Anthony Richardson on losing Colts starting QB job: You have to respect the decision
Anthony Richardson officially lost the quarterback competition today when the Colts named Daniel Jones their starter. Richardson said he accepts that. “You’ve got to respect the decision,” Richardson said. “You’ve got to respect it and just keep working.” The Colts have spent two and a half years working with Richardson
Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams
With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won’t know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here’s a look at how each team addressed its needs. Joe Rondone / USA Today Sports
Aaron Rodgers among at least four Steelers who won’t play Thursday
The Steelers will sit at least four players in Thursday’s preseason finale against the Panthers. Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that quarterback Aaron Rodgers, edge T.J. Watt, defensive lineman Cam Heyward and wide receiver DK Metcalf will not play. Every other player is in the mix to see at least
Buccaneers’ Jalen McMillan To Start Season On IR; DB Christian Izien To Miss Time
Doubling down at wide receiver this offseason by re-signing Chris Godwin and drafting Emeka Egbuka, the Buccaneers had the makings of one of the deepest receiving groups in recent NFL history. They will not open the season with their full arsenal. Godwin’s recovery timeline from a second ankle surgery remains
Saints will keep quarterback competition going this week
The Browns and Colts have named their starting quarterbacks for Week 1, but the Saints aren’t ready to end their competition. Head coach Kellen Moore told reporters at a Tuesday press conference that the competition will continue through Saturday’s game against the Broncos. Spencer Rattler and Tyler Shough have started
‘Absolutely putrid’: Are Bengals wasting Joe Burrow’s prime?
It is no secret that the Cincinnati Bengals had one of the worst defenses in the NFL during the 2024 season. Despite the struggles on defense, quarterback Joe Burrow had the best season of his career, only for the Bengals to fall short of the postseason for the second year
Cameron Heyward proves yet again that all hold-ins must eventually end
Another day, another hold-in ends. Like they all do. Like they all will. That’s the biggest problem with a hold-in. Yes, the player avoids the daily training-camp fines, which for many players can’t be waived by the team. At some point, however, it’s time to go to work. That’s the
Cowboys’ Jonathan Mingo Likely To Start Season On IR
One of the Cowboys’ IR-return spots next week looks like it will go to Jonathan Mingo. The 2024 trade acquisition sustained a knee injury that is expected to sideline him into the regular season, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports. It is a PCL sprain, according to the Dallas Morning News’
Quenton Nelson on another QB switch: I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t frustrating
Quenton Nelson was selected at No. 6 overall in the 2018 draft. A Pro Bowler in each of his seven seasons, Nelson played in front of Andrew Luck as a rookie. But since then, he’s seen 10 different starting quarterbacks come and go. Now, Daniel Jones is set to be
Changing of the guard: Power ranking 2025’s NFL Week 1 QB changes
The Indianapolis Colts announced Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback on Tuesday, making them the 12th team to have a different starting QB from Week 1 last season. Who’s better off, and who will regret making a switch? Below, we rank the 12 quarterbacks from worst to best, plus reveal
Travis Hunter returns to practice with limited work
Rookie Travis Hunter returned to practice Tuesday, participating in “alignment and assignment” periods while watching from the sideline during full team work, Juston Lewis of the Florida Times-Union reports. Coach Liam Coen called Hunter “day to day” with hopes he can participate in joint practices with the Dolphins later this
NFL Minor Transactions: 8/19/25
Today’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Reverted to IR: DL Keith Randolph Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings New England Patriots Pittsburgh Steelers San Francisco 49ers Tennessee Titans Ameer Abdullah landed on IR earlier this month with a rib injury, but he’ll now
Kyle Shanahan on the George Kittle smelling-salts habit: “George will find a way”
The NFL has finally realized that it doesn’t make sense to provide smelling salts to players who may be using them to mask the symptoms of a concussion. But the NFL has not banned their use, because that would require collective bargaining with the NFL Players Association. And the NFL
Jets’ Glenn already getting a taste of the New York roller coaster
Everything is amplified when you’re the head coach, or quarterback, of the New York Jets, and new HC Aaron Glenn has quickly figured that out. It’s probably not surprising. Glenn was the 12th overall pick of the Jets in the 1994 NFL Draft, and he played eight seasons in New
Joe Flacco on starting at 40: “It’s just business as usual”
Forty-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco will be the Week 1 starter for the Browns, 17 years after he was the Week 1 starter for the Ravens. How does he feel about becoming QB1 in Cleveland? “Listen, it’s just business as usual,” Flacco told reporters on Tuesday. “Go out there and get
Patriots Notes: Dobbs, Brown, Chism
