QB Matthew Stafford Has Back Soreness; Rams Using Altered Practice Approach
Back soreness resulted in Matthew Stafford being limited to start training camp. Instead of returning to practice this coming week, the Super Bowl winner will be sidelined. Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Saturday (via ESPN’s Sarah Barshop) that Stafford is still expected to be at full strength in time for Week 1.
Christian Wilkins release related to ‘incident’ with teammate?
There may be more to Christian Wilkins’ recent surprise release from the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL reporter Josina Anderson reported Saturday that “some sources believe an incident involving a teammate may have factored in-part into the Raiders’ fatigue and release” of Wilkins. The nature of the incident is not clear.
Vikings reward Josh Metellus with three-year, $36 million extension
Vikings safety Josh Metellus earned a new contract. And now he has one. Via NFL Media, the Vikings and Metellus have agreed to terms on a three-year, $36 million extension. He was due to earn a base salary of $3.675 million in 2025. He’ll now have a four-year, $39.675 million
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/26/25
July 26th, 2025 at 7:30pm CST by Adam La Rose Saturday’s minor moves around the league: Buffalo Bills Signed: WR Kelly Akharaiyi Placed on reserve/retired list: WR David White Carolina Panthers Green Bay Packers Signed: CB Garnett Hollis Jr. Houston Texans Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you by: Pro Football
Broncos LB Drew Sanders getting MRI after leaving practice
The Broncos are waiting for word on the severity of a leg injury that knocked linebacker Drew Sanders out of Saturday’s practice. Sanders was carted off the field during the session and head coach Sean Payton said in a post-practice press conference that he is going for an MRI to
Aaron Rodgers responds to criticism from Terry Bradshaw
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ signing of quarterback Aaron Rodgers was an immediately polarizing move that did not sit well with large portions of the fan base. It also did not sit well with one of the team’s all-time greatest players, four-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Terry Bradshaw. Bradshaw initially referred to
Aaron Rodgers would love to get to know Terry Bradshaw
Before future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers signed with the Steelers, former Steelers quarterback (and Hall of Famer) Terry Bradshaw called the move “a joke.” “What are you gonna do?” Bradshaw said. “Bring him in for one year? Are you kidding me? . . . . That guy needs
Dolphins S Minkah Fitzpatrick Hires New Agent
Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is hiring a new agent shortly after his trade back to Miami, a potential indicator that he will be seeking a new contract from the Dolphins. Fitzpatrick hired Drew Rosenhaus, according to the Miami Herald’s Omar Kelly, who represents several high-profile NFL players including two of Fitzpatrick’s
Seahawks RB Kenny McIntosh believed to have torn ACL
Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh injured his left leg during Saturday’s training camp practice. The initial diagnosis is a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. McIntosh will undergo further testing to confirm the injury. McIntosh was injured during a special teams drill and had to be carried
Seahawks RB dealing with potentially serious injury
The Seahawks continue to be plagued with injuries to their running backs room in 2025. After watching injuries limit Kenneth Walker last year and mar the careers of players like Rashaad Penny, Chris Carson and others in prior seasons, the team now must deal with third-year back Kenny McIntosh, who
Matthew Stafford will remain out of practice next week and his return is week to week
Rams coach Sean McVay said earlier this week that quarterback Matthew Stafford would miss the start of training camp, returning for the second block. Stafford, though, will not get back into team drills next week. McVay gave a medical update on Stafford’s sore back Saturday, emphasizing that the two-time Pro
Seahawks Fear ACL Tear For RB Kenny McIntosh
The Seahawks continue to be plagued with injuries to its running backs room in 2025. After watching injuries limit Kenneth Walker last year and mar the careers of players like Rashaad Penny, Chris Carson, and others in prior years, the team now must deal with third-year back Kenny McIntosh, who
Titans agree to terms with WR Ramel Keyton after Treylon Burks’ injury
The Titans’ wide receivers room took a hit to its depth Saturday when former first-round pick Treylon Burks fractured his collarbone. The team solved that by agreeing to terms with free agent Ramel Keyton, according to multiple reports. Keyton, 24, was among a handful of players who worked out for
Breece Hall: I’ve got to prove myself to new regime
The Jets signed two members of their 2022 draft class to contract extensions this offseason, but running back Breece Hall isn’t expecting to join cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson in celebrating a new deal. Hall was a second-round pick that year and an impressive rookie season was
Brutal setback could be end of the line for former Titans first-round pick
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks may have already sealed his fate ahead of a make-or-break 2025 season. On Saturday, the No. 18 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft suffered a broken collarbone while making an outstanding diving catch along the sideline during training-camp practice on a pass from
Steelers will induct Ben Roethlisberger, Joey Porter Sr., Maurkice Pouncey into their Hall of Honor
The Steelers announced plans to honor three former members of the team during the 2025 season. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, linebacker Joey Porter Jr., and center Maurkice Pouncey will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Honor during their Monday night game against the Dolphins on December 15. “It’s special,” Steelers
Titans WR Treylon Burks suffers major setback due to injury
