Geno Smith: Chip Kelly is doing a great job implementing his offense with the Raiders
When Raiders head coach Pete Carroll was hired this offseason, two of his top priorities were hiring Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator and trading for quarterback Geno Smith. Kelly and Smith think they’re a match made in heaven. “I think Chip has done a great job, number one, with implementing
NFL Draft intel: NFC team covets these skills of Texas QB Arch Manning
Manning also has a connection to the franchise. Longhorns long snapper Tate Haver is the son of Rams general manager Les Snead, per Texas’ website. Rams QB Matthew Stafford, 37, is entering a two-year, $84M contract. Even if he returns next season, a source told Robinson the team could still
Titans sign WR Matt Landers, waive WR Colton Dowell
The Titans closed out the week by making changes to their wide receiver group. The team announced that they have signed Matt Landers to their 90-man roster. Colton Dowell was waived in a corresponding move. Landers has made a number of stops since going undrafted out of Arkansas in 2023,
Prescott reacts strongly to Tyler Smith’s Super Bowl comment
Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl guard Tyler Smith generated headlines recently when he said it is “always the expectation” that the Cowboys will end the season as “Super Bowl champions.” While speaking with reporters at training camp on Thursday, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott offered a strong reaction to Smith’s comments. “If [Smith] doesn’t believe it,
Report: NFL fined 100+ players, coaches and employees for scalping Super Bowl tickets
The NFL is cracking down on players, coaches and staffers who have sold Super Bowl tickets for more than face value. About 100 players and about two dozen other employees were fined after an NFL investigation into sales of Super Bowl LIX tickets, according to Rob Maaddi of the Associated
Nick Saban responds to speculation about coaching return amid NFL rumors
Shortly after former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and current college football analyst Greg McElroy shared that someone “in the know” believes there’s a possibility Nick Saban — who retired in January 2024 — might return to coaching, NFL insider Albert Breer suggested that the Dallas Cowboys could be a potential
Falcons agree to terms with WR DJ Chark
The Falcons are signing veteran wide receiver DJ Chark, NFL Media reports. Chark visited Atlanta on Friday. He visited with the Bears last month but Chicago did not sign Chark to a deal. Chark, 28, spent last season with the Chargers but appeared in only seven games because of a
Sanders addresses speeding incidents | Yardbarker
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry raised eyebrows on Thursday when he said that Shedeur Sanders’ being cited for speeding in Ohio twice last month was “just not smart” behavior. While speaking with reporters at training camp on Friday, Sanders was asked about those incidents. “I definitely learned not to drive fast
Unnamed NFLPA attorney warns of potential criminal investigation
There’s a new report from Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler of ESPN regarding the NFL Players Association. It’s important to understand what it is, and what it isn’t. It’s based on an internal document prepared by an unnamed NFLPA lawyer. It reflects the views of the person who
Hunter spending time on both sides of the ball at Jags camp
With training camp now underway, football fans are getting the chance to see rookies from the 2025 NFL Draft make first impressions with their new teams. There are plenty of intriguing prospects to follow in their debut seasons in 2025-26, including Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward (No. 1), New York
Bears aren’t sweating slow offensive start at training camp
Rome wasn’t built in a day and the Bears’ 2025 offense isn’t going to be built that quickly either. That was the message from offensive coordinator Declan Doyle after Friday’s training camp practice. All eyes are on the Bears offense after the arrival of Doyle, head coach Ben Johnson, first-round
Flott, Giants, Sneed, Titans, Hill, Bengals, Barron, Broncos, Diggs, Packers
July 25th, 2025 at 3:13pm CST by Sam Robinson The Giants used a first-round pick on Deonte Banks in 2023 but have not seen the Maryland product justify his draft slot yet. This led to the Paulson Adebo signing. While Adebo is entrenched as a first-stringer, Banks may not be
Quinshon Judkins is the last unsigned draft pick