It’s been assumed that Joshua Dobbs would serve as Drake Maye‘s primary backup in 2025, but the veteran quarterback may not have a roster spot secure. According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, Dobbs is not a “lock” to make the Patriots roster. As Volin notes, Dobbs has struggled
Jaydon Blue returns to practice, set to make preseason debut Friday
Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue returned to practice Tuesday and expects to make his preseason debut Friday night against the Falcons. “Oh, I’m playing,” Blue said, via Patrik Walker of the team website. Blue was a full participant in practice in his first day back since his foot was
Bills could benefit from a reunion with this player
For the first four seasons of his career, Gabe Davis was never the top receiving option for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. But he did serve as a reliable big-play threat en route to 27 touchdowns throughout his stint with the franchise. Before last season, though, the Bills made
Anthony Richardson’s agent: “Trust” level with the Colts is “questionable right now”
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson respects the decision made by the team to make him the backup to Daniel Jones. Richardson’s agent apparently does not. “We have a lot to discuss,” agent Deiric Jackson told Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, regarding Jackson’s looming conversations with the Colts about the fourth overall pick
Trust In Colts Is “Questionable”
Following news that Daniel Jones earned the Colts starting quarterback gig, Anthony Richardson‘s camp is starting to question his future in Indy. While speaking with ESPN’s Stephen Holder, agent Deiric Jackson expressed disappointment at the decision and hinted that his client may be looking to play elsewhere. [RELATED: Colts Name
Aaron Glenn bothered and amused by outside noise about the Jets’ passing offense
Jets quarterback Justin Fields’s performance in the team’s second preseason game didn’t do much to inspire confidence in what the passing game will be capable of doing this season. Fields was 1-of-5 for four yards during his brief time in last Saturday’s game against the Giants and he has not
Egbuka set to play key role for Buccaneers as WR injuries test depth
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with pick No. 19 in the 2025 NFL Draft, the choice seemed surprising. The Buccaneers already have a talented receiving corps, which features Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Now that the team’s WR room is injury riddled, though, it could
Rams sign OL Mike McAllister
The Rams signed offensive lineman Mike McAllister to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. The Rams also announced they waived wide receiver Mario Williams with an injury designation and placed outside linebacker Keir Thomas II on injured reserve. McAllister returns to the Rams after spending time on their offseason
Patriots Believe Trey Hendrickson Cost Is “Too Much”
With no end in sight to the ongoing Trey Hendrickson saga, there were reports that the Patriots were sniffing around at a potential trade. While New England was understandably doing its due diligence, it doesn’t sound like they’re close to acquiring the star pass rusher. [RELATED: Patriots Open To Trade
Bears will play their starters in the final preseason game
The Bears will play their starters in the preseason finale Friday night against the Chiefs. Bears coach Ben Johnson told Kay Adams on Up & Adams that Caleb Williams and the rest of the team’s healthy starters will play. “We’ll go ahead, and we’ll play,” Johnson said. “We’ll see how
Giants have firm stance on possible Jameis Winston trade
The New York Giants have one of the deepest quarterback rooms in the NFL, and there has been speculation that Jameis Winston could be the odd man out when the regular season begins. It does not sound like Winston is going anywhere, however. Russell Wilson is expected to be the
Assistant G.M. Brandon Brown: Appreciate interest, but Jameis Winston is a Giant
Trade talks are expected to pick up around the league as teams move toward next Tuesday’s deadline to set their 53-man rosters and one player whose name has come up as a possible trade target is Giants quarterback Jameis Winston. The Giants signed Russell Wilson and traded up to draft
49ers To Sign QB Nate Sudfeld
With Mac Jones nursing a knee injury, the 49ers are adding a familiar face to their roster. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the team is signing quarterback Nate Sudfeld. The veteran QB worked out for the team yesterday. Sudfeld spent the 2021 campaign in the 49ers organization. After
Report: Denzel Ward’s shoulder injury not believed to be serious
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward injured his right shoulder in Tuesday’s practice. Jordan Schultz reports that the injury is not believed to be serious, though Ward will undergo further testing to confirm. Ward left practice early after a one-on-one with receiver Jerry Jeudy, raising concern as he appeared in pain as
New report sheds light on how Cowboys view Micah Parsons situation
It is no secret that the relationship between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys is not on solid ground, but that does not necessarily mean it is tarnished beyond repair. On the latest episode of his podcast, which was released on Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter predicted that Parsons and the
Will Skyy Moore make the Chiefs’ roster?
