Rams QB Matthew Stafford To Conduct Second Workout
Last Saturday, Matthew Stafford took part in a throwing session. The success of that workout initially put him on track take part in Rams training camp practices for the first time this offseason. Instead, he has yet to participate while dealing with a back issue. Another workout will take place tomorrow, ESPN’s
Report: Browns are optimistic Dillon Gabriel will start Saturday
The Browns will evaluate Dillon Gabriel’s hamstring Saturday morning, but they are optimistic the rookie will start the preseason game against the Eagles, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Gabriel strained his hamstring Aug. 2 and didn’t return to full participation in practice until this week. Veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny
Seahawks’ offseason moves may help Klint Kubiak improve offense
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak has been hard at work this offseason implementing his run-first offensive philosophy in the Pacific Northwest. Last year, according to teamrankings.com, Seattle ranked 28th in rush play percentage, rushing on just 37% of their offensive snaps. This predictable play-calling made the offense easier to
Cam Ward throws for 42 yards in three series, with 35 coming on his first pass
Cam Ward played three series, throwing for 42 yards as the Titans gained 55 yards in 11 plays. He completed 2 of 7 passes, though Van Jefferson dropped what would have been a big gain. Ward’s first pass was a 35-yard completion to Elic Ayomanor, which was the highlight of
Minor NFL Transactions: 8/15/25
August 15th, 2025 at 7:13pm CST by Adam La Rose Friday’s minor moves around the NFL: Denver Broncos San Francisco 49ers Dwelley’s second stint in the Bay Area has ended before roster cuts, let alone the start of the regular season. The 30-year-old spent his first six NFL seasons with
Report: Rashee Rice receives clearance to travel with Chiefs, enter Brazil
The NFL’s international games can carry an important caveat, for some players and other team employees. Certain circumstances may prevent the player from either leaving the country or entering a new one. Mark Maske of the Washington Post raised on Thursday the question of whether Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice’s recent
NFL Top 100 40-31 revealed: Who’s too high and who’s too low?
As the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players of 2025 countdown continues, players ranked 40 through 31 have sparked plenty of debate, particularly due to their mix of up-and-coming stars and established veterans. 40. Roquan Smith, LB, Baltimore Ravens 39. C.J. Stroud, QB, Houston Texans 38. Nik Bonitto, LB, Denver Broncos 37. Travis Kelce, TE,
Jerry Jones was surprised Netflix omitted the Troy Aikman/Steve Walsh storyline
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has a note or two for Netflix. In an interview with Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal, Jones expressed surprise over the decision of producers of the soon-to-be-released Cowboys documentary to overlook one specific aspect of the formation of the Cowboys team that won three Super
Browns Unlikely To Make QB Roster Cuts
Throughout the offseason, Browns general manager Andrew Berry has publicly stated a willingness to carry four healthy quarterbacks on the regular season roster. As the cutdown deadline looms, it appears Cleveland will indeed take that route. Rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are safe with respect to making the team’s 53-man roster, although
Report: Isaiah Bond flying to Cleveland Saturday to finalize deal with Browns
Undrafted rookie wide receiver Isaiah Bond is expected to sign with the Browns and the deal could get done this weekend. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Bond will fly to Cleveland on Saturday evening in order to finalize a contract with the team. Bond announced his intention to sign
Browns ‘leaving their possibilities open’ for shocking QB development
A recent Instagram video showed Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson sprinting as he works to return to action after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon last October and then reinjured the Achilles during his recovery. Watson has spent portions of the summer sharing a quarterback room with presumed Week 1 starter Joe
Bears want someone to “make it clear” they’re best choice for left tackle