With Bengals’ first-round draft pick Shemar Stewart finally under contract, only one 2025 selection remains unsigned. Browns running back Quinshon Judkins, the fourth pick in round two, is not under contract. And it’s not about whether he’ll receive a fully-guaranteed contract. The player taken before him did, and the four
Pete Carroll expands on decision to release Christian Wilkins
For the first time since the Las Vegas Raiders’ shocking release of DT Christian Wilkins on Thursday, head coach Pete Carroll fielded questions about the move. “To make our decision, we watched our way through the whole thing,” Carroll told the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Vinny Bonsignore. “We’re keeping really clear
After two speeding tickets, Shedeur Sanders says he has learned his lesson
Shedeur Sanders insists he no longer will live life in the fast lane. The Browns rookie quarterback said Friday he has learned his lesson about speeding after two traffic citations from police and a chewing out by the organization. “Yeah, I definitely learned not to drive fast at all,” Sanders
Falcons WR dealing with concerning injury early in training camp
The Atlanta Falcons offense was dealt an unfortunate injury early in training camp on Friday. Per Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, wide receiver Darnell Mooney suffered a shoulder injury and will miss significant time during the preseason. “Falcons WR Darnell Mooney has a shoulder injury and will miss a few
Darnell Mooney will miss a few weeks with a shoulder injury
Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney injured a shoulder during Thursday’s practice, and the team announced Friday night that he will miss a few weeks. Mooney was hurt in the first training camp practice when he dove for a deep pass from Michael Penix during team work. Mooney walked off with
NFL Fining 100+ Players, Several Team Employees For Profiting Off Super Bowl Tickets
The offseason of NFL administrative drama continues as the League is fining over 100 players and two dozen club employees, according to Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press. The fines are a result of violations of a league policy prohibiting players and employees in the NFL from personally profiting off
Dan Campbell thinks it would be great for the UFL to become an official NFL farm system
Not many people watch the UFL in the spring, but Lions coach Dan Campbell says it’s a place to see some talented professional football players — and he’d like to see it become an official NFL farm system. Asked today whether he would like the NFL to adopt the UFL
As many as 100 NFL players are facing fines, suspension
There is not a bigger sporting event in North America than the Super Bowl, and tickets are only getting more expensive every year. There is also a ridiculous secondary market for tickets where seats sell for well above the original face value. It is usually fans or ticket resellers going
Cedric Tillman injures leg at Browns practice
Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman had to leave Friday’s practice with an injury. Reporters at the session noted that Tillman went down after jumping to try for a high pass from Joe Flacco in the end zone at training camp. Tillman left the field with trainers after the play and
Pete Carroll Addresses Christian Wilkins Decision; Latest On Raiders’ DT Plans
The Raiders continue to struggle at giving Maxx Crosby a reliable supporting cast. Christian Wilkins has followed Chandler Jones as a free agency miss, one that came as the team’s top-10 Tyree Wilson investment has yet to produce much of consequence. Wilkins is out despite having been attached to the
WR Tre’Quan Smith visits Titans
The Titans met with a possible addition to their receiving corps on Friday. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith visited with the team. Smith was a 2018 Saints third-round pick and spent five seasons in New Orleans before moving on to play one game for
NFLPA reportedly under federal investigation
The ongoing saga with the NFL Players Association has taken another turn, as the organization is also reportedly the subject of a federal investigation. ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler reported on Friday that there is an ongoing criminal investigation involving the NFLPA regarding potential misuse of funds
Shemar Stewart and Bengals reach agreement on rookie contract
The NFL’s only unsigned first-round draft pick has agreed to a deal. The Bengals and 17th overall pick Shemar Stewart have agreed to his rookie contract. Stewart had been refusing to sign because the Bengals had been insisting on language that could void his future guarantees. A league source tells
