers went to great lengths to acquire DK Metcalf in the offseason. With George Pickens no longer in the picture, Metcalf is entrenched as the team’s primary pass-catcher. But it doesn’t sound like he’s the only receiver to catch Aaron Rodgers’ eye. Rodgers believes Roman Wilson can also
Louis Rees-Zammit became “fed up” with NFL
The NFL means Not For Long, in more ways than one. For Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, it didn’t take much time for him to realize that a pro football career was not in the cards. So he pulled the plug and went back to his original sport. “I just
How Kirk Cousins is impressing teammates
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris recently offered high praise for how veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has handled serving as the primary backup for 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix Jr. this summer. For a piece published on Wednesday morning, Marc Raimondi of ESPN expanded on how Cousins has impressed his teammates
Daniel Jones is the Colts’ 11th starting quarterback since Andrew Luck retired
Today’s announcement that Daniel Jones is the Colts’ starting quarterback gives Indianapolis its 11th starting quarterback since Andrew Luck retired before the 2019 season. Prior to Luck’s stunning retirement, the Colts thought they were set at quarterback for years to come. Instead, it has been a revolving door at the
Kyle Shanahan reflects on Trey Lance’s failed 49ers tenure
Before Los Angeles Chargers backup quarterback Trey Lance became one of the standout players of the ongoing preseason, he failed to cement himself as a long-term option for the San Francisco 49ers after they made him the third overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan
TreVeyon Henderson on preseason hype: I know love can turn into hate
The Patriots got good marks for drafting running back TreVeyon Henderson in the second round in April and the positivity about his addition has not dissipated over the last few months. Henderson got good reviews for his practice work and then generated even more hype when he took the opening
Will Colts’ Richardson request a trade after latest benching?
Shortly after it was learned in March that the Indianapolis Colts planned to sign free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones, 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson Sr. insisted he had “no plans to seek a trade.” It seems Richardson’s mindset may have changed now that he has officially lost the Indianapolis starting job to Jones. “We
Report: Vikings exploring trade options at wide receiver
The Vikings got Justin Jefferson back on the practice field on Monday, but they have other issues to deal with at wide receiver heading into the regular season. Jordan Addison is suspended for the first three games of the year, Rondale Moore will miss the entire season with a knee
Cameron Heyward apologizes to Aaron Rodgers
Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward generated headlines when he said in March that his “pitch” to quarterback Aaron Rodgers at that time was: “Either you want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler or you don’t. It’s that simple.” Rodgers eventually signed a team-friendly contract to join the Steelers in time to
Justin Fields prioritizing efficiency over excitement
The state of the Jets’ passing offense has been a topic of conversation this week and quarterback Justin Fields got his chance to weigh in on it on Tuesday. Fields has not played much in the team’s two preseason games, but the lack a pass that’s traveled 10 yards in
Daniel Jones “Excited for the opportunity . . . We have a good football team”
When Daniel Jones learned he won the Colts’ quarterback competition, he took it as inspiration to keep working. “Obviously, I was excited. Excited for the opportunity. As a competitor you want to be on the field, and that’s why you work,” Jones said. “I think we have a good football
Brian Callahan “hopeful” L’Jarius Sneed back soon, but no “definitive statements”
Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed said in June that he’s “as healthy as I’ve been” and declared himself ready to get back on the field, but there’s been no physical evidence to support his claims. Sneed was placed on the physically unable to perform list to open camp after suffering a
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield loses another top target before Week 1
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Aaron Rodgers sees big potential for receiver Roman Wilson in Steelers’ offense
Last year, the Steelers drafted wide receiver Roman Wilson in the third round, but only got six snaps out of him as a rookie, thanks to ankle and hamstring injuries. This year, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers believes Wilson can be a big part of the offense. Wilson has played very
Why Cowboys should trade Micah Parsons to this contender
“It sounds like at this point it’s personal. It sounds like each side is dug in,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Tuesday on his podcast. “Right now, both sides seem to be angry. Now, have others put those feelings aside in the past and figured out a way to work out
49ers sign QB Nate Sudfeld, place RB Patrick Taylor on IR
The 49ers signed quarterback Nate Sudfeld to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the 49ers placed running back Patrick Taylor on season-ending injured reserve. Taylor dislocated his shoulder in last week’s preseason game and was due to miss multiple weeks. Sudfeld will help the 49ers
Former Super Bowl champion disagrees with Joe Flacco decision
To no surprise, the Cleveland Browns announced veteran Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback on Monday. While trade acquisition Kenny Pickett, third-round pick Dillon Gabriel and fifth-round selection Shedeur Sanders were also listed on the team’s depth chart ahead of the preseason, Flacco was the front-runner to land the starting
Arch Manning denies he’s already decided to stay at Texas for two more seasons
Earlier this month, Archie Manning — the patriarch of the Manning family — made headlines when he said in an interview with Texas Monthly that his grandson, Arch, would stay at Texas through the 2026 collegiate season. But now Arch himself has disputed that notion in his Tuesday press conference.
Cowboys wideout likely to start season on IR
It is a PCL sprain, according to the Dallas Morning News’ Calvin Watkins, who projects a four- to six-week return timetable. Although that timeline could have Mingo ready to go before Week 5, ESPN.com’s Todd Archer indicates the former second-round pick is likely to land on IR to open the
Dave Canales on practice fights: May have pushed guys too much in our team meeting
The Panthers held their final padded practice of the preseason on Tuesday and things got a little more heated than they would have liked. Cornerback Jaycee Horn took a swing at left tackle Ickey Ekwonu during a scrum between the offense and defense at one point in the session. Head
Sean McVay sounds optimistic about Matthew Stafford
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced for the first time during training camp on Monday as he works to recover from a lingering back issue. Later on Monday, Rams head coach Sean McVay raised eyebrows when he said that discussing Stafford’s status for Los Angeles’ Week 1 game against
Cam Heyward’s hold-in ends as he fully participates in practice
Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward ended his hold-in Tuesday. He donned his pads and joined his team in all phases of practice, including team work, coach Mike Tomlin said. Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports that there has been no movement on Heyward’s request for a renegotiated contract and that the
NFL preseason Week 2 standout performers: Eagles find another defensive gem
Now that the second week of the NFL’s preseason is officially in the books, let’s take a look at some standout performances from this week’s action. Some rookie quarterbacks did their part to show they belong in the NFL, and the Philadelphia Eagles may have found another defensive superstar. Jaxson
Dolphins sign Cameron Dantzler – NBC Sports
Matthew Judon isn’t the only veteran joining the Dolphins defense. The Dolphins announced the signing of cornerback Cameron Dantzler while also officially adding Judon to their roster on Tuesday. Word of Judon’s agreement to join the team came after a visit on Monday. Dantzler was a 2020 third-round pick by
Joe Flacco reveals harsh truth about winning Browns’ QB competition
The Cleveland Browns confirmed expected news when they revealed on Monday that veteran Joe Flacco will serve as their starting quarterback for their regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7. On Tuesday, Flacco acknowledged a harsh truth about his situation after he was asked if he expects to be Cleveland’s
















