Heading into perhaps his most meaningful season, former first-round wide receiver Treylon Burks experienced a significant setback on Saturday. The 25-year-old, coming off a season in which he missed the final 12 games with an ACL injury, fractured his collarbone on Saturday on a diving catch, per Ian Rapoport of
Bills sign WR Kelly Akharaiyi after WR David White retires
The Bills swapped out wide receivers Saturday. The team announced it signed Kelly Akharaiyi to the roster and placed David White on reserve/retired. White, 25, joined the Bills earlier this week. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2024, signing with the Jaguars. He tore an ACL
Dynamic safety extension a massive win for Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings rewarded 2020 sixth-round pick Josh Metellus with a sizable pay raise on Saturday, but they might be the bigger winner. Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Metellus agreed to a three-year, $36 million ($25M guaranteed) extension, keeping the versatile defender with the organization through 2028. While the
Dolphins agree to terms with Mike Hilton
The Dolphins doubled up on experienced additions to their cornerback corps on Saturday. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said that his client Mike Hilton has agreed to terms with the team. That news came after the Dolphins confirmed that they have signed former Patriots and Raiders corner Jack Jones. Hilton spent the
Vikings reward underrated defensive stud with big, new contract
Coming out of Minnesota’s 15-man 2020 draft class, Metellus is one of three players drafted by the team that year to still be on the roster — the other two being Justin Jefferson and backup offensive lineman Blake Brandel. For much of his first two seasons, Metellus was a special
Aidan Hutchinson: My injured leg has been kicked and stepped on, that builds confidence
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson’s 2024 season was cut short by a broken leg, but he says he’s confident the leg is fully healed — especially after some hard practices. Hutchinson said no one around him is babying him or his leg, and that’s exactly what he wants. “First day
Titans WR Treylon Burks Suffers Fractured Collarbone
Heading into perhaps his most meaningful season, former-first round wide receiver Treylon Burks experienced a significant setback today. The 25-year-old, coming off a season in which he missed the final 12 games with an ACL injury, fractured his collarbone today on a diving catch, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Report: Treylon Burks fractured his collarbone
Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks injured his shoulder during Saturday’s practice at Nissan Stadium and the initial report about his condition suggests he’s going to miss time with the injury. NFL Media reports that Burks fractured his collarbone while making a catch during the workout. The wideout is still undergoing
Texans have potential backfield concerns after Joe Mixon injury update
Last season, Mixon had 245 carries, 1,016 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns in 14 regular-season games. On Wednesday, the Texans placed him on the NFI list. Texans reporter DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN noted that Mixon also did not participate in the team’s organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp earlier
Treylon Burks being evaluated after injuring shoulder
Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks said recently that he hopes to stay healthy so he can show what he’s capable of doing on the field, but that plan has hit a snag. Head coach Brian Callahan told reporters on Saturday that Burks is being evaluated for a shoulder injury. Burks
Vikings, S Josh Metellus Agree To Extension
Vikings safety Josh Metellus was heading into the 2025 NFL season on a contract year with a $6.54MM cap hit. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team has secured the defender long term by signing him to a three-year, $36MM extension. Adding onto the end of his current deal, the
Report: Joe Mixon is expected to miss extended time with foot injury
The Texans didn’t seem to need running back Nick Chubb, when he signed a one-year deal in early June. They need him now. Starter Joe Mixon is on the non-football injury list. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Mixon “is expected to be out an extended period of time with
Bears GM speaks out after superstar goes down with injury
Johnson was placed on the non-football injury list when veterans reported to Chicago for camp. He suffered the injury during offseason training, according to Bears general manager Ryan Poles. Johnson is coming off his second consecutive Pro Bowl and is headed into the second year of a four-year, $76 million
CB Jack Jones agrees to deal with Dolphins
The Dolphins were in the market for veteran cornerback help before Artie Burns tore his ACL this week and they’ve added some in the wake of that injury. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Dolphins have agreed to terms with former Patriots and Raiders corner Jack Jones. It’s a
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson To Miss Several Weeks
Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is expected to miss most of training camp due to a leg injury, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. Johnson was placed on the non-football injury list when veterans reported to Chicago for camp. He suffered the injury during offseason training, according to Bears general manager Ryan Poles. Johnson is
Who are the candidates for NFLPA interim executive director? No one knows
The NFL Players Association needs an executive director. Before that, the NFLPA needs an interim executive director. At this point, no one knows who the more immediate hire will be. Or when it will happen. The internal document obtained by ESPN that became the centerpiece of a report regarding potential
Dolphins Sign CBs Jack Jones, Mike Hilton
After a season-ending injury to Artie Burns, the Bengals are making two veteran additions to their cornerback room. The first is former Patriots and Raiders cornerback Jack Jones in a signing made official on Saturday, per a team announcement. Jones started 16 games for the Raiders last season and led the
With Shemar Stewart signed, is Trey Hendrickson next?