NFL Minor Transactions: 7/25/25
Friday’s minor moves as we head into the weekend: Carolina Panthers Signed: CB Mello Dotson, OLB J.J. Weaver Waived (with injury designation): CB M.J. Devonshire Waived: OLB Amare Barno Cleveland Browns Signed: WR Winston Wright Green Bay Packers Claimed off waivers (from 49ers): RB Israel Abanikanda Los Angeles Chargers Signed:
Chargers sign WR JaQuae Jackson, waive OL Elijah Ellis
The Chargers signed wide receiver JaQuae Jackson on Friday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, the Chargers waived offensive lineman Elijah Ellis. Jackson arrives in Los Angeles after spending the 2024 season on injured reserve with New England. He initially signed as an undrafted free agent with Atlanta. Jackson
Bengals reach agreement with first-rounder Shemar Stewart
The Cincinnati Bengals have finally reached an agreement with first-round pick Shemar Stewart, putting an end to what became the story of the offseason for the team. Stewart, drafted 17th overall in this year’s draft, has finally agreed to a four-year, fully guaranteed $18.97 million deal that includes a $10.4
Panthers sign LB JJ Weaver, cut LB Amare Barno
The Panthers made a change at outside linebacker Friday, swapping players. The team signed undrafted rookie JJ Weaver, the Panthers announced. They released outside linebacker Amare Barno in a corresponding move. Weaver, 25, played six seasons at Kentucky. He was a three-time captain for the Wildcats and finished his college
Bengals Sign First-Round DE Shemar Stewart
The Bengals have cut their contract issues with defensive ends from two to one. At long last, the AFC North team has its first-round pick under contract. Shemar Stewart agreed to terms on his four-year rookie deal Friday, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero reports. The sides had been engaged in a dispute
Pete Carroll on Jamal Adams: His style of play is so suitable for what we’re trying to do
Raiders head coach Pete Carroll worked with Jamal Adams when both men were with the Seahawks and that familiarity helped Adams land a job with Carroll’s new team this week. Adams signed with the Raiders after playing sparingly with the Titans and Lions last season and injuries limited him to
Browns make curious decision with rookie QB Shedeur Sanders
The Cleveland Browns are giving Shedeur Sanders special treatment in training camp, but it’s not the type of favoritism the fifth-round pick would necessarily want. Per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN, Sanders is the only Browns quarterback who has not been taking reps with the first-team offense during OTAs or the
Raiders claim DT Keondre Coburn off waivers
The Raiders have claimed defensive tackle Keondre Coburn off waives Friday. It comes a day after the team released veteran defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. The Titans waived Coburn on Thursday to make room for the signing of free agent Jihad Ward. Titans coach Brian Callahan said the team wants to
Packers Holding LT Competition; Latest On Elgton Jenkins
Zach Tom‘s four-year, $88MM extension affirmed the right tackle’s status as a cornerstone Packer, but a question about the team’s direction at left tackle remains. A position battle is ongoing. Rasheed Walker will need to hold off 2024 first-round pick Jordan Morgan for the job, Brian Gutekunst said. The eighth-year
Packers claim RB Israel Abanikanda off waivers
The Packers claimed running back Israel Abanikanda off waivers Friday. The 49ers cut Abanikanda on Thursday. The Packers needed a sixth player at the position with rookie Amar Johnson on the non-football injury list with a hamstring. Abanikanda, who played collegiately at the University of Pittsburgh, was drafted in the
Vikings HC discusses Justin Jefferson's availability for Week 1 after injury
On Friday, the Minnesota Vikings announced a concerning training-camp injury for Justin Jefferson, which will sideline the star wide receiver during the preseason. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Shedeur Sanders unconcerned about limited reps, none with first team
The Browns have a four-way quarterback competition, but only one of them hasn’t received any first-team reps. Rookie Shedeur Sanders, though, is not sweating his limited practice reps. “I don’t think that’s my place to answer, to give the answer to that,” Sanders said Friday, via Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.
