Trey Smith reports to Chiefs mandatory minicamp
Trey Smith joined the Chiefs for the start of their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Smith did not attend the team’s voluntary work this spring after receiving the franchise tag at the start of the offseason. Smith signed the tag, so he is under contract for the 2025 season with a
NFL coordinator, scout praise Commanders for Laremy Tunsil move
The Washington Commanders became one of the more positive surprises of the 2024 season as they completed a trip to the NFC Championship Game. Washington then made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason when the club acquired star offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick
Chargers will unveil new alternate uniforms in July
The Chargers are adding a new look for the 2025 season. The team announced on Tuesday that they will unveil new alternate uniforms on July 15. They released a teaser video to accompany the announcement, but revealed no details about what their new look will be. “We’ve always considered ourselves
Jaguars Undecided On Travis Hunter’s Gameday Workload
Travis Hunter made no secret about his intentions of playing both ways in the NFL after doing so during his decorated college career. The Heisman winner remains on track to do just that during his rookie campaign with the Jaguars. Shortly after Jacksonville moved up to No. 2 to select Hunter,
Noah Lyles says his planned race with Tyreek Hill is off
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will not get his wish of racing Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles. Lyles said that he and Hill had agreed to race in what they hoped would be a major event this weekend in New York City, but it has been called off for reasons
Giants’ Brian Daboll adds to Jaxson Dart hype during mandatory minicamp
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have insisted throughout the spring that they want rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart to learn about life in the NFL while serving as a backup. Dart is part of a quarterback room that features presumed starter Russell Wilson, backup Jameis Winston and Tommy
Dolphins to open 10 training camp practices to public
The Dolphins announced their schedule for this summer’s training camp on Tuesday. The team will hold 10 practices that are open to the public at their facility in South Florida. The first of those practices will be on Saturday, July 26 as part of the NFL’s “Back Together Weekend.” Other
Raiders Considering Free Agent Additions
The Raiders moved quickly in making a free agent addition earlier this month. Shortly after Germaine Pratt was released by the Bengals, the veteran linebacker agreed to a one-year Vegas deal. For the most part, free agency around the NFL has quieted down with the break between spring practices and training camp
Brian Daboll: Jaxson Dart has been excellent, made good improvement
Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is set to complete his first offseason program this week. Dart is still behind veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in New York’s pecking order, and Tommy DeVito remains on the roster as well. But head coach Brian Daboll said on Tuesday that the young
Deebo Samuel update could have significant impact on 2025 Commanders
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn recently discussed what he’s seen from wide receiver Deebo Samuel during offseason workouts, and his comments could raise expectations for the Commanders this fall. Per the team’s official website, Quinn gushed about Samuel’s speed. “Somewhere along the way, I’d forgotten … how fast he
Jaguars GM James Gladstone: Travis Hunter has the capacity to play all game both ways
If the Jaguars ask rookie Travis Hunter to play a whole game on offense and a whole game on defense, they think he can do it. Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone told Andrew Siciliano on SiriusXM NFL Radio that Hunter’s physical makeup is such that he can handle everything thrown
Ravens CBs Chidobe Awuzie, T.J. Tampa To Compete For Starting Spot
Four-time Pro Bowler Marlon Humphrey and 2024 first-round pick Nate Wiggins are slated to occupy starting roles at the cornerback spot for the Ravens this season. Aside from those two, however, there is plenty of uncertainty on the depth chart. Baltimore lost veteran Brandon Stephens as well as trade acquisition Tre’Davious White during free agency. Neither
Lions announce 2025 training camp schedule
The Lions have announced their training camp schedule, with six practices fully open to the public and another four open to limited guests. Detroit’s first open practice will be on Saturday, July 26, and will be open exclusively to Lions Loyal Members. The team’s practice on Monday, July 28, will
Insider addresses if George Pickens will stay ‘in line’ with Cowboys
George Pickens reportedly impressed his new Dallas Cowboys teammates and coaches throughout springtime workouts after they acquired the mercurial wide receiver from the Pittsburgh Steelers in May. For an article published on Tuesday, NFL insider Jeremy Fowler of ESPN shared why some around the league view the Cowboys’ decision to
Pete Carroll: Michael Mayer had a great offseason with us
A lot has changed for the Raiders since 2023, but that was the year the club selected a talented tight end out of Notre Dame in Michael Mayer. He caught 27 passes for 304 yards with two touchdowns as a rookie, flashing his potential. But then the Raiders brought in
Khalil Mack Addresses Decision To Re-Sign With Chargers
The Chargers’ edge rush group will be different in 2025 with Joey Bosa no longer in place. Khalil Mack is still in the fold, though, given his decision to re-sign on a one-year, $18MM deal. That pact is guaranteed in full and ensures Mack will spend a fourth season in Los Angeles. The 34-year-old
Insider addresses if Steelers’ Mike Tomlin could be on hot seat
Almost immediately after the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a 28-14 wild-card playoff loss to the rival Baltimore Ravens this past January, Pittsburgh fans and some national NFL reporters openly wondered if the Steelers’ Mike Tomlin era could come to an end as soon as next offseason. During a Monday appearance on
