Patriots’ Drake Maye open to potential Josh McDaniels suggestion
In January, former New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel detailed how longtime offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels may make “adjustments” to the offense so that second-year signal-caller Drake Maye can use his legs more than Tom Brady did while playing under McDaniels. During a recent chat with the media at training camp, Maye was asked
RB Latavius Murray retires from the NFL
Running back Latavius Murray is retiring from the NFL, Jordan Schultz reports. Murray, 35, last played in the NFL in 2023. He had hoped to play in 2024 but did not get a contract offer. Murray finishes his 10-year career with 1,560 carries for 6,552 yards and 59 touchdowns. He
UFL To Relocate Multiple Teams For 2026; League Eyeing Long-Term Expansion
2026 will mark the third consecutive year of operation for the United Football League. Changes with respect to some of the league’s markets will be in place by the time the campaign begins. Entrepreneur and co-founder of the likes of Vitaminwater, Smartwater and BodyArmor Mike Repole has joined the UFL’s investment
Bills OL Alec Anderson week-to-week after knee scope
The Bills won’t have a key offensive depth piece for at least a little bit. Buffalo announced on Thursday that offensive lineman Alec Anderson is week-to-week after undergoing a knee scope. Anderson, 25, has been with the Bills since 2022. He appeared in 17 games with four spot starts for
Analyst shares how Browns’ Gabriel, Sanders must improve
Cleveland Browns fans continue to say the team is wasting time by planning to start veteran Joe Flacco or Kenny Pickett at quarterback over 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel or 2025 fifth-rounder Shedeur Sanders. Lance Reisland of the Cleveland Plain Dealer suggested Thursday that film from training camp shows
UFL adds Mike Repole as an owner — and he’s eyeing 16 teams by 2035
The UFL is doubling down. Despite disappointing metrics in its second season after the USFL/XFL merger, it has attracted another major investor. And he has big plans. Mike Repole, who cofounded vitaminwater, smartwater, and BodyArmor before selling them to Coca-Cola for more than $12 billion, joins RedBird Capital Partners, FOX,
RB Latavius Murray Retires
After being unable to find an NFL opportunity in 2024, Latavius Murray is hanging up his cleats. The veteran running back announced on Thursday that he is retiring at the age of 35 (video link via NFL insider Jordan Schultz). A sixth-round pick of the Raiders in 2013, Murray played on a
Lions add $250K in salary to Alex Anzalone’s contract for 2025
Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has been looking for a new contract, but he’ll have to settle for a revised one for now. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the Lions have added $250,000 to Anzalone’s base salary for the 2025 season. That base salary, which was $6 million prior to
Why Jayden Daniels notices ‘night and day’ difference
NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated noted in June how the Washington Commanders retaining offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and other assistant coaches could help quarterback Jayden Daniels take a massive leap coming off a stellar rookie season. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Daniels addressed the “night and day” difference he
Seahawks sign CB Keydrain Calligan, waive DT Thor Griffith
The Seahawks have made a pair of roster moves on Thursday. Seattle announced the club has signed Keydrain Calligan and waived defensive tackle Thor Griffith. Callahan is an undrafted rookie out of Southeastern Louisiana. He was previously with the Texans this offseason. Griffith had signed with the Seahawks earlier this
S Minkah Fitzpatrick Aiming For Long-Term Dolphins Tenure
Minkah Fitzpatrick is back where his career began thanks to the trade which sent him from Pittsburgh to Miami. In the wake of that deal, the All-Pro safety worked out a restructured contract with the Dolphins. As a result of the alterations to his pact, Fitzpatrick received a signing bonus to
Hendon Hooker gets a chance to shine on Thursday night
When the Lions added quarterback Hendon Hooker with a third-round pick in the 2023 draft, eyebrows were raised. At that point, the Lions hadn’t become THE LIONS. And Jared Goff hadn’t become Ja-red Goff! Ja-red Goff! Ja-red Goff! Remember, the Lions received a first-round pick for taking on Goff’s contract.
