Should Broncos be worried about Nix’s early preseason struggles?
Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix didn’t look like the player who shattered expectations as a rookie in his 2025 preseason debut. Nix played just three drives in Saturday’s 30-9 road win over the San Francisco 49ers. The 12th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft completed 6-of-11 passes for 31
Jermaine Johnson passes his physical, ready to practice
Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson has passed his physical, and the team activated him off the active/physically unable to perform list Sunday. Johnson ruptured his right Achilles in a Week 2 game against the Titans. He is expected to be ready for the 2025 season opener. “He’s going through the
Standout performances from Week 1 of NFL preseason
The first week of the 2025 NFL preseason is officially in the books. Even though the games and results do not matter, there is still reason to pay attention to standout performances from around the league. Here are some of the best from this week’s games. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New
Colts to start Daniel Jones in second preseason game
The Colts are sticking with their plan to start Daniel Jones at quarterback in their second preseason game, but they have made a tweak to the division of playing time between him and Anthony Richardson. Steichen confirmed at a Sunday press conference that Jones will start against the Packers at
Commanders To Sign LB Duke Riley
Sunday saw the Commanders host seven linebackers on a free agent visit. That effort has produced at least one signing. Duke Riley has a deal in place with Washington, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The news comes not long after it was revealed Riley was among the veterans who took
After shooting at 345 Park Avenue, NFL recommends new security measures to teams
On July 28, a gunman who was apparently targeting the NFL killed four and seriously injured another before taking his own life. It could have been much worse. Now, the NFL has taken steps to protect against further violence, specifically with the league’s 32 teams. Via Sports Business Journal, TheAthletic.com
Another positive update emerges on Lions player who was hospitalized
Detroit Lions defensive back Morice Norris was stretchered off the field in a frightening scene on Friday night, but fortunately, there have been nothing but positive updates about his health since. Norris took a knee to the head while attempting a tackle in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s preseason game
Morice Norris back at Lions facility Sunday
Lions safety Morice Norris is back in Detroit. Norris stayed at a hospital in Atlanta after being taken off the field in an ambulance during a preseason game on Friday night, but said he was “all good” in a social media post on Saturday morning. The team had previously said
Dolphins' Mike McDaniel addresses fight at joint practice with Bears
The Miami Dolphins had an embarrassing moment during their joint practice with the Chicago Bears on Friday. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Report: Teams are monitoring Tyreek Hill for potential trade
From the moment Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill capped the 2024 season by saying it’s time for him to leave Miami, a strange vibe has existed between the player and the team. And other teams understandably are taking notice. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Sunday that other teams are monitoring Hill for
Insider reveals why Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle didn’t play vs. Bears
The Miami Dolphins were without wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle when they played the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday. Hill wasn’t a surprise, as the veteran is dealing with an oblique injury. However, it wasn’t clear why Waddle missed the Dolphins’ first preseason game until the
Rams working to schedule joint practice with Saints this week
The Rams may able to hold a joint practice this week after all. Head coach Sean McVay said at a Sunday press conference that the team is working to finalize a plan to work out with the Saints on Thursday. They were set to practice with the Chargers on Wednesday,
49ers To Bring Back RB Jeff Wilson
Jeff Wilson‘s recent workout for the 49ers did not result in a deal. With his original team dealing with a number of injuries in the backfield, though, a signing will now take place. Wilson is headed back to San Francisco, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The former UDFA
Falcons sign S Ronnie Harrison, C Jake Hanson
The Falcons signed safety Ronnie Harrison and center Jake Hanson, the team announced Sunday. In corresponding moves, Atlanta released offensive lineman Michael Gonzalez and placed safety Grayland Arnold on injured reserve. Harrison entered the NFL in 2018 as a third-round pick of the Jaguars. He spent two years in Jacksonville
Jaguars’ plans for Hunter remain unclear after debut
Doubts persist about Travis Hunter‘s ability to play cornerback/wide receiver extensively in the NFL. The Jacksonville Jaguars‘ rookie played both positions in Saturday’s 31-25 preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to Bleacher Report, the No. 2 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft lined up on 11 offensive snaps and
Pete Carroll on Geno Smith’s obscene gesture: Did you see what the sign said?
