Minor NFL Transactions: 7/27/25
July 27th, 2025 at 7:11pm CST by Ely Allen Here are Sunday’s minor transactions to close out the weekend: Arizona Cardinals Buffalo Bills Detroit Lions Kansas City Chiefs New York Jets Arizona is adding the brother of Stephon Gilmore after placing two cornerbacks on injured reserve earlier today. Thomas-Oliver was released
PFT Live returns for another season on Monday
We’re back. baby. On Monday, the six-week hiatus is over. PFT Live returns. Yeah, I did 28 episodes of #PFTPM during the “break.” But that was solo. Chris Simms returns for the full, two-hour adventure. We’ll be in our usual habitats on Monday and Tuesday. For Wednesday and Thursday, we’ll
Broncos LB Drew Sanders To Miss Start Of Season
The Broncos were delivered a bit of a scare when third-year linebacker Drew Sanders was carted off the field at practice yesterday with an apparent lower body injury, per Luca Evans of The Denver Post. After Sanders missed most of his 2024 campaign with an April torn Achilles tendon, there
Jauan Jennings left practice with a calf injury
The 49ers got Ricky Pearsall on the practice field for the first time in training camp on Sunday, but another wide receiver had to leave Sunday’s session with an injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said in his press conference that Jauan Jennings suffered a calf injury. Jennings also dealt with
Kirk Cousins makes notable leadership move after Falcons practice
Cousins might be relegated to the job of backup quarterback, but he is showing veteran leadership to his Atlanta Falcons teammates. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
49ers agree to sign CB Eli Apple
The 49ers are adding an experienced veteran to their defense. Cornerback Eli Apple has agreed to a one-year deal with San Francisco, according to agency Universal Sports and Entertainment Management. Apple, 29, signed with the Chargers’ practice squad last October and was promoted to the team’s active roster last November.
Giants WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton Suffers Achilles Tear
Bryce Ford-Wheaton missed his rookie season due to an ACL tear, and he has once again been dealt a major injury blow. The Giants receiver/special teamer went down in practice today and observers feared an Achilles tear would be revealed after further testing. That injury has indeed been confirmed, Dan Duggan
Broncos LB Drew Sanders out for extended time with foot injury
One of the Broncos’ linebackers will be sidelined for a while. Per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Drew Sanders suffered a foot tendon injury and an MRI revealed he will be out for an extended period of time. Sanders will not be able to return for the start of the regular
Giants WR unable to get NFL career going after another major injury
Bryce Ford-Wheaton missed his rookie season due to an ACL tear, and he has once again been dealt a major injury blow. The Giants receiver/special teamer went down in practice on Sunday and observers feared an Achilles tear would be revealed after further testing. That injury has indeed been confirmed,
49ers’ Tarron Jackson conscious, can feel extremities after being stretchered off field
49ers defensive lineman Tarron Jackson was stretchered off the field and taken to Stanford Hospital at today’s practice, but coach Kyle Shanahan said Jackson is conscious and has feeling in his extremities. “There with Tarron Jackson there at the end, always scary when someone gets taken off on a stretcher,”
Offseason In Review: Chicago Bears
Thanks to the Bryce Young blockbuster, the Bears owned the No. 1 selection in last year’s draft. As expected, general manager Ryan Poles and Co. used that as an opportunity to move on from Justin Fields and reset at the quarterback spot. 2024 marked the beginning of the Caleb Williams
Giants WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton suffers torn Achilles
One of the Giants’ key special teams players has suffered a long-term injury. Per Dan Duggan of TheAthletic.com, Bryce Ford-Wheaton suffered a torn Achilles during Sunday’s practice. Ford-Wheaton confirmed the news in a social media post. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t devastated! I did everything by the
Two-time Pro Bowler’s extension should make Chargers’ Harbaugh happy
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh loves offensive linemen. The coach said, “We look at offensive linemen as weapons,” after facing criticism for taking right tackle Joe Alt instead of wide receiver Malik Nabers (now with the New York Giants) during the 2024 NFL Draft. Unsurprisingly, the Chargers are
Inside the Rashawn Slater deal
On Sunday, the Chargers signed tackle Rashawn Slater to a four-year extension. The details have quickly emerged for a deal that is able to be quickly summarized and digested. Here’s the full contract, per a source with knowledge of the terms: 1. Signing bonus: $29 million. 2. 2025 roster bonus:
Jaguars HC Liam Coen Addresses Travis Hunter’s Practice Schedule
Travis Hunter saw incremental increases in his practice workload during the spring, seeing time at receiver and cornerback. As padded practices take place, a curated plan will be implemented for the Heisman winner. Earlier this month, it was confirmed the Jaguars would continue ramping up Hunter’s responsibilities during training camp, with
Jawaan Taylor comes off PUP list, practices for first time at Chiefs camp
Veteran right tackle Jawaan Taylor participated in practice at Chiefs training camp for the first time this summer. Taylor opened up camp on the physically unable to perform list, but he was activated in time to take part in Sunday’s session. The nature of the injury that kept Taylor off
Why reworking five-time Pro Bowler’s contract seems wise for Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins seem to be offering safety Minkah Fitzpatrick a carrot with their latest move. The Dolphins and the five-time Pro Bowler agreed to a reworked contract Sunday, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Miami added a $16.245M signing bonus to the safety’s deal. Before this move, there was no more
