The man behind the Chiefs’ mascot, KC Wolf, retires
The man behind the Chiefs’ mascot, KC Wolf, is retiring, the team announced. Dan Meers spent 35 years dressed in the costume and wearing the size 23 shoes while serving as the “Director of Shenanigans.” He missed only three games and performed at multiple Super Bowls. In all, Meers attended
Texans’ Mixon has settled lawsuit related to shooting outside his home
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon has reportedly settled a civil lawsuit related to a shooting that took place outside his home. A teenager was shot outside of Mixon’s home in Anderson Township, Ohio, in March 2023. The boy was taken to a local hospital and treated for minor injuries.
Report: Fox and ESPN are reluctant to loan talent to Netflix for Christmas games
As Netflix inches toward potentially acquiring a full package of games, some of the streamer’s eventual competitors are reluctant to help the company produce quality content on Christmas. According to FrontOfficeSports.com, ESPN and Fox are reluctant to loan talent to Netflix for the 2025 Christmas doubleheader. Per the report, ESPN
WR Alec Pierce, Colts Haven’t Discussed Extension
Alec Pierce had a breakout campaign in 2024, as the receiver paced the NFL with 22.3 yards per reception. As a 2022 second-round pick, the wideout is set to enter the final season of his rookie pact, and it sounds like the Colts are going to let the player simply
Lawsuit against Joe Mixon over shooting outside his home is settled
Nearly two years after a civil lawsuit was filed over the shooting of a teenager who was playing “Nerf Wars” on Texans running back Joe Mixon’s Ohio property, the suit has been settled. PFT has confirmed that the case is over. Sheree Paolello of WLWT reported within the past hour
Breece Hall sends message to critics doubting 2025 Jets
Running back Breece Hall is aware that some believe the New York Jets are in the early days of a roster reset with new general manager Darren Mougey and first-year head coach Aaron Glenn guiding the franchise into the 2025 season. Via recent comments shared by Susanna Weir of the
WR Gabe Davis “Still An Option” For Steelers
It’s been nearly a month since Gabe Davis visited the Steelers. While the veteran wide receiver didn’t immediately put pen to paper, it sounds like he remains a target for the organization. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Davis is “still an option” for Pittsburgh. [RELATED: Steelers To Host WR Gabe
The ‘NFL tight ends with 1,000-yard seasons’ quiz
After a season removed from the NFL, tight end Darren Waller is coming out of retirement . He’ll head to the Miami Dolphins, who just sent their first string TE Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Which brings us to today’s quiz. Before injuries cost him at least five games
Josh Reynolds Leading Jets’ WR2 Battle
The Jets overhauled their offense this season, replacing Aaron Rodgers with Justin Fields under center and parting ways with three other starters: WR Davante Adams, TE Tyler Conklin, and RT Morgan Moses. Adams’ departure, though expected, still left the Jets with an unclear hierarchy in their wide receiver room behind
Despite knee issues, Taylor Moton confident he has more good years ahead
Panthers right tackle Taylor Moton turns 31 next month and has had some recent injury issues. The Panthers, though, didn’t draft his heir apparent. He heads into the final year of his contract looking for another one. “Looking forward, I do believe I have another contract in me,” Moton told
Is Mike Tomlin on the hot seat after latest offseason splash?
The Pittsburgh Steelers agreeing to acquire cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a pick swap on Monday represented yet another all-in offseason move for a Pittsburgh franchise that hasn’t notched a playoff victory since the 2016 season. During the latest edition of
Jalen Ramsey will continue wearing No. 5 jersey in Pittsburgh
New Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey will keep his preferred jersey number in Pittsburgh. Ramsey posted a picture on social media of his Steelers jersey, with the No. 5. That number previously belonged to cornerback D’Shawn Jamison, who will be fighting for a roster spot in training camp after he spent
Lions Expecting Midseason Return For DT Alim McNeill
The impact of the Lions’ 2024 injuries will extend into this season with multiple players sidelined well into the regular season. One such case is fifth-year defensive tackle Alim McNeill, who suffered a torn ACL in December and missed the team’s last three regular-season games as well as the playoffs.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is concerned Commanders’ stadium deal will collapse
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to bring the Commanders back to the site of RFK Stadium. She’s worried that’s not going to happen. Appearing Tuesday on The Team 980, Bowser was asked by Kevin Sheehan to put a number on her level of concern regarding the deal, with 0 being
Dolphins make a surprising move for retired Pro Bowl TE in trade with Giants
The Miami Dolphins executed one of the stranger trades of the NFL offseason when they acquired retired New York Giants tight end Darren Waller, who’s now unretired since Tuesday. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Giants will receive a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for a conditional
Bengals’ participation agreement kept Shemar Stewart out of offseason program
The lingering impasse between the Bengals and first-round pass rusher Shemar Stewart ultimately traces to the inability of the two sides to finalize a rookie deal. However, Stewart would have taken the field for the team’s offseason program if the Bengals had offered an acceptable participation agreement. In theory, a
Steelers Among Teams Interested In WR Tyler Boyd
Veteran wide receiver Tyler Boyd said over the weekend that he would “absolutely” like to sign with the Steelers, and apparently, the interest is mutual. The Steelers have been in touch with Boyd this offseason, according to Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show, but the veteran receiver has been unsatisfied
Why ESPN analyst is ‘skeptical’ of Steelers’ offseason moves
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been busy during the offseason with the acquisition of several veteran players. 41-year-old QB Aaron Rodgers signed a one-year deal with the franchise, while veterans Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith were traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Steelers on Monday. The Steelers have had success
2025 Pittsburgh Steelers win total, prediction
The Pittsburgh Steelers are having a busy offseason, highlighted by moves to sign quarterback Aaron Rodgers, trade for wide receiver DK Metcalf, cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith and trade away safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and WR George Pickens. Even with the roster upgrades, sportsbooks project the Steelers to
Breece Hall: A lot of people are going to take us for granted, but we have a team
Jets running back Breece Hall was the subject of some trade chatter this offseason, but the Jets told him and the rest of the football world that they weren’t considering moving him this spring. That means Hall will be part of head coach Aaron Glenn’s first season with the team
Largest 2025 Cap Hits: Offense
Last offseason brought about a record-breaking jump in the salary cap. This year, the ceiling rose to $279.2MM, another notable spike. The market at a number of positions will benefit from the ongoing surge in spending power available to teams, with quarterbacks obviously the largest standout in that respect. In
Could Giants make surprising Tommy DeVito call?