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith flipped off a Seahawks fan before Thursday night’s preseason game. Pete Carroll had a great view of the encounter and then tried to snatch the sign the fan held. The sign read: Bigger Bust — Geno or Jamarcus Russell? On Sunday, Carroll was asked about Smith’s
5 Key Stories: 8/3/25 – 8/10/25
Preseason is in full swing around the NFL. As the countdown to Week 1 continues, key developments on a number of fronts have taken place recently. In case you missed any of this week’s top stories, here is a quick recap: Chargers Reunite With Allen, Lose Slater: Shortly after taking a
Commanders lose OT Lucas Niang to a torn ACL
The Commanders’ offensive line depth has taken a hit. Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters at a Sunday press conference that tackle Lucas Niang tore his ACL. Niang will miss the entire season as a result of the injury. Niang signed with Washington this offseason. He was a 2020 Chiefs
Jets happy with Fields’ development, still feel he has ‘a way to go’
Justin Fields did enough in his lone drive for the New York Jets on Saturday night. The fifth-year quarterback went 3-of-4 passing for 42 yards and rushed two times for 14 yards and a touchdown in the Jets’ 30-10 win over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Following the
Raiders sign S Terrell Edmunds
The Raiders added a veteran safety to the roster on Sunday. They announced the signing of Terrell Edmunds to their 90-man roster. He will take the roster spot of wide receiver Seth Williams, who has been waived with an injury designation. Edmunds was a 2018 first-round pick of the Steelers
Raiders, S Terrell Edmunds Agree To Deal
Terrell Edmunds recently visited the Raiders, and that workout clearly went well. The veteran safety has an agreement in place, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The team has since announced the move. Lonnie Johnson Jr.‘s broken fibula has left the Raiders short on depth in the secondary. A
Jeff Wilson will rejoin the 49ers
Running back Jeff Wilson is heading back to the 49ers. Wilson’s agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shaun O’Dare told ESPN that their client is going to sign with the 49ers. Wilson played for the team for four-plus seasons before being traded to the Dolphins in 2022. The 49ers worked Wilson out
Broncos DE Matt Henningsen Suffers Torn Achilles
Matt Henningsen will not be available to the Broncos in 2025. The third-year Broncos defensive end suffered a torn Achilles, head coach Sean Payton said (via Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette). As a result of the injury, Henningsen will miss the coming campaign. The 2022 sixth-rounder managed to take part
After a hold-in, it’s important to get the player properly acclimated
For a player who hopes to get a new contract, a hold-in protects him from getting injured before he can get paid. And while shifting the injury risk to the team is very important to the player, there’s another significant consideration for both the player and the team after the
Is Shedeur Sanders climbing depth chart after solid preseason debut?
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders impressed in his preseason debut. Was that enough to help him climb the depth chart? Sanders started Friday’s road game against the Carolina Panthers instead of presumptive starter Joe Flacco, who was resting. Cleveland QBs Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel didn’t play because of
Tua Tagovailoa handles one drive in preseason opener
Tua Tagovailoa last played in the preseason opener in 2021. On Sunday, he handled the opening drive of Miami’s Week 1 preseason game at Chicago. During the 15-play effort, Tua completed five of six passes for 27 yards. Tagovailoa converted a fourth down near midfield on a throw to receiver
Ben Bartch Favorite For 49ers’ Starting LG Job
It appears the 49ers’ left guard position is settled. Per Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area, the job likely belongs to Ben Bartch, who re-signed with San Francisco in February. Bartch, 27, entered the league as a fourth-round pick of the Jaguars in 2020. He got into 41
Mason Rudolph, Skylar Thompson shine for Steelers in preseason opener
Aaron Rodgers recently said “preseason football is not necessarily real football.” And he’s right. Still, in August, preseason football is the closest thing we have to real football. And, on Saturday night, the two Steelers quarterbacks who played against the Jaguars did a pretty good job playing not necessarily real
Patriots LB Anfernee Jennings On Roster Bubble; S Kyle Dugger A Release/Trade Candidate?
Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings started 16 games last season and enjoyed a 79% snap share, both career-high marks. However, he may not be with the team in 2025. As ESPN’s Mike Reiss observes, Jennings was playing late in the fourth quarter of New England’s first preseason game on Friday, which
Brian Callahan: Titans RB Tyjae Spears is expected to miss a few weeks with ankle sprain
After Saturday night’s preseason opener, Titans coach Brian Callahan said it was too soon to say how much time running back Tyjae Spears could miss, due to an ankle sprain suffered during the game. On Sunday, Callahan had an update; he told reporters Spears is expected to miss a few
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott makes big proclamation he probably can’t keep
Prescott’s comment may have been tongue-in-cheek. Throughout the offseason, however, the 32-year-old QB has made it clear he believes Dallas is a championship contender. After the Philadelphia Eagles won their second Super Bowl in February, Prescott said there isn’t a massive gap between the Cowboys and their NFC East
Todd Bowles: Bucs need to give Sean Tucker the ball more
Buccaneers running back Rachaad White left Saturday’s game against the Titans with a groin injury, but head coach Todd Bowles says there’s one piece of good news: Backup running back Sean Tucker is ready and able to make a big impact if he gets the ball in his hands. Bowles
Jerry Jones says “I have to pinch myself” over getting QB Joe Milton III
A year after the Cowboys wasted a fourth-round pick on a one-year backup quarterback in Trey Lance, they sent a fifth-rounder to New England for Joe Milton III and a seventh-round selection. This time around, the Cowboys think they got a steal. Before Saturday’s preseason opener against the Rams, owner
Packers WR Jayden Reed Uncertain To Play In Week 1? Latest On WR Christian Watson, LB Quay Walker
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed is expected to be among Green Bay’s top pass catchers in 2025, just as he has been over each of his first two years in the league. Unfortunately, he is dealing with an injury that could jeopardize his availability for the start of the season.
