Lloyd Howell resigns from The Carlyle Group
When The Carlyle Group became one of the few private-equity funds that were approved to buy minority interests in NFL teams, former NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell should have been required to resign from his part-time consulting job with The Carlyle Group or from the NFLPA. He left
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/21/25
Training camps are underway around the league, bringing more and more roster adjustments every day. Here are the latest minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Carolina Panthers Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Signed: WR Will Sheppard Released: K Alex Hale Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings Placed on active/PUP: TE Gavin
Von Miller will wear No. 24 with the Commanders
Von Miller has worn only 58 and 40 in his 13 NFL seasons with three teams. He will wear No. 24 in his first season with the Commanders. Miller’s preferred numbers were taken in Washington, with second-year linebacker Jordan Magee wearing 58 and second-year safety Tyler Owens 40. So, Miller
Philip Rivers makes major career announcement
Philip Rivers is officially closing the book on his NFL career, and the quarterback has found a great way to go out. The Los Angeles Chargers released a video on Monday in which Rivers revealed that he will retire as a member of the team. The nearly five-minute clip featured
Rams sign QB Dresser Winn
The Rams have signed quarterback Dresser Winn to a one-year deal, the team announced. It was reported June 26 that Winn and the Rams were reuniting, but he didn’t sign his deal until Monday. This is Winn’s third stint with the Rams. Winn, 26, entered the league with the team
Bengals owner remains optimistic about Trey Hendrickson extension
The Cincinnati Bengals expect to reach an agreement with EDGE Trey Hendrickson soon, despite heated contract negotiations throughout the offseason. Hendrickson is set to play on a one-year, $21M contract this upcoming season. He has said he will not play this upcoming season without a new deal and received permission
Todd Bowles provides an update on Tristan Wirfs: He’ll be ready sooner than later
Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee earlier this month. Wirfs could miss the start of the season, but coach Todd Bowles isn’t ready to rule Wirfs out. Bowles expressed optimism despite uncertainty about whether doctors will clear Wirfs for Week 1. “That I cannot
Titans Complete Draft Pick Signings With 2nd-Round OLB Oluwafemi Oladejo
The Titans have reached an agreement with second-round pick Oluwafemi Oladejo, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, completing their 2025 draft class signings. Oladejo’s deal is worth $8.415MM over four years, the first three of which are fully guaranteed along with a $2.76MM signing bonus. That represents a massive jump
Micah Parsons takes note of shade from Jerry Jones
Micah Parsons should not have shown up for training camp. Owner Jerry Jones is going to lowball him. Guaranteed. And the only way to avoid it would have been to stay away. Micah seems to realize it. He re-posted a tweet from J.J. Watt criticizing Jones for comments he made
New details emerge about Trey Hendrickson’s holdout from Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson is still seeking a contract extension with veterans set to report to training camp on Wednesday, and some new information has emerged about his dispute with the team. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported on Monday evening that the overall dollar amount the Bengals have
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser tries to skirt presidential name-change uproar
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser did a deal with the Commanders to build a new facility at the site of RFK Stadium. On Sunday, President Donald Trump demanded that the Commanders restore their abandoned name — and then he said he may condition the deal on the name being changed. The
Packers sign key offensive lineman to a four-year extension
The Green Bay Packers have made a major investment in their offensive line by agreeing to a four-year, $88M extension with right tackle Zach Tom, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The deal includes a $30.2M signing bonus and makes Tom the fourth highest-paid right tackle in the league. This
Rashee Rice will fully participate in training camp
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces a multi-game suspension. The question is: How many games will he miss? Chiefs coach Andy Reid said he is uncertain when the NFL will decide on punishment for Rice, who pleaded guilty last week to collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a
RB Nyheim Hines signs with new team two years after jet ski crash
It has been two years since Nyheim Hines suffered a serious injury in an unfortunate accident, and the veteran running back has found an NFL team that is willing to give him another shot. Hines agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, according to ESPN’s Adam
Nyheim Hines agrees to sign with Chargers
Running back Nyheim Hines has found a place to continue his NFL career. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Hines has agreed to sign with the Chargers. Hines has not played since suffering a serious leg injury in a jet ski accident in July 2023. Hines was playing for the
Texans, CB Arthur Maulet Agree To Deal
Arthur Maulet endured an injury-shortened season in 2024, and he had a lengthy wait in free agency as a result. The veteran corner has lined up an opportunity in time for training camp, however. Maulet told NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe on Monday that he has agreed to terms on a one-year
Chiefs sign WR Hal Presley
The Chiefs added a wide receiver to their roster on the first day of training camp. The NFL’s daily transaction report on Monday shows that they signed Hal Presley. Presley worked out along with wide receivers Amari Rodgers and Seth Williams before signing with the team. Presley had 31 catches
The ‘NFL No. 1 overall draft picks’ quiz