The Bears know who their quarterback will be this season, but they’re still sorting out who will be protecting Caleb Williams’s blindside. Braxton Jones is the incumbent starter, but head coach Ben Johnson opened the spot up for competition in training camp. Kiran Amegadjie and second-round pick Ozzy Trapilo were
Offseason In Review: Miami Dolphins
For a team that has made two playoff appearances over the past three years and has not lost 10 games since 2019, vibes sure don’t seem great in Miami. Mike McDaniel has moved closer to the hot seat, despite coaxing dramatic Tua Tagovailoa improvement and leading the Dolphins to back-to-back
Jalen Ramsey: Steelers took care of me, Cam Heyward is next
Cornerback Jalen Ramsey got a raise when he joined the Steelers in a trade with the Dolphins this offseason and he’d like to see one of his new teammates get the same consideration from the team. Defensive end Cam Heyward would like to revisit a contract that calls for him
This QB is ‘going to win’ Browns’ Week 1 job, per reporter
Kenny Pickett suffering what became a lingering hamstring injury on July 26 opened the door for veteran Joe Flacco to emerge as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback for their Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7. For an article published on Friday morning, Browns reporter Zac Jackson
49ers sign DL Shakel Brown, release TE Ross Dwelley
The 49ers have made a pair of roster moves on Friday. San Francisco announced club has signed defensive lineman Shakel Brown. This is Brown’s second stint with the 49ers, having spent time on the club’s practice squad in 2024. He entered the league with the Titans as an undrafted free
GMs Do Not Believe Cowboys Have Made Micah Parsons Available
When Micah Parsons rolled out his trade request two weeks ago, it quickly became known the Cowboys had no intention of granting it. Considering Parsons’ status as Dallas’ top player and one of the league’s best overall talents, no deal ever seemed realistic. We have seen similar standoffs lead to
Ohio agency denies permit for Browns stadium, citing air-traffic concerns
The Browns have overcome several hurdles in their quest to leave downtown Cleveland for a new stadium in suburban Brook Park. They now have another. Via multiple reports, and as first reported by NEOtrans blog, the Ohio Department of Transportation has rejected a building permit, explaining that the structure is
Travis Hunter suffers injury during practice
Travis Hunter made his preseason debut with the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, but fans may not get to see him play in the team’s next exhibition game. Hunter did not participate in practice on Friday due to what Jaguars head coach Liam Coen described as an upper-body injury. Coen told
Cooper Rush will start for Ravens on Saturday in his return to AT&T Stadium
Cooper Rush will start Saturday’s preseason game for the Ravens at AT&T Stadium. It will mark his return to Arlington after seven-plus seasons with the Cowboys. “It’ll be different being over on that sideline,” Rush told Baltimore reporters this week. “It’ll be something new, but I’m looking forward to it.
DJ Humphries, Warren McClendon Vying For Rams’ LT Job
The Rams are evaluating their left tackle options with starter Alaric Jackson still limited in practice due to blood clots — an issue that surfaced in mid-June. McVay said at the beginning of training camp in July that Jackson would participate in a limited capacity, including individual drills and “some
New Heights’ YouTube glitch raises concerns about Chiefs-Chargers in Week 1
Whenever the NFL migrates to a new streaming platform, concerns emerge as to whether it will work. As it relates to the upcoming Week 1 game to be streamed for free on YouTube, a concern has emerged as to whether it will work. As noted by Chris Bumbaca of USA
Why Lions’ Jared Goff has had ‘fun’ working with new OC John Morton
The Detroit Lions lost well-respected offensive coordinator Ben Johnson earlier this year when he left the club to become head coach of the Chicago Bears. Detroit responded to Johnson’s departure by hiring former Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton to be their new OC. For an article produced by ESPN’s Eric Woodyard that was published on Friday,
New Viking Isaiah Rodgers won’t show teammates his Super Bowl ring
Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers earned a Super Bowl ring with the Eagles last season before signing with the Vikings in free agency, but that ring isn’t for display at the Vikings facility. Rodgers said some teammates have wanted to see his Super Bowl ring and that he told them that the
Titans rookie QB Cam Ward showing three key things at training camp
