NFL Minor Transactions: 6/25/25
June 25th, 2025 at 8:28pm CST by Ely Allen Today’s only minor move: Los Angeles Rams Cephus’ return to the NFL will have to continue waiting. The former Lions receiver showed decent promise with noticeable improvement in Year 2 of his NFL career before a should injury ended his sophomore
Gerry Philbin, a member of the Jets Ring of Honor, dies at 83
Former Jets defensive end Gerry Philbin has died, the team announced. He was 83. Philbin was on the Super Bowl III championship team and is a member of the team’s Ring of Honor. He started 109 games and played three others in nine seasons from 1964-72 before a final season
Release Candidate: Kendrick Bourne
It wasn’t too long ago that Kendrick Bourne was one of the top-performing receivers on the Patriots in his first season in New England for a rookie Pro Bowl quarterback in Mac Jones helping the team reach the playoffs for the first time since Tom Brady left. Things have only
Tyler Shough says he can handle anything his rookie season throws at him
Rookie Tyler Shough is competing to replace Derek Carr as the starting quarterback of the Saints. The 40th overall pick is the frontrunner to start the season opener, which would make him the first Week 1 rookie starting quarterback for the team since Archie Manning in 1971. First, though, he
NFL insider names who Browns ‘want’ to win starting QB job
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Diontae Johnson caused a stir when he predicted the club would name Kenny Pickett its Week 1 starting quarterback over veteran Joe Flacco, 2025 third-round draft pick Dillon Gabriel and 2025 fifth-round choice Shedeur Sanders. On Tuesday’s edition of NFL Network’s “The Insiders” program, league reporter
Ohio legislature clears path for Browns to leave Cleveland, despite Art Modell Law
The Browns have found a way to beat Cleveland. With litigation pending over whether the Art Modell Law keeps the Browns from moving out of downtown Cleveland to suburban Brook Park, the Ohio legislature has revised the Modell law in a way that makes the legal issue moot. Via Daryl
Stats show where Burrow needs to improve to bolster MVP chances
For a mailbag published on June 18, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated named Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow his pick to win the Most Valuable Player Award for the 2025 regular season. On Tuesday, ESPN shared how Burrow may need to improve during the upcoming campaign to
What happens next with the collusion story?
The collusion ruling could, depending on what the players choose to do, have ramifications for the NFL and/or the NFL Players Association. The collusion story is a different issue entirely. Will it die on the vine in the wake of the looming hard reset of Fourth of July weekend, or
Colin Cowherd shares interesting prediction about the Dolphins
Colin Cowherd shared an interesting prediction about the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday. Cowherd was talking on his FS1 show and was giving some predictions. He said that he thinks the Dolphins could end up firing head coach Mike McDaniel and GM Chris Grier after a season where they finish third
George Kittle: Deebo Samuel wanted a fresh start, so I’m happy he got one
George Kittle and Deebo Samuel shared space in the 49ers offense for the last six seasons and the partnership was a successful one for most of that run, but there won’t be a seventh year together. Samuel was traded to the Commanders earlier this offseason while Kittle signed an extension
Offseason In Review: New York Giants
Admitting defeat on Daniel Jones may have come too late for the regime that inherited Dave Gettleman‘s handpicked Eli Manning successor. After three seasons tied to the inconsistent quarterback, Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll may be battling uphill to keep their jobs before their preferred Jones replacement takes the reins.
The ‘Most touchdown passes by NFL franchise’ quiz
While it may have taken a while for Aaron Rodgers to officially sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2025 NFL season, it doesn’t seem like he will be there very long. While one-year contract he signed indicated neither he nor the Steelers were committed to each other past this
Raiders’ Christian Wilkins Yet To Shed Walking Boot
Maxx Crosby‘s second extension continues the star pass rusher’s ascent as one of the better defenders in Raiders history. As the Pro Bowl edge rusher has continued to produce en route to a $35.5MM-per-year payday — one that set the table for Myles Garrett‘s market-topping deal this offseason — the
T.J. Hockenson shares what stands out about J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings entered the summer with 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback after he spent his rookie season recovering from a full meniscus repair he needed last August. During a recent chat with Scott Thompson of Fox News Digital, Minnesota tight end T.J. Hockenson explained why
Did collusion case bring down Jeff Pash?
In the aftermath of the release of the previously-hidden collusion ruling, many are wondering whether there will be consequences for key players like NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell, and/or NFLPA chief strategy officer J.C. Tretter. It’s possible that the collusion case claimed a victim
Insider addresses if Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson competition is over
Indianapolis Colts reporter James Boyd of The Athletic raised some eyebrows when he wrote on June 23 that free-agency signing Daniel Jones “has already taken a significant lead in what was supposed to be a wide-open quarterback competition” over third-year pro Anthony Richardson. For a mailbag posted on Wednesday, NFL insider Albert
If Aaron Rodgers doesn’t want attention, why is he doing Pat McAfee’s show in June?