Chargers see similarities between rookie TE Oronde Gadsden II and Darren Waller
Chargers fifth-round pick Oronde Gadsden II is the son of a former NFL player, but his father wasn’t used as a point of comparison by Chargers tight ends coach Andy Bischoff on Monday. Gadsden transitioned from wide receiver to tight end while he was at Syracuse and capped his college
Browns reporters expand on update of Flacco, Pickett competition
On Monday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated seemed to pour cold water over previous takes about the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation. He suggested that veteran Joe Flacco will enter the summer as the leader of a competition for the Week 1 starting job that also features Kenny Pickett, 2025 third-round
Former Falcons WR Jared Bernhardt returns to lacrosse
Jared Bernhardt moved from lacrosse to football after a stellar collegiate career at Maryland and made it all the way to the NFL, but he’s now back to his original path. Bernhardt won the Tewaarton Award as the country’s top lacrosse player while at Maryland and then transferred to Ferris
Calais Campbell: I enjoy passing knowledge, no point taking it to the graveyard
Calais Campbell returned to the Cardinals as a free agent this offseason and the veteran defensive lineman thinks he still has plenty to add to the team on the field. That’s not the only way Campbell hopes to help the team in 2025, however. Campbell is heading into his 18th
Browns may keep four quarterbacks on 53-man roster
The quarterback-challenged Browns have a different kind of challenge at the quarterback position. They have too many. At a time when many outsiders presume they won’t take Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders to training camp, the team is putting out the word that it will strongly
George Kittle wants Tight End U to help tight ends get better, and get paid
The annual Tight End University forum for NFL tight ends is happening again this summer, and one of its founders, George Kittle, says his goal is to make every tight end in the league better — and wealthier. Kittle told Dan Patrick that when he, Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren Preparing For Larger Workload
Despite collecting at least 500 yards from scrimmage in each of his three professional seasons, Jaylen Warren has yet to earn a start in the NFL. That will likely change in 2025, and the Steelers running back is eyeing the largest workload of his career. Warren told reporters that he
Steelers agree to a two-year extension with DeShon Elliott
Following one of the most productive seasons of his career, DeShon Elliott is sticking in Pittsburgh for the next few years. The safety has agreed to a two-year, $12.5M extension with the Steelers, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The deal includes $9.21M in guaranteed money. Elliott inked a two-year,
Rookie Notes: Stewart, Eagles, Browns
It’s uncertain how far Shemar Stewart will take his standoff with the Bengals organization, but Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com believes it’s highly unlikely the rookie skips the 2025 campaign in an attempt to reenter the 2026 draft. This does represent a possible solution for Stewart if he refuses to give
Steelers extend contract of safety DeShon Elliott
The man who didn’t want the Steelers to sign quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be sticking around Pittsburgh. Safety DeShon Elliott, who said “leave his ass in the retirement home” when the topic of Rodgers to the Steelers first emerged, has agreed to terms on a two-year, $12.5 million extension with
Bucs insider discusses Todd Bowles hot seat rumors
Discussions about whether or not Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles could find himself in jeopardy of losing his job seemingly pop up every summer before the start of a season. That trend will continue through August 2025, but Buccaneers insider Ira Kaufman of the JoeBucsFan website indicated during
Victims of West Virginia flooding need our help
This is something I don’t do very often. Fortunately, there are few natural disasters in my home state — and in my hometown — that require me to do it. Despite the 16-year relationship with NBC, PFT is a West Virginia operation. I’ve lived in Bridgeport for more than 30
Steelers, S DeShon Elliott Agree To Extension
June 16th, 2025 at 9:09pm CST by Ben Levine Following one of the most productive seasons of his career, DeShon Elliott is sticking in Pittsburgh for the next few years. The safety has agreed to a two-year, $12.5MM extension with the Steelers, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The deal
Decision on site of Texans’ new training facility could come soon
The Texans could decide on the location of their new team headquarters soon as talks have sped up in recent weeks, team president Mike Tomon told Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. “We’ve had a number of suitors proactively reach out to us on different options that were really focused
Bears’ Caleb Williams has a lot to prove in his second season
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will have a lot to prove as he heads into his second campaign in the NFL. The 2024 No. 1 overall pick came into the NFL with ample expectations and has been touted as “generational” by analysts and scouts. It is fair to say Williams’s
NFL Minor Transactions: 6/16/25
June 16th, 2025 at 8:05pm CST by Ben Levine One minor move to pass along: Seattle Seahawks Signed: OT Luke Felix-Fualalo The Seahawks added some offensive line depth in the 6-foot-7 Luke Felix-Fualalo. The lineman emerged during his time at the University of Hawaii, including a 2023 campaign where he
2025 Indianapolis Colts projected win total, prediction
The Indianapolis Colts might need to make the playoffs in 2025 in order for head coach Shane Steichen to keep his job, and they are going to have to surpass their projected win total in order to get there. The Colts finished 8-9 last season and fell short of the