While the New York Giants are hoping that rookie Jaxson Dart will eventually become the club’s long-term starting quarterback, some fans understandably assumed the Giants will plan to use a practice-squad spot to retain 2023 undrafted fan-favorite Tommy DeVito following the preseason. For a piece published on Tuesday, Giants reporter
Hall of Fame’s 2025 “Character” exhibit pays tribute to Joe Delaney
On Sunday, we posted our annual tribute to former Chiefs running back Joe Delaney, who gave his life while trying to save three drowning children on June 29, 1983. The Chiefs placed Delaney in the team’s Ring of Honor, even though he played only two NFL seasons. The Pro Football
Do stats show why Rams were reluctant to commit to Matthew Stafford beyond 2025 season?
While the Los Angeles Rams and Matthew Stafford worked out an agreement in February for Stafford to remain the club’s starting quarterback for the 2025 season, it’s no secret the two sides are now taking things a year at a time. For a piece published on Tuesday, Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated shared some stats that
Randy Moss will return to full-time role on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown
One of the greatest players in NFL history will be back in this fall to talk about the sport he dominated. ESPN confirmed to Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com that Randy Moss is expected to make a full-time return to Sunday NFL Countdown in 2025. It’s great news. Moss was diagnosed
No Formal Discussions Imminent Regarding 18-Game Schedule
It has long been viewed as an inevitability that the NFL will expand to an 18-game regular season. An adjustment to the CBA will be required for that to be possible, and as such an agreement involving the NFL and NFLPA will need to be negotiated. Informal talks on the
Peyton Manning: Arch Manning, Garrett Nussmeier can make throws I can’t even think about
Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning watched his nephew, Texas quarterback Arch Manning, at the recent Manning Passing Academy and came away impressed — and also impressed by some of the other college quarterbacks on the field. Manning told Pat McAfee that both Arch Manning and LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier
T.J. Watt could make controversial move amid contract standoff
As of the first day of July, it certainly seems as if the Pittsburgh Steelers are nowhere close to coming to an agreement on a contract extension with unsettled pass-rusher T.J. Watt. On Monday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that Pittsburgh “doesn’t intend to” trade Watt ahead of the upcoming
Dolphins trade for Darren Waller, who is coming out of retirement
After trading Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh on Monday, Miami has taken an unexpected route to find a new tight end. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, the Dolphins are trading for Darren Waller, who is coming out of a one-year retirement to play again. The Dolphins are sending a 2026
RT Taylor Moton Hopes To Finish Career With Panthers
One year remains on Taylor Moton‘s contract. The Panthers are set to have their longtime right tackle play out the 2025 campaign while carrying an inflated cap charge, but it remains to be seen how the parties will move forward beyond that point. If Moton has his way, however, he will
Report: Steelers have talked to Tyler Boyd this offseason
Veteran free agent wide receiver Tyler Boyd said recently that he’d “absolutely” be interested in playing for the Steelers this season and the Pittsburgh native has reportedly had a chance to share his views with the team. Longtime Steelers reporter Mark Kaboly said on 93.7 The Fan that the Steelers
Dolphins To Acquire TE Darren Waller From Giants
July 1st, 2025 at 10:19am CST by Adam La Rose The Dolphins have taken an unexpected route to find a new veteran tight end. A trade agreement is in place with the Giants for Miami to acquire Darren Waller, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Waller is coming out of retirement
Former NFL defensive lineman Oliver Gibson dies at 53
Oliver Gibson, who played defensive tackle in the NFL from 1995 to 2003, has died at the age of 53. Gibson was born and raised in Romeoville, Illinois, and in 1989 USA Today named him the high school defensive player of the year for his exploits at Romeoville High School.