One player from each AFC team who deserves Hall of Fame call
Let the (preseason) games begin. With the Detroit Lions-Los Angeles Chargers Pro Football Hall of Fame Game kicking off 2025 action, Yardbarker NFL writers mulled a player — past or present — on each AFC team who merits enshrinement in Canton. AFC East BUFFALO BILLS | LB Von Miller |
MarShawn Lloyd dealing with short-term groin injury
One of Green Bay’s running backs is currently sidelined, but that shouldn’t be the case for too long. Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters on Thursday that MarShawn Lloyd is dealing with a groin issue. “It’s not going to be a long-term deal, but I wouldn’t anticipate him this week,”
Cowboys, CB DaRon Bland Engaging In Extension Talks
We knew back in April that the Cowboys were eyeing extensions for offensive lineman Tyler Smith, cornerback DaRon Bland, tight end Jake Ferguson, and kicker Brandon Aubrey. Ferguson got his this weekend, and Smith switched up his representation after the team picked up his fifth-year option. While, so far, it’s
Ben Johnson: There’s a scenario where Jaylon Johnson is ready for Week 1
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson has not practiced at training camp and it looks like it will be a little while before that changes. Johnson went on the non-football injury list at the start of camp due to a leg injury he suffered while training this offseason and head coach Ben
Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb sends warning to NFL about having George Pickens as teammate
Early into training camp, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens insisted that he and new teammate CeeDee Lamb can become the NFL’s top one-two punch at the position this season. Some continue to wonder how Lamb, Dallas’ No. 1 receiver, will feel about seeing certain targets go to Pickens during
Saints cut QB Hunter Dekkers
The Saints pared down their quarterback group on Thursday. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that the team waived Hunter Dekkers. They signed punter Kai Kroeger in a corresponding move. Dekkers signed with the Saints in May after working out for the team at their rookie minicamp. His departure leaves Spencer
Drake Maye addresses his study of Tom Brady
Shortly after New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel brought offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels back to the organization this past winter, second-year New England quarterback Drake Maye noted that he was going to review film of all-time great Tom Brady playing in McDaniels’ offense. During a Wednesday appearance on the
Falcons sign S Henry Black, waive WR Makai Polk
Safety Henry Black is taking another shot at making the Falcons. Black spent the 2022 preseason with the team, but got waived as part of their final cuts. On Thursday, the Falcons announced that they have signed Black and waived wide receiver Makai Polk. Black signed with the Packers after
Insider offers big update on how Steelers players feel about Aaron Rodgers
Much was said and written throughout the spring about how Pittsburgh Steelers players may feel about quarterback Aaron Rodgers essentially skipping the voluntary portion of the offseason program before he signed a team-friendly contract to join the club in June. During Wednesday’s edition of NFL Network’s “The Insiders” program, league
Patriots activate Mack Hollins from physically unable to perform list
Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins is cleared to practice. Hollins is being activated off the physically unable to perform list, according to NFL Network. The Patriots have not disclosed the nature of the injury that put Hollins on PUP, but he can now fully participate in training camp. Hollins signed
Bengals To Sign TE Noah Fant
The Bengals are signing veteran tight end Noah Fant, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Noah Fant is expected to sign with Bengals
Noah Fant has found a new home. According to multiple reports, the free-agent tight end is expected to sign with the Bengals. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. Fant, a Broncos first-round pick in 2019, had spent the last three seasons with the Seahawks. Last year, Fant caught
Former Colts coach shares what separates Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones amid QB competition
The ongoing competition for the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback job between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones could understandably cause some outsiders to assume the club’s long-term answer at the position isn’t on its roster this summer. For a piece produced by The Athletic’s James Boyd that was published on Wednesday
What teams have heard about Commanders possibly trading Terry McLaurin
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin continues to be the subject of trade rumors as he remains in the final year of his current contract. During a Wednesday appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic revealed what other teams have heard about McLaurin’s availability during
J.J. McCarthy “learning from failures” at Vikings camp
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy isn’t technically a rookie because he was drafted in 2024, but he’s effectively one after missing his rookie season with a knee injury. McCarthy had surgery on his knee last August and he was competing with Sam Darnold prior to his injury, so this camp is
Commanders activate OL Tim McKay from NFI list
Rookie offensive lineman Tim McKay is set to start practicing with the Commanders. The Commanders announced on Thursday morning that McKay has been activated from the non-football injury list. McKay was on the list because he tore his pectoral while working out at North Carolina’s Pro Day ahead of the
Michael Phelps will teach Ravens players how to swim in the team’s new pool
Michael Phelps is both the owner of 23 Olympic swimming gold medals and a Baltimore native and big Ravens fan, so he’s the man some Ravens players appealed to when they wanted to learn to swim. The Ravens have installed a new pool in their team facility, but several Ravens
Joe Burrow: When you have a guy like Trey Hendrickson, you want to reward him
Cincinnati’s Trey Hendrickson has ended his holdout and is back practicing with the club, despite the Bengals holding firm in their contract talks with the defensive end. Quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that he’s glad to have Hendrickson back, but not just for what he
Brian Burns: Giants’ defense looks great on paper, but we haven’t done it yet
Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns believes the talent on the roster this season is good enough for a big turnaround. It’s on the players to make that happen. “Everybody feels encouraged and excited and hyped up at the beginning of the season,” Burns said. “At the same time, we look
Ravens setback likely silences Mark Andrews trade talk for now