James Pearce, other Falcons went “a little too far” in practice scuffles Sunday
Falcons first-round pick James Pearce was in the middle of the fray during Sunday’s training camp practice. Pearce scuffled with left guard Matthew Bergeron and right tackle Kaleb McGary on back-to-back plays during a drill pitting the first-team offense against the second-team defense. Pearce’s fellow edge rusher Leonard Floyd got
Cardinals CB Starling Thomas Suffers Torn ACL
2:25pm: Thomas has landed on injured reserve, per a team announcement. That move confirms he will join Murphy-Bunting in missing the entire 2025 campaign. Fellow cornerback Jaden Davis – who inked a futures deal in January – is also on IR. 11:56am: Cardinals cornerback Starling Thomas suffered a torn ACL during Friday’s practice, as
Broncos have “no timetable” for stadium plan
The Broncos are planning to either build a new stadium or to renovate their current one. They currently have no timetable for getting things done. “[W]e’re not going to put a timetable on it,” team president Damani Leech told reporters on Saturday. “This is a 30-, 40-, 50-year decision that
Commanders’ McLaurin expands on ending training-camp holdout
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin had been holding out of training camp but reported Sunday. McLaurin was fined $200K ($50K per day) for skipping four days of camp. The fines, however, aren’t the only reason he returned to the team’s facility in Ashburn, Va. He also missed spending time
Rashawn Slater, Chargers reach agreement on four-year extension
Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater hasn’t been practicing at training camp because he had not signed a contract extension yet, but that will likely change when the Chargers are next on the field. According to multiple reports, Slater and the Chargers have agreed to a four-year extension. It is worth
Chargers, Rashawn Slater Agree To Extension
Rashawn Slater will not enter the 2025 campaign as a pending free agent. Talks on a Chargers extension produced an agreement Sunday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports team and player have agreed to a four-year, $114MM extension. This monster pact – which is now official – includes $92MM guaranteed and makes Slater
49ers activate Ricky Pearsall – NBC Sports
Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall hit the practice field for the first time this summer. The 49ers activated Pearsall from the physically unable to perform list in time to participate in Sunday’s practice. The session is the team’s fourth of the summer and they will put full pads on for the
Cardinals suffer injury blow as key CB tears ACL
Despite being undrafted in 2023, Thomas established himself quickly on the Cardinals defense. In his first two seasons, he started in 22 games and posted 85 tackles, 11 pass breakups and one forced fumble. In 2024, he started 15 games, allowing only 30 total receptions, with six pass deflections and 47 total
Falcons owner Arthur Blank envisions one international game per team, per year
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has said the league wants to stage 16 international games per year. The simplest math leads to one inescapable conclusion. Every team would play an international game, every year. Via Sports Business Journal, Falcons owner Arthur Blank said during a Saturday appearance on NFL Network that
Rams, RB Kyren Williams Nearing Extension?
It sounds as if extension talks between the Rams and running back Kyren Williams are continuing to trend in the right direction. As was the case with spring work, Williams timely reported to training camp, and he emphatically stated he would be a full practice participant while negotiations are ongoing
Dolphins move $2 million from 2026 to 2025 for Minkah Fitzpatrick
The headlines say one thing. The details paint a different picture. Yes, Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick received a $16.245 million signing bonus as part of his reworked deal. The truth is that the Dolphins had the ability to convert $14.245 million of his $15.5 million salary into a signing bonus,
Jaguars offer hint about how they will utilize Travis Hunter
The Jacksonville Jaguars have said they believe Travis Hunter can play on both sides of the ball at the NFL level, and it appears they are preparing for the rookie to do just that in his first season. Hunter got plenty of reps at both wide receiver and cornerback during
Evan Engram: It was easy being first in building with Jaguars, it’s tough with Broncos
Evan Engram is early in his first season with the Broncos, but the tight end has already noticed one significant difference from his time with the Jaguars. Engram thrived on the field for most of his time in Jacksonville and left the Jaguars with 234 catches in 43 games, but
Incident With Raiders Teammate May Have Triggered DT Christian Wilkins’ Release; Wilkins Generating FA Interest
The reporting on the Raiders’ surprising decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has centered around the disagreement between the two sides as to Wilkins’ approach to his recovery from the foot injury that prematurely ended his 2024 season. However, that may not be the only factor. Per Josina Anderson
Arthur Blank: Falcons are in a better place than we’ve been in a number of years
The Falcons had their seventh straight losing season in 2024 after dropping their final two games of the year, but team owner Arthur Blank isn’t doubting the track that his team is on as they head into the 2025 campaign. Head coach Raheem Morris took over the team before the
Cowboys, TE Jake Ferguson Agree To Extension
The Cowboys and tight end Jake Ferguson have agreed to a four-year, $52MM extension, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The deal includes $30MM in guarantees. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Deion Sanders and his medical team will hold a press conference on Monday