Bills RB coach challenges James Cook amid desire for contract extension
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook fully participated in the club’s June mandatory minicamp amid his desire for a lucrative contract extension. During a recent chat with Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN, Bills running backs coach Kelly Skipper offered somewhat of a challenge for Cook as the 25-year-old remains on track to play
Browns Finalize Land Purchase For Domed Stadium Construction
JULY 1: Ohio’s budget has been finalized, and the Browns are officially set to proceed with construction on the new stadium. A statement from Jimmy and Dee Haslam confirms the project will move forward with the land deal now in place. JUNE 28: Efforts on the part of the Browns to construct a new, domed
Analysts explain Browns’ handling of Gabriel, Sanders in spring workouts
Multiple stories previously made it known that 2025 fifth-round draft pick Shedeur Sanders was “very clearly fourth on” the Cleveland Browns’ depth chart beneath veteran Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and 2025 third-rounder Dillon Gabriel during springtime workouts. On the latest edition of the “Orange and Brown Talk Podcast,” Lance Reisland
Report: NFLPA won’t engage in negotiations with NFL until next year
With the NFL intent on expanding the regular season to 18 games, the NFL Players Association is pressing pause. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports that the NFLPA “is not expected to engage” in bargaining with the league about an 18-game regular season, or any other issues, until “at
Ohio governor signs Browns stadium provisions into law
The Browns may not get their way very often on the field. They’ve gotten their way off the field. As it relates to getting a new field. Via Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a new budget into law late Monday night. The big, beautiful,
Is trading T.J. Watt ‘off the table’ for Steelers?
Shortly after ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday that“multiple teams have been discussing whether they can trade for Pittsburgh Steelers standout pass-rusher T.J. Watt” this offseason, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero shared that the Steelers “have no intention of trading” the 30-year-old who wants a lucrative contract extension. During a Monday
David Bakhtiari pokes fun at Aaron Rodgers’s mystery wedding
David Bakhtiari could be heading to “The Island.” Then again, maybe he’s already there. On Monday, the former Packers tackle tweeted a video from the recent wedding of current Packers quarterback Jordan Love. Bakhtiari added this: “Just happy at least one of my quarterbacks invited me to their wedding.” Love
Bengals to hold eight open training camp practices
The Bengals will kick off their training camp with a practice on Wednesday, July 23 and it will be the first of eight that are open to the public. Veterans report to camp on July 22 and they’ll get on the field at the team’s practice facility at 10 a.m.
Last-place schedule gives 49ers edge over Rams in NFC West
In the betting odds for the 2025 season, the closest division race appears to be in the NFC West, where the 49ers are the slightest of favorites over the Rams — thanks in large part to the 49ers’ last-place schedule. The 49ers are currently the betting favorites to win the
Dolphins Feeling Positive Effects From Trading Jalen Ramsey
It’s no secret that today’s big trade was the result of a bit of bad blood between veteran cornerback Jalen Ramsey and the Dolphins. While it can be tough for fans to watch their favorite players depart for greener pastures, the trade is ultimately a net positive for both Ramsey
Jalen Ramsey Could See Hybrid Role In Pittsburgh
In the aftermath of today’s headlining trade, many questions arose concerning the ramifications of the roster changes. Namely, a big one of these questions was centered around the idea of, now that the Steelers have brought in some cornerback help, how do they address the new hole at safety? The
What does T.J. Watt’s football future hold?
With the Steelers paying big money to a couple of strangers to the team while dragging their feet as to face-of-the-franchise linebacker T.J. Watt, his football future is far from clear. Yes, the Steelers reportedly have “no intention” to trade him. More often than not, the use of that two-word
S Minkah Fitzpatrick To Benefit From Positional Consistency
In today’s headline-grabbing trade, the Dolphins gave up a lot to bring in safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a late-round pick swap in next year’s draft. While Miami is welcoming a three-time first-team All-Pro defender who has qualified for five Pro Bowls, including the last three, Fitzpatrick isn’t viewed quite as
Buccaneers GM compares Todd Bowles replacing Bruce Arians to Tom Brady, Baker Mayfield situation
Tampa Bay Buccaneers ownership gave head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht votes of confidence when the club signed the two men to multiyear contract extensions ahead of the final weekend of June. During a recent appearance on the “Sports Day Tampa Bay” podcast, Licht noted that he feels Bowles is similar
Steelers to acquire, extend Pro Bowl TE
On more than one occasion, the Steelers emerged as a potential landing spot for Smith in the event no new Dolphins pact could be worked out. Talks on a Miami extension took place, but the 29-year-old’s absence from minicamp was a sign this situation could end in a change of
Dolphins Seeking TE, CB Trade Acquisitions
After sending Jonnu Smith to the Steelers this morning, the Dolphins are exploring a trade for a new tight end with multiple teams, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The team is also interested in adding help at cornerback after parting ways with Jalen Ramsey in the same deal, per
Raiders TE Michael Mayer expects to have a big role in Chip Kelly’s offense
News surfaced today that the Dolphins could be interested in acquiring tight end Michael Mayer from the Raiders. And that could make sense, as new Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is not known for having a lot of work for tight ends like Mayer to do in his offense. But