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been the subject of trade rumors throughout 2025. The 29-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the same time that fellow Baltimore tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar are on track to become free agents in March 2026. It now seems the Ravens have a big
Browns place Martin Emerson on IR, waive Michael Woods
The Browns have made a pair of roster moves with injured players on Wednesday. Cleveland has placed cornerback Martin Emerson on injured reserve and waived receiver Michael Woods with an injury designation. Emerson suffered a torn Achilles during practice this week. He started 27 games for Cleveland over the last
Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers blasts critics of Mike Tomlin
Somewhat interestingly, the Pittsburgh Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers to be their starting quarterback in June seemed to spark an uptick in chatter regarding Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin possibly being on the hot seat this summer. During a Wednesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers sent a strong message
Cam Ward: Our offense is “very mid” right now
Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward’s first two padded practices in the NFL didn’t go as he would have hoped. The team’s website had rookie quarterback Cam Ward at 11-of-23 with an interception in Wednesday’s practice and he was picked off three times while going 11-of-26 in Tuesday’s session, so it’s
The ‘No. 3 overall NFL draft picks since 2000’ quiz
The wait for NFL games is (almost) over. The NFL’s preseason schedule gets underway on July 31 as the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Detroit Lions in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. For the Chargers, it will be the start of another new
Vikings sign S Gervarrius Owens
The Vikings signed safety Gervarrius Owens on Wednesday, the team announced. Owens, 25, was a seventh-round pick of the Giants in 2023, the 254th overall selection. He joins Minnesota after spending time with the Giants and Titans. He has appeared in five games the past two seasons, including three his
Latest reporting paints unflattering picture of Shedeur Sanders
The extraordinarily rare four-man quarterback competition unfolding in Cleveland is ongoing, but adjustments are being made. Kenny Pickett is out with a hamstring injury, giving Joe Flacco a wider runway to reacquire the job. While Pickett recovers, Kevin Stefanski said Flacco will take the bulk of the first-team reps, via
Ja’Lynn Polk: I’m not thinking about last year, still think I’m going to be great
The Patriots used a second-round draft pick on wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk last year, and they didn’t get much for their investment in his rookie year, as he caught just 12 passes for 87 yards. But he says he’s not discouraged. Polk said at Patriots training camp today that he’s
Anthony Richardson seems to have learned from 2024 benching
Long before the Indianapolis Colts signed quarterback Daniel Jones in free agency this past March, Colts head coach Shane Steichen benched 2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson for a pair of contests last fall after Richardson admitted to taking himself out of a game because he was “tired.” While reflecting
Commanders sign OT Lucas Niang
The Commanders announced an addition to their offensive line group on Wednesday. They have signed tackle Lucas Niang to their 90-man roster. He takes the spot that opened when guard Nate Herbig retired earlier this week. Niang was a 2020 third-round pick by the Chiefs, but opted out of playing
Aaron Rodgers opens up about his familiarity with Steelers offense
Aaron Rodgers is going through an experience that often happens to elite quarterbacks early in their career when they’re drafted by a general manager and coach coming off losing seasons who are on the hot seat: Learning a new scheme. The new Pittsburgh Steelers signal-caller is on his third offensive coordinator
Zay Flowers will miss a few practices with minor injury
The Ravens will be without one of their key offensive contributors for a bit, but it does not sound like a major issue. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters in his Wednesday press conference that receiver Zay Flowers will miss a few days with a “camp thing.” With teams not
Bills’ first-round pick avoids ACL tear
The first-round cornerback’s ACL is intact, according to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, and NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report the Kentucky product suffered an LCL sprain. Hairston is expected to be out for at least a few weeks, but the Bills avoided the worst-case scenario here. Buffalo views Hairston
Patriots release Trayveon Williams, make several other moves
The Patriots announced a number of roster moves on Wednesday afternoon, including one that ended running back Trayveon Williams’s time with the team. Williams signed with the Patriots in May after spending the last six seasons with the Bengals. The 2019 sixth-round pick ran 62 times for 307 yards with
AFC East Notes: Dolphins, Pats, Myers, Bills
Zach Sieler is not holding in at Dolphins practice, but the veteran defensive lineman has let it be known he is seeking a new contract. Tied to a three-year, $30.75MM extension, Sieler has delivered a considerable return for the Dolphins by posting back-to-back 10-sack seasons — for a team decimated
Jaydon Blue says criticism of his work habits has “added a little fuel”
Rookie running back Jaydon Blue heard the criticism of him, and he vehemently disagrees. Two days before training camp began, former Cowboys offensive assistant Glenn Smith called Blue “borderline lazy” in an interview and said the team wasn’t pleased with Blue’s work habits. “All that did was add a little
Raiders agree to contract extension with longest-tenured player
Four Raiders remain from the Oakland days of the franchise. The longest-tenured of those four players is now set to stick around in Las Vegas for a few more years, at least. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Raiders are extending left tackle Kolton Miller on a three-year, $66M agreement. The new
Raiders LT Kolton Miller signs three-year extension
The Raiders signed left tackle Kolton Miller to a contract extension Wednesday night, the team announced. The deal is three years and $66 million, with $42.5 million guaranteed, per multiple reports. Miller did not attend the start of voluntary work this offseason while seeking an extension. He didn’t stay away,
Seahawks To Extend GM John Schneider
The Seahawks moved John Schneider to the top of their personnel pyramid in 2024, firing Pete Carroll and giving their GM final say. A year later, the team is extending its longtime front office boss. Schneider and the Seahawks have agreed on a four-year extension, according to FOX’s Jay Glazer.
















