Always be leery of people who voluntarily appear on a very public platform and declare, “I don’t want attention.” That’s what Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers did on Tuesday. There was no reason for him to appear on Pat McAfee’s show. But Rodgers nevertheless became the center of attention in order
Ryan Van Demark On Bills’ Roster Bubble
The Bills have enjoyed good health along their offensive line over the past two seasons, largely using the same unit during that span. Mitch Morse‘s March 2024 exit represented a change, but David Edwards filled the void (as Connor McGovern shifted to center). Buffalo is returning the same starting five
Garret Bolles “grateful” to protect “freak of nature” Bo Nix
The Broncos made Bo Nix the sixth quarterback off the board in the 2024 NFL Draft, but his ranking was a bit higher after his rookie season. Nix piloted the Broncos to the playoffs while throwing for 3,775 yards and completing two-thirds of his passes over the course of the
How Titans’ Will Levis worked to improve amid rise of Cam Ward
Months before the Tennessee Titans officially made quarterback Cam Ward the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, it was learned that Tennessee signal-caller and 2023 second-round draft choice Will Levis would spend a portion of the offseason working with well-respected quarterback trainer and coach Jordan Palmer. For an article published
Report: Free agent CB Shaquill Griffin to reunite with Seahawks
Free agent cornerback Shaquill Griffin is returning to Seattle. Griffin and the Seahawks began talking about a reunion six weeks ago, and it has finally happened, with Griffin agreeing to terms Wednesday, Jordan Schultz reports. Griffin, 29, initially joined the Seahawks as a third-round pick in 2017. He played his
Lamar Jackson Sought Fully Guaranteed Contract From Ravens
The bombshell arbitration ruling in the NFLPA’s collusion grievance against the NFL regarding fully guaranteed contracts has revealed additional details regarding Lamar Jackson‘s previous negotiations with the Ravens. Jackson “asked for a fully guaranteed contract” as far back as the 2022 offseason, according to the ruling, though it did not
Rams waive WR Quintez Cephus
The Rams parted ways with a wide receiver on Wednesday. The team announced that they have waived Quintez Cephus. They did not add any players, so they have an open spot on their 90-man roster as they move toward training camp. Cephus spent last season on the Rams’ practice squad
Former SB champ blasts Rodgers over retirement tease
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed during a Tuesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” that he is “pretty sure” he will retire following the 2025 season. During Wednesday’s edition of the ESPN Radio “Unsportsmanlike” program, former NFL defensive lineman and one-time Super Bowl champion Chris Canty ripped Rodgers regarding
Texans announce 2025 camp schedule, will spend time at The Greenbrier
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Seahawks To Bring Back CB Shaquill Griffin
June 25th, 2025 at 1:18pm CST by Sam Robinson After five seasons away, Shaquill Griffin has reached an agreement to return to Seattle. The Seahawks brought the veteran cornerback in for a visit earlier this offseason, and Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reports the sides will huddle up again on a
Cowboys will open 16 practices to fans in Oxnard
The Cowboys will return to Oxnard, California, for a 19th time and for the 46th in Southern California. The team announced the schedule for its 66th training camp. Fans will be able to attend the open practice sessions free of charge, beginning with the first workout at 11:45 a.m. PT
Kraft makes big admission about end of Pats’ Belichick era
While the New England Patriots claimed six Super Bowl championships under owner Robert Kraft from February 2002 through the 2018 season, they are now coming off back-to-back 4-13 campaigns. During an appearance on the latest episode of “The Adam Schefter Podcast,” Kraft made it clear how he feels about everything
Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich sees “special” blend of size and speed in rookie James Pearce
Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich says rookie linebacker James Pearce has a combination of size and speed that you just don’t see, even among the NFL’s most talented athlete. Ulbrich said that he had watched film of Pearce playing edge rusher at Tennessee and was so impressed with how well
Commanders See Josh Conerly As Future LT
Commanders first-round pick Josh Conerly primarily lined up at right tackle during spring practices, according to ESPN’s John Keim, but the team believes he could take over at left tackle in the long term. Right now, that spot is filled by Laremy Tunsil, who arrived in Washington via trade this
Austin Ekeler: I see more growth from Jayden Daniels, we can be powerhouse offense
Running back Austin Ekeler joined the Commanders last season, but he wasn’t the new addition that jumped off the screen when watching Washington games. Quarterback Jayden Daniels took those honors on his way to winning offensive rookie of the year and jolting life into a team that had not won
NFL’s top QB/WR duos: Did Steelers pair crack top 10?