During training camp, Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is showing the traits that made him the No. 1 pick in April. The Miami Hurricanes product didn’t back down in OTAs this spring, either, like when Ward head-butted defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons in June. Ward continued to trash-talk with Simmons while receiving play calls
Quinshon Judkins could still face a suspension
The decision by prosecutors not to pursue formal domestic violence charges against Browns running back Quinshon Judkins ends the criminal legal process. For the NFL, it’s the starting point for its own procedures. Judkins could still be suspended by the league under the Personal Conduct Policy. In a court of
Spencer Shrader Leading Colts’ Kicking Competition
After spending 2024 as a spot starter for three different teams, Colts kicker Spencer Shrader has firmly positioned himself to take over a full-time starting job this season. Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason indicated (via Joel Erickson of the Indianapolis Star) that Shrader has taken a commanding lead against undrafted
Case Keenum is day-to-day with a leg injury
The Bears practiced without quarterback Case Keenum on Friday. Keenum left Thursday’s practice early and did not work at all during the team’s joint practice with the Bills. The Bears call him day-to-day due to a leg injury. It’s not clear what Keenum’s injury will mean for the team’s quarterback
Why Jayden Daniels feels he’s entering ‘prove-it’ season
Many NFL experts see Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels as a legitimate Most Valuable Player Award candidate coming off his historic rookie season in 2024. During a recent conversation with Jason Reid of Andscape, Daniels indicated he’s putting all that he accomplished during his debut pro campaign behind him. “It’s a prove-it thing every
Travis Hunter limited in practice, may not play Sunday
Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter is dealing with his first NFL injury. Hunter did not do any team work because of what head coach Liam Coen said at a press conference was an “upper-body deal.” Coen said that the decision to limit his workload was “precautionary” and that the team
Jets Work Out QBs C.J. Beathard, Nathan Peterman
With backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor out for the rest of the preseason, the Jets worked out veterans C.J. Beathard and Nathan Peterman on Thursday, according to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Beathard, 31, is a six-year veteran with 32 career appearances and a 3-10 record as a starter. He last played in
Sean McDermott: Too early to say if Josh Allen will play on Sunday
Bears head coach Ben Johnson announced earlier this week that quarterback Caleb Williams and the rest of the team’s starters will play in Sunday’s preseason matchup with the Bills. But before Buffalo started its joint practice with Chicago on Friday, Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he hadn’t quite determined
Manziel offers Sanders advice about succeeding with Browns
Before Johnny Manziel flamed out of the NFL after just two seasons, Cleveland Browns fans hoped that the 22nd overall pick of the 2014 draft would prove to be a franchise quarterback for the organization. Thus, Manziel knows something about what 2025 fifth-round draft choice Shedeur Sanders is experiencing this
Howie Roseman details the last-minute negotiations to get the A.J. Brown deal done
To acquire wide receiver A.J. Brown, Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman had to get two deals done on draft day: A trade with the Titans, and a new contract with Brown and his representatives. That wasn’t easy. Roseman detailed on Bussin with the Boys how he made a deal with
Packers’ Jordan Love Underwent Thumb Surgery On Non-Throwing Hand
Packers quarterback Jordan Love had surgery on Tuesday to repair a ligament in the thumb of his left (non-throwing) hand, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. “The surgery went well, and he’s in great spirits,” said head coach Matt LaFleur on Thursday (via TMJ4’s Ashley Washburn). Love, 26, injured his thumb during
NFL is reviewing Isaiah Bond’s sexual assault case
Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond had his sexual assault case no-billed, but still may face an NFL suspension. Via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, league spokesman Brian McCarthy said the NFL is reviewing Bond’s case. Because of that, the receiver is facing possible discipline under the league’s personal conduct policy.