Skyy Moore has one last chance Friday in what very well could be his final game in a Chiefs uniform. The wide receiver’s future with the team is uncertain at best. In last week’s preseason game, Moore dropped two passes and muffed a kickoff before returning a punt 88 yards
Beanie Bishop, Robert Woods On Steelers’ Roster Bubble
Last season, the Steelers turned to a rookie UDFA as their primary slot cornerback. After some notable additions this offseason, Beanie Bishop is not expected to start again. He is also no longer assured of a roster spot. Steelers DC Teryl Austin said (via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Chris Adamski) Bishop
Bears-Bills preseason game drew 5.1 million viewers
It wasn’t a competitive game even by preseason standards, but Sunday’s Bears-Bills game still drew an impressive audience. Fox announced that 5.1 million viewers watched the Bears’ 38-0 blowout win, which Josh Allen and the rest of the Bills’ starters watched from the sideline. That’s Fox’s biggest preseason audience in
Steelers star suddenly ends hold-in — for now
Pittsburgh Steelers star defensive lineman Cam Heyward returned to team drills on Tuesday, ending what had been a hold-in throughout training camp as he attempts to get a new contract from the team. Heyward had not participated in team drills in nearly three weeks due to his unhappiness with the
Malik Nabers returns to practice for Giants
The Giants activated left tackle Andrew Thomas on Tuesday and he wasn’t the only member of the team’s offense to return to the practice field. Per multiple reporters, wide receiver Malik Nabers took part in practice for the first time in a couple of weeks. A report this week indicated
Dolphins Waive P Ryan Stonehouse, Sign CB Cameron Dantzler
Ryan Stonehouse has proven to possess one of the strongest legs in NFL history, going 3-for-3 in seasons with 50-plus-yard punting averages. The player who broke Sammy Baugh‘s longstanding single-season punting record has now been jettisoned twice this year, however. The Dolphins waived Stonehouse on Tuesday, per a team announcement.
Mac Jones out this week with a knee sprain, 49ers expect him for Week 1
Mac Jones won’t be taking any quarterback reps for the 49ers in practice this week or in their preseason finale against the Chargers on Saturday. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters at a Tuesday press conference that Jones sprained his knee in last weekend’s game against the Raiders. He
Colts’ QB decision makes no sense, sets stage for wasted season
The Indianapolis Colts must have zero belief that Anthony Richardson is capable of being a starting quarterback in the NFL. That is the only logical conclusion one can draw from their decision to go with Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback for the 2025 season, while also giving him a
Mekhi Becton back at practice for Chargers
There was a positive development for the Chargers offensive line on Tuesday. Reporters at the team’s practice shared images of right guard Mekhi Becton in uniform and on the field with his teammates. Becton had missed the last several weeks of practice with an undisclosed injury and there was little
Nik Bonitto Optimistic On Broncos Extension
Returning from a short absence due to a bone spur in his foot, Nik Bonitto is now atop the Broncos’ extension queue. Denver extended Courtland Sutton and Zach Allen earlier during training camp, moving its other extension candidate’s negotiation to center stage. Bonitto, who is entering the final season of
Reports: Denzel Ward leaves practice early with a shoulder injury
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward left Tuesday’s practice before it was finished. According to multiple reports, Ward appeared to injure his right shoulder in a one-on-one drill. He was in obvious pain before walking inside unassisted. Ward, 28, is heading into this eighth season. He has made the Pro Bowl each
Why former safety views starting Joe Flacco as wrong move for Browns
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
Report: Jalen McMillan will begin season on IR and could miss more than four games
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday morning that wide receiver Jalen McMillan will not be ready for Week 1. He did not, however, provide a timetable for McMillan’s return. Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Bucs will place McMillan on injured reserve to start the season.
Giants Activate LT Andrew Thomas
Sidelined to date through training camp, Andrew Thomas is now cleared to practice. The Giants’ left tackle was activated from the active/PUP list on Tuesday, per a team announcement. An October 2024 Lisfranc injury limited Thomas to just six games last season and set him up for a lengthy rehab process. A
Sean McVay: I thought Matthew Stafford looked better than yesterday
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has made some more progress in his recovery from a back injury. Stafford was able to participate in full during Tuesday’s practice, a day after he made his 2025 training camp practice debut. “I thought he looked good,” McVay said in his press conference. “I thought
Browns HC refutes narrative about why Joe Flacco won QB competition
Almost immediately after the Cleveland Browns confirmed that veteran Joe Flacco will serve as their starting quarterback for their regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7, some suggested that Flacco essentially won the job by default after the other three active signal-callers on the roster dealt with injury setbacks this
Isaiah Bond: I’m determined to show that the Browns made the right decision
Wide receiver Isaiah Bond met the media on Tuesday for the first time since signing with the Browns and said he is grateful for the chance to play in the league. Bond was projected to be an early-round draft choice in April, but a sexual assault allegation shortly before the
Commanders Were Willing To Trade RB Brian Robinson In 2024
Not long after it was learned the Commanders are prepared to trade running back Brian Robinson, team and player decided he would not play in yesterday’s preseason contest. A parting of ways appears to be forthcoming. [RELATED: No Progress On Terry McLaurin Extension Talks] Head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters spoke with Robinson
Kevin Stefanski: Joe Flacco earned QB1, we have a lot of confidence in him
The Browns made it official on Monday, naming Joe Flacco their starting quarterback to open the season. Flacco served as the team’s QB late in the 2023 season to lead Cleveland to its second postseason appearance under head coach Kevin Stefanski and that familiarity likely helped the 40-year-old signal-caller secure
Projecting top five fantasy RBs for 2025
The fantasy football season is fast approaching. Last year, the first five running backs selected were Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor and Jahmyr Gibbs. Of that group, only two ended the season as top-five performers. History shows that drafting a player early doesn’t always translate to elite