During a recent appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed wide receiver DK Metcalf was a major draw in his decision to sign with the organization. “He’s a big reason I’m in Pittsburgh,” Rodgers said (h/t NFL.com). The duo could be one of the league’s
Aaron Rodgers: I had conversations with Mike Tomlin every single week
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t officially commit to signing with the Steelers until earlier this month, just before the team began mandatory minicamp. But Rodgers had been in contact with the organization for a while during the offseason. He visited with the club in March and stayed in touch with head
Titans will have seven open practices during 2025 training camp
The Titans have announced their training camp schedule, which includes seven opportunities for fans to see this year’s No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward practice this summer. Tennessee will hold six of its seven open practices at team headquarters, Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. The first session there will take
Players Exploring Legal Options After Collusion Ruling
Multiple NFL players are exploring their legal options after the revelation of a 61-page arbitration ruling in the NFLPA’s collusion grievance against the league regarding fully-guaranteed contracts, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. Players could pursue action against the league (based on the collusive behavior described in the
Diontae Johnson: I “checked out mentally” before refusing to enter game for Ravens
Browns wide receiver Diontae Johnson is coming off a rough season that saw him spend time with three teams and get suspended for detrimental conduct in one stop. That was in Baltimore and the Ravens suspended him for refusing to enter a Week 13 game against the Eagles. Johnson explained
Dallas Goedert: Excited about ways Kevin Patullo sees to get me the ball
Tight end Dallas Goedert is back with the Eagles after agreeing to a pay cut this offseason and he’s enjoyed his first offseason playing for new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo. Patullo has been on head coach Nick Sirianni’s staff since Sirianni arrived in Philadelphia and he moved up to the
Former Dolphins OT reveals what Tagovailoa ‘has to understand’ as QB
Offensive tackle Terron Armstead spent the last three seasons of his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins before he announced his retirement back in April. During a Tuesday appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Armstead spoke openly about how the Dolphins were without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on handfuls of
Morehead State will name its football stadium after Phil Simms
The pride of Morehead State will be picking up another honor from his alma mater. Forme Giants quarterback Phil Simms, a top-10 pick from the small Kentucky school in 1979, will have the football stadium named for him in a ceremony on October 18. On that day, Jayne Stadium will
Trey McBride wants to follow in footsteps of Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride enjoyed the best season, to date, of his NFL career while catching passes thrown by quarterback Kyler Murray. McBride then inked a four-year, $76M contract extension with $43M guaranteed this past April. While appearing on ESPN from the annual Tight End University summit on
Robert Kraft: I promise we’re gonna have fun this year
Patriots owner Robert Kraft believes that his team is back on the right track. Bill Belichick’s long run of success as the team’s head coach came crashing to an end with a 12-22 record over his final two seasons and his replacement Jerod Mayo was one and done after going
Commanders’ Austin Ekeler shares Jayden Daniels warning for NFL
Running back Austin Ekeler joined the Washington Commanders in March 2024 and, thus, uniquely experienced how Jayden Daniels completed arguably one of the best rookie seasons ever produced by a quarterback. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Ekeler offered a bit of a warning to the rest of
With collusion ruling out, multiple players are exploring their options
Tuesday was an interesting day. More interesting days could be coming. After the NFL and NFL Players Association managed to hide the 61-page ruling in a landmark collusion arbitration for more than five months, the cat is out of the bag. And some players are paying attention. Multiple individuals who
The ‘Most passing yards in a game by NFL franchise’ quiz
Happy 44th birthday to the all-time passing leader in Houston Texans history Matt Schaub! Schaub wasn’t the first QB in Texans history but he was the first to lead them to the NFL playoffs in 2010-11 and leads the organization’s relatively short history in passing yards (23,221), passing touchdowns (124)
Could former No. 1 pick emerge as Steelers’ replacement for Rodgers?
Almost immediately after Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers revealed on Tuesday that he is “pretty sure” he will retire from playing following the 2025 season, some predicted that the Steelers will almost certainly select a top-tier quarterback prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, ESPN’s Brooke Pryor noted that
Louis Rees-Zammit will try the NFL for another year or two before returning to rugby
When Welsh rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit announced last year that he would move overseas to try to make it in the NFL, he was taking a big risk by giving up stardom at home for a sport he had never played before. So far it hasn’t paid off, but he
Trey McBride: Kyler Murray and I can have the same connection as Mahomes and Kelce
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride is at the Tight End University summit this week, sharing thoughts with other tight ends from around the NFL, and he said a discussion with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was particularly inspiring. McBride said on ESPN that Kelce talked about his connection with Patrick
NFL Minor Transactions: 6/24/25
June 24th, 2025 at 8:41pm CST by Ben Levine One minor move to pass along… New England Patriots The Patriots added some offensive line depth today in Yasir Durant. The Missouri product has bounced around the NFL since going undrafted in 2020, including a previous stint with New England in
Russell Wilson “Really Wanted To Play” With Malik Nabers
Russell Wilson‘s free agency didn’t feature a long list of suitors, but the QB still had a handful of options during the early stages of the offseason. Ultimately, the veteran landed with the Giants, and he said the presence of their top receiver had a major influence on his decision.
Aaron Rodgers will work out in Malibu with Steelers players
Aaron Rodgers didn’t have much time to practice with the Steelers before they wrapped up their offseason program, but the quarterback will get some more reps in with his teammates before training camp. Rodgers, who signed with the Steelers just before their three-day mandatory minicamp closed out their offseason, said