The ’35+ passing touchdown seasons by NFL QBs’ quiz
Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback Justin Herbert hasn’t played in a preseason game during any of his first five preseasons. But that looks set to change for the team’s exhibition against the Rams, and it was apparently his idea. “Hey, would it be okay if you know, I went in
The Rashee Rice case creates bad optics for the league
In sports, like in politics, people have their favorite teams. In sports, like in politics, people will apply double standards and embrace hypocrisies, all in the name of circling the wagons around their biases and rooting interests. That’s absolutely happening in the Rashee Rice case. Fans of the Chiefs are
Dolphins Never Wanted To Trade Tyreek Hill
A Tyreek Hill trade seemed like a distinct possibility in January when the star wide receiver indicated that he wanted out of Miami. However, Hill never submitted a formal trade request to the Dolphins and the two sides quickly smoothed things over. Since then, the 31-year-old has seemed committed to
Jordan Mailata: There’s no one like Myles Garrett, I sound like I’m glazing this bloke
One of the best at his position, Eagles left tackle Jordan Mailata doesn’t usually struggle against edge rushers. But going up against Browns star Myles Garrett makes for a different dynamic. After two joint practices between Philadelphia and Cleveland this week, Mailata had some colorful descriptions of what it’s like
How Joe Milton III has impressed Cowboys since trade with Patriots
Eyebrows were raised when the Dallas Cowboys surprisingly agreed to acquire backup quarterback Joe Milton III from the New England Patriots back in April. During a recent chat with Jon Machota of The Athletic, Cowboys vice president of player personnel Will McClay touched upon what the club has seen from Milton since springtime workouts. “Football’s about
Packers to wear 1923 throwback uniforms in Week 9
The Packers announced this offseason that they will be wearing 1923-inspired throwback uniforms for a game during the 2025 season and they revealed what game that will be on Friday. They will don the blue jerseys and helmets painted to look like they’re made of leather for their Week 9
Do stats show Mahomes is no longer NFL’s best QB?
League executives, coaches and scouts surveyed by ESPN in July ranked Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes as the top quarterback in the NFL entering the 2025 season. However, ESPN’s Mike Clay suggested on Friday that Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens should be atop quarterback power rankings. “Jackson led all quarterbacks in QBR (tied
Todd Bowles changes his mind, Baker Mayfield won’t play vs. Steelers
Just after the Buccaneers completed their joint practice with the Steelers, head coach Todd Bowles told reporters that all starters aside from Mike Evans and Lavonte David would play in Saturday’s preseason game. But upon further review, Bowles wants to hold out one more starter. Via Rick Stroud of the
Commanders OC isn’t happy with Terry McLaurin situation
The patience of the Washington Commanders coaching staff is growing thin with the standoff between the front office and Terry McLaurin. On Aug. 2, head coach Dan Quinn said he understood where McLaurin was coming from from a business perspective, but hoped to see a deal come to fruition quickly so he
A college RedZone likely wouldn’t include Fox’s games
When discussing the deal that will, if approved, give the NFL a 10-percent stake in ESPN, Commissioner Roger Goodell dangled a bright, shiny object for consumers. Hey, you might get a college football RedZone! It may have the same name, but it won’t be the same. For one important reason.
Why Colts aren’t ready to name winner of QB competition
A recent update shared that there did not “appear to be obvious separation between” Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones in the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback competition. Per The Athletic’s James Boyd, nothing that occurred during Indianapolis’ joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday changed the state of the Colts’ QB battle heading into Saturday’s
Shane Steichen on QB decision: Sooner rather than later would be nice
Whether someone wins the job or not, we’re getting closer to the point when the Colts will name their starting quarterback. The team wrapped up training camp with Thursday’s practice and there’s been no sign of a clear leader in the competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. Practice reps
The ‘Super Bowl winning coaches since 2000’ quiz
Happy 64th birthday to former Houston Texans and Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak! Kubiak was the second head coach in Texans history, going 61-64 in eight seasons before joining the Denver Broncos for the 2015 season. He took over a team with Peyton Manning, Demariyus Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders
Kliff Kingsbury on Terry McLaurin: We’re at the point where we need on-field work
There’s been no agreement on a new contract between the Commanders and wide receiver Terry McLaurin, which means that McLaurin continues to be an observer at the team’s practices with the start of the regular season a little more than three weeks away. McLaurin has been around the team for