UFL isn’t worried about ratings decline
In the second season of the UFL, the TV and attendance numbers were down. The UFL still sees the glass as half full. Via Jacob Camenker of USA Today, via Sports Business Journal, UFL president Russ Brandon downplayed viewership concerns in advance of the 2025 championship game. Brandon said the
Steelers, Mike Tomlin Operating On Year-To-Year Arrangement
Every offseason brings a new wave of speculation surrounding Mike Tomlin‘s future in Pittsburgh. While his eventual exit from the organization doesn’t appear to be imminent, it sounds like the two sides also don’t have a definitive future game plan. During an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show, NFL Network’s
Tytus Howard is settling in at right guard after yet another move
Tytus Howard finished last season at left guard, but after C.J. Stroud took 52 sacks during the regular season and 13 more in the playoffs, the Texans overhauled their offensive line. They traded left tackle Laremy Tunsil, cut right guard Shaq Mason and replaced center Jarrett Patterson. Howard and right
Eagles, Panthers on ‘shortlist’ for two-time Pro Bowl safety
Interest in free agent safety Justin Simmons has started to build as teams wrap up mandatory minicamp and plan their summer roster moves. The Eagles and the Panthers are on a “shortlist” to land the nine-year veteran, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler (via Sports Illustrated’s Patrick McAvoy). Both teams could use
Report: Roger Goodell will not replace Brian Rolapp
With one of the top executives at 345 Park Avenue vacating his office, his office won’t be filled. Well, someone will probably move in. But Brian Rolapp’s title will remain vacant. Per multiple reports, Commissioner Roger Goodell will not replace Rolapp, who had served since 2014 as chief media and
Jets’ Jermaine Johnson Expected To Be Ready For Week 1
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is anticipating a Week 1 return from edge rusher Jermaine Johnson after he missed most of the 2024 season due to a ruptured Achilles, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. Johnson did not participate in spring practices and will likely be placed on the Physically Unable
Seahawks sign OT Luke Felix-Fualalo
The Seahawks have added an offensive lineman. Seattle announced on Monday that the club has signed offensive tackle Luke Felix-Fualalo. Felix-Fualalo went undrafted out of Hawaii this spring. He participated in Seattle’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. A native of Brisbane, Australia, Felix-Fualalo played his high school ball in
How Bo Nix could make Broncos ‘biggest threat’ to Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs have won nine straight AFC West titles. Could Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix help end that streak this upcoming season? In a column published Monday, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer named the Broncos the “biggest threat” to the Kansas City Chiefs in the division. Nix was one
Rookie RG Tyler Booker insists he won’t hold back the Cowboys offense
The Cowboys have lost a lot of leadership on their offensive line the past two years in left tackle Tyron Smith, who spent last season with the Jets before retiring after the 2024 season, and right guard Zack Martin, who also retired this offseason. Left guard Tyler Smith, who is
Eagles, Panthers On ‘Shortlist’ For Justin Simmons
Interest in free agent safety Justin Simmons has started to build as teams wrap up mandatory minicamp and plan their summer roster moves. The Eagles and the Panthers are on a “shortlist” to land the nine-year veteran, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler (via Sports Illustrated’s Patrick McAvoy). Both teams could
49ers moved quickly with extensions because of lessons from 2024
The 49ers went down to the wire dealing with a couple of contract situations in 2024 and that led them to take a different approach this offseason. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams sorted out their contracts shortly before the start of the 2024 season, which meant
Could Browns embrace unique QB idea for start of 2025 season?
Fans and analysts have assumed ever since the Cleveland Browns added rookies Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel to their quarterback room via the 2025 draft that the club could trade or cut veteran Joe Flacco or 2022 first-round selection Kenny Pickett so that the Browns can have both Sanders and Gabriel
Jordan Addison DUI case is set for July 15 trial
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison has a trial date arising from July 2024 a DUI citation. Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, a jury trial will commence on July 15, in a California court. In July 2024, Addison was found asleep at the wheel at LAX airport. He is accused of driving
Commanders WR Noah Brown Carted Off Field At Minicamp
Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown was carted off the field during the team’s mandatory minicamp last Wednesday, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Head coach Dan Quinn had little to say about Brown’s injury the next day, only confirming that the seven-year veteran was getting an MRI to assess an
Report: Panthers have interest in Justin Simmons, but no signing imminent
Could veteran safety Justin Simmons end up on another NFC South club in 2025? According to Joe Person of TheAthletic.com, the Panthers have been in touch with Simmons’ representation about potentially joining the team. But no signing is imminent at this time. That makes sense, as Carolina wrapped up its
Reporter seems to refute claim about Browns’ alleged QB plans
An update released on the final day of the Cleveland Browns’ mandatory minicamp indicated that the club is “trending toward” naming 2022 first-round draft choice Kenny Pickett its 2025 Week 1 starting quarterback over veteran Joe Flacco, rookie Shedeur Sanders and first-year pro Dillon Gabriel. For an article published on Monday, NFL