The Tennessee Titans expected Cam Ward – the top overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft – to battle with Will Levis for the starting gig this year. That competition is now over before ever really beginning, as an injury will cost Levis the 2025-26 season. “After consulting with doctors
Cardinals sign UFL DL Kyon Barrs
The Cardinals signed defensive lineman Kyon Barrs, the team announced Monday. Barrs played for the Arlington Renegades in the UFL this spring. He totaled 24 tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss and one pass defensed. Barrs entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent last year with Tennessee. He
Packers Sign OT Zach Tom To $88MM Extension
The Packers are signing right tackle Zach Tom to a four-year, $88MM extension, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Packers, offensive tackle Zach Tom agree to contract extension
Packers offensive tackle Zach Tom has reached an agreement on a new contract. Tom will sign a four-year, $88 million extension, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. A fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, Tom was heading into the final year of his rookie contract but will now
Jones provides laughable rationale for delaying Parsons’ extension
The Dallas Cowboys should’ve already extended EDGE Micah Parsons, but owner Jerry Jones can’t get out of his way. Parsons reported to training camp in Oxnard, California on Monday despite not having a new contract, per NFL Media’s Jane Slater. He’s set to play on the fifth-year option of his
Packers cut K Alex Hale
The Packers cut rookie kicker Alex Hale on Monday, the team announced. The Packers did not announce a corresponding move. Veteran Brandon McManus now is the only kicker on the roster. McManus went 20-of-21 on field goals and made all of his extra points in his 11 games last season
FA Jadeveon Clowney In Contact With Multiple Teams
Jadeveon Clowney is among the veterans still unsigned at this point of the offseason. The journeyman edge rusher is aiming to play in 2025, though, and he could have multiple suitors. When speaking with The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson, Clowney said he has been in touch with four to five teams this
Panthers place Tommy Tremble on PUP list
Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble will open training camp on the physically unable to perform list. The team announced the move on Monday. They also placed wide receiver Dan Chisena on the PUP list and punter Sam Martin was placed on the non-football injury list. Tremble signed a two-year deal
Titans QB Will Levis to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Will Levis‘ 2025 campaign has ended before it began. The third-year Titans quarterback is set to undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The procedure is scheduled for July 29. Levis has elected to prioritize his long-term health by going under the
Seahawks sign CB Kam Alexander, DL Justin Rogers
The Seahawks did some roster shuffling on Monday. The team announced that they have signed cornerback Kam Alexander and defensive lineman Justin Rogers. They also waived cornerback Zy Alexander. Kam Alexander took part in Seattle’s rookie minicamp and also tried out for the Falcons after going undrafted out of Oregon.
Former executive makes bold claim about Jordan Love for 2025 season
As Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love enters his third season as a starter, he will look to put an injury-plagued 2024 season behind him. Love suffered an MCL sprain in his left knee during the team’s Week 1 opener against the Philadelphia Eagles last season, which caused him to
Taylor Decker: Frank Ragnow could’ve retired sooner, he stuck it out for us
Taylor Decker and Frank Ragnow were teammates for years, a pair of first-round picks selected in 2016 and 2018, respectively. And while they arrived before General Manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell, Decker and Ragnow were two pillars of Detroit’s offensive line and significant pieces in the club’s
Bengals’ Mike Brown, Duke Tobin Address Contract Standoffs
On the eve of training camp beginning, Bengals owner Mike Brown and de facto general manager Duke Tobin spoke to the media. To no surprise, the status of the ongoing contract standoffs with Trey Hendrickson and first-round rookie Shemar Stewart were a main topic of discussion. Hendrickson has been among the numerous high-profile edge rushers seeking
Jerry Jones on Micah Parsons: Not the least concerned about contract issue
Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons has reported to training camp, but a couple of big questions about his immediate future remain unanswered. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said at a Monday press conference that he doesn’t know if Parsons will practice while waiting for an agreement on a contract extension that
Is Terry McLaurin willing to request a trade amid contract saga?
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin generated headlines when he said last week that he has “been pretty frustrated” over the fact that he hasn’t received a big-money contract extension ahead of training camp. For an update shared on Monday, NFL reporter Henry McKenna of Fox Sports touched upon McLaurin’s mindset as veteran Washington
Report: DJ Chark recently visited with Bears
Receiver DJ Chark may be closer to finding a new team. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Chark recently visited with the Bears. Chark, 28, spent last season with the Chargers, but appeared in just seven games for the team due to injury. He finished the season with just
Eagles Sign Second-Round S Andrew Mukuba, Complete Draft Class Deals
The Eagles are the latest team to wrap up their rookie deals in time for training camp. Second-round safety Andrew Mukuba inked his contract on Monday, per a team announcement. Like 29 other players taken in the second round of April’s draft Mukuba was unsigned at the start of last week. Round
Eagles sign second-round pick Andrew Mukuba
There are now just four unsigned 2025 draft picks. The Eagles announced on Monday that they’ve signed second-round pick Andrew Mukuba to his four-year rookie contract. Mukuba, a safety, was the final pick of the second round in this year’s draft. He began his college career at Clemson, playing three
Is Joe Schoen having second thoughts about Dart, Sanders decision?