For Hall of Fame defensive back and Colorado coach Deion Sanders, questions have swirled about his health for several weeks. Answers apparently are coming on Monday. Via Chantz Martin of FoxNews.com, Sanderswill conduct a press conference on Monday. Officially, the event is expected to “provide general and team updates.” Per
Dolphins, S Minkah Fitzpatrick Agree To Reworked Deal
July 27th, 2025 at 9:50am CST by Rory Parks Shortly after hiring agent Drew Rosenhaus, Minkah Fitzpatrick has secured a reworked deal from the Dolphins. As ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports, Miami has added a $16.245MM signing bonus to Fitzpatrick’s thru-2026 contract, which previously contained no more guaranteed money. More to
Report points to another possible reason for Christian Wilkins release
If you’ve been watching and/or reading closely, you may have noticed a hint or two that the release of Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins may have related to something other than a dispute over his lingering foot injury. Or, more accurately, that the Raiders could try to point to something
Commanders to induct Santana Moss into their Ring of Fame
The Commanders will kick off the 2025 season by adding a player to the franchise’s Ring of Fame. The team announced that they will be inducting wide receiver Santana Moss into the group during their Week 1 game against the Giants. Moss will be the 52nd person to join the
Dave Canales: Hunter Renfrow looks like the player I remember
Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow’s comeback bid with the Panthers is off to a good start. Renfrow caught 103 passes for the Raiders in 2021, but missed seven games the next season and only had 25 catches in 17 games for Vegas in 2023. He did not play at all after
Terry McLaurin makes big decision amid his contract holdout
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has been seeking a contract extension this offseason, but he is no longer holding out for a new deal. McLaurin began training camp as a holdout earlier this week, as he did not show up to the team facility on the first day of
Sean McVay preaches “controlled aggression” to Jared Verse
Rams linebacker Jared Verse has learned how to work out like former Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. In addition to being a great player, Verse has something else in common with the future Hall of Famer. Verse has an edge. And that edge sometimes needs to be controlled in practice.
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin Reports To Camp; No Extension In Place
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, who held out of the first several days of training camp as part of his effort to secure a lucrative extension, has reported to camp, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. However, there is no new contract in place, and the team has put McLaurin on the
Terry McLaurin reports to training camp, not practicing yet with ankle injury
Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is no longer a holdout, but he is not practicing, either. McLaurin showed up to training camp for the first time today, but he’ll start camp on the physically unable to perform list, coach Dan Quinn said. “Terry McLaurin has reported and we’re very happy
Tua Tagovailoa: I’m not talking bad about Tyreek Hill, just holding him accountable
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa says he wasn’t trying to criticize teammate Tyreek Hill when he said they need to work on their relationship, but Tagovailoa said Hill needs to know that comments he made at the end of last season about wanting to leave the team didn’t go unnoticed in
Shemar Stewart on signing contract: It was time to stop arguing and get on the field
Bengals pass rusher Shemar Stewart has officially signed his rookie contract, making him the last 2025 first-round draft pick to do so after a lengthy stalemate in negotiations. He said he’s relieved to have it over and get to work. “Both sides just found some even ground. We both thought
Cowboys fans send animated two-word message to Jerry Jones
Dallas Cowboys fans appear to have one thing on their mind during training camp, and they made sure to let team owner Jerry Jones know about it on Saturday. Hundreds of Cowboys fans showed up to the team’s annual “Opening Day Ceremony” on Saturday in Oxnard, California. Jones addressed the
Texans RB Joe Mixon Expected To Miss Multiple Weeks Of Camp
Three days ago, the Texans placed running back Joe Mixon on the active/non-football injury list. At the time, reports claimed that the “medical outlook” was positive for Mixon and that the team would likely ease him into training camp, gradually increasing his activity before shutting him down for his eventual
Sean McVay offers notable update on Matthew Stafford’s back injury
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has missed the start of training camp due to a back injury, and the veteran will remain sidelined for longer than initially expected. Rams head coach Sean McVay told reporters on Tuesday that Stafford has experienced back soreness this summer. McVay suggested that the
At No. 64 on the NFL's top 100, Bo Nix targets climbing to No. 1
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WR Alec Pierce Does Not Anticipate Colts Extension
Earlier this offseason, it was reported Alec Pierce and the Colts had yet to engage in extension talks. The fourth-year wideout’s camp has in fact spoken to the team about a second contract, but it is still unlikely one will be worked out any time soon. Pierce is one of several Day
Titans praise Cam Ward’s rapid development, emerging leadership
Rookie quarterback Cam Ward has already created a ton of excitement within the Tennessee Titans building, as teammates and coaches rain praises for Cam’s development, leadership and early connection with key players like wide receiver Calvin Ridley. During a training camp session, fans lined up to get Cam’s autograph while
















