With the Bengals finally making a small concession to get first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart to accept new language regarding the voiding of guarantees, they have one more player to lure into camp. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson remains away from the team, for far different reasons. He’s under contract. He’s
Jake Haener: If Saints didn’t believe I could start, I wouldn’t be in competition
Most of the attention in the Saints’ quarterback competition is focused on Spencer Rattler and second-round pick Tyler Shough, but the team has insisted Jake Haener is also involved and Friday’s practice showed that’s more than just idle chatter from head coach Kellen Moore. Haener worked with the first team
Texans will induct Janice McNair into their Ring of Honor
The Texans will induct a second member of the McNair family into their Ring of Honor this year. The team announced that Janice McNair will join her late husband Robert in the group. The McNairs were the co-founders of the Texans, who played their first season in 2002. Andre Johnson
Falcons WR Darnell Mooney To Miss Time
A shoulder injury is expected to sideline Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney for a few weeks, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The injury occurred when Mooney dove for a deep ball during full-team work on Thursday and left the field with a trainer, according to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi. The sixth-year
Justin Fields does 7-on-7 work at Saturday’s Jets practice
It doesn’t look like it will be long before quarterback Justin Fields is back to full speed at Jets training camp. Fields dislocated his toe during practice on Thursday, but he was back on the field Friday doing some drills. On Saturday, he took part in 7-on-7 work as works
Jalen Carter out of practice with shoulder injury
The Eagles continued to practice without a key defensive piece on Saturday. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter is present for the session, but he remains an observer due to a shoulder injury. There’s been no sign of great concern from the Eagles about Carter’s condition and the team would obviously opt
Right to second opinion could become issue in Christian Wilkins’s case
As the Raiders and former Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins embark on a legal fight over whether the team properly voided his remaining guarantees before cutting him, one key question will be whether his foot injury required another surgery — and whether he should have submitted to it. Hovering over
Browns “dodged a bullet” with Cedric Tillman injury
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski had a positive update on wide receiver Cedric Tillman’s health on Saturday. Tillman left Friday’s practice with trainers after suffering a lower left leg injury while trying to reel in a high pass from quarterback Joe Flacco. Tillman did not return to the session, but
Report: Dolphins sign promising CB who has had off-field issues
The Miami Dolphins lost another cornerback when Artie Burns suffered a torn ACL on the first day of training camp, and they may have found a potential replacement. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Saturday that the Dolphins have agreed to a deal with former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jack Jones.
Alex Anzalone practices at Lions camp Saturday
Linebacker Alex Anzalone is on the practice field at Lions training camp on Saturday. Anzalone did not take part in the team’s first set of practice sessions this summer, but multiple reporters at Saturday’s workout send word that Anzalone is in uniform and on the field with the rest of
All second-round picks received a bump in guaranteed pay
It started with Texans receiver Jayden Higgins. After he managed to bump the percentage of guaranteed money for his slot from 91.9 percent to 100 percent, the rest of the round saw a bump in their guarantee percentage. Of course, it took a while. The 30 second-rounders taken after Higgins
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard: Aidan Hutchinson looks better than he was before injury
Kelvin Sheppard will have a great chance for success in his first year as the Lions’ defensive coordinator if defensive end Aidan Hutchinson regains the form he had before fracturing his leg in Week Six last season, but Sheppard isn’t stopping there when it comes to what he’s seen from
Maryland coach Mike Locksley: I lost the locker room over NIL payments last year
In another sign of how name, image and likeness payments have fundamentally changed college football, Maryland head coach Mike Locksley admitted this week that player payments became such a contentious issue on his team that it caused strife in the locker room. “A year ago, Coach Locks lost his locker
Joe Milton prefers playing for the Cowboys over the Patriots
After playing sparingly for the Patriots as a rookie last season, quarterback Joe Milton was traded to the Cowboys in April. He thinks he’s in a better place now. Milton said at Cowboys training camp that he and his agent orchestrated the trade so he could get a fresh start.
Browns LB Jordan Hicks announces his retirement
Veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks won’t be joining the Browns at training camp. Hicks missed the first days of camp for what the team called personal reasons and he announced on Instagram Friday that he is retiring from the NFL. Hicks was in his second season with the Browns and was
Patriots will “have a conversation” about signing Christian Wilkins
Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is no longer a member of the Raiders and his next stop could be New England. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters at training camp on Friday that the team will “have a conversation” about signing Wilkins. Wilkins is from Massachusetts and went to high
Buccaneers sign G Michael Jordan, OT Tyler McLellan
The Buccaneers added a pair of offensive linemen to their 90-man roster on Friday. The team announced the signing of guard Michael Jordan and tackle Tyler McLellan. They had one open roster spot and waived tackle Silas Dzansi with an injury designation to create room for the other new addition.
















