Rachaad White to have tests on groin injury Sunday
Buccaneers running back Rachaad White left Saturday’s game against the Titans with a groin injury and the team hopes to get a clearer idea of his recovery timeline on Sunday. White left the game in the first quarter after running six times for 28 yards and head coach Todd Bowles
Texans to sign Jalen Mills
The Texans are adding some veteran help to their secondary in the wake of safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s knee injury. Agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey told ESPN that their client Jalen Mills will sign with the AFC South club. Mills was most recently a member of the Jets’ defensive backfield.
Texans sign one-time Super Bowl champ
The Houston Texans have signed veteran defensive back Jalen Mills, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Houston brought Mills in for a workout last week, and with some uncertainty surrounding several members of the team’s safety depth chart, Mills will provide an experienced reinforcement. Mills, 31, entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick
Allen Lazard emerges from preseason opener with arm in a sling
Allen Lazard came to New York to play with Aaron Rodgers. With Rodgers leaving for Pittsburgh, Lazard decided to make a fresh start without Rodgers. Lazard emerged from the preseason opener with his shoulder in a sling. As we understand it, he landed on the shoulder while making a catch.
Bills RB James Cook Sits Out Preseason Opener; HC Sean McDermott Wanted Him To Play
Bills running back James Cook, who was an active participant in Buffalo’s practices when training camp began, switched to a hold-in strategy last week as extension talks with the team drag on. That approach has now carried over into preseason games. Per Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News, Cook warmed
On Saturday, Jerry Jones was mum on Micah Parsons (which might say plenty)
Last Saturday, Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones said plenty about linebacker Micah Parsons. This Saturday, Jones said nothing. Asked about the status of the conversations with Parsons by Kristi Scales of 105.3 The Fan before the preseason opener against the Rams, Jones offered up s word shrimp salad. “I’m
Vikings lose center Zeke Correll to broken ankle
The most important objective for any preseason game is to minimize injury. The Vikings emerged from Saturday’s exhibition opener with two of them. Receiver Rondale Moore has a “pretty significant” knee injury. After the game, coach Kevin O’Connell added that center Zeke Correll suffered a broken ankle in the fourth
Texans Sign S Jalen Mills
August 10th, 2025 at 8:07am CST by Rory Parks The Texans have signed veteran safety Jalen Mills, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Houston brought Mills in for a workout last week, and with some uncertainty surrounding several members of the team’s safety depth chart, Mills will provide an experienced reinforcement.
J.J. McCarthy: Some things to clean up, but feel we’re in a great spot
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy waited a long time for his second taste of NFL game action after tearing his meniscus in his preseason debut last year and the payoff to his long journey back to the lineup hit him during the national anthem on Saturday. McCarthy said he “had a
Vikings WR Rondale Moore Suffers Knee Injury, May Be Out For Season
Vikings wide receiver and returner Rondale Moore suffered an injury to his left knee during the club’s preseason opener against the Texans on Saturday, as relayed by ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. Moore will undergo an MRI on Sunday to determine the extent of the damage, but in his post-game presser, head
Jayden Reed in walking boot, Packers hope he’s back for Week 1
Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed’s health will be something to watch heading into the regular season. Reed missed practice on Thursday and wore a walking boot on his left foot during Saturday’s game against the Jets. Head coach Matt LaFleur said the injury is not related to the toe issue
Aaron Glenn on Justin Fields: We love where he’s at right now
After a tough day at practice last week, Jets quarterback Justin Fields said he wants to play in each of the team’s preseason games as he works to get the offense into shape for the regular season. Fields was on the field to start Saturday’s game against the Packers and
Chargers cancel joint practice with Rams because of injuries
The Chargers-Rams joint practice planned for Wednesday has been canceled as the Chargers focus on keeping their players healthy. Rams coach Sean McVay said Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh decided injury concerns were too great to justify a joint practice. “Unfortunately we’ll have to cancel that practice with the Chargers,” McVay
Titans’ Tyjae Spears has high ankle sprain
Titans running back Tyjae Spears suffered an apparent high ankle sprain during Saturday night’s postseason game. Spears was carted off the field and a high ankle sprain was the initial diagnosis, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN. Titans coach Brian Callahan said after the game that it’s too soon to
Vikings’ potential breakout star suffers ‘significant’ injury
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore cannot catch a break. Moore was carted off the field after he suffered what Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell described as a “pretty significant” injury during Saturday night’s preseason game against the Houston Texans. The injury occurred as Moore was being tackled by Texans
Ravens agree to terms with RB Myles Gaskin
The Ravens are signing free agent running back Myles Gaskin, Jordan Schultz reports. Gaskin was one of three running backs who worked out for the Ravens on Saturday, joining Kevin Harris and Boston Scott. The Ravens could get running back Marcus Major Jr. back from a concussion soon, but Rasheen
















