The New York Giants were routinely linked with quarterback Shedeur Sanders leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, but the Giants ultimately traded back into the first round to select Ole Miss signal-caller Jaxson Dart at pick No. 25. For a piece published on Monday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily
Mike Brown addresses Shemar Stewart holdout
The Bengals have failed to get first-round edge rusher Shemar Stewart under contract. And, of course, they believe that’s not their fault. But it is. They opted to suddenly change their contract language regarding the voiding of guarantees. And it wasn’t a 2025 change; they used the old language in
Dolphins Discussing Deal With CB Rasul Douglas; Latest On DT Zach Sieler
Cornerback remains an area of need for the Dolphins at the onset of training camp. Rasul Douglas is still a clear target for the team on the free agent market. Douglas has been linked to Miami on multiple occasions this offseason. The eight-year veteran would offer the Dolphins a starting-caliber option in
Cowboys put Trevon Diggs, DeMarvion Overshown, Josh Butler on PUP list
Three Cowboys players landed on the physically unable to perform list on Monday. Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports that cornerback Trevon Diggs, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, and cornerback Josh Butler are on the list. Rookie cornerback Shavon Revel is on the non-football injury list. All four players can be activated at
NFL Films exec reacts to Bills’ strong feelings about being featured ‘Hard Knocks’ team
Individuals within the Buffalo Bills, such as quarterback Josh Allen, haven’t hidden that they feel Buffalo being the featured “Hard Knocks: Training Camp” team this summer could serve as an unwanted distraction for a club looking to make its first Super Bowl appearance since January 1994. During a recent chat
Duke Tobin on Trey Hendrickson: He’s under contract, we expect him at camp
The Bengals are dealing with a pair of contract impasses involving defensive ends ahead of their first training camp practice this week. First-round pick Shemar Stewart remains unsigned and veteran Trey Hendrickson is looking for a contract extension. Hendrickson did not attend the team’s mandatory minicamp as part of his
DT Khalil Davis Retires
Khalil Davis remains unsigned as training camps open around the league. In lieu of continuing to pursue a free agent deal, the defensive tackle is hanging up his cleats. Davis’ agent informed ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday of the news. As a result of the decision to end his NFL career,
Duke Tobin: I hope Shemar Stewart comes in, he needs to be here
The Bengals and No. 17 overall pick Shemar Stewart remain in a contract dispute that doesn’t appear to be close to ending. Cincinnati’s rookies reported to training camp on Saturday, but Stewart was not among them. The defensive end has been posting pictures to social media of himself out of
Titans O-line must improve rapidly after Will Levis news
The Tennessee Titans must protect rookie quarterback Cam Ward this upcoming season, especially now that they’ll be without their backup QB. Titans QB Will Levis is slated to undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He suffered the injury last season and aggravated it later in
Elijah Molden, Jaylen Johnson passed physicals with Chargers
The Chargers have gotten two of their players back on the practice field. Via the NFL’s daily transaction wire, defensive back Elijah Molden and receiver Jaylen Johnson have each passed a physical. Both players started training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Molden ended the 2024 season with
Commanders’ Stadium Deal Could Be Tied To Name Change
Attention regarding the Commanders will soon turn to training camp, but the team’s stadium situation remains unsettled at this point. A resolution could wind up being tied to the franchise’s name. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, president Donald Trump indicated he could attempt to hold up Washington’s new
Jawaan Taylor, Kristian Fulton start training camp on PUP
One of Kansas City’s starting offensive tackles is not ready to practice at the start of camp, but it doesn’t sound like he’ll be out for too long. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said in his Sunday press conference that offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor, cornerback Kristian Fulton, and tight end
What O’Connell learned about McCarthy amid lost rookie season
Previous stories detailed how Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and other members of the staff included quarterback and 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy in Saturday game plan meetings as McCarthy spent his entire rookie season recovering from the full meniscus repair he needed last summer. During a recent
Will Levis out for season with shoulder injury
Titans quarterback Will Levis will miss the entire 2025 season with a shoulder injury. Levis, who was the Titans’ primary starter the last two seasons, was expected to back up first overall pick Cam Ward this year. Instead, he’ll miss the year. “After consulting with doctors and his representatives, Will
Titans QB Will Levis To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
July 21st, 2025 at 9:08am CST by Adam La Rose Will Levis‘ 2025 campaign has ended before it began. The third-year Titans quarterback is set to undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The procedure is scheduled for July 29. Levis has