Falcons To Sign WR DJ Chark
DJ Chark followed his Bears visit with a Falcons meeting, and the latter summit will produce a deal. Chark is signing with the Falcons, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. After playing the 2024 season with the Chargers, the well-traveled wide receiver will join the Falcons on a
Panthers sign CB Mello Dotson, waive CB MJ Devonshire
The Panthers swapped cornerbacks Friday. The team announced it has signed Mello Dotson and waived MJ Devonshire with an injury designation. The Raiders waived Dotson earlier this week. He had signed with Las Vegas as an undrafted free agent from Kansas. Dotson was a first-team All-Big 12 selection last year.
Davante Adams discusses time with Jets, Aaron Rodgers reunion
The reunion between quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams in 2024 didn’t last very long. After nearly two and a half years apart, the longtime Green Bay Packers duo attempted to rekindle their connection with the New York Jets. Adams worked his way to the Jets early in
Justin Jefferson has a mild hamstring strain that will keep him out of practice
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson ended Thursday’s practice early with what he described as tightness in his legs. The Vikings sent him for an MRI. Coach Kevin O’Connell announced Friday that imaging on Jefferson’s left hamstring revealed a mild strain. The team will hold the receiver out of practice a
Panthers’ Derrick Brown Receives Full Clearance
In May, Derrick Brown expressed a desire to be back at full strength by the start of the regular season. The Panthers Pro Bowler has indeed been cleared well before that point. General manager Dan Morgan said at the outset of training camp this week (via Joe Person of The Athletic) that Brown has
Steelers sign veteran S Chuck Clark
The Steelers signed safety Chuck Clark on Friday, the team announced. The Steelers waived defensive tackle Domenique Davis in a corresponding move. Clark, who will compete with Juan Thornhill for a starting job after Minkah Fitzpatrick’s departure, played alongside current Steelers safety DeShon Elliott for three seasons in Baltimore. Clark
Jets HC shares when Justin Fields will practice after dislocating toe
The New York Jets survived an injury scare when it was learned that quarterback Justin Fields suffered a dislocated toe on his right foot during Thursday’s training camp practice. Fields was back on the practice field on Friday but didn’t participate in team drills. While speaking with reporters later in
With fight over guarantees begun, Christian Wilkins’s contract language becomes relevant
The Raiders have voided more than $35 million in remaining guaranteed payments for defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Wilkins has filed a grievance challenging the decision. One key piece of evidence in resolving the claim becomes the language of his contract. The default language, which voids guarantees, from the Wilkins contract
Steelers, S Chuck Clark Agree To Deal
In the wake of the blockbuster Dolphins-Steelers trade which sent Minkah Fitzpatrick back to Miami, Pittsburgh was seen as a team to watch regarding a safety acquisition. The team has lined up its preferred addition. Chuck Clark has agreed to a Steelers deal, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor notes. Pittsburgh already has DeShon Elliott and Juan Thornhill in
Pete Carroll: We didn’t see a path to Christian Wilkins returning, had to move on
The Raiders’ decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins a year into the four-year, $110 million deal he signed before last season was the subject of the first question of head coach Pete Carroll’s press conference on Friday. Wilkins only played five games last season because of a foot injury
Cowboys’ social media team misses mark on Dak, Fantastic Four post
While it makes sense to try to tie in all of the weekend buzz surrounding the arrival of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” in movie theaters, the Dallas Cowboys social media team missed the mark with their Dak Prescott-themed post. Sure, with Prescott wearing No. 4 for Dallas, the connection
Report: Cowboys OT Terence Steele dealing with high-ankle sprain
Cowboys right tackle Terence Steele missed Thursday’s practice while having his right ankle injury evaluated and there’s no word on the nature of the injury. Jane Slater of NFL Network reports that Steele is dealing with a high-ankle sprain. He is expected to miss a few more days of practice
OL Justin Pugh Retires
Justin Pugh‘s time in the NFL has come to an end. On Friday, the veteran offensive lineman announced his decision to retire as a member of the Giants (h/t Dan Duggan of The Athletic). Pugh entered the league as a Giants first-rounder. His first stint with the team lasted five